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Author: Conor Hoekstra & YüBaí Liu
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RUN FOR THE FUN OF IT! is an inclusive 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.
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In this episode, Conor and YüBaí interview Dermot Kenny about his running background, his win at the TCS Waterfront 5k and the Holly Jolly Fun Run!Link to Episode 23 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaAbout the GuestDermot Kenny is a 28 year old Irish runner who recently broke 15 minutes for the 5k. He is based in Toronto, runs with the BlackToe Run Club and is a self-proclaimed superfan of the pod and now friend of the pod.Dermots's PBs:5k: 14:5210k: ...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí recap both the 2024 Paris Olympics and the BlackToe Night of PBs!Link to Episode 22 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2024-11-09Date Released: 2024-11-17CityStrides.comHolly Jolly Fun Run 5kMesa MarathonTCS Toronto Waterfront HalfHamilton HalfIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí recap both the 2024 Paris Olympics and the BlackToe Night of PBs!Link to Episode 21 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2024-08-10Date Released: 2024-11-092024 Paris OlympicsBlacktoe Night of PBs ResultsIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about Conor's recent engagement, his marathon debut announcement, the US Olympic trials, Grand Slam Track and more!Link to Episode 20 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2024-07-01Date Released: 2024-09-18US Olympic TrialsDrew Hunter, The Greatest Comeback In H.S. History, Anchors Penn Relays DMRSprint on NetflixIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Prefontaine Classic, YüBaí’s 5k time trial, the Sporting Life 10k and more!Link to Episode 19 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2024-05-25Date Released: 2024-06-092024 Prefontaine ClassicNobody Asked Us Podcast with Kara Goucher & Des LindenCITIUS MAG PodcastBackstraight Boys PodcastSporting Life 10kIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the 2024 Toronto Bum Run and Toronto Half Marathon, racing in the rain, racing solo and more!Link to Episode 18 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2024-05-06Date Released: 2024-05-24Bubba Baloo’s (Prince George)SWAP: Some Work, All PlayBum Run 2024 ResultsToronto Half Marathon ResultsToronto Marathon (2023) founder apologizes to runners for poor race experienceThe Toronto Marathon (20...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Boston Marathon live, YüBaí's 1:27 Half, the Chilly Half, the Achilles 5k, Caitlin Clark and more!Link to Episode 17 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2024-04-15Date Released: 2024-05-04Boston Marathon 2024 ResultsYuBai’s 1:27 HalfChilly Half 2024 ResultsNobody Asked Us Podcast with Kara Goucher & Des LindenSisay Lemma2023 Japan Marathon Olympic Trials - Yuki Kawauchi Front R...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí interview Romain Carette about his path to his recent 2:22 marathon in Valencia, his upcoming races and his goal of running all 7 major marathons in 2025!Link to Episode 16 on WebsiteAbout the GuestRomain Carette is a French runner who has been living in Toronto (Canada, ON) and working for Stinson Design since June 2021. He will turn 35 in 2025, the year he plans to complete this incredible challenge. He started running in 2010 and ran his first marathon in 2...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the US Olympic Marathon Trials while failing to watch them, chat about recent trips to Vegas and Costa Rica and recap the 3M Half Marathon!Link to Episode 15 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2024-02-03Date Released: 2024-02-14CITIUS MAG PodcastCITUS Mag: U.S. OLYMPIC MARATHON TRIALS WATCH PARTY: LIVE FROM ORLANDOThe FloTrack PodcastOlympic Marathon TrialsChevron Houston (Half) Marat...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about YüBaí joining BlackToe, races including the Holly Jolly Fun Run, Black Toe Holiday 10k, San Diego Half, goals for 2024 and more!Link to Episode 14 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-12-22Date Released: 2024-01-12Toronto TCS 2023 MarathonSan Diego HalfSan Diego Half ResultsJosh Kerr on IGBlackToe Run ClubMark McAvoy on StravaCityStrides.comBoston MarathonToronto running quintet se...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Twilight Tracksmith 5k, the SuperPower 5k, the 2023 World Athletics Championships, the Diamond League Final and more!Link to Episode 13 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-09-20Date Released: 2023-09-22Anteloupe CanyonVinWonders Nha TrangTwilight Tracksmith 5k TorontoTwilight Tracksmith 5k Toronto ResultsBlackToe Run ClubSuperPower 5kSuperPower 5k ResultsToronto BrickworksCity...
In this episode, Conor, YüBaí and Alison chat about how running affects your mental health and identity and finish with a recap of the 10KTO and a preview of Twilight Tracksmith 5K.Link to Episode 12 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-07-26Date Released: 2023-08-02CityStrides.comGrant Fisher Podcast - The Halfstep PodBlackToe Run Club10KTO Race10KTO Race ResultsNorthern Endurance ProjectCulture Athletics GTEast York Runner...
In this episode, Conor, YüBaí and Alison discuss Conor’s 1st place finish in the Meaford 5k, the USATF Outdoor Championships, the best snacks, the Krispy Kreme Challenge and more!Link to Episode 11 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-07-10Date Released: 2023-07-12Seasonal Affective DisorderCityStrides.comMeaford 5kMeafrod 5k ResultsUSATF.TVUSATF Outdoor Championship ResultsDrew Hunter, The Greatest Comeback In H.S. History,...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about CityStrides.com, running around Europe, which track & field sports shoud be retired and more!Link to Episode 10 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-06-08Date Released: 2023-06-12ADSP Episode 133: Lambda Days Live! José Valim, Alexis King & More!CityStrides.comwaqi.infoDiamond LeagueIntro Song InfoBonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí recap the Spring Triple aka the Toronto Bum Run 5k, the Toronto Half Marathon and the Toronto Sporting Life 10k!Link to Episode 9 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-05-15 & 2023-04-30Date Released: 2023-05-29Spring Triple:2023 Bum Run 5k2023 Toronto Half Marathon2023 Sporting Life 10kBlackToe Run ClubFODMAP DietHot Over BakeryTCS Toronto Waterfrotn MarathonSuperPower 5kRomain Carette on...
In this episode, Conor interviews BlackToe runners after finishing the Toronto Marathon!Link to Episode 8 on WebsiteGuestsMonica Lee: IG | StravaCaroline Bolduc: IG | StravaVicky Ladouceur: IG | StravaMark McAvoy: IG | StravaHayley Hughes: IG | StravaKyle StolysSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-05-07Date Released: 2023-05-15BlackToe Run ClubToronto MarathonToronto Marathon Results2023 Sporting Life 10kLondon MarathonTrail Runner Na...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí interview BlackToe runners after finishing the Toronto Marathon!Link to Episode 7 on WebsiteGuestsRenKristian Adomait: IG | StravaCoach Amélie Forget: IG | StravaDavid Lau: IG | StravaKenneth Lee: StravaMark McAvoy: IG | StravaHayley Hughes: IG | StravaNot Sophia: IG | StravaCarley Stastny: IG | StravaAndreaKyle StolysSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-05-07Date Released: 2023-05-08BlackToe Run ClubT...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the 2023 Boston Marathon, recap the Vancouver Sun Run 10k, preview the Bum Rum 5k and talk about mental effort and red-lining!Link to Episode 6 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-04-20Date Released: 2023-05-01BlackToe Run ClubChoosing to Run by Des LindenNobody Asked Us Podcast with Kara Goucher & Des LindenBoston 2023 ResultsEliud KipchogeHellen Obiri2023 Vancouver Sun Run20...
In this episode, Conor, YüBaí and Alison chat with Betty Yan and talk about dating, running and the upcoming Vancouver Sun Run!Link to Episode 5 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaAlison - IGShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-04-09Date Released: 2023-04-17Raku RamenBig Trouble2023 Vancouver Sun Run2023 Vancouver Sun Run ResultsThai ElephantConor’s Failed 400m WorkoutJessica Olie IGBlogilatesBeverly Cheng IGChubby’s Jamaican KitchenBlackToe Run ClubIntro Son...
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí recap the Achilles 5k Race, preview the Vancouver Sun Run 10k and talk about 5k world records, history and times!Link to Episode 4 on WebsiteSocialConor Hoekstra - IGConor Hoekstra - StravaYüBaí Liu - StravaShow NotesDate Recorded: 2023-03-24Date Released: 2023-04-03Chubby’s Jamaican KitchenAchilles 5k RaceAchilles 5k ResultsAchilles 5k PhotosAdidas Adios Pro 3Spring Triple:2023 Bum Run 5k2023 Toronto Half Marathon2023 Sporting Life 10k2023 Vancouver Sun Run20...
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