Since 2008, the Two Gomers have been getting off the couch and doing things they never thought they could do. First, they trained for a Half Marathon. Then they went for the full. After that, they tried to run 26.2 in under 5 hours (the Sub-Five Strive). After a fourth season of some major life…
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The Two Gomers Run For Their Lives podcast is an absolute gem. From the moment you start listening, you feel like you're joining in on a conversation with lifelong friends. Anthony and Steven have an amazing dynamic that is both entertaining and relatable. They effortlessly blend humor, motivation, and genuine vulnerability in each episode, making it a joy to listen to.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the relatability factor. Anthony and Steven openly share their struggles, both in running and in life, making you feel like you're not alone in your own challenges. Whether it's pushing through a running plateau or navigating personal relationships, they offer honest insights and encouragement that can be applied to various aspects of life. Additionally, their bonus disc through Patreon is a treasure trove of additional content that adds even more value to the podcast.
Another great aspect of The Two Gomers Run For Their Lives podcast is its ability to make you laugh. Anthony and Steven have a fantastic sense of humor that shines through every episode. Their banter and comedic timing are truly enjoyable, providing moments of levity that make the podcast so entertaining. Laughing along with them while on a run or during everyday tasks brightens up your day.
However, one potential downside of this podcast is that it may not appeal to hardcore training athletes who are seeking specific training advice or technical running tips. While Anthony and Steven do discuss running-related topics and share their experiences as runners, the focus is more on the overall journey rather than detailed training methods. If you're looking for strictly training-focused content, this might not be the best fit for you.
In conclusion, The Two Gomers Run For Their Lives podcast has been consistently delightful since its inception in 2008. It's filled with laughter, motivation, inspiring stories, and a genuine sense of camaraderie between two best friends sharing their lives with listeners around the world. Whether you're an avid runner or just looking for an entertaining and relatable podcast, The Two Gomers will not disappoint. Give it a go and join in on their amazing journey.
It's the final episode before the Gomers' months-long hiatus, and no stone is left unturned. Who is better, Timothee Chalomet or Bob Dylan? Should one sit or stand while peeing? If the guys were hooked up to lie detectors, what would they say are their favorite songs ever? Will this…
We kick off 2025 with our annual tradition: picking ONE WORD that we want to define our upcoming year. It's Anthony's turn, but first, he wraps up Gomers' Favorite Things with his favorite sayings from 2024. Then it's the traditional deep conversation as he looks forward to what is next…
What better time than the close of the year to talk about a mid-life skill that involves getting a broader view on life so you can respond to it better? And by better, we're talking healthier, more mature, less anxiety- and stress-driven ways. It's called Getting on the Balcony, and…
We wanted to let you know, our loyal listeners, about something important happening in 2025. Here is a link to Steven's sermon this past weekend that Anthony referenced. Listen for the inside joke just for Anthony that gets no laughs whatsoever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZCvsVfxUxs Subscribe to the Bonus Disc, our second podcast,…
It's our annual Christmas Special where we talk about all the things we loved most from the year gone by. And this time, with days and days to shop! Even though you can't really buy a ticket to see U2 at the Sphere anymore, oh well. Still, we talk about…
It's the Fifth Friday of the month, and that means it's an unlock party! We release an episode from the GomerVault on our Patreon feed, and here on the Main Feed we release a classic Patreon ep from behind the paywall. Two years ago we decided to give Thanksgiving movies…
This episode is meant to listen to while you do a 5k Turkey Trot, or while you are training for one, and it will work great for that – our Audio Guides lead you through a race from start to finish, running for 3 minutes and walking for 1. But…
It's more than taking a break. It's more than following a rule. It's more than not working. So what is it? It's more than you think. And it's a way that can truly lead to health in all sorts of ways as you seek to embrace midlife. Join us as…
Don't go hungry! Shop the perimeter! And a plethora of other tips come your way as we talk about how upping your game at the grocery store can positively impact your financial health, dietary fitness, and money management. Plus the Perfect Recovery Smoothie, Fall TV in review, and a ton…
On this ep we talk dogs, tricks, and try to answer questions like: At midlife, do I just know what I know and that's as far as I go? Have I hit a max capacity for what I can do and new skills I can learn? Am I who I…
Our listeners have been along for the run with us for 16 years, since Steven's kids were 2 and 4. Now they are out of the house, and it's another midlife milestone. So let's talk about it. What are the emotions that come with an empty nest? How is a…
We're focusing on our relational health in this ep, and how we can help another person grow in THEIR health. Whether you call it pouring out, investing in, passing on, leaving a legacy, or giving of yourself for the sake of someone else, we hope this episode encourages you to…
It's the Fifth Friday of the month, and that means it's an unlock party! We release an episode from the GomerVault on our Patreon feed, and here on the Main Feed we release a classic Patreon ep from behind the paywall. Four years ago we were in the throes of…
Try to stay awake during this ep, we are talking sleep! It's the third episode in our Truman Quadrilogy (Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Good Night) and this one's all about falling asleep, staying asleep, and getting back to sleep if you happen to have your sleep interrupted…
It's a sequel to last year's Listen Closely, and this time the guys talk abut asking. What questions are the kind that not only develop your health – relationally, familially, and professionally – but make the people you are talking with feel honored, encouraged, and loved? Hint: you need to…
Sometimes we're stubborn as mules, but more often we fall off the horse and need to start again. And when we do, we like to record an episode about it. Anthony's July has been a big one as he's made decisions to get healthier, and he's champing at the bit…
Sometimes it feels like a numbers game – there's a lot we want to change about our lives as we chase health in middle age, but how many things should we be taking on at a the same time? 10? 20? 30? 1000? We seek out what experts are saying…
On the Two Gomers Podcast we talk a lot about how our phones suck up our energy, time, and attention, and how that's bad for middle age health journey. So why it so hard to just stop looking at it so much? Because nature abhors a vacuum – you have…
We all have full schedules, plenty of commitments, and busy lives. On this episode we're facing what happens when our schedules are TOO full, we are OVERcommitted, and the pace of our busy lives starts to have negative effects on ourselves and the people we care about. Taking a cue…
Something new on the podcast: Fifth Fridays! When a month has five Fridays, it's an unlock party! We release an episode from the GomerVault on our Patreon feed, and here on the Main Feed we release a classic Patreon ep from behind the paywall. And is there a more classic…
Note: You can listen to this episode any time, but it is specifically made to listen to while running a 5k! To celebrate our Fifth Annual Two Gomers Memorial Day Weekend “Hey How's It Going” Virtual 5k and 10k we're releasing another Race Audio Guide! So suit up, get out…
There was too much gold in them there hills too put this episode anywhere but the main feed. The Gomernation thoughtfully, deeply, and often humorously shared with us advice, counsel and encouragement they would give to themselves in their 20s, and it's all so good. Enjoy this Listener Feedback-centric episode,…
Register here: bit.ly/twogomersrace Steven pops in to give you all the details of our upcoming 5th Annual Two Gomers “Hey How's It Going” Memorial Day Virtual 5k and 10k, three weeks from today! Register here: bit.ly/twogomersrace Subscribe to the Bonus Disc, our second podcast, for up to four bonus episodes…
Steven's beard is going grey. That happens when you hit middle age. So why is it so hard? And what, if anything, should he do about it? The guys talk a lot about self-image in this one…including the differences between men and women, and wild vs. distinguished. Plus, Songs To…
We step into the Delorean and try not to unravel the very fabric of the space time continuum and destroy the entire universe while giving our younger selves a little but of advice. No sports betting here, we promise! Just heartfelt, gentle words of encouragement toward health that we hope…
For those of us in midlife, we know: our bodies ain't what they used to be. So why are so many of us so resistant to learning more? Why, when we are hurt or suffering, do we ignore it rather than get help or advice? Is ignorance really bliss? Join…
No, this ep isn't about whether our body-image is healthy enough to run around naked on the field during a football game. We are talking about consistency streaks – like when you run for a week in a row, or eat a healthy meal every day for a month, or…
Having trouble settling down before bed? That could be bad for your health. And your sleep. And your morning. And your day. Repeat ad infinitum. The guys talk about what it takes to separate from the business of the day and get ready for night in this, the second ep…
In Part II of our 400th episode, we continue digging into our first Core Question, going deeper and getting more personal. Plus, What's Giving Us Life, the return of Songs To Run To, and of course, a ton plus ton fun stuff along the way. Subscribe to the Bonus Disc,…
We mark our 400th episode by asking our first Core Question. It's about where we seek validation, why we seek approval, and how doing so in unhealthy ways can be an unwelcome giant in our lives. And it is such a beefy topic (with so much amazing input from the…
We continue our annual tradition of picking ONE WORD that we want to define our upcoming year, and it's Steven's turn. But first, a fun way he has been keeping track of when he's read what books this year, and reading recommendations while he's at it. Then he reviews last…
We kick off 2024 with our annual tradition: picking ONE WORD that we want to define our upcoming year. It's Anthony's turn, but first, one more (musical) Favorite Thing from 2023. Then he remembers (ha) last year's word and talks about how it went before a deep discussion of hope…
On this blessed day-before-day-before-day-before-Christmas, it's Gomers' Favorite Things! Food! Shoes! Apps! Beds! TV! Movies! And Steven's annual What's New in Milk? segment. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from the Gomers! Subscribe to the Bonus Disc, our second podcast, for up to four bonus episodes per month: www.patreon.com/twogomers All things Two Gomers…
What are we chasing, really? The guys go deep about how they want to live the second half of their lives, what they want to be known for, and how do to that in a success-driven world. Fame and glory? We'll leave that to Indiana Jones. Plus, Turkey Trots in…
**The Turkey Trot starts at the 6 minute, 35 second mark!** It's our first Turkey Trot Audio Guide, and the guys talk you through a 45 minute race, alternating between running for 3 minutes and walking for 1. And they use the time to its fullest, “clearing their queue” of…
As Thanksgiving approaches, we have home cooking on the mind (and in the stomach), so we're devoting this episode to the health benefits of eating in. Financial! Nutritional! Familial! Recreational! And so much more-ial. Plus Steven says a swear word. Don't worry, he's just quoting one of his new heroes.…
They say size doesn't matter, but we think it does, especially when you are looking at accomplishing a goal in your life. For us, the smaller the better when it comes to getting started. Each week we talk about a Baby Step we've taken toward health, and this week we…
We took a big swing and asked the Gomernation how the podcast has impacted lives…and you responded! We spend this ep feeling honored, inspired, and (in Anthony's words) fascinated by how our little show has had a big effect on lives. Here's to 15 more! Happy Listening, and Happy Running…
From khaki shorts to missed births to Code Browns to Star Wars reviews to healthy middle-aging, this is the first part of our 15th Anniversary celebration episodes! We – that means Steven and Anthony, but also you the listener – share favorite moments from the past 15 years. And surprise…
We released a live-to-tape episode about our Oregon visit on the Patreon, but we wanted to debrief a little on the main feed as well, so here is our episode about how actually hanging out with a friend IRL is good – for your relationship, for your mind and heart,…
Listen up, this'll only take a second! Well ok, more like an hour. That's how long we devote to talking about then importance of learning to listen well on this ep (minus Baby Steps of the Week and What's Giving Us Life, of course). We get into it – what…
Everyone wakes up. But HOW you wake up could make a big difference in your life. In this ep, we dig deep into the early morning and how starting your day right can get you on track physically, mentally, and productively, and maybe even get you one step further in…
Anthony has a powerful experience being powerless for a prolonged amount of time, and shares how it brought him and his family closer together…but can impromptu moments of health and joy be replicated? Plus Baby Steps of the Week and a musical What's Bringing Us Life This Week. Subscribe to…
It's one thing to say you want to do something. It's another to write it down on a list. But actually getting those things done? That's another skill altogether. The guys talk about procrastination, feeling overwhelmed, guilt, shame, and laziness all play a part in this block to our health.…
Steven's back from Ireland with a lot on his mind. One particular directive from the trip – “Travel Light” – has stuck with him, he needs to process it with Anthony, and it could change everything. Also, Baby Steps into the summer, and food books and Spider-Verses are bringing the…
The guys talk about one of their keystone habits: the short, easy, daily walk. Sound mundane? Sure. But you know us: we believe the small quiet things can have a huge impact. Plus: saying no, playing Zelda, and aligning Circadian Rhythms. Subscribe to the Bonus Disc, our second podcast, for…
We get pretty meta as we talk being present. Why is it so hard to be where, when, and with whom you are? We talk the health benefits of being in the now, and the dangers of being elsewhere. Plus, Baby Steps of the Week and What's Giving Us Joy…
Note: You can listen to this episode any time, but it is specifically made to listen to while running a 5k! To celebrate our Fourth Annual Two Gomers Memorial Day Weekend “Hey How's It Going” Virtual 5k and 10k we're releasing our second Race Audio Guide! So suit up, get…
A special minisode for you: we give some details about The 4th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Two Germs “Hey How's It Going?” Virtual 5k and 10k – coming up next weekend – then we do a quick round of What's Giving Us Life This Week. See you at the (Virtual)…
The new Two Gomers Podcast is in full swing, and we start with something practical: bringing some order from chaos by way of cleaning up an unruly email inbox, and keeping it that way. Think that's not deep enough? You don't know the Gomers! Plus, Baby Steps of the Week,…
The new era of the Two Gomers has begun! Is it a premiere? Is it a reboot? Is it a sequel? Or is it what we've been doing all along? Whatever you call it, it's the first episode under the new Two Gomers Podcast moniker, and we have a lot…
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