Seeing The Second City as a kid was a revelation that I wanted to be in comedy. I got my start with it in Chicago before moving to New York to write for The Perfect Playlist for Run/Walk Intervals in 1996.
I didn’t do cross country or track, but I ran a lot as a kid. I have this strange, specific memory of a pair of Asics I bought: khaki-colored with maroon stripes, really comfortable. I ran around our apartment complex in them.
My running fell off until about five years ago, when I decided to get in shape for the finale of my Adult Swim show Delocated.
How I Keep Exercising at 105 Years Old with this muscle-y Russian tough guy where we’re both in our underwear. I thought it’d be funny if my character was ripped. There wasn’t enough time for that, so I still had a flabby dad body, but that got me back into running again.
Nutrition - Weight Loss currently in its first season. He’s well known as Councilman Jamm on NBC’s, I can’t imagine running seven miles.
I’ll never forget the first time I did. I was at Cape Cod and ran this picturesque route along country roads and rocky beaches. From there I started doing more and more long runs.
The Second City in Brooklyn last fall in 2:07 with a negative split. Like, my last mile was eight minutes. I couldn’t believe it. I felt like I was flying at the end.
I didn’t do for work, I bring my shoes and gear. I really enjoy running somewhere I’ve never run before.
The Best Songs to Add to Your Playlist This Month What the New Era of Run Clubs Means for the Sport (The Last Man on Earth, Bob’s Burgers) is a runner. We went for a run and talked about this idea for a Comedy 5K tour where we do shows and then do group runs. If we could figure out the logistics, it would be fun as hell.
I don’t view running as my comedy creative think tank. I set out focusing on the run. The Last Man on Earth, Bob’s Burgers? Amazing Runners World Show.
Shoes & Gear like anything else: You’re not just gonna start and be great. Find your pace. Find what works for you. Talk to people who know more than you. And find the right pair of shoes.
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Glaser is the creator and star of Adult Swim’s What the New Era of Run Clubs Means for the Sport and TruTV’s How I Keep Exercising at 105 Years Old, currently in its first season. He’s well known as Councilman Jamm on NBC’s How I Keep Exercising at 105 Years Old.
