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   ⭐⭐ One of My Favourite Race Days Of All Time | The New York City Marathon Recap | TRJ #194   What a weekend in New York City! 🗽🏃‍♂️   The crew is back from the New York City Marathon, and this one was pretty special.   After years of training, travelling, and chasing a pretty ambitious goal, Rob officially completed all six original World Marathon Majors in under three hours, with New York being the final piece!   Joining Rob (Charlie didn't run NYC) this week are Blake Peter, our NYC Marathon contest winner, and Colin Lafreniere, a good buddy of ours,who were both along for the NYC adventure.   The guys recap everything from their jam-packed weekend in New York and the chaos of race morning to their experiences out on the course, the atmosphere, and everything that made this weekend so memorable.   We also catch up with Blake about what's next, hear Colin's perspective on race day, and reflect on what was one of Rob's favourite race weekends ever.   A lot of great stories from a pretty unforgettable weekend!   00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:06 - Our Jam Packed NYC Weekend 00:15:05 - Race Morning Chaos & Marathon Recap! 00:38:46 - What's Next For Blake? 00:42:15 - Colin's Weekend Recap 00:50:02 - NYC Marathon Recap From Colin's Perspective 01:05:04 - Colin & Rob Reflecting on The Weekend 01:13:52 - Rob's Final Thoughts   #Running #MarathonTraining #Fitness #RunningPodcast #TheRunningJourney #coaching #NYCMarathon #NewYorkCity #NewYorkMarathon   ✤ 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 NYC Marathon Is Here! Final Race Prep, Strategy & Predictions | TRJ #193   The New York City Marathon is almost here! 🗽🏃‍♂️   With race day just a few days away, Rob & Charlie sit down for one final pre-NYC Marathon episode to talk through where things stand, their latest running updates, injury questions, race plans and everything heading into the big weekend.   Plus, the guys somehow found another race to sign up for, revisit the WFPS Half Marathon, talk some Team Einarson curling, Nick Burmey, Charlie's hockey coaching and finish things off with some running rumours.   Next stop: New York City. 🇺🇸   CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:23 - Team Einarson Curling Chat 00:05:30 - Our Latest Running Updates 00:11:15 - Another Race Signup… 00:18:27 - Injury Questions 00:27:44 - Nick Burmey & Charlie's Hockey Coaching 00:34:16 - WFPS Recap (Again) 00:46:12 - The New York Marathon! 01:00:17 - Rumours & Our 10km Race   #Running #MarathonTraining #Fitness #RunningPodcast #TheRunningJourney #coaching #NYCMarathon #NewYorkCity #NewYorkMarathon   ✤ 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   ⭐⭐  Rob & Charlie Sit Down With Coach Patrick Peacock! | Training, Aging & Behind The Scenes | TRJ #192   This week on The Running Journey, Rob and Charlie sit down with their coach, Patrick Peacock.   Patrick takes us through his own fitness journey, how his approach to training has evolved over the years, and some of the lessons he's picked up along the way.   The three get into the realities of getting older, adapting your training, staying healthy and continuing to improve without pretending your body is the same as it was 20 years ago.   They also pull back the curtain on Patrick and Rob's coaching relationship, including what Rob & Charlie are actually like to coach, where they agree, where they butt heads and what goes on behind the scenes between athlete and coach.   Charlie gets in on the conversation throughout as they talk training, racing, longevity, coaching and plenty more before putting Patrick through the lightning round.   If you enjoy the episode, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and let us know what you thought in the comments!   CHAPTERS:   00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:24 - Our Guest, Coach Patrick Peacock! 00:21:17 - Patrick's Fitness Journey 00:43:55 - Getting Old… 00:49:24 - Pulling Back The Curtain On Our Relationship 00:59:51 - Lightning Round 01:05:16 - Closing Questions & Thoughts   #Running #MarathonTraining #Fitness #RunningPodcast #TheRunningJourney #coaching   ✤ 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   ⭐⭐ He Won Our NYC Marathon Giveaway…Now It's Almost Race Day! | TRJ #191 w/ Blake Peter   Two weeks until the New York City Marathon! 🗽🏃‍♂️   This week, Rob sits down with Blake Peter, the winner of our NYC Marathon giveaway, as the countdown to race day officially begins.   Blake walks us through his marathon experience, how training has been going, where his confidence is sitting with two weeks to go, and what he's expecting when he hits the streets of New York.   Rob and Blake also break down the NYC Marathon course, the feeling of reaching the final stages of a marathon build, and the race-day strategy Blake plans to take into one of the biggest marathons in the world.   Next stop: New York City!   CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:42 - Blake's Marathon Experience 00:10:11 - Blake's Recent Training Runs & Level of Confidence 00:26:18 - New York, New York! 00:35:19 - The Feeling of The Marathon Build 00:39:36 - New York's Course 00:44:33 - Race Plan, Strategy & Final Thoughts   ✤ 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   ============================================================

This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports. Save up to 20% off on your first order with code THERUNNINGJOURNEY2026 Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-runningjourney2026 Valid on regular-priced items only. Limited-time offer. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promotions or membership discounts. 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 Whole Crew's Here! IRONMAN Chattanooga Recap + Victoria & Toronto Marathon Prep | TRJ #190 Race season is officially in full swing. This week on The Running Journey, we've got a revolving door of familiar faces joining Rob and Charlie to talk about what they've just done, what's coming next, and how they're approaching some pretty big race days. Chris Morissette joins us to recap his Chattanooga IRONMAN, including how the day played out and what he learned from the experience. Then Phil Marcoux checks in ahead of the Victoria Marathon to talk training, expectations and his plan going into race day. And finally, Todd Friesen joins the show as he gets ready for the Toronto Marathon. Plus, Rob and Charlie catch up on everything else happening in the running world and close things out with a few running rumours. Three runners. Three very different race situations. One busy fall racing season! Enjoy! CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:33 - Recent Updates 00:07:52 - C-Mo's IRONMAN Chattanooga Recap 00:30:03 - Phil's Victoria Marathon Prep 00:49:55 - Todd's Toronto Marathon Prep 01:06:21 - Running Rumours & Closing Thoughts ✤ 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 ============================================================

This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports.   Save up to 20% off on your first order with code THERUNNINGJOURNEY2026   Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-runningjourney2026   Valid on regular-priced items only. Limited-time offer. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promotions or membership discounts.   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   ⭐⭐  A New PR! The Berlin Marathon Recap | TRJ #189   Rob and Charlie are back from the Berlin Marathon… and Rob is coming home with a brand new marathon PR!   In Episode 189 of The Running Journey, we break down the entire Berlin Marathon experience from start to finish.   Rob takes us inside his race, what went right, how he felt throughout the marathon, the moments where things started to hurt, and what it was like crossing the finish line knowing he'd just run the fastest marathon of his life.   Charlie also recaps his race, and we get into everything surrounding one of the biggest marathon weekends in the world: the atmosphere in Berlin, race logistics, pacing, nutrition, lessons learned and what we'd do differently next time.   A lot went into getting to this start line. Now we finally get to talk about how it all played out.   Thanks for following the journey and supporting the show!   🏃 In this episode: • Rob's Berlin Marathon PR • Our full Berlin Marathon race recap • Race strategy and pacing • What went right and what went wrong • Fueling and hydration • Charlie's race • The Berlin Marathon atmosphere • Post-race thoughts • Lessons from the weekend • What's next   CHAPTERS:   00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:22 - Our Berlin Adventures 00:16:45 - The Berlin Marathon Recap!   #BerlinMarathon #Marathon #Running #Sub3Marathon #TheRunningJourney   ✤ 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   ============================================================

This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports. Save up to 20% off on your first order with code THERUNNINGJOURNEY2026 Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-runningjourney2026 Valid on regular-priced items only. Limited-time offer. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promotions or membership discounts. 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 ⭐⭐ Prepping for The Berlin Marathon! Race Strategy, Predictions & BIG Goals | TRJ #188 Berlin Marathon race week is OFFICIALLY here!! Rob and Charlie are on their way to Berlin, and it's time to finally put some numbers on the board. Rob breaks down why his confidence has climbed dramatically over the last few weeks, how his recent long runs compare to previous marathon builds, and why a PR, or even something under 2:55, might be in play. Charlie also talks through his own race goals, whether a Boston qualifying time could be there, and how he plans to approach a marathon build that hasn't exactly gone according to plan. Plus, we recap Charlie's Kleefeld Honey Run 5K, talk Boston Marathon qualifying changes, give some love to a few friends of the pod, and somehow end up debating Garmin and Strava race predictions again. Next stop: Berlin. More miles, less pace. Enjoy! #BerlinMarathon #Marathon #Running #Sub3Marathon #TheRunningJourney ✤ 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 ============================================================

This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports. Save up to 20% off on your first order with code THERUNNINGJOURNEY2026 Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-runningjourney2026 Valid on regular-priced items only. Limited-time offer. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promotions or membership discounts. 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 ⭐⭐ Ben's First Marathon, Charlie's PR Weekend & The Hyrox Situation | TRJ #187 Ben Carriere joins the pod after completing his first marathon (coached by Rob)! We chat about how the race went, what surprised him, what he learned through the process and whether another marathon could be in the cards. After the interview, Rob and Charlie debrief before getting into coaching, Charlie's PR weekend and some local race shoutouts. Rob also recaps his weekend in Edmonton, shares a Friday bike story, previews what's coming over the next couple of weeks and, of course, we get into the Hyrox situation... Another packed episode of The Running Journey! Enjoy! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Housekeeping 08:48 - Ben Carriere's First Marathon (Interview) 33:15 - Interview Debrief 35:50 - Coaching Talk 40:04 - Charlie's PR Weekend & Race Shoutouts 54:30 - Rob's Weekend in Edmonton 59:07 - Friday's Bike Story & What's Coming Up 1:07:07 - The Hyrox Situation & Closing Thoughts ✤ 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 ============================================================

This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports. Save up to 20% off on your first order with code THERUNNINGJOURNEY2026 Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-runningjourney2026 Valid on regular-priced items only. Limited-time offer. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promotions or membership discounts. 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 Born Again Runner, Rob's Greece Debrief & The Road to Berlin | TRJ #186 Rob is back from Greece, Charlie is officially a "born again runner," and Berlin is getting very real. This week, the guys talk through Rob's final stretch of Berlin training, whether he needs more mileage or more rest, Charlie's comeback and upcoming 10-mile race, and the mindset that comes with getting back into running after some time away. There are also plenty of classic TRJ tangents, including Rob's adventures running in Greece, stray dogs, questionable roads, a new curling coaching gig, and a random night in Montreal with 1993 Stanley Cup champion Gary Leeman. Lots of laughs, lots of running talk, and even more tangents than usual. Thanks to Altitude Sports for supporting The Running Journey. Use code THERUNNINGJOURNEY2026 at Altitude Sports. More miles, less pace. ✤ 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 ============================================================

This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports. Save up to 20% off on your first order with code RUNNINGJOURNEY2026 Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-runningjourney2026 Valid on regular-priced items only. Limited-time offer. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promotions or membership discounts. 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 ⭐⭐ Phil Gore's World Record Attempt & Rob (Literally) Climbs Mount Olympus | TRJ #185 Rob's checking in from Greece and Charlie has officially strung together a nice little running streak which seems to have him feeling a whole lot better than he did last week. We also get into Phil Gore's absolutely ridiculous world record attempt, which came agonizingly close, before Rob breaks down his Mount Olympus climb and some of the adventures from Greece so far. Then we wrap things up with a few local race shoutouts and our predictions for the Berlin Marathon 👀 Another all-over-the-map episode of The Running Journey. 🎧 Full episode out now CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 04:35 - How Are We Feeling? 17:57 - Phil Gore's World Record 29:08 - Rob's Wild Mount Olympus Climb & Greek Adventures 55:42 - Berlin Predictions & Race Shoutouts ✤ 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 ============================================================