In this episode of How the F** Did We Become Runners*, Robert and Ange dive headfirst into everyone’s favorite mid-run pastime: crippling anxiety. Robert puts on his Psychologist Hat™ (it’s probably sweat-wicking), while Ange admits that crowds make her want to disappear faster than her electrolytes on a long run.

Meanwhile, Robert’s convinced every pothole is plotting his demise and doesn’t trust the “supportive” roar of the crowd — because who needs encouragement when you can have intrusive thoughts?

With the Dublin Marathon looming like a finish line mirage, these two friends of 40 years are still figuring out how to outrun not just 26.2 miles, but also their own emotions. Tune in for anxiety, banter, and maybe a few coping mechanisms that don’t involve beer.

In this episode of How the F*&#! Did We Become Runners, Robert and Ange limp their way through the aftermath of a 20-mile run — because apparently, that’s what “fun” looks like now. Whose recovery disaster will you relate to more: Robert’s “I can’t move” saga or Ange’s “I swear I’m fine but also everything hurts” drama? Plus, Robert learns about the dark art of Taper Tantrums — that magical time when runners lose their minds because they’re running less. Buckle up, it’s peak chaos and chafing season.

On this episode of How the Fuck Did We Become Runners, Robert and Ange tackle that dreaded 20-mile run — the one every marathoner whispers about like it’s a haunted house you have to survive to earn your medal. Spoiler: it wasn’t pretty. Getting to 18 miles felt like crawling through emotional quicksand, fueled mostly by bad decisions and sheer stubbornness. But somehow, against all logic and muscle fatigue, they pulled it off. Now these two slightly broken but weirdly proud friends are one painful step closer to the Dublin Marathon — and probably in desperate need of carbs, ice, and therapy.

In this episode of How the F*** Did We Become Runners, Robert and Ange tackle the thrilling topic of fuel and fat—aka, how to stuff their faces without feeling guilty because, apparently, marathon training demands it. Shockingly, these two discover that eating more pasta isn’t a crime but a requirement (who knew carbs weren’t the enemy?). After years of side-eyeing calories like they’re evil gremlins, they get honest about the emotional baggage tied to fueling up and share their strategies for surviving marathon training without spiraling. Fair warning: this episode leans more “serious heart-to-heart” than “haha, we’re ridiculous.”

In this episode of How the F** Did We Become Runners*, Robert and Ange once again test the limits of both human endurance and common sense. From choosing the hottest day of the year to go for a noon jog (because apparently heatstroke builds character) to calculating just how many gallons of water Robert requires to avoid becoming a human raisin, this marathon training update has it all. Spoiler: running together isn’t just about “friendship” anymore—it’s about survival. Think less jogging buddies, more disaster response team.

Robert (Scott) and Ange are still in shock that they’ve actually turned into runners—like, who even are they anymore? Robert slips into his “serious professional” mode (yes, he’s a Psychologist/Health Educator, fancy, we know) and dishes on cognitive distortions—aka the sneaky little brain traps that can mess with your running and your life. Ange jumps right in, and together they spill the tea on how these mental twists have fueled both their epic wins and their not-so-glamorous faceplants on the running journey.

In this episode, Ange and Robert (who sometimes answers to “Scott” because...why not?) drop a major running announcement. Hold onto your hydration packs, folks. The duo also dives into the oh-so-sexy world of metrics. That’s right—speed, weight, pace, and all the other numbers we love to obsess over when we’re not busy pretending not to care.

So when should you measure your speed or hop on the scale? And when should you throw your Garmin into a lake? Luckily, Robert's a psychologist—so he brings Actual Insight™ to the conversation. You might even accidentally learn something. You’ve been warned.

Robert and Ange lace up and spill the surprising side effects of running—yes, there's more than just sore calves and an addiction to expensive sneakers. They dive into the mental twists and turns: from unexpected moments of zen to full-blown identity crises mid-run (who am I at mile 9?).

Veteran runners will nod in sweaty solidarity. Newbies? Consider this your heads-up: running might change more than your pants size. Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of putting one foot in front of the other… repeatedly.