We kick off Bloktoberfest with a bang as Steven shares the top three things he loves about running and the running journey. Also: Googling “Sport,” pasty church directory photos, Olivia Newton John parody songs, conquering procrastination, learning to love what you didn’t used to love, and very cool air horn…

Two Gomers Run For Their Lives

Bloktoberfest 2021 – A Celebration of All Things Running: Steven Edition

Professional drummer, unclaimed baggage connoisseur, and special guest Brett Shields opens up to us about racing, failing, addiction, intervention, and what’s on the other side in this deeply personal episode of Runner’s Block. Whether you struggle with addiction or know someone who does, we hope this episode is a positive…

Block 22: To Face My Race, I Had To Face My Addiction

Sometimes everything’s firing on all cylinders and you feel completely self-motivated to get out and run. And sometimes you just need a goal. Right now, we’re in that second category. We face the block and make some very practical decision that will launch us into the next phase of the…

Block 21: I’m Not Signed Up For A Race

It’s the Cliff’s Notes of Runner’s Block eps! We review Phase 2 – Blocks 11-20 – but more importantly, we remember all the things we’ve learned from facing each of those excuses head on. Plus a ton (and we mean a ton) of fun stuff along the way! Thanks to…

Runner’s Block Roundup II

Anthony is in Oregon and new block has arisen: that’s some smoky air out there. Steven shares his experiences of weighing the risks and rewards of running when there’s a forest fire close enough to darken the skies and send those AQI numbers skyrocketing. Above all else, stay safe out…

Block 20: My State is on Fire

It happens to newbies and veterans, it happens because something significant occurs or nothing at all, it happens after a race or because you haven’t run one in a while. We all lose our motivation to run from time to time, and well…it’s Steven’s time. Anthony asks good questions as…

Block 19: Losing My Motivation

Who’s faster? Who’s better? Who’s farther? Who’s further? Who cares? And does it do any good to care? We’re tackling comparison, and have a couple huge epiphanies together, including a new version of Tron Bod. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, BetterHelp! Get 10% off and find the right online therapist…

Block 18: Comparison, the Thief of Joy

It’s the 2020 season all over again! We both know that we’ll get injured less, have more energy, sleep more peacefully, and run better if we’d just lose a little weight…but how do we do that in healthy and sustainable ways? Join us we continue to wrestle with this ever-present…

Block 17: I Need To Lose 20

Is it our bodies or minds that are to blame when we can’t fall (or stay) asleep? We dig deep into an issue that has plagued us for years, and has been a major block to our running, and we not only get philosophical, spiritual, and reflectual (?), we get…

Block 16: I Can’t Sleep

Anthony is in Wisconsin for a couple weeks and he’s facing all the runner’s blocks that come with being away from home, meeting family expectations, and facing the pressure to RELAX, DANGIT. How can running still happen? We talk travel, vacation, rest and anxiety in this ep, so grab your…

Block 15: I’m On Vacation!

It’s the spiritual sequel to our cold episode back in February, and we welcome podcaster, book-lover, yoga hot-taker, and Peliton expert Graylin Porter to help us come up with a TON of practical tips to beat the heat now that summer is trying to beat us. Thanks to this episode’s…

Block 14: It’s Too %&!#ing Hot Out (with Graylin Porter)

Running with your dog can be amazing. It can also be frustrating and miserable. Bryan Barrera (DC Dog Runner, The Ultimate Guide to Running With Your Dog) joins us to talk about the ups and downs of pounding the pavement with your pooch. Also, Steven might have found a new…

Block 13: My Dog is Pulling My Arm Off! (with Bryan Barrera)

Starting and starting over may be hard, but at least it has its benefits – the adrenaline rushes, the fun results, the social media posts. But keeping going, mile after mile and day after day and year after year…that can be a real block. Join the guys as they talk…

Block 12: You Think Starting is Hard? Try Maintaining

The blocks are back, and we’re starting this next phase with a bang: how alcohol can prevent a runner from getting out there on the streets or trails. Longtime listener and friend of the podcast Jason Norem joins us – he’s a regular guy, trying to reach his goals and…

Block 11: I Deserve a Drink…or Six (with Jason Norem)

Ok, ok, we know the official race name is much longer, but you can only fit so many characters in a podcast episode title! ? Listen as the guys review their races last weekend, but mostly focus on YOU and your races! Also Steven has a new hairstyle and we…

Race in Review: Two Gomers Memorial Day Virtual 5k/10k

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