The R4 Running Podcast

By Conor Hoekstra & YüBaí Liu

The R4 Running Podcast is an inclusive running podcast geared towards runners and non-runners of all levels. Both of your cohosts live in Toronto, Canada and have been recreational/serious runners

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How many episodes does The R4 Running Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

The R4 Running Podcast episodes:

October 28, 2025Episode 32: Grand Slam Track Philly + Ottawa Marathon! 🎉
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí record live from Philadelphia, where they discuss the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, the Ottawa Marathon & more!
Link to Episode 32 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava
Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2025-05-31
Date Released: 2025-10-28
Grand Slam Track
Ottawa Marathon
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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1h 4min
May 24, 2025Episode 31: YüBaí Races 10k! 🏅 Ottawa Marathon + More! 🥳
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Sporting Life 10k, Toronto Marathon Half, Ottawa Marathon, GST Miami and more!
Link to Episode 31 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava
Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2025-05-20
Date Released: 2025-05-24
Toronto Marathon
Sporting Life 10k
Grand Slam Track
Ottawa Marathon
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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41min
May 03, 2025Episode 30: 2025 Boston, London, Bum Run & Spin Class! 🎽🎽🎽🚴‍♂️
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the 2025 Boston Marathon, London Marathon and Toronto Bum Run 5k!
Link to Episode 30 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava
Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2025-04-27
Date Released: 2025-05-03
Boston Marathon
London Marathon
Toronto Bum Run
r4podcast.com
Toronto Marathon
Sporting Life 10k
Grand Slam Track
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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1h 10min
April 22, 2025Episode 29: Corey or Rory ⛳? GST 🇯🇲, Shoe Talk 👟 & Upcoming Races!
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Masters, the first Grand Slam Track in Jamaica, YüBaí's super shoe testing and upcoming races!
Link to Episode 29 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava
Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2025-04-13
Date Released: 2025-04-22
Grand Slam Track
Sporting Life 10k
Toronto Bum Run
Toronto Marathon
Ottawa Marathon
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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1h 3min
April 04, 2025Episode 28: Chilly Half 🥶, Tokyo Marathon 🇯🇵 & Upcoming Races!
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí catch up, chat about the recent Chilly Half Marathon, Tokyo Marathon, and upcoming races!
Link to Episode 28 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava
Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2025-03-11
Date Released: 2025-04-04
Chilly Half Marathon
Toronto Bum Run
Toronto Marathon
Sporting Life 10k
Ottawa Marathon
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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41min
February 15, 2025Episode 27: 🥳 2025 Mesa Marathon Bachelor Party! 🥳
In this episode, Conor, YüBaí and the Bachelor Party crew chat about the 2025 Mesa Marathon!
Link to Episode 27 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava
Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2025-02-08
Date Released: 2025-02-15
Mesa Marathon
Merlin Birding App
Strava Post
Nobody Asked Us Podcast with Kara Goucher & Des Linden
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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42min
February 05, 2025Episode 26: Mesa Marathon Preview, 🤕 Injuries & 🏀 Luka Dončić!
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí Luka Dončić, Conor's injury and preview the Mesa Marathon Bachelor Party weekend!
Link to Episode 26 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava

Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2025-02-03
Date Released: 2025-02-05
Mesa Marathon
American Kestrel (BlueSky Link)
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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43min
January 17, 2025Episode 25: 🎊 R4 🎊, ❤️ Love Island 🏝️, 2025 Goals 🎯 and More!
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the new podcast name, marathon training, Love Island and more!
Link to Episode 25 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava
Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2025-01-14
Date Released: 2025-01-17
Sporting Life 10K
Mesa Marathon
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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59min
December 24, 2024Episode 24: Holiday Racing 🎄 BlackToe 10k & San Diego Half!
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí catch up and chat about the BlackToe Holiday 10k, the San Diego Holiday Half and more!
Link to Episode 24 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava
Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2024-12-23
Date Released: 2024-12-23
BlackToe Holiday 10k
BlackToe Holiday 10k Results
San Diego Holiday Half
San Diego Holiday Half Results
Mesa Marathon
TCS Toronto Waterfront
Holly Jolly Fun Run 5k
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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1h 3min
December 03, 2024Episode 23: Dermot Kenny, TCS Waterfront 5k Winner + Holly Jolly Fun Run! 🎅
In this episode, Conor and YüBaí interview Dermot Kenny about his running background, his win at the TCS Waterfront 5k and the Holly Jolly Fun Run!
Link to Episode 23 on Website
Social
Conor Hoekstra - IG
Conor Hoekstra - Strava
YüBaí Liu - Strava
About the Guest
Dermot Kenny is a 28 year old Irish runner who recently broke 15 minutes for the 5k. He is based in Toronto, runs with the BlackToe Run Club and is a self-proclaimed superfan of the pod and now friend of the pod.
Dermots's PBs:
5k: 14:52
10k: 31:48
Show Notes
Date Recorded: 2024-11-23 & 2024-11-24
Date Released: 2024-12-02
TCS Toronto Waterfront
Holly Jolly Fun Run 5k
Next Up Mag IG
Dermot's Next Up Mag Interview
Jack Daniels Coach
Donut Monster
Planted Restaurant
Mesa Marathon
Intro Song Info
Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)
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1h 24min

FAQs about The R4 Running Podcast:

How many episodes does The R4 Running Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.