The Running Journey

Strava 👉 https://www.strava.com/athletes/130094426 TIkTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithrobcmv Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/runwithrobcmv/ Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089781686060 ⭐⭐ What Injuries Really Do to Marathon Training | Tokyo, Doubts & The Backyard Ultra | TRJ #155 In this episode, Rob and Charlie check in on training, injuries, and the uncomfortable uncertainty that comes with both. Rob is dealing with lingering injuries and questioning whether a sub-3 at Tokyo Marathon is still realistic, and whether lining up for a Backyard Ultra in April is even on the table. Charlie, meanwhile, is already deep into backyard training and embracing the long, patient build. They also get into: - Backyard training and how it actually feels - Track running stories (and some unexpected pushback 👀) - The mental toll of injuries - Treadmill miles, winter running, and staying consistent - A massive contest announcement - Random race sign-ups and classic TRJ rambling This one's honest, reflective, and very much about navigating the gray areas of endurance training, when plans aren't clear and nothing feels guaranteed. 🎧 New episodes every week 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:36 - How We've Been Doing? + Backyard Training 00:18:38 - Track Running Issues... 00:29:44 - The Unfortunate Reality of Dealing with Injuries 00:44:43 - Treadmill & Winter Running 00:52:52 - A MASSIVE Contest Announcement... 00:56:27 - Randomly Signing Up For Races & Back to Backyard Talk 01:03:26 - More Injury Talk & Closing Thoughts 🚀 New episodes every Thursday #runningpodcast #runninginjury #marathontraining #marathon #halfmarathon ✤ Welcome to The Running Journey! 🏃👟 Looking for some inspiration to keep you motivated on your running journey? Look no further than this podcast, featuring two brothers who have overcome incredible obstacles to become dedicated runners. After their father was diagnosed with cancer, they were inspired to take control of their health and fitness, and have since lost an incredible 50 pounds each. In each episode, these inspiring siblings share their experience and knowledge, as they review past races, reflect on their struggles with weight loss, and give updates on their training and recovery. With their unique perspectives and inspiring stories, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their running game and reach their own personal goals. Tune in and be inspired to take control of your own health and fitness journey! So put on your running shoes, hit play, and let's run through life together! 📍Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ============================================================

Strava 👉 https://www.strava.com/athletes/130094426 TIkTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithrobcmv Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/runwithrobcmv/ Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089781686060 ⭐⭐ How Runners Should ACTUALLY Fuel Training & Races | Sports Nutrition Expert Gabby Villa | TRJ #153 Fueling your training and racing properly can be the difference between finishing strong—or completely falling apart. In this episode of The Running Journey, we're joined by Gabby Villa, a sports nutritionist who works closely with endurance athletes, including elite ultrarunner Phil Gore. Gabby breaks down the most common nutrition mistakes runners make, how to fuel properly during marathon training, what race week nutrition should actually look like, and why energy availability matters more than strict weight loss goals. We also dive into: - Macro recommendations for endurance athletes - Post-workout nutrition and recovery - Backyard ultra fueling strategies - Body composition vs performance - Why underfueling is still one of the biggest problems in running Whether you're training for your first marathon or a backyard ultra, this episode is packed with practical, no-BS nutrition advice you can apply immediately. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Our Guest, Gabby Villa 03:26 – Gabby's Fitness Journey 12:35 – Getting Into Sports Nutrition 14:24 – Working With Phil Gore 16:47 – Common Sports Nutrition Mistakes 18:05 – Nutrition During Race Week 28:26 – Marathon Training Nutrition Errors 41:51 – Weight Loss vs Energy Availability 46:39 – How Important Is Body Composition? 48:05 – Expert Nutrition Insight 52:00 – Post-Workout Nutrition 56:01 – Backyard Ultra Fueling 01:01:57 – Specific Food Recommendations 01:09:42 – Macro Guidelines 01:12:45 – Loop Speed & Fueling 01:14:40 – Closing Thoughts #runningpodcast #runninginjury #marathontraining #marathon #halfmarathon #nutritionist #sportsnutrition ✤ Welcome to The Running Journey! 🏃👟 Looking for some inspiration to keep you motivated on your running journey? Look no further than this podcast, featuring two brothers who have overcome incredible obstacles to become dedicated runners. After their father was diagnosed with cancer, they were inspired to take control of their health and fitness, and have since lost an incredible 50 pounds each. In each episode, these inspiring siblings share their experience and knowledge, as they review past races, reflect on their struggles with weight loss, and give updates on their training and recovery. With their unique perspectives and inspiring stories, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their running game and reach their own personal goals. Tune in and be inspired to take control of your own health and fitness journey! So put on your running shoes, hit play, and let's run through life together! 📍Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ============================================================

Strava 👉 https://www.strava.com/athletes/130094426 TIkTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithrobcmv Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/runwithrobcmv/ Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089781686060 ⭐⭐ 2025 Recap Part 2: Chicago Marathon, Bike Across Manitoba & What's Next | TRJ #151 The second half of 2025 was packed. In Part 2 of our 2025 Year in Review, Rob and Charlie recap everything from mid-summer through the end of the year, including major races, long training blocks, big endurance challenges, setbacks, and what's coming next. We hit on the George Grenier Half Marathon, the Mic Check Relay, IRONMAN training, Run With Rob PEI, Bike Across Manitoba, the Chicago Marathon, IRONMAN World Championship week in IRONMAN World Championship Nice, fall racing, injuries, recovery, and the build toward The Marathon Project. We wrap things up with 2026 PB goals and Charlie's very on-brand highlight of the year. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:30 - George Grenier Half Marathon Quick Recap 00:07:24 - July Recap, Mic Check Relay, IRONMAN Training, RWR PEI 00:26:46 - August Recap, Bike Across Manitoba 00:40:03 - September/October Recap, Chicago Marathon, Nice IRONMAN Worlds, WFPS 00:53:05 - November Recap, Injuries & Recovery, Marathon Project Training 00:56:12 - 2026 PB Goals! 01:06:35 - Charlie's "Highlight" of 2025 (Zwift Bike Course) & Closing Thoughts #runningpodcast #runninginjury #marathontraining #marathon #halfmarathon ✤ Welcome to The Running Journey! 🏃👟 Looking for some inspiration to keep you motivated on your running journey? Look no further than this podcast, featuring two brothers who have overcome incredible obstacles to become dedicated runners. After their father was diagnosed with cancer, they were inspired to take control of their health and fitness, and have since lost an incredible 50 pounds each. In each episode, these inspiring siblings share their experience and knowledge, as they review past races, reflect on their struggles with weight loss, and give updates on their training and recovery. With their unique perspectives and inspiring stories, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their running game and reach their own personal goals. Tune in and be inspired to take control of your own health and fitness journey! So put on your running shoes, hit play, and let's run through life together! 📍Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ============================================================

Strava 👉 https://www.strava.com/athletes/130094426 TIkTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithrobcmv Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/runwithrobcmv/ Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089781686060 ⭐⭐ The Marathon Project "Race" Recap, Winter Running & A Small Look Into 2026 | TRJ #149 In this episode of The Running Journey, we recap The Marathon Project "Race" — from how the run actually went, to the unexpected chaos just getting to Arizona. We dive into: • The full Marathon Project recap • Travel issues, sickness, and race-week curveballs • Getting back to training in brutal Winnipeg winter conditions • Rob's Longest Night Run fundraising experience • What's next on the calendar — including early looks into 2026 goals • Zwift pain caves, winter motivation, and upcoming fitness challenges This episode is part race recap, part reality check, and part forward-looking conversation on where our running (and endurance) journeys go next. 🎧 Whether you're marathon training, winter running, or planning your next big endurance goal — this one's for you. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - How Did The Marathon Project Go? 04:08 - The Debacle to Get to Arizona & Charlie's Sickness… 26:11 - Back to Training & Running in the Winnipeg Cold 35:47 - Christmas Plans 37:30 - Rob's "Longest Night Run" Fundraiser Experience 44:20 - Our Next Few Fitness Ventures 47:08 - The Hardest Zwift Bike Course & Upcoming Calendar 🎧 Listen to the full episode and join us every week on The Running Journey. 🚀 New episodes every Thursday! #runningpodcast #runninginjury #marathontraining #marathon #halfmarathon #TheMarathonProject ✤ Welcome to The Running Journey! 🏃👟 Looking for some inspiration to keep you motivated on your running journey? Look no further than this podcast, featuring two brothers who have overcome incredible obstacles to become dedicated runners. After their father was diagnosed with cancer, they were inspired to take control of their health and fitness, and have since lost an incredible 50 pounds each. In each episode, these inspiring siblings share their experience and knowledge, as they review past races, reflect on their struggles with weight loss, and give updates on their training and recovery. With their unique perspectives and inspiring stories, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their running game and reach their own personal goals. Tune in and be inspired to take control of your own health and fitness journey! So put on your running shoes, hit play, and let's run through life together! 📍Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ============================================================

Strava 👉 https://www.strava.com/athletes/130094426 TIkTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithrobcmv Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/runwithrobcmv/ Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089781686060 ⭐⭐ Inside the Extreme Ultrarunning Mind of a 3-Time Barkley Finisher | TRJ #147 w/ John Kelly What does it really take to finish the Barkley Marathons… not once, not twice, but three times? In this episode, we sit down with John Kelly, one of the most unique minds in all of ultrarunning. We dive into the psychology of extreme endurance, training for sleep deprivation, how far humans can push themselves, the science behind massive suffering, and why John believes he's built for these impossible challenges. If you love ultrarunning, mindset, Barkley stories, or just understanding what separates outliers from everyone else, this is one of our most fascinating conversations yet. Stick around to the end as Charlie & Rob break down learnings, recap their own training, and announce a new race they've signed up for… CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:17 - How Was The Most Recent Barkley Marathon? 05:59 - John Kelly's Barkley Origin Story 08:35 - What Drives John to Run These Distances 13:14 - Training For Sleep Deprivation In Ultras 15:12 - John's A-Races (2025 Calendar) 17:12 - How Far Can Runners Keep Pushing Themselves? 20:57 - Philosophical Thoughts 23:54 - Back to Sleep Depravation 28:11 - The Science Behind Ultrarunners 30:52 - John's Typical Race Nutrition 32:17 - John's Typical Race Build 34:51 - Why Does John Think He's So Good At This? 36:30 - Final Advice & Goals 41:06 - Charlie & Rob Recapping 47:59 - We Signed Up For Another Race... 🎧 Listen to the full episode and join us every week on The Running Journey. 🚀 New episodes every Thursday! #runningpodcast #runninginjury #marathontraining #marathon #halfmarathon ✤ Welcome to The Running Journey! 🏃👟 Looking for some inspiration to keep you motivated on your running journey? Look no further than this podcast, featuring two brothers who have overcome incredible obstacles to become dedicated runners. After their father was diagnosed with cancer, they were inspired to take control of their health and fitness, and have since lost an incredible 50 pounds each. In each episode, these inspiring siblings share their experience and knowledge, as they review past races, reflect on their struggles with weight loss, and give updates on their training and recovery. With their unique perspectives and inspiring stories, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their running game and reach their own personal goals. Tune in and be inspired to take control of your own health and fitness journey! So put on your running shoes, hit play, and let's run through life together! 📍Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ============================================================

Strava 👉 https://www.strava.com/athletes/130094426 TIkTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithrobcmv Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/runwithrobcmv/ Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089781686060 ⭐⭐ Chasing SUB-3 in New York: Phil's Running Journey & Marathon Prep | TRJ #145 w/ Phil Marcoux This week on The Running Journey, our good friend Phil joins us ahead of his NYC Marathon attempt, and he's chasing a massive milestone: SUB-3. We break down Phil's goal-setting philosophy, his training build, where his fitness is truly at right now, and the strategy he's bringing into one of the world's most iconic (and toughest) marathons. We also walk through his full running journey, how his appreciation for the sport has evolved, and why this race means so much to him. Whether you're chasing your first marathon finish or your own sub-3 dream, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and classic Phil energy. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Phil's Upcoming New York Marathon & Goal Setting Philosophy 10:43 - Phil's Sub-3 Status & Training Builds 26:19 - Phil's Running Journey 42:35 - Has The Appreciation For Running Changed? 49:06 - NYC Race Strategy 🎧 Listen to the full episode and join us every week on The Running Journey. 🚀 New episodes every Thursday! #runningpodcast #runninginjury #marathontraining ✤ Welcome to The Running Journey! 🏃👟 Looking for some inspiration to keep you motivated on your running journey? Look no further than this podcast, featuring two brothers who have overcome incredible obstacles to become dedicated runners. After their father was diagnosed with cancer, they were inspired to take control of their health and fitness, and have since lost an incredible 50 pounds each. In each episode, these inspiring siblings share their experience and knowledge, as they review past races, reflect on their struggles with weight loss, and give updates on their training and recovery. With their unique perspectives and inspiring stories, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their running game and reach their own personal goals. Tune in and be inspired to take control of your own health and fitness journey! So put on your running shoes, hit play, and let's run through life together! 📍Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ============================================================

Strava 👉 https://www.strava.com/athletes/130094426 TIkTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithrobcmv Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/runwithrobcmv/ Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089781686060 ⭐⭐ Runner Injury Talk: How We Manage Pain, Training & Big Goals | TRJ #143 Another week on The Running Journey, and this one gets real. Charlie's gearing up for his next A-Race, Rob opens up about a brutal injury flare-up during his training block, and we break down the reality every runner eventually faces: 👉 injuries suck. But they don't have to end your season. In this episode we cover: • Charlie's upcoming race & Guinness World Record side mission • Surviving terrible weather and still getting the training done • Rob's injury story + the 100KM run that made it worse (debatable) • What our parents are doing athletically (yes, they're grinding too!) • Practical injury tips, mindset strategies, and what actually works • A sneak peek at our 2026 Backyard Ultra plans 👀 If you've ever been sidelined, scared to run, or nervous about training through pain — this episode is for you. Recover smarter, run stronger, stay consistent. 💛🏃‍♂️ CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:17 - Charlie's Upcoming A-Race 00:05:36 - Guinness World Record Side Mission 00:09:56 - BACK To Charlie's Recent Training & Battling Weather 00:19:08 - Track Workouts & Training Strategies 00:25:28 - Rob's Injury Story & His 100KM Run 00:36:28 - Our Parent's Athletic Endeavours 00:39:28 - Dealing With Injuries... 00:41:44 - Our Tips & Experience With Injuries 00:54:00 - Practical Injury Advice Recap 00:58:31 - Our 2026 Backyard Ultra! 🎧 Listen to the full episode and join us every week on The Running Journey. 🚀 New episodes every Thursday!