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The Running Journey

Rob Tetrault
Backyard Ultra
Chicago Marathon
Marathon
Boston Marathon
Tokyo Marathon
Los Angeles Marathon
Running
The Marathon Project
Nutrition
Winnipeg
The Running Journey
Prince Edward Island
Running Journey
Pacing
Nice, France
Carbohydrate Loading
Phil Gore
Ironman Wisconsin
Barkley Marathon
Ironman World Championship

✤ Welcome to The Running Journey! 🏃👟 Looking for some inspiration to keep you motivated on your running journey? Look no further than this podcast, featuring two brothers who have overcome incredible obstacles to become dedicated runners. After their father was diagnosed with cancer, they were inspired to take control of their health and fitness, and have since lost an incredible 50 pounds each.... more

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⭐⭐ Ultramarathon Recovery, Project 4 Update & NYC Marathon Winner Announcement | TRJ #172

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Recent Guests

Ryan Giuliano
Podium finisher at Suffer on the Centennial; veteran trail ultrarunner
Independent athlete
Episode: Suffer on Centennial Race Prep | 100KM Trail Strategy w/ Ryan Giuliano | TRJ #170
Francis Denis
Franco-Sasquatch, Franco-Canadian runner from Saskatchewan, cancer survivor
Independent runner
Episode: These 3 Runners Are Competing for a Trip to the New York City Marathon | TRJ #169
Blake Peter
Manitoban business owner and finalist known for entertaining application video
Independent runner
Episode: These 3 Runners Are Competing for a Trip to the New York City Marathon | TRJ #169
Brandon Priebe
Ontarian runner, early-stage competitor who chased sub-3 and sub-4 goals
Independent runner
Episode: These 3 Runners Are Competing for a Trip to the New York City Marathon | TRJ #169
Tanya Tatro
Sister, special guest on the recap
Family/Coach crew for Backyard Ultra
Episode: Inside the Mental Battle of a Backyard Ultra | Full BC Backyard Ultra Recap | TRJ #168
George Grenier
Cousin and Project 4 participant aiming for sub-4 marathon
Project 4
Episode: Turning George Into a Sub-4 Marathoner | Project 4 | TRJ #164
Jenn Sacco
Winnipeg runner; ambassador; aiming to break 3:30 in the marathon
Winnipeg running community
Episode: Can She Break 3:30 in the Marathon? | Project "4" | TRJ #162 w/ Jenn Sacco
Donny Kehler
Guest on Project 4, aiming to break four hours at Manitoba Marathon
individual runner
Episode: Can We Turn Our Friend Into a Sub-4 Marathoner? | Project 4 Begins | TRJ #161 w/ Donald Kehler
Chris Morrissette
Longtime friend of the pod, frequent guest
Episode: Tokyo Marathon Weekend & LA Marathon Prep: Race Plans, Pacing & Predictions | TRJ #158

Hosts

Robert Tatro
Host of The Running Journey; co-host with a focus on race strategy, training, and storytelling.
Charlie Tatro
Co-host bringing perspectives on training, crew dynamics, and family-centered stories.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • A must listen!

    Whether you’re beginning your running journey or a seasoned marathoner, this podcast has something to offer. Rob and Charlie are informative, candid and even better, they are entertaining! Never miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kgal21222
    Canadaa month ago
  • What a great listen

    Tuning in to Rob and Charlie’s conversations about their running experiences hits all the right notes. Their content is raw, heart felt, and inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N. Didcote
    Canadaa month ago
  • Great show, great hosts!

    Great insights, authentic conversations, and plenty of takeaways. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devo wB
    Canadaa month ago
  • Fun podcast

    I enjoy listening to Rob and Charlie talk about running. They’ve almost inspired me to run a marathon. Maybe one day.🤭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baguette Violette
    Canadaa month ago
  • Down To Earth - Motivating - Inspiring

    Really enjoying this podcast. Rob and Charlie bring a genuine, no-nonsense approach to running and the journey behind it. It’s motivating without feeling forced, and you can actually relate to what they’re talking about. Great work fellas, keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnny Mox
    Canadaa month ago

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The hosts' family-oriented storytelling adds a relatable, motivational touch that keeps audiences engaged.
Listeners appreciate the down-to-earth vibe and practical advice for runners of all levels.
Guests bring diverse running backgrounds—from ultras to coaching—without losing the show's accessible, friendly tone.

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The Secrets of One of Manitoba's Top Ultramarathon Runners | TRJ #137 w/ Scott Dodds
Q: What does your training look like when preparing for a 100K versus a marathon?
He describes a mix of two hard workouts per week (speed and threshold work) plus long runs on weekends, with more zone-two work for longer ultras and a shift toward faster work when targeting shorter events.
The Secrets of One of Manitoba's Top Ultramarathon Runners | TRJ #137 w/ Scott Dodds
Q: What drives you to keep running and competing at such a high level?
Dodds says the core driver is continual improvement and setting personal goals, along with the social aspect of racing and meeting new people at events.
The Chicago Marathon Is Almost Here! | TRJ 136 w/ Colin Lafreniere
Q: What does your race-week strategy look like as you prepare for Chicago?
The discussion covered tapering plans, confidence vs. form, the balance of not overdoing workouts, and using data plus coaching to guide pacing and training load into race week.
The Chicago Marathon Is Almost Here! | TRJ 136 w/ Colin Lafreniere
Q: What was your closest brush with a Boston qualifying standard, and what did you learn from that experience?
Colin shared his near-miss at Boston, missing the cutoff by 47 seconds in 2023, which led him to seek coaching and restructure his training for future attempts.
The Chicago Marathon Is Almost Here! | TRJ 136 w/ Colin Lafreniere
Q: How long have you been running, Colin, and what kicked it off for you?
Colin explained that his running started in his teen years with cross-country during hockey, and later evolved through high school running and a gradual switch from competitive hockey to endurance training.

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What is The Running Journey about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, down-to-earth running show hosted by two brothers who share their personal journeys, training progress, and race-day experiences. Across episodes, listeners get a mix of data-driven pacing insights, race strategy, gear and nutrition tips, plus candid family and community anecdotes from the Manitoba running scene. The format blends collaboration with guests—from elite ultrarunners to everyday coaching subjects—with a strong emphasis on practical tactics, accountability coaching, and sustaining motivation over long-distance goals. A standout element is the recurring Project 4 coaching arc, which frames listeners' goals within a supportive, transparent coaching process and ongoing race planning.

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Recent guests on The Running Journey include:

1. Ryan Giuliano
2. Francis Denis
3. Blake Peter
4. Brandon Priebe
5. Tanya Tatro
6. George Grenier
7. Jenn Sacco
8. Donny Kehler

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