The Gomers are famous for our original and helpful running tips. Below are the tips shared with the nation from season 1. Take a look back at what we felt was the most important advise we had to give. Eating, chafing, and the bathroom was a real focus.
Also, from Season 2, was one of the most important tips – Pay attention to your surroundings when running in a new place and avoid smart cars – Article from Competitor.com
Note: Gomer’s tips time stamp provided under the episode number
| Episode | Anthony G1 | Steven G2 |
|---|---|---|
| S:1 E:1
8:53 |
Don’t eat within an hour of your run, especially a Hot Pocket | Don’t go to the state fair and eat a fried Snickers and Fried Nutter Butters the weekend before you start training |
| S:1 E:2
15:44 |
Don’t have ice cubes in your water during your run so you don’t choke and so it isn’t too cold for sensitive teeth; Brush your teeth before you run | Set up as much accountability as you can when starting something new |
| S:1 E:3
15:10 |
Just do it | Place some people you know strategically along your route to wave to |
| S:1 E:4
16:08 |
Take things one step at a time | “Buy some nice shoes, dang it” |
| S:1 E:5
19:40 |
Take care of your bathroom needs prior to your run | Schedule (and run) your runs and it will ultimately help you manage your busy schedule, lower stress, and clear your head |
| S:1 E:6
14:55 |
Take your thoughts captive and go to battle | In October, don’t run outside at night if you are afraid of ghosts or other Halloween decorations |
| S:1 E:7
22:42 |
Make running a spiritual experience | To get rid of a cramp, put you interlocked hands behind your head, ball your hand into a fist and push into the cramp, or run like a pregnant lady with your hands on the back of your hips with your pelvis forward |
| S:1 E:8
19:53 |
Don’t go more than three days without running | Get the right clothes and shoes, otherwise you will get terrible chafing |
| S:1 E:9
15:15 |
Get some wick-away underwear to prevent chafing | If you are sick it is better to recover and get better instead of making it worse by pushing too hard |
| S:1 E:10
21:14 |
Snap out of it! (If you’re stuck in a rut) and Sweat band to wipe away sweat | Breathing in a rhythm. Four steps in, four steps out. Long deep breathes. Keep chin up looking out in front of you. |
| S:1 E:11
16:27 |
Enjoy the journey, with preparation we can do it | Cut out everything that you can that is annoying when you run |
| S:1 E:12 | Gomer rewind episode, no Gomer’s Tip of the Week. | |
| S:1 E:13
24:48 |
Don’t eat an onion bagels within a couple of hours of a run. You need to stretch right away after you run. (Note: It was revealed that Anthony doesn’t like Gomer’s Tip of the Week | Take a hot bath after a run |
| S:1 E:14
18:19 |
If you’re starting to feel a little stale change up your training regimen | If you’re not able to run do at least something physical |
| S:1 E:15
25:00 |
Curb your enthusiasm. Slow yourself down. | When you’re running in cold weather wear as much as you can around the crotchal area |
| S:1 E:16
23:30 |
Don’t go out when you’re going to die. Dress a little colder than you think you’ll need. | If you wear glasses those masks (whole face mask) suck. If you’re going to wear one of those masks wear contacts |
| S:1 E:17 | Mini episode, no Gomer’s Tip of the Week | |
| S:1 E:18
27:53 |
Combined Tip: You need to plan out your days leading up before the race really well | |
| S:1 E:19 | Day before the Half Marathon, no Gomer’s Tip of the Week | |
| S:1 E:20 | After the race video podcast, no Gomer’s Tip of the Week | |
| S:1 E:21 | Post Half Marathon Episode 1, No Gomer’s Tip of the Week section | |
| S:1 E:22
11:13 |
Have fun, do it with a friend, chew gum | Actually do the tips that you have given. If you don’t remember everything you’ll survive. (Steven forgot to cover/lube his nipples.) |
Hot Pockets!