In this solo Walk & Talk episode, Rob Raffety checks in from Buckhannon, West Virginia, reflecting on family, fitness, and the fight against father time. Unable to hit his usual hot yoga studio, Rob dusts off an old habit—the yog—and takes listeners on a meandering mental jog through memory, motivation, and movement.
From running his first 10K back in law school to raw-dogging a marathon, to his days as a sweaty college mascot, this episode is part confessional, part encouragement, and totally Raff. He also previews a live Whatnot auction project and drops some Q2 energy for anyone trying to keep pace with their goals.
Real talk, real laughs, and the reminder that moving your body is one of the most rebellious things you can do as you age.
🧠 General Episode Outline:
Home Base Update: Broadcasting from Buckhannon while managing family responsibilities and remote work
Hot Yoga Pause: No studio in the 26201—but Rob's improvising with local yoga sessions
Morning Motivation: A spontaneous decision to jog two miles sparks memories of marathon days past
Fitness Flashbacks: From law school jogs to mascot conditioning in the Carrier Dome
Reflections on Aging: Facing the march of time, witnessing a parent’s health challenges, and fighting decline with movement
Body Real Talk: Where Rob carries his weight (hint: not the legs), and how that affects his forward folds
Whatnot & Flip Life: Early experiments in online auctioneering with Code H
Quarter 2 Energy: The year’s flying by—are we running in place, or running toward something?
The Power of Habit: The dream routine: yog, yoga, rest, repeat
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