Two Gomers Podcast

Should we talk about this? Of course we should! One of the Gomers got Covid, and it affected his running, so we face the block head-on and talk about ways to find health, even in the midst of it. Plus, we hear stories from listeners and how Covid impacted them as well. Stay safe and healthy out there, Gomernation! Subscribe to the Bonus Disc, our second podcast, at www.patreon.com/twogomers. Comin...

Sometimes on a run you feel like you can’t go one more step. Call it bonking, hitting a wall, or the point at which the body’s glycogen stores are depleted and the body starts to fatigue and burn fat – whatever you call it, it’s a major block! Steven reviews his half marathon in Phoenix a couple weekends ago, and uses it as a chance to dig in and face the bonk head-on, and...

It’s been a while since we’ve taken a deep dive into an individual training run, and Anthony does that today – and it’s a BLAST (of sub-zero wind). We couch tips to face this winter-centric block inside Gomer1’s unique style of long-form story-telling, and it’s a great way to start our regular Runner’s Block eps in the New Year. Great ep! Next Friday is ou...

The second half of our annual New Year tradition is here! We each choose one word in January that we want to define our year, and challenge our listeners to do the same. It’s Anthony’s turn, and after reviewing his 2021 word, Simplify, he reveals his 2022 word. Happy New Year! Thanks to our sponsor, Ombre Labs, who had a big impact on Steven’s OneWord this year. Use the link www....

Our annual New Year tradition is upon us! We each choose one word in January that we want to define our year, and challenge our listeners to do the same. Steven starts the our two-part year-opener by reviewing his word from last year, Create, and dealing with his feelings of failure in the midst of difficult situations. He also reveals his 2022 word, which, in his words, is very “non-evangel...

While the guys take a couple weeks off for Christmas, enjoy this special episode, unlocked from our Patreon feed (patreon.com/twogomers). Oft discussed over the past 13 years, we finally put Spielberg’s least favorite movie on trial. Does it achieve Perfect status despite, or even because of, its flaws (á la A Charlie Brown Christmas)? Or will Julia Roberts’ pixie cut push Steven over...

Let’s face it, we all feel behind in some way. But behind whom? Or what? Who sets the standard behind which we find ourselves? And why is it so defeating? The guys tackle what it’s like to do something together – train for and run a long distance race – when you’re in different places and at different levels. Thanks to our sponsor, Ombre Labs! Use the link www.tryombr...

For two guys who can make absolutely ANYTHING an excuse not to run, the holiday season offers a plethora of potential outs. So how can one keep exercising and eating right when everything – and everyone – around them is pulling them the opposite direction? Could this time actually be one where we can get a jump on New Years’ Resolutions? Happy Listening, Happy Running, and Happy...

We tackle a block we hear all the time…and decide whether it’s true and whether that’s a bad thing. Plus, can anyone help us figure out how to connect our headphones to our Apple Watches? We sincerely doubt it. Embrace the Boring! Happy Running! Our annual Gomer Christmas Party is coming up on Monday, December 13 – become a Patreon subscriber for an invite, and get access t...

Dove Award-winning artist Kristian Stanfill joins the Gomers to talk optimal seltzer flavors and temperatures, having everything stripped away during the pandemic, the balance between mental and physical health, and the “dad-graze” (eating whatever your kids don’t eat at the restaurant and gaining a ton of weight). This is a fun one that goes deep. For more Kristian, subscribe to...

Now that we’ve chosen our race and race date, we need a plan to get there. Running coach Laura Frye joins us to lay out a training schedule that not only includes running but cross training (what?) and strength training (WHAT?!). We try to keep up with everything that’s new to us while barely containing our excitement about having someone to tell us what to do. Plus, Halloween candy up...

In our final week of Bloktoberfest, we hear from you, our loyal and wonderful listeners! You celebrate getting outside, seeing the world from a different angle, feeling accomplished, getting healthy, and becoming more present. And it’s a good thing we have you to lean on, GomerNation, we love you! Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Supp...

Bloktoberfest continues and it’s Anthony’s turn share the top things he loves about running and the running journey. Also: Amy Poehler finally explains what eating the frog means, more air horns, and much MUCH more. Happy Bloktober, and Happy Running! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Noom! Get a free trial by going to bit.ly/runnersblocknoom Tell us your Runner’s Block and...

We kick off Bloktoberfest with a bang as Steven shares the top three things he loves about running and the running journey. Also: Googling “Sport,” pasty church directory photos, Olivia Newton John parody songs, conquering procrastination, learning to love what you didn’t used to love, and very cool air horn noises. Happy Bloktober, and Happy Running! Thanks to this episode&#8217...

Professional drummer, unclaimed baggage connoisseur, and special guest Brett Shields opens up to us about racing, failing, addiction, intervention, and what’s on the other side in this deeply personal episode of Runner’s Block. Whether you struggle with addiction or know someone who does, we hope this episode is a positive force for good for you. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor,...

Sometimes everything’s firing on all cylinders and you feel completely self-motivated to get out and run. And sometimes you just need a goal. Right now, we’re in that second category. We face the block and make some very practical decision that will launch us into the next phase of the podcast. Plus, how far out is too far out to schedule a race and stay motivated to do it? Happy racin...

It’s the Cliff’s Notes of Runner’s Block eps! We review Phase 2 – Blocks 11-20 – but more importantly, we remember all the things we’ve learned from facing each of those excuses head on. Plus a ton (and we mean a ton) of fun stuff along the way! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Noom. Start your free trial now at bit.ly/runnersblocknoom and join our Gomer...

Anthony is in Oregon and new block has arisen: that’s some smoky air out there. Steven shares his experiences of weighing the risks and rewards of running when there’s a forest fire close enough to darken the skies and send those AQI numbers skyrocketing. Above all else, stay safe out there GomerNation! This episode is brought to you by Noom. Join us in our September Challenge and use...

It happens to newbies and veterans, it happens because something significant occurs or nothing at all, it happens after a race or because you haven’t run one in a while. We all lose our motivation to run from time to time, and well…it’s Steven’s time. Anthony asks good questions as they seek to get to the bottom of why this is happening to Steven right now, and they both sh...

Who’s faster? Who’s better? Who’s farther? Who’s further? Who cares? And does it do any good to care? We’re tackling comparison, and have a couple huge epiphanies together, including a new version of Tron Bod. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, BetterHelp! Get 10% off and find the right online therapist for you at www.betterhelp.com/runnersblock today Tell us you...

It’s the 2020 season all over again! We both know that we’ll get injured less, have more energy, sleep more peacefully, and run better if we’d just lose a little weight…but how do we do that in healthy and sustainable ways? Join us we continue to wrestle with this ever-present block and face it with as much honesty as we can. This episode is sponsored by Noom. Give it a try...

Is it our bodies or minds that are to blame when we can’t fall (or stay) asleep? We dig deep into an issue that has plagued us for years, and has been a major block to our running, and we not only get philosophical, spiritual, and reflectual (?), we get super practical. Put away your screens, put on your sunglasses and enjoy! Unless it’s late, then go to sleep and enjoy tomorrow. Thank...

Anthony is in Wisconsin for a couple weeks and he’s facing all the runner’s blocks that come with being away from home, meeting family expectations, and facing the pressure to RELAX, DANGIT. How can running still happen? We talk travel, vacation, rest and anxiety in this ep, so grab your bon-bons, kick back in your beach chair and enjoy! Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, BetterHe...

It’s the spiritual sequel to our cold episode back in February, and we welcome podcaster, book-lover, yoga hot-taker, and Peliton expert Graylin Porter to help us come up with a TON of practical tips to beat the heat now that summer is trying to beat us. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Betterhelp! Get 10% off and find the right online therapist for you at www.betterhelp.com/runnersbl...

Running with your dog can be amazing. It can also be frustrating and miserable. Bryan Barrera (DC Dog Runner, The Ultimate Guide to Running With Your Dog ) joins us to talk about the ups and downs of pounding the pavement with your pooch. Also, Steven might have found a new job. Check out Bryan’s book here: The Ultimate Guide to Running With Your Dog Tell us your Runner’s Block and fol...