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Rob Watson

5k to 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon
road, track, ultra
Vancouver, BC
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  • Berlin,
    2009
  • Moscow,
    2013

Rob Watson

road, track, ultra
Rob is an unapologetic cat guy, who lives in Vancouver

About Rob

Running has been a large part of Rob's life since he was a wee lad growing up in London Ont. He ran his first 10km race as a 6yr old and rolled on from there. He specialized in the Steeplechase early in his career before focusing on longer distances later on. Rob has won Canadian titles in various distances and competed internationally multiple times including the 2008 and 2013 World Championships. Rob began coaching with M2M in 2016 and is the Head Coach in Vancouver.
Rob speaks
  • English

My Coaching Philosophy

Be patient, do the work, enjoy the process.

  • 4x National Champion
  • 11th Place Boston Marathon, 2013
  • 20th Place Marathon World Championships, 2013
  • 1st Place BMO Vancouver Marathon, 2017
  • 1st Place London Ontario High School Sr. Boys 3000m, '02
  • MARATHON
    02:13:29
    Toronto Waterfront, 2013
  • HALF MARATHON
    01:03:22
    NYC, 2013
  • 10,000M
    00:29:24
    Virginia Challenge, 2015
  • 5,000M
    00:13:40
    Mt Sac, 2009
  • BEER MILE
    00:06:01
    Vancouver, 2018
Ellis Gray
Vancouver, BC

Dialled in to athletes individual needs and goals

Working with Rob has taken my running to levels I never thought possible! Rob truly cares about the whole athlete and is dialed in to each of his athlete's individual needs and goals. His commitment to and investment in my journey as an athlete is unparalleled. I'm grateful to have a coach like Rob!

Interview

  • Favourite race type and why?

    The Marathon. It is the hardest event to race and train for, and I like the challenge of it all.

  • Favourite post-workout treat or go-to place?

    Pizza or Sushi with a beer.

  • Favourite running podcast, website, book, videos, or blog?

    I like reading and watching videos about the legends of the sport, folks like Rob De Castella, Steve Jones, Joan Benoit Samuelson and other bad asses like that.

  • Most memorable coaching moment?

    Rolling with the squad during our 1st Chase The Pace event. That was pretty rad.

Rob's Next Group Workout

Track

Wednesday Apr 24th
/
7 pm

Workout Wednesday

with
  • Rob Watson
  • Lucas Bruchet
UBC Track
Vancouver, BC
Long

Saturday Apr 27th
/Time TBD

Big Aus Saturday

with
  • Rob Watson
Big ‘Aus
Vancouver, BC
Track

Wednesday May 1st
/
6:30 pm

Workout Wednesday

with
  • Rob Watson
  • Lucas Bruchet
Big ‘Aus
Vancouver, BC
Hills

Thursday May 9th
/
7 am

Grouse Grind Run
Open

with
  • Rob Watson
Grouse Mountain Parking Lot D
Vancouver, BC

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