How Was Your Run Today?

Bryan Gould and Peter Villa like to run and talk. Just not at the same time. This weekly comedy/running podcast features interviews with some amazing runners, their own running updates, and whatever makes them laugh.

Giving Thanks With Emily Saul 11/25/2024

Giving Thanks With Emily Saul HWYRT is thankful for another amazing visit with sports psychologist Emily Saul of esaulmovement.com. Emily responds to an important voice message from HWRTian Jennifer who is need of some hope after some discouraging news. /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/34135591

Clyde Army Kitchen 11/08/2024

Clyde Army Kitchen Bryan and Peter talk about their Friday morning runs. Then they introduce a brand new segment called Clyde Army Kitchen. And they bring back the fan-favorite Thought Platform. Bon Appetite! /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/33855422

Dave & Tim report in from Japan 11/04/2024

Dave & Tim report in from Japan Friend of the Show, Dave Macklem, sends in a report from Japan where he is prepping for his 2nd marathon. Dave shares a discussion with his friend and running coach, Tim Cleminson. Tim regales Dave about a punishing race that he absolutely crushed. Then Peter and Bryan talk up their latest runs and give a look to the upcoming Soul Searching Solstice Run on Saturday, December 21st around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, Massachusetts. /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/33772857

Peter's Toy House Adventure 10/21/2024

Peter's Toy House Adventure Marathon George sends in a wrap up with his thoughts on the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim experience. Bryan and Peter share some field audio from their run in Virginia. Then Peter shares his latest experience from deep within the toy chest. The parallels between running and toy collecting "run" even deeper than he thought! /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/33548302

Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 10/08/2024

Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Bryan and Marathon George reveal the literal highs and lows of their amazing Grand Canyon rim to rim hike from this past week. /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/33370307

Shoe Racks & Taper Traps 09/28/2024

Shoe Racks & Taper Traps Peter updates Bryan on his running and home furnishing finds. Bryan is deep in the taper trap ahead of the Rim2Rim adventure. Bryan's daughter calls in with her take on seeing the paragliders from their big hike last week. Marathon George calls in with one final check-in before the trip to the Grand Canyon. Plus, some excellent advice from Emily Saul. Join us on Facebook/Instagram for SatStatChat and be sure to email us at /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/33242352

What's That Up In The Sky?! 09/16/2024

What's That Up In The Sky?! Bryan goes on a huge training hike in preparation for the Grand Canyon. Peter is back to running, with all the port-a-potty glory that comes with that. And George Woodward (AKA Marathon George) manages to send in two audio updates on his training for the big "rim to rim" adventure. /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/33080022

No Ads in This Episode! 09/08/2024

No Ads in This Episode! Bryan is on hot streak and his training for the Grand Canyon rim to rim run is in full effect. Peter's big move happened and now he climbs stairs and hills as part of his daily life. Plus, more talk about metal detectors and this year's Soul Searching Solstice Run. /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/32958887

The 31st Day of Chaugust 08/31/2024

The 31st Day of Chaugust It's the final day of the Chaugust Challenge 2024! Peter brings some audio from his run with James McCabe while Bryan shares a story (but no audio) from a recent training adventure. Plus, a move update from Peter, the destiny that is owning a metal detector, and a classic cameo from Fast Funny Ellen London! /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/32820082

Chaugust Photos 08/27/2024

Chaugust Photos We need your Chaugust Challenge 2024 Photos. Please send them to and please put Photo in the subject line. /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/32768027

Mid-Chaugust Check In 08/13/2024

Mid-Chaugust Check In Bryan was away on vacation, Peter was sick, and the Chaugust Challenge waits for no one! /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/32556667

Jack Hammer Johnson 07/30/2024

Jack Hammer Johnson Prepping for the Chaugust Callenge 2024 while Bryan regales Peter with his latest medical malady. /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/32347257

Back To Basics - HWYRT 2.0 07/22/2024

Back To Basics - HWYRT 2.0 Peter leans into the "science" and requests that the show return in order to get his fitness back. Bryan happily obliges. /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/32236632

The Smidge 04/21/2024

The Smidge Only Emily Saul could revive HWYRT. /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/30917833

Episode 262 - We Had A Good Run 06/15/2023

Episode 262 - We Had A Good Run Thank you all for listening and supporting us over the past eight years. We hope you enjoy this extra-long final episode. We will see you out there. RUN WELL! Love, Bryan & Peter Join our Strava Group! /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/27160641

Episode 261 – Sidney Baptista 02/04/2023

Episode 261 – Sidney Baptista Runner and entrepreneur Sidney Baptista of joins Bryan and Peter to discuss what it means to be the founder the first black-owned running apparel company. And how events like the 26.True Marathon bring much needed diversity to the Boston running community. Plus, Bryan gives his update on how the Millinocket Half Marathon went and his tremendous Scenic 50K run on St. Croix. Meanwhile Peter is back in the medical tent with a bakers cyst in his left knee. For more information about the Pioneers Run Crew visit Be sure to sign up for the 26.True Marathon on Saturday, April 15th: Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/25827114

Episode 260 – Dr. Bryan Kent Returns! 12/02/2022

Episode 260 – Dr. Bryan Kent Returns! Dr. Bryan Kent is back on the show after a 4-year break since Episode 144. He talks with Bryan and Peter about his new practice at and why foam rollers and massage guns may not always be the right answer for your aches and pains. Plus, it’s the eve of the 2022 Crankle 2K and the Millinocket Marathon. Let’s go make some ripples! Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/25195845

Episode 259 – Night of the Bulldogs 11/11/2022

Episode 259 – Night of the Bulldogs Bryan and Peter are together again after three weeks of separation due to COVID-19. During that time Bryan co-hosted a live event for the Boston Bulldogs along side of Emily Saul (of E Saul Movement)! They had the great pleasure of hosting a legendary panel of runners featuring Jack Fultz, Becca Pizzi, and the incomparable Bill Rodgers! Please enjoy listening to it as much as Peter did (since he had to bow out of joining in). If you will be in Millinocket on Friday, December 2nd and want to join in on the Crankle 2K, please make a donation to Run Millinocket: Emily Saul can be reached at For more information on the Boston Bulldogs please visit their site at And to learn more about the legendary runners panel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Fultz Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/24974379

Episode 258 - MDI Marathon Before and After 10/28/2022

Episode 258 - MDI Marathon Before and After Bryan and Peter chronicle their feelings the night before their big run at the 2022 Mount Desert Island Marathon. Then they jump straight to the day after the race during their drive back home to begin processing what they experienced. Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/24830265

Episode 257 - Faux Finish 10/13/2022

Episode 257 - Faux Finish Bryan and Peter are prepping for their big Mount Desert Island Marathon run and trying to avoid taper traps. They have a big announcement about an upcoming Boston Bulldogs event. Plus an even bigger announcement. One that HWYRTians may not want to hear. Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/24682869

Episode 256 - ADU One More Lap 09/09/2022

Episode 256 - ADU One More Lap Part Two of the 2022 ADU review. Bryan and Peter hear it directly from Paul Chekal and Maurice Lowman about how their full 24 hour runs unfolded. Plus, both Bryan and Peter give an update on their training for the MDI Marathon in October. Buckle up! Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/24321300

Episode 255 Anchor Down Ultra 08/26/2022

Episode 255 Anchor Down Ultra Part One of the 2022 ADU review. Tables are turned as ultramarathon runner, and friend of the show, Lori Mitchener interviews Bryan and Peter about running their first 6-hour Anchor Down. Then the guys take back the mic and get an exclusive interview with the winner of the 2022 ADU 12-hour event, Corinne Griffiths (AKA Boston’s Running Unicorn). Part Two coming next week Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/24170541

Episode 254 - A Long Nap 08/11/2022

Episode 254 - A Long Nap Bryan and Peter break the podcast silence with their first new episode in 4 months! They are talking up taper traps just before the running of the 2022 Anchor Down Ultra. Thy review how the training cycle for the race has been for them. Plus, Bryan is sad about the end of the print edition of his favorite running magazine. Please join Bryan and Peter in wishing fellow ADU runners Corinne Griffiths and Paul Chekal the best of luck with this year's run! HWYRTians can follow their progress during the race by checking the ADU Facebook page here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/24025572

Episode 253 Boston Marathon 2022 04/29/2022

Episode 253 Boston Marathon 2022 After two full years away, Bryan and Peter make their triumphant return to the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library for a live recording of HWYRT on Saturday, April 16, 2022, just two days before Marathon Monday! They are joined by old friends and new for a series of interviews to talk up the Boston Marathon and the incredible running community that exists in and around the city. This episode features conversations with: Paul Chekal & Lori Mitchener Maggie Cole & Jojo Daugustine Bojan Mandaric, & Caleb Daniloff Brogan Graham & Emily Saul Joev Dubach & George Woodward Chris Heuisler & Jared Ward, Corinne Griffiths & Jeremy Shaw-Munderback. Please email your questions for Emily Saul of to and she will answer them on a future Better Calls with Saul segment. Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/22954001

Episode 252 - Come On Down! 04/14/2022

Episode 252 - Come On Down! We are back for a live show at the Boston Public Library this Saturday, April 16th, from 11AM to 1PM! We've been away for over two years and cannot wait to talk up the the 2022 Boston Marathon with a ton of guests and fellow HWYRTians! This live event is free and open to the public. Hope to see you all there. Listen to all of our episodes here at and come join our very own Strava group at /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/22799303

Episode 251 – Brendan Leonard 04/06/2022

Episode 251 – Brendan Leonard Bryan and Peter usher in Boston Marathon month with a big announcement about returning to the Boston Public Library on Saturday, April 16th! Bryan visits the Pony Patch while Peter contemplates starting the Whole30 nutrition plan. Then, they are joined by writer and outdoorsman Brendan Leonard from for a discussion about running, writing, and entrepreneurship. Send Emily Saul of your running questions to and she will answer them on a future Better Calls with Saul segment. Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/22695785

Episode 250 - Watch This 03/17/2022

Episode 250 - Watch This What better way to celebrate 250 episodes of HWYRT than to talk up toys! Time to open up the toy chest as Peter compares toy shows with race days. Don’t worry, there is actual running talk in this one (just not much). Peter has issues with his Garmin watch while Bryan laments the agony of the long run. Be sure to send in your questions for Emily Saul about the mental and physical aspects of running to . Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/22482947

Episode 249 - Chris Knighton 02/26/2022

Episode 249 - Chris Knighton Coach Chris Knighton joins Bryan and Peter to talk about his calling to change careers and become a running coach. Chris also details his own long journey to the year's running of the Boston Marathon and offers some training trips to other HWYRTians who are preparing for the big race. Then Emily is back for another episode of Better Calls with Saul! Please send in your questions for Emily about the mental and physical aspects of running to . For more information about Coach Chris and Knighton Runs visit . Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/22263557

Episode 248 - Gaining Daylight 02/11/2022

Episode 248 - Gaining Daylight It's February and Bryan and Peter definitely saw their shadows. They discuss the art of running while growing older and make note of the days getting longer. Plus, sport psychology coach Emily Saul is back for another Better Calls with Saul segment. Be sure to send in your questions for Emily about the mental and physical aspects of running to . Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/22097402

Episode 247 – Better Calls With Saul 01/21/2022

Episode 247 – Better Calls With Saul Bryan and Peter welcome sport psychology coach Emily Saul back to the show to answer YOUR questions about running. Plus, some exciting (and terrifying) news about a big race in 2022! Be sure to send in your questions for Emily about the mental and physical aspects of running to . Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/21844904

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