Rob talks Running

About Rob talks Running

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.

Publisher

Rob Watson

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

30 Jul 2024

Latest episode

11 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Feb 2026

   49. Season 2 begins! Catching up on life & First 1/2 half-marathon race recap

   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.

2. 

   10 Dec 2025

   48. Rob and Mau reflect on their Aire Libre Day of the Dead Oaxacan experience

   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!

3. 

   23 Oct 2025

   47. Post Victoria Breakdown: How it all went down - Shanimal shows true grit in her battle vs. the Marathon

   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 ...

Who has been a guest on Rob talks Running

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Pete Watson
• Dylan
• Dylan Wykes
• Paul Mackinnon
• Shanimal

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

47 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

88

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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