RUN FOR THE FUN OF IT‪!‬ Conor Hoekstra & YüBaí Liu

In this episode, Conor and YüBaí interview Romain Carette about his path to his recent 2:22 marathon in Valencia, his upcoming races and his goal of running all 7 major marathons in 2025!
Link to Episode 16 on WebsiteAbout the Guest
Romain Carette is a French runner who has been living in Toronto (Canada, ON) and working for Stinson Design since June 2021. He will turn 35 in 2025, the year he plans to complete this incredible challenge. He started running in 2010 and ran his first marathon in 2015. He fell in love with the distance, over which I recently smashed my personal best in 2h22min37sec in Valencia (Spain).
Romain’s PBs:
5k: 15:0610k: 30:47Half Marathon: 1:07:01Marathon: 2:22:37Social
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Date Recorded: 2024-03-04
Date Released: 2024-03-22
SuperPower 5k 2021 ResultsRomain’s Valencia Marathon on Strava7 Major Marathon’s in 1 Year (2025): A crazy project for a good causeFront RunnersStinson DesignStinson Design CareersIG Reel of Running All 6 Marathon Majors in 1 YearStudio Fitness on SpadinaIntro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)

In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the US Olympic Marathon Trials while failing to watch them, chat about recent trips to Vegas and Costa Rica and recap the 3M Half Marathon!
Link to Episode 15 on WebsiteSocial
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Date Recorded: 2024-02-03
Date Released: 2024-02-14
CITIUS MAG PodcastCITUS Mag: U.S. OLYMPIC MARATHON TRIALS WATCH PARTY: LIVE FROM ORLANDOThe FloTrack PodcastOlympic Marathon TrialsChevron Houston (Half) MarathonLe GourmandBar HopLas Vegas SphereMillrose GamesSit & Kick Podcast: SD Half Marathon Chat / World Record Focus / The Friendship of Josh Kerr & David RibichSan Diego HalfNell Rojas on IG3M Austin HalfFreeleticsChilly HalfIntro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)

In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about YüBaí joining BlackToe, races including the Holly Jolly Fun Run, Black Toe Holiday 10k, San Diego Half, goals for 2024 and more!
Link to Episode 14 on WebsiteSocial
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Date Recorded: 2023-12-22
Date Released: 2024-01-12
Toronto TCS 2023 MarathonSan Diego HalfSan Diego Half ResultsJosh Kerr on IGBlackToe Run ClubMark McAvoy on StravaCityStrides.comBoston MarathonToronto running quintet sets Guinness World Record in TTC streetcar costumeGreat Trek 10kHolly Jolly Fun Run 5kHolly Jolly Fun Run 5k ResultsBlack Toe Holiday 10KBlack Toe Holiday 10K ResultsNell Rojas on IGAllie Buchalski on IG3M Austin HalfChilly HalfToronto HalfSporting Life 10KKlausHolidateIntro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)

In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Twilight Tracksmith 5k, the SuperPower 5k, the 2023 World Athletics Championships, the Diamond League Final and more!
Link to Episode 13 on WebsiteSocial
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Date Recorded: 2023-09-20
Date Released: 2023-09-22
Anteloupe CanyonVinWonders Nha TrangTwilight Tracksmith 5k TorontoTwilight Tracksmith 5k Toronto ResultsBlackToe Run ClubSuperPower 5kSuperPower 5k ResultsToronto BrickworksCityStrides.comRUN FOR THE FUN OF IT! Episode 10: Roaming Rome & CityStrides.comBerlin 2023 MarathonChicago 2023 MarathonToronto TCS 2023 MarathonSifan HassanCourtney Dauwalter2023 World Athletics ChampionshipsCITIUS MAG PodcastBackstraight Boys PodcastF1: Drive To SurviveSteeplechaseSit and Kick PodcastUntitled: The Noah Lyles ProjectDiamond League Final / Prefontaine Classic ResultsIntro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)

In this episode, Conor, YüBaí and Alison chat about how running affects your mental health and identity and finish with a recap of the 10KTO and a preview of Twilight Tracksmith 5K.
Link to Episode 12 on WebsiteSocial
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Date Recorded: 2023-07-26
Date Released: 2023-08-02
CityStrides.comGrant Fisher Podcast - The Halfstep PodBlackToe Run Club10KTO Race10KTO Race ResultsNorthern Endurance ProjectCulture Athletics GTEast York RunnersLongboat RoadrunnersOne Academy Run ClubPace and Mind Run ClubPolar Pals Run ClubRunning Works GuelphTurtle Run ClubWe Run North York Run ClubRally Beer CompanyTwilight Tracksmith 5k TorontoMonaco Diamond LeagueLondon Diamond LeagueSifan Hassan Epic Comeback in 2023 London MarathonTwilight Tracksmith 5k TorontoEndure by Alex HutchinsonHow Bad Do You Want It? by Matt FitzgeraldElite Minds by Stan BeechamIntro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)

In this episode, Conor, YüBaí and Alison discuss Conor’s 1st place finish in the Meaford 5k, the USATF Outdoor Championships, the best snacks, the Krispy Kreme Challenge and more!
Link to Episode 11 on WebsiteSocial
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Date Recorded: 2023-07-10
Date Released: 2023-07-12
Seasonal Affective DisorderCityStrides.comMeaford 5kMeafrod 5k ResultsUSATF.TVUSATF Outdoor Championship ResultsDrew Hunter, The Greatest Comeback In H.S. History, Anchors Penn Relays DMRAthing Mu World’s Fastest Young Female in Track & Field History, 2x Gold Medalist at 20 | The PivotUnholy DonutsHarry and Heels DonutsLe Gourmand10KTO RacePride 5k Race ResultsUnder Armor 10K ResultsKrispy Kreme RaceTwilight Tracksmith 5k TorontoIntro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)