How Was Your Run Today? The Podcast

Peter talks all about Japan but doesn't ask one question to Bryan about the 250 anniversary celebration of the American Revolution.   Plus prepping for the upcoming "This Would Have Been Shorter Tomorrow" Ultra on Saturday, June 21, 2025.  Photo by Dr. Andrew Mahon  Please subscribe to our Youtube channel:  https://youtube.com/@howwasyourruntodayhwyrt3026?si=gZqLVXL_3CWJE4QY  

This week, while Peter is visiting Dave in Japan, Bryan trades his training plan for a single lonely microphone. To help fill Peter's Quadruple-E Brooks Beasts, Bryan checks-in with James McCabe who is deep into his taper; Marathon George joins with tips for runners on how to have a successful and fun Boston Marathon; Emily Saul explains why she started running miles before the 6:30am Rogue Hills...

Peter and Bryan discuss goals and subgoals for Peter's trip to Japan including a huge surprise. Bryan describes crying in the rain at the end of his first week of following Professor Lollipop's training plan. Thanks to all of the HWYRTians who submitted suggestions for naming the 2025 summer solstice run: we have a winner! 

Bryan and Peter are back together and they cover all of their favorite topics from selling vintage toys to traveling in Japan to old sneakers. They also get a VOICE MEMO from James McCabe who is nearing the end of his training for the Boston Marathon, but needs new motivation. And then Bryan and Peter finally make some decisions about making decisions about the big run on June 21st. 

Dan "Internet Dan" Adamietz fills in for the traveling Bryan. He and Peter talk about runs, food, and the upcoming ultra on June 21 st . Plus Peter and Dan go to the movies!  Send in your ideas for naming the upcoming ultra (and your pictures of dogs) to  howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com .  

Bryan is about to go away for two weeks. Peter gives some unsolicited advice. And we read listener emails!  Please help name the ultra coming on the longest day of the year, June 21st!  Send in your ideas to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com  

Bryan cannot find his locker, Peter crushes his personal goal for February, and everyone sends in a voice memo saying how much they love athlete James McCabe.  Please send us your ideas for naming the upcoming ultra on the longest day of the year in June. Email to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com

In this episode we get our first entries into the "Name That Ultra" contest. James McCabe finally sends in his first Boston Marathon training update. Bryan runs miles, Peter continues to get his gym on, and both of them verbal on future challenges like complete morons. Send us stuff to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com . Let's go!!! 

Peter updates Bryan on his February gym challenge. Bryan updates Peter on his latest runs. And a call out to HWYRTians everywhere to help name the upcoming ultra run on June 21st, the longest day of the year.  Please send us an email at howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com

Peter is looking at getting to the gym EVERY DAY of February (shortest month, 'natch). But he is NOT streaking!  Bryan concocts another ultra run for us all. This one might just be on the LONGEST day of the year! Plus, Bryan and Peter go to the movies to talk about some Academy Award nominees.  Send us photos, questions, and voice memos to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com and keep Internet Dan happy! 

Bryan and Peter wrap up the old year with their take on the Soul Searching Solstice Run from last month. Then they look ahead to all that awaits us in 2025. Plus, a Clyde Army Kitchen! 

Bryan and Peter are prepping for the Soul Searching Solstice Run coming up on December 21st. Marathon George sends in a  message. A huge update from Jennifer (see last episode). Plus all the extra conversation recorded with Emily Saul of esaulmovement.com as our holiday gift to you! 

HWYRT is thankful for another amazing visit with sports psychologist Emily Saul of esaulmovement.com. Emily responds to an important voice message from HWRTian Jennifer who is need of some hope after some discouraging news. 

Bryan and Peter talk about their Friday morning runs. Then they introduce a brand new segment called Clyde Army Kitchen. And they bring back the fan-favorite Thought Platform. Bon Appetite! 

Friend of the Show, Dave Macklem, sends in a report from Japan where he is prepping for his 2nd marathon. Dave shares a discussion with his friend and running coach, Tim Cleminson. Tim regales Dave about a punishing race that he absolutely crushed. Then Peter and Bryan talk up their latest runs and give a look to the upcoming Soul Searching Solstice Run on Saturday, December 21st around Lake Quann...

Marathon George sends in a wrap up with his thoughts on the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim experience. Bryan and Peter share some field audio from their run in Virginia. Then Peter shares his latest experience from deep within the toy chest. The parallels between running and toy collecting "run" even deeper than he thought! 

Bryan and Marathon George reveal the literal highs and lows of their amazing Grand Canyon rim to rim hike from this past week. 

Peter updates Bryan on his running and home furnishing finds. Bryan is deep in the taper trap ahead of the Rim2Rim adventure. Bryan's daughter calls in with her take on seeing the paragliders from their big hike last week. Marathon George calls in with one final check-in before the trip to the Grand Canyon. Plus, some excellent advice from Emily Saul.  Join us on Facebook/Instagram for SatStatChat...

Bryan goes on a huge training hike in preparation for the Grand Canyon. Peter is back to running, with all the port-a-potty glory that comes with that. And George Woodward (AKA Marathon George) manages to send in two audio updates on his training for the big "rim to rim" adventure. 

Bryan is on hot streak and his training for the Grand Canyon rim to rim run is in full effect. Peter's big move happened and now he climbs stairs and hills as part of his daily life. Plus, more talk about metal detectors and this year's Soul Searching Solstice Run. 

It's the final day of the Chaugust Challenge 2024! Peter brings some audio from his run with James McCabe while Bryan shares a story (but no audio) from a recent training adventure. Plus, a move update from Peter, the destiny that is owning a metal detector, and a classic cameo from Fast Funny Ellen London! 

We need your Chaugust Challenge 2024 Photos. Please send them to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com and please put Photo in the subject line. 

Bryan was away on vacation, Peter was sick, and the Chaugust Challenge waits for no one! 

Prepping for the Chaugust Callenge 2024 while Bryan regales Peter with his latest medical malady.   

Peter leans into the "science" and requests that the show return in order to get his fitness back. Bryan happily obliges.