What happens when you decide to run a 5K at EVERY Wegmans?

Meet Ryan Smith, aka @wegmansrunner.

Ryan joins Rob and John for Episode 17 to talk about The Ultimate Grocery Run, his mission to start and finish a run at every Wegmans location, with more than 60 stores already checked off at the time of filming.

But Ryan’s running story goes far beyond the grocery store. He shares how he found running 13 years ago, getting into the Boston Marathon through an unexpected sweepstakes, running Disney and why his family has become such an important part of his journey.

At the time we filmed, Ryan had completed 8 marathons and was preparing for the Sydney Marathon. We can officially update that number: Ryan finished Sydney and is now a 9-time marathon finisher!

With Ryan preparing for Sydney and Rob and John training for NYC, the guys also get into the realities of marathon training: long runs, Buffalo summer heat, hydration, fueling, running shoes and, apparently, eating sandwiches mid-race.

Ryan also shares the story of proposing to his wife after finishing the Walt Disney World Marathon and the philosophy behind all of his adventures: create your own fun, dream big and build a “life resume” full of experiences you’ll want to remember.

It’s running, Wegmans, family, food and a whole lot of miles on Episode 17 of The Active You.