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Welcome to the podcast. I’m Rob Watson, an ex-pro marathoner with a 2:13:29 personal best (pre-super shoes), 11th place finisher at the 2013 Boston Marathon, and 20th at the World Championships in Moscow that same year. Nowadays, I’m a coach with Mile2Marathon and generally just a big running nerd.
On this show, we dive into all things running, with the occasional detour into cycling and triathlons. It’s a lighthearted, fun take on the sport we love, so sit back, relax, and let’s talk running.
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It's been a while, but Rob and Shanimal are back to talk running...and life. On this episode we get caught up on life, recap racing the first 1/2 half marathon here in Vancouver, Hyrox and our ongoing training for the Rome Marathon. Thanks for checking out the podcast! Have a great one.
The final episode of Miles To Go. Dylan headed over to Duluth and did his thing. In this episode Dylan talks us through his race weekend highlighting the pre-race goings on, all things Duluth and the race itself. It may not have been the result he wanted, but the journey along the way was worth the battle. Thanks so much to Dylan for allowing us to follow along and be a part of this build. I hope you all enjoyed it!
It's race week folks, and today Dylan and I have a final pre-race chat where we touch upon his taper, reflect on his training, address his goals, and how he is managing expectations. He shares insights on the importance of race strategy, competition dynamics, and the impact of weather on performance. We also discuss what could come after this race as he considers future goals in this beautiful sport. It's a good one, I hope you enjoy it, thanks for tuning in! Music By: Arthu...
This week on Miles To Go: Dylan Wykes and the Grandmas Marathon, we get an update on Dylans injury and whether there is enough time to heal up and get on that start line in 10days! We also chat about reframing goals, visualization, managing the taper and Dylan's birthday shenanigans. Thanks for tuning in. Music By: Arthur Oskan, https://www.arthuroskan.com
Ok folks, things are looking up! The countdown to race day is on and Dylan is cross-training like an animal to get on that start line healthy and ready to jam. DW lets us in on the "innovative" cross-training methods he's using to stay fit. He reflects on the motivation he draws from fellow athletes and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset during recovery. We discuss our preferred cross training modalities, drawing inspiration from our boy Jakob and feathering the line of ho...
In this episode of Miles to go, Dylan shares his recent experiences with injury and the mental challenges that come with it as he prepares for an upcoming marathon. We get into the physical and emotional aspects of training, the importance of resilience, and the realities of being an athlete facing setbacks. We discuss strategies for recovery, the significance of maintaining a positive mindset, and the shared experiences of runners navigating similar challenges. The conversation h...
In this episode, Dylan discussing the physical and mental challenges he faces during peak training weeks. He reflects on the importance of recovery, nutrition, and tracking workouts, while also exploring the mental aspects of training We also discuss the importance of mental toughness, the benefits of sports psychology, goal setting, training volume and pacing strategies for races. We also take a little trip down memory lane =reflecting on past racing experiences, highlighting the...
This week Dylan and Rob discuss various aspects of training, recovery, and the mental challenges faced by athletes. They explore the importance of perceived effort versus data metrics in running, the impact of nutrition and recovery strategies, and the joy of running itself. Dylan shares his journey from a young runner to a professional athlete, discussing the importance of competition, training partners, and the balance between family life and rigorous training. He reflects on his coll...
episode 1: Let's Go Again', Dylan Wykes & Grandma's Marathon In this episode, Dylan Wykes, an Olympic Marathon runner and Canadian Champion with a 2:10:47 PB discusses his journey from professional runner competing at the highest level of the sport to transitioning into life as a father, husband, business owner and aging athlete to his decision to dust off the racing shoes and lean into a hard training block as he prepares for Grandma's Marathon 2025. He discusses the challeng...
A few weeks ago, Mau invited Rob to a run retreat in Oaxaca, Mexico with Aire Libre. It turned out to be a truly transformative experience in an absolutely magical place. In this episode, we get together to reminisce and reflect on that journey. We touch upon the amazing running, the powerful cultural experience the retreat offered and more. Thanks for tuning in — I hope you enjoy the episode!
This week Shan and Rob discuss the Victoria Marathon. It was a tough day as Shan went 3:58, her 2nd fastest time ever, but she shy of her ultimate goal of a sub 3:50. Shannon absolutely left it all out there and I could not be more proud of the effort she put forth on race day. They aren't all great, but it is through struggle where character is revealed - our girl never quit and can walk away proud with how she showed up. Tune in as we talk it all out. Thanks for all ...
This week we chat about our recent trip to Victoria BC where we took a little tour of the Victoria Marathon course in prep for Shan's Marathon in 2 weeks (It's my marathon now too, apparently). We discuss goals, course strategy and cats...lots of cat talk this week! Shan also reflects on running w/ gratitude and her overall relationship with racing. I hope you enjoy, thanks for stopping by!
This week we recap Shannon's experience at the Chicago Marathon. Things did not exactly go as planned, and she had a really tough day on Sunday. But in true Shanimal style she bounced back and made things right on Monday morning. These Major Marathons may just not be for everyone.
This week Shanimal joins as co-host as we discuss her Training heading into the Victoria Marathon- She's getting fit! We also recap some recent Triathlon endeavours including a Win at the Vancouver Sprint and a decent hit at Santa Cruz 70.3 Success - I'm starting to like these Triathlons, it's time to lean in proper. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy it! Rate and review if you're keen.
It's been a while, but this week Shan and I sit down for a training chat. We cover our epic bike packing trip to Quadra island, our Battle on mt. Baker and Shannon's training for the Victoria Marathon. We also introduce our new run club for Neurodivergent youth and teens. Thanks so much for tuning in!
Hello! This week we continue to follow along w/ Ellis Gray on his quest to PB and go sub 2:40 in the marathon. We touch upon how his 2025 has gone thus far and unfortunately we have to address a bit of a bump in the road in the form of a knee injury. Thanks for tuning in!
This week I am super stoked to have my buddy Mau join us for a chat. Mau is a runner, adventurer, explorer and entrepreneur. Mau is the founder of Aire Libre running and a fellow lululemon ambassador. We chat about why we run, how we experience the sport in our own way and how his sense of adventure led to him founding his company Aire Libre. It is a great chat and I hope you enjoy it. Afterwards Shannon and I take some time to chat training and bike races - we participated in the...
My brother Pete and I headed to Vermont this past weekend to take on the Vermont GranFondo-X. 240km w/ 4300m of elevation, including the steepest paved Mile in North America - The Lincoln Gap...it was gnarly, but we lived to tell the tale. Take a listen as we break down the highlights (Pacelines, big climbs and peanut butter sandwiches) and lowlights (crashes, travel shenanigans, terrifying gravel descents)...all in all it was a super fun weekend and we'll certainly be looking to do more even...
We went to Oliver BC for Shan's first ever Triathlon, and then we ran it back the next week in Vancouver for the T100 where Rob did the full, and Shan did the sprint. Tune in as our hero's chat all about the triathlon and why we might both be a little obsessed with them now...despite swimming being the worst! Presented by @ Blonyx - 15% code: ROBTALKS | Po Athetics - 15% code: Rob_po15
This week I’m thrilled to welcome gait specialist Paul Mackinnon for a deep dive into the art and science of movement. Paul shares his expertise on gait, biomechanics, and how thoughtful movement patterns help runners stay healthy, move efficiently, and ultimately run faster. We explore the importance of individual mechanics and physics in both boosting performance and preventing injury. In this episode, we unpack: Why the “180 strides per minute” rule just doesn’t fit everyoneHow footwear te...
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