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.

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

Episode 246 - 2022 Starts Now 01/07/2022

Episode 246 - 2022 Starts Now It’s a new year and a new episode of HWYRT! Peter and Bryan look to the year ahead and make some running predictions. Then Emily Saul visits for a new segment titled “Better Calls with Saul.” Plus a wrap up of the 2021 Soul Searching Solstice Run. 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/21702047

Episode 245 - Millinocket 2021 IRL 12/17/2021

Episode 245 - Millinocket 2021 IRL Bryan and Peter review their experiences from this year's Crankle 2K and Millinocket Half Marathon. They speak with first time Millinocket runners Skylar Gould and Evening Dupree for their take on the amazing race. Then they turn their attention to the upcoming Soul Searching Solstice Run. This episode is sponsored by Footpath. Download the free app here: Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/21513704

Episode 244 – Millinocket Prêt-à-Porter 12/02/2021

Episode 244 – Millinocket Prêt-à-Porter Coaches, and friends of the show, Paul Davies and Emily Saul talk up what to wear for the big race this weekend in Millinocket. Registration for this year’s Crankle 2K closes tomorrow (Friday)! Please sign up here: Find out more about Emily’s services here: Paul Davies offers running coach services for people of all abilities. You can email him at This episode is sponsored by Footpath. Download the free app here: Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/21360353

Episode 243 - Thanksgiving Appetizer 11/24/2021

Episode 243 - Thanksgiving Appetizer Everyone at HWYRT wishes you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. Get your boosters and we will see you up in Millinocket. Registration for this year’s Crankle 2K is now open! Please sign up here: Be sure to check out sponsor, Footpath, and their amazing running app here: Visit our Web site here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/21274718

Episode 242 - Call Waiting 11/12/2021

Episode 242 - Call Waiting Bryan and Peter answer Flat Lori’s call. Plus, never ever forget to mention Marathon George. Registration for this year’s Crankle 2K is now open! Please sign up here: This episode is sponsored by Footpath. Download the free app here: Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/21138341

Episode 241 – Zero Dark 30 Means Nighttime 11/04/2021

Episode 241 – Zero Dark 30 Means Nighttime Peter is reminded of the power of the running community. Bryan is reminded that the Soul Searching Solstice Run is going to be over nine hours. And everyone is reminded to come up with a costume idea for the Crankle 2K in Millinocket. Plus, we check out some HYWRTians’s posts from a recent SATSTATCHAT. Registration for this year’s Crankle 2K is now open! Please sign up here: This episode is sponsored by the Footpath App. Download it now at Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/21057599

Episode 240 – Kristina Folcik 10/30/2021

Episode 240 – Kristina Folcik Bryan and Peter and joined by elite mountain runner and race director Kristina Folcik. Kristina speaks about her journey from pro downhill mountain biking to high-altitude mountaineering to running her own business at . Plus, registration for this year’s Crankle 2K is now open! Please sign up here: This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/20989436

Episode 239 – Pam Rickard Returns! 10/15/2021

Episode 239 – Pam Rickard Returns! Bryan and Peter end Marathon Week with their take on the 125thrunning of the Boston Marathon. Then they go to the phones to welcome back Herren Project’s Pam Rickard to the show. If you or any one you know needs help with addiction, please visit This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/20833976

Episode 238 - SAT STAT CHAT CHAT 10/02/2021

Episode 238 - SAT STAT CHAT CHAT Bryan and Peter go to the posts from a recent #SatStatChat to bring HWYRTians front and center. This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/20679722

Episode 237 - Paul & Lori 09/17/2021

Episode 237 - Paul & Lori Bryan and Peter finally sit down with longtime friends of the show Paul Chekal and Lori Mitchener. Lori takes them through her unique experience running Badwater 135 in July. Paul then shares his take on Lori’s race, what it was like crewing for her, and his own running of Anchor Down in August. This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Email us at Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/20503538

Episode 236 – Let’s Talk About Six 09/09/2021

Episode 236 – Let’s Talk About Six Bryan and Peter get back to business. That “business” being the two of them sitting around and talking about running. Plus some funny stuff happens. Spend a mindless half hour with them and see if you don’t feel better afterwards. Please consider making a monetary donation to help The Dimock Center continue its mission “to heal and uplift individuals and families in Roxbury and surrounding areas.” Please visit And then join us on the 11thof September for the Road to Wellness 5K (its free and includes t-shirt and medal!): Follow @Road2Wellness5k on Twitter and be sure to use #Road2Wellness5k and tag us #HWYRT on all the socials! This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Email us at What are you waiting for? Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/20424932

Episode 235 - Road To Wellness 5K 08/26/2021

Episode 235 - Road To Wellness 5K HWYRT is back from its summer hiatus and Bryan and Peter have hit the ground running, quite literally. They met up with the Road To Wellness crew for a training run at The Dimock Center in Roxbury, Massachusetts a few weeks ago, in preparation for the upcoming seventh running of the Road to Wellness 5K on Saturday, September 11th. The race is a partnership between the Dimock Center, HoodFit, and the BAA to help inspire community members to get excited and involved in health and wellness. In this episode the guys interview: Thaddeus Miles, Founder of HoodFit Gael Henville and Yvel Joseph, Road To Wellness Coaches Raquel Rosenblatt, Chief Development Officer The Dimock Center Nicole Jackson Leslie, Road To Wellness Planning Committee Member (and super HWYRTian!) Please consider making a monetary donation to help The Dimock Center continue its mission “to heal and uplift individuals and families in Roxbury and surrounding areas.” Please visit There is still time to join in on the final two training runs (8:45AM to 10AM) this Saturday morning, August 28 and again next Saturday, September 4!!! Get all the information here: And then register for the race on the 11thof September (its free and includes t-shirt and medal!): Follow @Road2Wellness5k on Twitter and be sure to use #Road2Wellness5k and tag us #HWYRT on all the socials! Photo credit for this episode: Nicole Jackson Leslie This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Email us at Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/20276813

Episode 234 - Chaugust Challenge 2021 07/29/2021

Episode 234 - Chaugust Challenge 2021 Bryan and Peter give a rundown on this year’s Chaugust Challenge. Five weeks to push, stretch, meditate, write, and breathe. We hope you all HWYRTians take part! This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Email us at Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/19975052

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