The Winter of Robert's Discontent

The Scale Is a Lying Little Bitch

Robert battles his oldest nemesis: the bathroom scale. Ange shares her perspective as they talk about weight, the "whoosh effect," and Scott discovers there's actually a name for that weird thing people swear happens during weight loss. This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. We discuss topics including running, nutrition, weight loss, and our personal experiences. While Robert is a licensed psychologist, he is participating in this podcast episode as a runner sharing his personal experiences—not in his professional capacity. Nothing discussed should be considered medical, psychological, nutrition, or mental health advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health, diet, exercise, or treatment.

Damn or was friggin hot

No guest. No big running breakthroughs. Just Robert and Ange checking in on marathon training and asking the same question after every sweaty run: Why do marathon training plans always peak in the middle of summer? Come for the training update, stay for the heat-induced complaining.

Part 2: Active Odysseys Founder & Running Coach Chris Montgomery: Advice for Masters Runners & the Most Runner Thing He's Ever Done

Part 2 with running coach and Active Odysseys founder Chris Montgomery is here. Chris shares his best advice for "masters" runners, admits to the most runner thing he's ever done, and explains why he loves convincing people to chase ridiculous goals... one marathon at a time. Because apparently, getting older just means crossing more finish lines and having better stories.

Part 1: Chris Montgomery the Running Coach/Active Odysseys Founder Who Turns Vacations Into Marathons

Part 1 of our conversation with running coach and Active Odysseys founder Chris Montgomery! This week, Robert and Ange figure out how the hell Chris became a runner—and why he keeps convincing the rest of us to do it too. Chris shares advice for "master" runners (because apparently "over 40" needed a rebrand), talks about training smarter, and explains how Active Odysseys helps runners chase marathon finish lines around the world while making lifelong friends. Learn more: https://www.activeodysseys.com [https://www.activeodysseys.com] https://www.facebook.com/activeodysseys [https://www.facebook.com/activeodysseys] https://www.instagram.com/active_odysseys [https://www.instagram.com/active_odysseys]

Changing the Narrative

In this episode, Robert makes a surprising realization: he actually likes running again. After months of setbacks and recovery, the joy of running has finally returned. Meanwhile, Ange is back in marathon training after Edinburgh didn't quite go as planned. Because apparently the best response to a tough marathon is signing up for another one. The pair also dive into narrative therapy and how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our running journeys—for better or worse. From comeback stories to unfinished chapters, they explore how changing the narrative might just change the outcome. Join them as they catch up on where they are now, why they're still doing this to themselves, and what comes next on the never-ending journey of becoming runners... again.