On this episode of How the Fuck Did We Become Runners, Robert and Ange tackle that dreaded 20-mile run — the one every marathoner whispers about like it’s a haunted house you have to survive to earn your medal. Spoiler: it wasn’t pretty. Getting to 18 miles felt like crawling through emotional quicksand, fueled mostly by bad decisions and sheer stubbornness. But somehow, against all logic and muscle fatigue, they pulled it off. Now these two slightly broken but weirdly proud friends are one painful step closer to the Dublin Marathon — and probably in desperate need of carbs, ice, and therapy.

In this episode of How the F*** Did We Become Runners, Robert and Ange tackle the thrilling topic of fuel and fat—aka, how to stuff their faces without feeling guilty because, apparently, marathon training demands it. Shockingly, these two discover that eating more pasta isn’t a crime but a requirement (who knew carbs weren’t the enemy?). After years of side-eyeing calories like they’re evil gremlins, they get honest about the emotional baggage tied to fueling up and share their strategies for surviving marathon training without spiraling. Fair warning: this episode leans more “serious heart-to-heart” than “haha, we’re ridiculous.”

In this episode of How the F** Did We Become Runners*, Robert and Ange once again test the limits of both human endurance and common sense. From choosing the hottest day of the year to go for a noon jog (because apparently heatstroke builds character) to calculating just how many gallons of water Robert requires to avoid becoming a human raisin, this marathon training update has it all. Spoiler: running together isn’t just about “friendship” anymore—it’s about survival. Think less jogging buddies, more disaster response team.