How Was Your Run Today? The Podcast

Bryan and Peter catch up with longtime friend of the show and owner of Charles River Running Company, Charolotte Walsh. After 14 years, Charlotte has made the decision to close her store in Norwood, MA and focus on a new business endeavor. She discusses camping and hiking in Maine, what factored into her closing the shop, and reveals what she will be doing next. You can listen to our original 2017 interview with Charlotte on HWYRT Episode 89. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/howwasyourruntoday/HWYRT_89.mp3 For more about Charlotte, her store, and her running club please visit https://charlesriverrunning.com/ Please visit OUR site at www.HWYRT.com and be sure to tell us if you will be taking part in the upcoming 2026 This Would Have Been Shorter Tomorrow Summer Solstice Run at https://hwyrt.com/twhbst/ or just send us a and email with a Voice Memmmooooo at howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com  

Bryan updates us on Brewmaster Will's rapid ACL recovery. Peter explains his version of hill repeats as part of his "training." Planning in underway for the 2026 This Would Have Been Shorter Tomorrow Summer Solstice Run on Sunday, June 21st.  Then we go to the Voice Memos to learn all about YOUR whys for running! Please send us ANYTHING to howwwasyourruntoday@gmail.com and be sure to check out our updated new website at www.HWYRT.com

Peter and Bryan check in on the "accountability month" with this final show of March. Bryan may have over done it this week. Peter has under done it and has a toy show this weekend. Bryan cares very little about excuses. Voice Memos are in! Mary in Maine asks about all of our "Whys" and we must all answer. Then Bryan shows Peter a photo and a serious discussion ensues. Warning: this gets heavy. Leave it to Michael Goff to lighten the mood with a great voice memo, post run. Then we hear from Kelly in North Carolina confirming that this past winter was challenging and plans her big run for June. Which leads right into Bryan and Peter's announcement about their next big project for the summer, B&P's ICP 2026! If you want to see the photo that was discussed in this episode, you can find it at  https://www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5743446/russia-ukraine-war-nets-drones Visit our new site at ww.hwyrt.com and be sure to email us anything at howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com

March is underway and Bryan and Peter are still dealing with the time change. Voice Memos are in! Mary from Maine has a follow up from last episode. Plus an important question from Soggy Rob in Central PA. about the current status of a famous HWYRTian. Then Bryan reveals the main cause of his current lethargy. Peter admits he has massive gym shame. Both of them are dealing with consistency issues. Head over to www.HWYRT.com to add your name to the This Would Have Been Shorter Tomorrow summer solstice run on June 21st.  You will make Dave in Japan so happy. And don't forget Internet Dan wants your pictures! Send anything and everything to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com

You've heard her many Voice Memooooos, now listen to a full HWYRT interview with Mary from Maine! Mary brings boundless positive energy to the show and discusses what running means to her and her extremely busy life.  Bryan declares that March is the Month of Accountability, whatever that means. Peter declares he simply cannot count. Plus they Go To The Movies to help Bryan decide what he might see next.  Please visit our new website at HWYRT.com and be sure to let us know if you are running the 2026 Boston Marathon in April.   

We are deep into February. Time for a little inspiration to keep us going. Peter's son, Daniel, hits a personal best. Plus Voice Memoooooos from two HYWRTian neighbors to the north.  Please visit our new site at www.HWYRT.com and send us your voice memos to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com 

Bryan is back from running the 2026 St. Croix 50K! He had a great conversation with fellow 50K runners Brewmaster Will and Internet Dan. If this episode doesn't make you want to run that race, maybe the beaches and 85° temperatures would do it! Please send in your Voice Memos to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com  If you are running Boston 2026 for a charity, please send in your information to our website at www.HWYRT.com and we will help you get the word out. 

It's the first show of 2026 and Peter is back with his new voice! Bryan is packing his racing clothes and is traveling to the beautiful island of St. Croix. He will be joined by Brewmaster Will and Internet Dan. All three of them will be taking part in the St. Croix 50k on Sunday!Bryan and Peter look back at the very successful Soul Searching Solstice Run last month, including some audio from the day. Plus multiple VOICE MEMOs to catch up on.  Please visit our new website at www.hwyrt.com.

Peter checks in from the medical tent as his voice continues to improve.  Michael Goff and Erin Prather sound a little too happy to report on the Millinocket Marathon and Half. Emily Saul discusses her groundbreaking Soul Searching Solstice Run Specific Training.  Plus, looking ahead to the St. Croix Scenic 50k, Kelly from North Carolina shares a personal warning about mud puddles.  Check out our new website at www.hwyrt.com 

Peter is away recovering from throat surgery so Bryan takes the reins and talks at length with Internet Dan, Dan Adamietz, about their upcoming 50K race in January in St. Croix. Plus our website is back and better than ever thanks to the great web designer David Macklem!  Please visit us at www.hwyrt.com. 

Peter is going under the knife to fix his voice! Bryan is nervous about finding a temporary cohost. Voice memos abound! Internet Dan needs your pictures for SAT STAT CHAT so send them in!  Have a happy Thanksgiving!!! 

This episode contains a brand new musical sting from maestro Jeff Cronenberg. We hear voice memos from Soggy Rob in Pennsylvania  and Mary in Maine (and some of the kids)! An important medical tent update from Peter. Plus a huge announcement from Bryan! Email us your voice memos (under 90 seconds) to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com  

Milestones achieved! How Was Your Run Today celebrates both the 300th episode and ten years of podcasting! Bryan and Peter welcome friend of the show and wise sage, Sean Quinn to the program. Sean offers some much needed advice about consistency and reframing daily practice. Then we check out all of the new VOICE MEMOOOOOS and finally announce this year’s location for the Soul Searching Solstice Run. Plus, a brand new musical creation by composer Jeff Cronenberg to honor the 300th episode.  Stop throwing switches and start turning dials!

This episode has a little bit of everything. HWYRT's own Internet Dan, Dan Adamietz, gives us the full story of his incredible 50 mile race. Then we have voice memooooos from George Woodward, Chelsea of Mt Washington, and Mary from Maine! Bonus SeptemBEER update from Peter. Running update from Bryan. Just try and make sense of this episode and then tell us what it was really all about. howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com    

Friday morning means Bryan and Peter eating Donuts and recording a new show. Peter is deep into his 30 beers over 30 days in SeptemBEER.  Bryan had many people reach out to him at Harvard Stadium. We have a Chaugust wrap up voice memooooo from Mary in Maine. Plus, our very own Internet Dan takes on a 50-miler race and sends in some recordings from the field!   

Bryan and Peter check in on their progress, or lack there of, as they wrap up the Chaugust Challenge for 2025. Plus so many voice memoooooos from HWYRTians. Yes, there is an update on Mary's shed, too.   

We are done with the first third of Chaugust and the challenge updates are pouring in! How is your Chaugust Challenge today? Send us a voice memoooooooo to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.omand we will share it on the next episode. Subscribe to our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@howwasyourruntodayhwyrt3026 Go get your Chaugust on!  

Bryan and Peter are getting their Chaugust Challenges underway. They are joined (over Zoom) by Marathon George Woodward who regals them with his amazing adventure touring Mont Blanc. Plus, no less than four Voice Memoooooooos from HWYRT listeners. Please email us your Voice Memos at howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@howwasyourruntodayhwyrt3026  

Bryan and Peter prep for the upcoming Chaugust Challenge by listing off their individual tasks for the month of August. Please send in your voice memooooooos and share your list of goals and subgoals for this year’s Chaugust Challenge! Email howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com Good luck on the book, Dave!

In this episode Bryan and Peter take a LONG time before they get to talking about running. Please try not to be shocked.  Bryan is feeling a bit tired nearly four weeks after the This Would Have Been Shorter Tomorrow ultra. Peter is feeling slightly dumped on, but is also back to the gym. They are both gearing up for the year's upcoming Chaugust Challenge. Listener Evan shares an open secret about the media streaming service Red Coral Universe. https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/home Please subscribe to our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@howwasyourruntodayhwyrt3026 Send us a VOICE MEMOOOOOO at howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com