The R4 Running Podcast

The R4 Running Podcast

By Conor Hoekstra & YüBaí LiuSportsRunning
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The R4 Running Podcast episodes

  • Episode 35: Chilly Half, AI Trainer 🤖, 2026 Goals 🎯, Toronto Half & Sporting Life 10k Previews!

    In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about the Chilly Half Marathon, Conor's AI trainer Pace, our 2026 goals, the Toronto Half & Sporting Life 10k race previews and more exciting news!

    • Link to Episode 35 on Website

    Social

    • Conor Hoekstra - IG
    • Conor Hoekstra - Strava
    • YüBaí Liu - Strava

    Info

    Date Recorded: 2026-03-10
    Date Released: 2026-05-02

    Song: Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)

    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 34: MARRIED 🤵, 2:42 Marathon PB, 5K Wins 🥇🥇🥇 & 17:02 5K PB!

    In this episode, Conor and YüBaí chat about Conor's wedding in Mexico, the Grand Slam Track bankruptcy, Conor's 2:42 marathon PR and 3 5K wins and YüBaí's 17:02 5K PR!

    • Link to Episode 34 on Website

    Social

    • Conor Hoekstra - IG
    • Conor Hoekstra - Strava
    • YüBaí Liu - Strava

    Show Notes

    Date Recorded: 2025-12-31
    Date Released: 2026-12-28

    • Grand Slam Track
    • Niagara Falls Marathon
    • SuperPower 5K
    • Brita Night Run 5K
    • Art in Motion 5K
    • Holly Jolly Fun Run 5K
    • Coffee Club Podcast

    Intro Song Info

    Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)

    56 min
  • Episode 33: Where is Grant 🐟️er? (GST Philly Day 2)

    In this episode, Conor and YüBaí record live from Philadelphia, where they discuss the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, Grant Fisher and more!

    • Link to Episode 33 on Website

    Social

    • Conor Hoekstra - IG
    • Conor Hoekstra - Strava
    • YüBaí Liu - Strava

    Show Notes

    Date Recorded: 2025-06-01
    Date Released: 2025-12-28

    • Grand Slam Track

    Intro Song Info

    Bonsaye - Work of Art (Instrumental Version) (Royalty Free Music)

    35 min
  • Episode 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)

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 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)

    41 min
  • Episode 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)

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 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)

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 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)

    41 min
  • Episode 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)

    42 min
  • Episode 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)

    43 min

About The R4 Running Podcast

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A 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 for over a decade.