Starting and starting over may be hard, but at least it has its benefits – the adrenaline rushes, the fun results, the social media posts. But keeping going, mile after mile and day after day and year after year…that can be a real block. Join the guys as they talk about that dreaded barrier: Maintenance. Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for additional episodes every week at patreon.com/twogome...
Jun 25, 2021•Season 10Ep. 17
The blocks are back, and we’re starting this next phase with a bang: how alcohol can prevent a runner from getting out there on the streets or trails. Longtime listener and friend of the podcast Jason Norem joins us – he’s a regular guy, trying to reach his goals and facing this particular block. Hope it’s helpful and encouraging for everyone as we come to grips with our coping mechanisms as runners and people! Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock ...
Jun 11, 2021•Season 10Ep. 16
Ok, ok, we know the official race name is much longer, but you can only fit so many characters in a podcast episode title! Listen as the guys review their races last weekend, but mostly focus on YOU and your races! Also Steven has a new hairstyle and we talk about that for 10 minutes. Thanks for participating, and enjoy this Race in Review! Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for additional episo...
Jun 04, 2021•Season 10Ep. 15
It’s the Oops! All Berries of Runner’s Block eps – we review our first ten blocks, but more importantly, we remember all the things we’ve learned from facing them head on. Don’t forget to register for The Second Annual Two Gomers Hey How’s It Going Over There Conquering Your Runner’s Block Memorial Day Weekend Virtual 5k and 10k Race, happening this weekend! bit.ly/runnersblockrace Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscrib...
May 28, 2021•Season 10Ep. 14
Some ground is an incline. Sometimes you have to run on such ground. The thought of that can keep you from running. Time to face that block (and enjoy the view)! Also, why doesn’t it ever work to take a picture of a hill? Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for additional episodes every week at patreon.com/twogomers Call us on the GomerPhone and leave us a one-minute message about your Runner’s B...
May 21, 2021•Season 10Ep. 13
The Second Annual Two Gomers “Hey How’s It Goin Over There Conquering Your Runner’s Block” Memorial Day Weekend Virtual 5k and 10k is happening at the end of the month, and we are here to tell you all the details! Here’s the registration link: bit.ly/runnersblockrace PLUS, we unlock a very special Bonus Disc episode from the Patreon so everyone can hear it: the behind-the-scenes story of a journey Steven’s family has been on – a painful, difficult, and, as it turns out, miraculous journey – that...
May 14, 2021
You know that tiny version of yourself that sits on your shoulder and constantly whispers sweet nothings into your ear, working to sabotage your running? Running coach, pilates Instructor, professional actor and Disney aficionado Laura Frye joins us to talk about how to deal with that annoying little person…who is, in actuality, you. Happy Negotiating! Tell us YOUR Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for addi...
May 07, 2021•Season 10Ep. 12
So much running gear! It can be overwhelming, but The Gomers are here to help. We talk about what you REALLY need to be a running, apart from all the bells and whistles, and then give our own personal picks for what makes running work for us. Discover the runner you are, and suit up accordingly – Happy Running! Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for additional episodes every week at patreon.com/...
Apr 30, 2021•Season 10Ep. 11
Marathoner, leadership developer, ministry director and counselor Jessica Grahmann joins us to make sure women are heard – and men hear – when it comes to blocks she faces on the trails and on the roads. The Gomernation calls in with their thoughts, stories, and tips as well. Plus Terminator 2 chat. Let us know your thoughts – Happy (and Safe!) Running! Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for add...
Apr 23, 2021•Season 10Ep. 10
Guest Ryan Haack (livingonehanded.com, Different is Awesome ) joins the Gomers for an honest conversation about a barrier SO many of us face: the physical, emotional, and mental toll that starting over – again and again – can take on one’s health journey. Great Ep! Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for additional episodes, including Perfect Movie, every week at patreon.com/twogomers Call us on ...
Apr 09, 2021•Season 10Ep. 9
What even IS time though, really? Join us as we struggle with deep questions like this – and also how dominos work – on our journey to figure out how busy people can live their lives AND run. Remember, if we can do it, you can do it! Unless you are Jenny, in which case we don’t know how she does it. Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for additional episodes every week at patreon.com/twogomers Ca...
Apr 02, 2021•Season 10Ep. 8
Yoga instructor, labor doula, former running clinic office manager and Two Gomers Social Media Guru Annie LeVasseur joins us as our first Runner’s Block guest to reveal her primary block: past injury, and the fear of it happening all over again. How do you prevent it before it happens? How can you get out in spite of the fear? And how much do you accept as the reality of getting off the couch at all? It’s a fun one, Nation, Happy Listening! Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social...
Mar 26, 2021•Season 10Ep. 7
You can’t be on a running journey unless you start. Sounds simple…but why is the starting so dang HARD? Anthony and Steven dig in to the most basic of blocks, realize it’s more complex than they thought, and give practical advice (and a GomerProTip of the Week) on how to face it and get off the couch. Remember: if we can do it you can do it…and Happy Running! Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc f...
Mar 12, 2021•Season 10Ep. 6
So topical! It’s a Steven’s Block today and he decides to tackle something completely out of his control: the weather. Or is it? Also, how do you pronounce mittens? Happy Freezing! —————————— Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for additional episodes every week at patreon.com/twogomers Call us on the GomerPhone and leave us a one-minute message about your Runner’s Block at 608-NAB-PONY (608-622-...
Mar 05, 2021•Season 10Ep. 5
It’s the official OFFICIAL launch of the newest season of the Two Gomers podcast, Runner’s Block. And we’re tackling a big one right out of the gate: how we look, and how that doesn’t seem to match up with what a runner “should” look like. How has that blocked our attempts to hit the pavement (or trails)? What have we done to face and move past our insecurities? And what even does a runner look like? Tell us your Runner’s Block and follow us on our social media at bit.ly/runnersblock Support the...
Feb 26, 2021•Season 10Ep. 4
Why is Steven qualified to host a podcast called Runner’s Block? What is his running journey? What is his primary excuse that keeps him from running? And was George Lucas the primary block that held Hayden Christensen back? Meet your host Gomer 2 in Part II of the premiere episode of Runner’s Block, the new podcast from the Two Gomers. Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for additional episodes every week: patreon.com/twogomers. Coming this Tuesday: Is Forrest Gump a Perfect Movi...
Feb 12, 2021•Season 10Ep. 3
Why is Anthony qualified to host a podcast called Runner’s Block? What is his running journey? What is his primary excuse that keeps him from running? And how tall is Tom Cruise exactly? Meet your host Gomer 1 in Part I of the premiere episode of Runner’s Block, the new podcast from the Two Gomers. Support the Gomers by subscribing to the Bonus Disc for additional episodes every week: patreon.com/twogomers. Coming this Tuesday: Perfect Cereal!
Feb 05, 2021•Season 10Ep. 2
After twelve years of podcasting about health, running, food, and 1001 tangential topics, the Two Gomers are starting something new! Ok, not completely new, but check out this hook: Each week, we’re gonna face the excuses that keep us on the couch – our “Runners Block”s – as we seek to get back out there and chase some big running goals. In 2021, our big goal is running a half marathon together. And we’re gonna get there by confronting one Block at a time. In this ep we break it all down, tellin...
Jan 29, 2021•Season 10Ep. 1
The second half of our New Years One Word specials, in which Anthony reviews his word-gone-by (Unhurry) and gives his new one…but not before, per tradition, revealing a bunch of words he ALMOST chose. Happy New Year! Subscribe to the Bonus Disc to support the Gomers and get a ton of free content, plus more bonus eps each week through the year. www.patreon.com/twogomers
Jan 16, 2021
Our annual tradition of choosing One Word in January that we want to define our year feels extra important this year – bu when isn’t that true? Steven starts the two-part year opener by reviewing his word from last year, Savor, and revealing his 2021 word. Plus a lot (to say the least) of fun stuff along the way. Happy New Year! Subscribe to the Bonus Disc to support the Gomers and get a ton of free content, plus more bonus eps each week through the year. www.patreon.com/twogomers...
Jan 08, 2021
On this, the last day of 2020, we release our post-script to our most unique season to date. What did we learn? How have things shaken out in December? What are we bringing into next year? And what is coming in 2021? All this and (of course) more await you in this, the final FINAL episode of Lose 20 in 2020. Thank you, GomerNation, for your love and support this year! We couldn’t have (and wouldn’t have!) done it without you. Happy New Year! P.S. We’re 5 Patreon Subscribers away from our 2021 go...
Dec 31, 2020•Season 9Ep. 32
It’s our annual tradition of bulking up your holiday wish lists by telling you all our favorite things from the year gone by. Merry Christmas, Gomernation!
Dec 18, 2020
This is it! We finish the series with our final weigh-ins, discussion about what worked and what didn’t, True Gomer Confessions about fast food (during which we ask the question “How much of McDonald’s total revenue comes from secret eating?”) and ponder the relationship between goals and habits. It’s been a wild ride, nation, thanks for coming along! We appreciate it, and you. Next time: Gomer’s Favorite THIIIIINGS! And don’t forget that the First Annual Christmas Evening with the Gomers is Dec...
Dec 04, 2020•Season 9Ep. 31
In this penultimate episode of Lose 20 in 2020, the guys talk about spitting in the age of Covid, setting ring-records, having real conversations with people, and coming to end of a long and difficult year of goal-setting. Don’t forget to help us reach our Patreon goal by the end of the year: 150 Gomertrons! We’re hovering around 130 now, go to patreon.com/twogomers to support our work and get a TON of bonus content!
Nov 20, 2020•Season 9Ep. 30
We are a month away from our final weigh-in. It isn’t very fun for one of us, and it doesn’t bring joy to the other. Is this what getting to the end of a goal-year is like? Don’t forget to help us reach our Patreon goal by the end of the year: 150 Gomertrons! We’re hovering around 130 now, go to patreon.com/twogomers to support our work and get a TON of bonus content!
Nov 06, 2020•Season 9Ep. 29
We’re midway through our Fast Food Fast, and so we thought we’d share some things we like to eat instead. That’s it. That’s all this episode is about and we don’t go on any tangents we promise. Don’t forget to help us reach our Patreon goal by the end of the year: 150 Gomertrons! We’re hovering around 130 now, go to patreon.com/twogomers to support our work and get a TON of bonus content!
Oct 23, 2020•Season 9Ep. 28
Is the number goal weighing us down? We try to figure that out as 2020 nears its end and we near our breaking points. Happy stacking! Don’t forget to help us reach our Patreon goal by the end of the year: 150 Gomertrons! We’re hovering around 130 now, go to patreon.com/twogomers to support our work and get a TON of bonus content!
Oct 09, 2020•Season 9Ep. 27
“This is gonna be a bad one.” – Anthony The guys try not to weigh in, but they do because them’s the rules. Neither is happy with the result, and have a conversation about that and how they feel about finishing the final quarter of a sucky year strong. Plus, the October Challenge: Fast Fast Food! Happy skipping the drive-thru!
Oct 02, 2020•Season 9Ep. 26
Remember last episode of Lose 20 when we were laughing about “it’s only a matter of time before one of us crashes again?” Ha ha! That was so funny! Want to support the Gomers? Head to www.patreon.com/twogomers to support them at various levels and receive a ton of extra content now, and weekly. Happy Running (if you can)!
Sep 25, 2020•Season 9Ep. 25
In this special episode of Two Gomers Run For Their Lives, we present a (sometimes uncomfortable) conversation about race, identity, and growth with our lifelong friend, accomplished attorney, and city counsel member Chad Kemp (yes, that’s THE Chad). Hear the final half-hour of our chat, where Chad tells us about his History of Black Film class, on the Two Gomers Bonus Disc (www.patreon.com/twogomers). Happy Listening, and we’ll be back to Lose 20 in 2020 next week!
Sep 19, 2020
