The R4 Running Podcast

Conor Hoekstra & YüBaí Liu

A running podcast geared towards runners and non-runners of all levels. Both of your cohosts live in Toronto, Canada and have been recreational/serious runners for over a decade.

35 Episodes

Episode 35: Chilly Half, AI Trainer 🤖, 2026 Goals 🎯, Toronto Half & Sporting Life 10k Previews!
5/2/2026
1:17:58
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Chilly Half Marathon, Conor's AI trainer Pace, our 2026 goals, the Toronto Half & Sporting Life 10k race previews and more exciting news!Link to Episode 35 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaInfoDate Recorded: 2026-03-10Date Released: 2026-05-02Song: Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
Episode 34: MARRIED 🤵, 2:42 Marathon PB, 5K Wins 🥇🥇🥇 & 17:02 5K PB!
2/28/2026
55:35
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about Conor's wedding in Mexico, the Grand Slam Track bankruptcy, Conor's 2:42 marathon PR and 3 5K wins and YüBaí's 17:02 5K PR!Link to Episode 34 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2025-12-31Date Released: 2026-12-28Grand Slam TrackNiagara Falls MarathonSuperPower 5KBrita Night Run 5KArt in Motion 5KHolly Jolly Fun Run 5KCoffee Club PodcastIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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Episode 33: Where is Grant 🐟️er? (GST Philly Day 2)
12/28/2025
34:59
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí record live from Philadelphia, where they discuss the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, Grant Fisher and more!Link to Episode 33 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2025-06-01Date Released: 2025-12-28Grand Slam TrackIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
Episode 32: Grand Slam Track Philly + Ottawa Marathon! 🎉
10/28/2025
1:03:10
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí record live from Philadelphia, where they discuss the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, the Ottawa Marathon & more!Link to Episode 32 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2025-05-31Date Released: 2025-10-28Grand Slam TrackOttawa MarathonIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
Episode 31: YüBaí Races 10k! 🏅 Ottawa Marathon + More! 🥳
5/24/2025
40:02
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Sporting Life 10k, Toronto Marathon Half, Ottawa Marathon, GST Miami and more!Link to Episode 31 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2025-05-20Date Released: 2025-05-24Toronto MarathonSporting Life 10kGrand Slam TrackOttawa MarathonIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
Episode 30: 2025 Boston, London, Bum Run & Spin Class! 🎽🎽🎽🚴‍♂️
5/3/2025
1:09:45
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the 2025 Boston Marathon, London Marathon and Toronto Bum Run 5k!Link to Episode 30 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2025-04-27Date Released: 2025-05-03Boston MarathonLondon MarathonToronto Bum Runr4podcast.comToronto MarathonSporting Life 10kGrand Slam TrackIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
Episode 29: Corey or Rory ⛳? GST 🇯🇲, Shoe Talk 👟 & Upcoming Races!
4/22/2025
1:02:37
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Masters, the first Grand Slam Track in Jamaica, YüBaí's super shoe testing and upcoming races!Link to Episode 29 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2025-04-13Date Released: 2025-04-22Grand Slam TrackSporting Life 10kToronto Bum RunToronto MarathonOttawa MarathonIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
Episode 28: Chilly Half 🥶, Tokyo Marathon 🇯🇵 & Upcoming Races!
4/4/2025
40:23
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí catch up, chat about the recent Chilly Half Marathon, Tokyo Marathon, and upcoming races!Link to Episode 28 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2025-03-11Date Released: 2025-04-04Chilly Half MarathonToronto Bum RunToronto MarathonSporting Life 10kOttawa MarathonIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
Episode 27: 🥳 2025 Mesa Marathon Bachelor Party! 🥳
2/15/2025
41:35
In this episode, Conor, YüBaí and the Bachelor Party crew chat about the 2025 Mesa Marathon!Link to Episode 27 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2025-02-08Date Released: 2025-02-15Mesa MarathonMerlin Birding AppStrava PostNobody Asked Us Podcast with Kara Goucher & Des LindenIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
Episode 26: Mesa Marathon Preview, 🤕 Injuries & 🏀 Luka Dončić!
2/5/2025
42:59
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí Luka Dončić, Conor's injury and preview the Mesa Marathon Bachelor Party weekend!Link to Episode 26 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2025-02-03Date Released: 2025-02-05Mesa MarathonAmerican Kestrel (BlueSky Link)Intro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)

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The R4 Running Podcast

Conor Hoekstra & YüBaí Liu

35 Episodes

Episode 35: Chilly Half, AI Trainer 🤖, 2026 Goals 🎯, Toronto Half & Sporting Life 10k Previews!

Episode 34: MARRIED 🤵, 2:42 Marathon PB, 5K Wins 🥇🥇🥇 & 17:02 5K PB!

Episode 33: Where is Grant 🐟️er? (GST Philly Day 2)

Episode 32: Grand Slam Track Philly + Ottawa Marathon! 🎉

Episode 31: YüBaí Races 10k! 🏅 Ottawa Marathon + More! 🥳

Episode 30: 2025 Boston, London, Bum Run & Spin Class! 🎽🎽🎽🚴‍♂️

Episode 29: Corey or Rory ⛳? GST 🇯🇲, Shoe Talk 👟 & Upcoming Races!

Episode 28: Chilly Half 🥶, Tokyo Marathon 🇯🇵 & Upcoming Races!

Episode 27: 🥳 2025 Mesa Marathon Bachelor Party! 🥳

Episode 26: Mesa Marathon Preview, 🤕 Injuries & 🏀 Luka Dončić!