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The Active You
Welcome to The Active You, the podcast that celebrates movement in all its forms. Hosted by Rob, owner of The Runner’s Roost, and John, co-owner of The Active You, we’re here to show you that being active doesn’t have to mean running a marathon, it’s about finding what moves you. Each episode, we talk with experts, coaches, athletes, and everyday people who inspire active lifestyles. From yoga instructors and soccer coaches to swimmers, NASCAR drivers, and medical professionals, we cover the…
Episodes
The Active YouOur Most Controversial Running Opinions | The Active You Ep. 20
EPISODE 20!! We had to do something a little different for this one. 20 episodes = 20 questions. Rob and John take turns putting each other on the spot with…
The Active YouWe're Going to the NYC Marathon! | The Active You: Road to NYC Ep. 1
All aboard! We're heading to the New York City Marathon! Rob and John are officially on the train from Buffalo to NYC, kicking off our new mini series, The…
The Active YouThe Biggest Running Shoe Drops Right Now | The Active You Ep. 19
SO. MANY. NEW. SHOES. Episode 19 of The Active You is all about the latest running shoe drops hitting Runner’s Roost. Rob and John start with what they ran in…
The Active YouGetting Ready for NYC + Looking Back at The Active You | Ep. 18
Episode 18 is a little different. A guest cancellation meant Rob and John were left to wing it, crack open a beer at the BEGINNING of the episode, and see…
The Active YouRunning a 5K at EVERY Wegmans?! | The Active You Ep. 17
What happens when you decide to run a 5K at EVERY Wegmans? Meet Ryan Smith, aka @wegmansrunner. Ryan joins Rob and John for Episode 17 to talk about The…
The Active YouRun Like A Native: Running, Culture & Community
Running has always been about more than miles.In Episode 16 of The Active You, we're joined by Ross John Jr., founder of Run Like A Native, a nonprofit…
The Active YouBrooks, Community & Finding Your Running Journey
Running is about so much more than pace, finish times, or chasing personal records. In Episode 15 of The Active You, Rob and John sit down with Brooks Running…
The Active YouSummer Running Survival Guide: Heat, Humidity & Marathon Training Begins | The Active You Episode 14
Summer is here, and so is marathon training. In Episode 14, Rob and John break down what every runner should know about training through heat and humidity…
The Active YouThe Hottest New Running Shoes + Our New Summer Send-Off 8K | The Active You Episode 13
The newest running shoes are here, and we're breaking down all of the biggest releases! This week on The Active You, John and Rob dive into some of the hottest…
The Active YouWhy Every Runner Seems to Be Wearing Saucony | The Active You Ep. 12
Saucony seems to be having a moment... but did they ever really leave? This week on The Active You, Rob and John dive into why Saucony has become one of the…
The Active YouCoach Luke On Training, Coaching, and Consistency | The Active You Ep. 10
In Episode 10 of The Active You, we sit down with Luke Rogers, a former basketball player turned runner and Runner’s Roost store coach. Luke shares how an ACL…
The Active YouThe best shoes to run in are the ones you enjoy running in | The Active You Ep. 11
n Episode 11 of The Active You, we sit down with longtime Mizuno representative and running industry veteran, RunBird Riley. With nearly 16 years at Mizuno…
The Active YouRunning Through Lyme: Resilience, Recovery & Family
Episode 9 of The Active You is all about the lifelong impact of movement, resilience, and finding your way back through running. In this episode, we sit down…
The Active YouMind Over Miles: Strength, Community & Mental Health | The Active You Ep. 8
Episode 8 of The Active You features a powerful conversation with Max founder of Mind Over Foundation and Nick founder of Mind Over Foundation from Mind Over…
The Active YouTake Care of Your Gear: Running, Recovery & Revive and Revel | The Active You Ep. 7
We dive into how he built the brand, what goes into running a business in the gear and performance space, and why taking care of your equipment matters more…
The Active YouTraining Smarter: Recovery, Hills & Race Day Prep | The Active You Ep. 6
Episode 6 of The Active You is packed with everything from miles to mindset. We kick things off talking about what we’ve been running in, including the New…
The Active YouGetting Back Outside: Sunlight, Recovery & Spring Running | The Active You Episode 5
Episode 5 of The Active You is all about getting back outside. With winter winding down, we’re talking about the return of sunlight, why getting natural light…
The Active YouRest, Recovery, and High Stack Shoes
In Episode 4 of The Active You, we dive into what it really takes to stay active for the long run. From recovery strategies to fueling your body the right way…
The Active YouOur Favorite Running Shoes & Shoes We Can't Wait To Run In
In Episode 3, we’re diving deep into one of our favorite topics, running shoes. From super trainers to race-day rockets, we break down the shoes we’re loving…
The Active YouUFO Landing In San Antonio
We took The Active You on the road to San Antonio for The Running Event, the biggest event in the run specialty world and we’re bringing you along for the…
The Active YouEpisode 1: The Active You
Welcome to the very first episode of The Active You — a podcast for runners, movers, and anyone navigating what an active lifestyle looks like in real life. In…