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.

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

Episode 233 - Lakeside 07/15/2021

Episode 233 - Lakeside No edits were made to this show. For better or for worse. WE MISS YOU, HWYRTians! This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/19826591

Episode 232 – Off For Summer! 06/25/2021

Episode 232 – Off For Summer! Bryan and Peter are preparing to take the summer off. HWYRT will be on hiatus until September. But, they managed to squeeze out one more show to keep your ear holes filled into July. Be sure to send us your voice memos (under 2 min) to and we will include them in the shows when we return. This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/19600232

Episode 231 – Chocorua Mountain Race 06/10/2021

Episode 231 – Chocorua Mountain Race Bryan has some things to say about the his mountain race. Peter has some things to say about standing in the field at the finish line. This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Email us at Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/19436438

Episode 230 – Climb Time 05/27/2021

Episode 230 – Climb Time How is Bryan getting ready for his big loop over the 3478 ft summit of Mt Chocorua in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire? By having a terrible final long run this week! Peter wants nothing to do with that and is listening to his body and only running for fun. They both give an update on the new foam rollers they received from Trigger Point. Plus, a call out to all HWYRTians to send in their wish lists! This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Email us at Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/19268360

Episode 229 - Chris Heuisler Returns 05/13/2021

Episode 229 - Chris Heuisler Returns Bryan and Peter get their final stretches in before the big Boston Bulldogs Virtual Run For Recovery 5K this weekend. Then Chris Heuisler joins them for a deep discussion about bringing jogging back, why it is (and also isn’t) running, and the perspective he has gained after coming back from being injured. Plus, did you remember to celebrate National Foam Rolling Day? Sign up to run with the Boston Bulldogs: This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Email us at Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/19099226

Episode 228 - Grand Marshalls On Parade 04/27/2021

Episode 228 - Grand Marshalls On Parade Bryan tackles a mountain while Peter tackles maturity, then together they tackle some updates on important charity events happening in May, including the Boston Bulldog Running Club’s 2021 Run for Recovery (with certain podcast hosts as Grand Marshalls!) Also, listener emails and calls, a trip to the movies, and a visit from an old friend. Register for the Boston Bulldogs 6TH ANNUAL RUN FOR RECOVERY 5K VIRTUAL EVENT MAY 14-16, 2021 https://www.southshorerace.com/6th-annual-run-for-recovery-5k---may-14-16-2021.html Register for (BTTT) This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Email us at Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/18887666

Episode 227 – Erin Keller 04/11/2021

Episode 227 – Erin Keller Bryan and Peter check in about their brief stints in the medical tent, and then it's time for the drama! Three-time Crankle 2K costume winner and runner Erin Keller joins to talk about her fundraiser "Acting like I can run for Hartford Stage," a 55-mile run along the Farmington River Trail (which goes from New Haven, Connecticut, to the Massachusetts border). Erin came up with the run to benefit Hartford Stage, where she had been employed as a prop master prior to the pandemic. Erin talks about the support planned along the route by her former coworkers, how she's fueling and training, and what it means to her to get back to a world with live theatre. Erin’s fundraising page is on Facebook. Original photo by Brad Horrigan | [email protected] This episode is sponsored by Visit our Web site here: Email us at Join our Strava Group here: /episode/index/show/howwasyourruntoday/id/18676784

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