Project 4 Update, Backyard Ultra Training &… Are We Overdoing It? | TRJ #163

About this episode

The episode discusses updates on training, race plans, and the local running scene while questioning if they are overdoing their training.

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 ⭐⭐ Project 4 Update, Race Plans &… Are We Overdoing It? | TRJ #163 This week on The Running Journey, we're diving into everything going on right now — from backyard training prep to race season plans heating up. Charlie shares how his training is shaping up (and whether things are getting a little obsessive 👀), while Rob gives an update on his current fitness and what's ahead. We also tease an upcoming race strategy, talk about the Winnipeg running scene and local Boston qualifiers, and check in on Project 4's progress. Plus, updates on our NYC trip giveaway… and maybe Berlin? If you're in the thick of training right now, this one will hit. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:36 - How's Charlie's Backyard Prep Going? 00:08:10 - Are We Borderline Running Addict 00:15:44 - How's Rob's Training Going? 00:24:46 - Charlie's Race Plan Teaser 00:27:56 - The Winnipeg Race Scene & Manitoban Boston Runners 00:34:50 - The Near Term Calendar 00:36:23 - Project 4 Update 00:43:57…

People in this episode

Host: Rob Tetrault

Guest: Charlie

Topics covered

• backyard training
• race plans
• running addiction
• fitness updates
• local running scene
• Project 4 progress
• NYC trip giveaway

Keywords

• running
• training
• race plans
• Project 4
• backyard ultra
• fitness
• addiction
• Winnipeg
• Boston qualifiers
• NYC trip

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Strava, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

Places: Winnipeg, Berlin

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