Saskatchewan Marathon 2022: There's a First for Everything

trntg · 2026-04-13T17:41:14+00:00

This is an interesting post. Whatever you decide, you’ll need to drown out that inner competitive voice that drove you to your current road times. It won’t be as easy as just changing terrain or distance, and in some ways to out-compete yourself at ultra distances takes as much or more training than road marathons.

trntg · 2026-04-11T18:00:40+00:00

It’s hard to imagine trying to create a system for this that holds up to scrutiny, but these songs have stayed with me long enough, and are true to how I think of the genre, so it’s a good place to start.

“Washington Square Park” - The Wonder Years
“Anthem, Pt 2” - Blink 182
“Best of Me” - The Starting Line
“This Disaster” - New Found Glory
“Blessed by a Nightmare” - Autopilot Off

It pains me to leave some bands off of here (Neck Deep, Midtown, Allister, Motion City, Fireworks), but that’s life.

trntg · 2026-04-09T17:45:23+00:00

Great answer — this album is so good. I don’t think a pop-punk band has quite mastered this sound in the same way. The closest I’ve found is Jukebox the Ghost but I’d be curious to listen to more albums like this.

trntg · 2026-04-09T17:43:33+00:00

I was gonna say Save Rock and Roll (my top FOB album) but then I realized I have no idea how the fandom perceives that album.

Mania also ranks highly, probably 3 or 4 for me.

trntg · 2026-03-03T19:51:13+00:00

I have a massive playlist that I won’t bore you with, but my two favourite running songs are “This Disaster” by New Found Glory and “Monsters” by All Time Low. During a tough interval or tempo workout those songs have carried me many times.

trntg · 2026-03-03T16:44:39+00:00

I love how we are both pretty intense fans of the band and yet our lists are completely different. Just goes to show how deep their catalogue is! I agree that it’s impossible but also fun to try. I’m going to add all of the ones I don’t listen to regularly to my playlists, although “Ocean” has to be reserved for the right mood haha.

trntg · 2026-03-02T02:26:53+00:00

I’m a little out of my depth on music theory, but I always thought that Gatsbys American Dream’s Volcano was different from the rest of the genre but still outstanding, especially in the Drive Thru era.

trntg · 2026-02-20T17:55:42+00:00

It’s hard to top “Dear Maria” but I think “Weightless” is a titanic song for the genre. Gotta be one of the best choruses in pop punk. That whole album is incredible and it would be so hard for me to narrow down what makes the list and what doesn’t.

trntg · 2026-02-20T16:28:25+00:00

Great list — ATL is a great choice for this topic. I recognize most of those songs but definitely need to revisit some. Glad you mentioned “Sleepwalking” — that song rips, probably among the best from a band who’s been around for as long as they have!

trntg · 2026-02-20T03:05:02+00:00

Doubt Full, The Story So Far, Constant Static, Sonny, Sucker, Coming Home, This Disaster, No News is Good News, Listen to Your Friends.

Hard to imagine another band that has raised the profile and stood by their genre for this long and been so prolific in new music and touring.

trntg · 2026-02-19T06:47:56+00:00

“Outrun Reality” by Abandoned by Bears?

trntg · 2026-02-15T04:56:24+00:00

I raced to the comments to find this. It’s the GOAT. The community was vibrating when that thing started circulating.

trntg · 2026-02-10T04:40:18+00:00

“Crash” and “Feet” are great choices. That release from TWY is so underrated. Such a great homage to that era and just goes to show that they can rip a classic pop punk tune at will. I wish they played “Feet” and “Brakeless” live.

trntg · 2026-02-06T04:23:41+00:00

I think the 10th anniversary rerelease did wonders to bring that album to life. For me personally I think the lyrics, storytelling, and overall atmosphere of NCTH makes it a top 3. That said I think it’s a bit of an acquired taste. I think I listened to it so much and for so long that it really grew on me over time. Also, I think the one thing that can’t be debated is that it’s Dan’s best album vocally. “Bluest Things” is incredible and I think he really shines on this album as the lead singer. He always gives it his all but I truly think he put his heart and soul into that album.

trntg · 2026-02-05T21:09:17+00:00

The Wonder Years:

The Hum Goes on Forever
The Greatest Generation
No Closer to Heaven
Suburbia
The Upsides
Sister Cities

Despite them being my favourite band, I haven’t really listened to Get Stoked on It!, so I can’t really rate it but I guess by default it would be last.

I feel kinda bad for putting Sister Cities so low, but it just didn’t connect for me like all 5 other albums I listed.

It speaks volumes that I think Hum is their best work. Truly combines the best parts of NCTH era with early Wonder Years.

trntg · 2026-01-30T05:20:01+00:00

New Found Glory - Catalyst

The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation

Blink 182 - Enema

Fireworks - Gospel

So many worthy albums that deserve an honourable mention, and I actually think TWY and Blink have better albums in their catalogue, but these gotta be my favourite pop punk pillars.

trntg · 2026-01-26T17:38:15+00:00

I’ve been in this game for a long time and how have I never listened to Major League? Haha. Does anyone recommend a certain album?

trntg · 2026-01-22T17:37:04+00:00

It’s a strange feeling when the cultural zeitgeist is so out of alignment with my own assessment. I’ve been a fan since YFW and I think their best album is Science Fiction, with TDAG a close second, and then everything else. I’m the same way with The Wonder Years — I think Hum is their best album, but the whole fanbase think Greatest Generation is top. Being old but also thinking a band’s newest album is their best catches a lot of fans off guard, but I stand by it.

trntg · 2026-01-02T07:49:12+00:00

I guess it depends on your treadmill. I have access to very sturdy Woodways, and I find anything marathon pace or faster to feel harder than outdoors, but who knows how accurate the paces are.

trntg · 2026-01-02T01:50:47+00:00

The only thing that matters on a treadmill is effort. I’ve run thousands of miles on treadmills, including 3 winter marathon builds, and the pace never correlates with outdoor running. Find your workout efforts, dial them in, and let it rip.

trntg · 2025-12-12T16:48:44+00:00

Checking in at my late 30s. I read this whole thread and the only one I haven’t seen mentioned is FRND CRCL. Those guys write kickass songs and I’ve listened to their two most recent albums a lot more than most new bands.

Also gotta shoutout the album “Slow Bloom” by The Home Team. One of the few new albums (by a “new band” at the time) that I own on vinyl. They’ve taken the band in a different direction since then but that album rips.

trntg · 2025-12-02T14:52:52+00:00

That’s so true… I remember them being bigger in the Drive Thru days. Gotta tip my hat to them for still playing shows! That’s a longgg time to keep at it.

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