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 running hot takes, controversial opinions, NYC Marathon questions and a few opportunities to call each other out.

Do runners take Strava too seriously? Do you really need a hydration vest for a 5K? What's one popular running shoe John just doesn't get? Who's going to be more emotional at the NYC Marathon finish line?

And after 20 episodes together, what have these two actually learned from each other?

Episode 20 of The Active You is out now!

Now we want to know: What's YOUR most controversial running opinion?

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 today and, somehow, they both showed up in the New Balance 1080 v15. From there, we’re breaking down new shoes from On, ASICS, Puma and New Balance, including everything from everyday trainers and stability shoes to lightweight speed shoes and race-day options.

In this episode:

• On Cloudsurfer 3

• On Cloudrunner 3 Max

• ASICS GT-2000 15

• ASICS Blazeblast

• Puma Deviate Pure Nitro

• Puma Velocity Nitro 5

• Puma ForeverRun Nitro 3

• New Balance SuperComp Elite v6

• New Balance SuperComp Rebel

We’re talking stack heights, drops, weights, foams, plates, fit and, most importantly, what these shoes actually feel like and who might enjoy running in them.

Rob and John also look ahead at some of the shoes they’re excited to see heading into 2027 and talk about their plans for the New York City Marathon.

Which of these new drops are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments!

The Active You is presented by Runner’s Roost Western New York.

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Cheers!

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 where the conversation went.

They start with Monday Run Club after putting some miles in the HOKA Clifton Pro and share their thoughts on where the shoe fits into an already stacked running shoe market.

Then, the NYC Marathon gets real.

Rob and John talk training, race goals, fueling, logistics, what they're most excited about, who is definitely going to overpack, what they're eating after 26.2 miles, and why John's already planning on keeping everyone out of trouble before race day.

With 18 episodes officially under our belt, we also take a look back at The Active You so far. Rob and John share some of their favorite episodes, funniest moments, conversations that have stuck with them, and what they hope this show can accomplish as it continues to grow.

From running shoes and marathon training to finding the people who motivate you to get moving, this episode gets right back to what The Active You is all about.

Subscribe and follow along as Rob, John and the Runner's Roost crew continue training for the 2026 NYC Marathon.

Have a favorite TAY episode or moment so far? Let us know in the comments!