<![CDATA[Not a Runner Podcast]]>
notarunner.substack.com]]>https://notarunner.substack.com/podcastSubstackFri, 10 Jul 2026 01:54:12 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2021193.rssRyan TanakaThank you for following along. Not-a-Runner is a mindset. I am a human, a partner, a brother, a son, a friend, a colleague first and foremost. I run so that I can be better at all these things.episodicRyan Tanakanotarunner@substack.comYes<![CDATA[Tectonic - Episode 7]]>This week’s episode of the Not a Runner podcast focuses on two key points:

* The Hoka Tecton X 3

* Mindset - keeping training vanilla

The goal of the podcast has always been to provide insights into mindset and the sport of running. With this episode we hit that balance.

There are still some audio/recording things we are trying to perfect. But, we’ll get there and each week we get closer.

Special thanks to Hoka (Louis), Sports Basement, and Colin for being part of this journey. Your support means the world to me.

Finally, thank you to all of you following along!



Get full access to Not a Runner at notarunner.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://notarunner.substack.com/p/tectonicsubstack:post:148311699Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:39:10 GMTRyan TanakaNo3661<![CDATA[Time - Episode 6]]>I am six months out from having quit my full time job and I am six months away from being 40. It has been a wild ride full of a lot of contemplation. Needless to say, time has been on my mind. Follow along for my thoughts.

In this episode, I talk about the usual gear, mantra, and workouts. I also included a conversation with an athlete I coach (you all know him already!), Colin Olver.

Gear: Salomon Adv 5 Mantra: I trust myself.Workout: Hill repeatsSong: Berlioz : open this wall



Get full access to Not a Runner at notarunner.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://notarunner.substack.com/p/time-episode-6substack:post:147428755Wed, 07 Aug 2024 02:00:45 GMTRyan Tanaka and Trailing ThoughtsNo1956<![CDATA[Trail - Episode 5]]>This episode took a bit to make because it was so much fun and involved getting to a race, running a race, returning from a race, recovering, and having an absolute blast.

Colin Olver and I talk about the SOB 50M and 50K and I get into some of my thoughts on the trail, my mantra, and my true feelings about this DOWNHILL running shoe and the CyberTruck (no shade, just some serious questions).

If you listen to the whole thing, hopefully you’ll get a good idea of running headspace and a bunch of other random, useful information and a preview of what happens to my laugh when I am cracking up.



Get full access to Not a Runner at notarunner.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://notarunner.substack.com/p/trail-episode-5substack:post:146938466Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:46:44 GMTRyan TanakaNo3807<![CDATA[One in a billion - Episode 4]]>This week I have an extra special guest, Colin Olver. We get into how he found running again, having fun, and giving yourself acceptance. Best listened to with a cup of light-roast coffee after reading the newsletter.

Truly, surround yourself with folks who are one-in-a-billion and you won’t be disappointed.



Get full access to Not a Runner at notarunner.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://notarunner.substack.com/p/one-in-a-billion-episode-4substack:post:146166074Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:20:06 GMTRyan TanakaNo4085<![CDATA[Turning off - Episode 3]]>I was spending time in Sequoia National Park last week (I’ll write about that later) but I’m back at it. Listen about how I turn off the noise and turn on focus.



Get full access to Not a Runner at notarunner.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://notarunner.substack.com/p/turning-off-6dcsubstack:post:145711236Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:35:00 GMTRyan TanakaNo2191<![CDATA[On the climb - Episode 2]]>We’re on episode 2 of the Not a Runner show. I want to make this more conversational in the future and a bit more running focused. Let me know if you want to participate or if you have some new running gear or mindsets you’d like to talk about. And, Zach Bryan, if you are listening. I would love to have you on the show :)

This week I get into the NOW mindset and talk about coffee and one of my favorite ZB songs.

Follow along. Be well.



Get full access to Not a Runner at notarunner.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://notarunner.substack.com/p/on-the-climb-episode-2substack:post:145042301Tue, 28 May 2024 22:10:00 GMTRyan TanakaNo1538<![CDATA[Busy mind - Episode 1]]>Mindset, mindset, mindset.

Welcome to the ride.

In the words of Zach Bryan, “I ain’t spotless, and neither is you.”

This is, by far, not the final version of what I want my podcast to be. But, you have to start somewhere and I had to choose between perfection and SOMETHING.

Thank you for being here!



Get full access to Not a Runner at notarunner.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://notarunner.substack.com/p/busy-mind-ce0substack:post:144522452Mon, 13 May 2024 16:40:00 GMTRyan TanakaNo1841