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Athletics Ontario Running Podcast
The Athletics Ontario Running Podcast explores the stories behind trail and road running in Ontario. A main goal of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast will be to reach those that we are not already reaching, to give voice to the underrepresented members of our community and bring these stories to the masses. All people, all speeds, all terrains, all abilities are welcome. For you, for all, for life.
Episodes
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 128: Ben Flanagan - Paris 2024 Olympics
We have Olympic fever!! Ben Flanagan, Canadian men's 5000m hopeful in Paris 2024, returns to Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to share how he has…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 127: Canal Pursuit
Canal Pursuit Productions is dedicated to the joy of running and physical activity for the promotion of mental health. Starting August 17, Clay Williams will…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 126: Western States Endurance Run Ontario Party
The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. On this episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, we…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 125: Pride Month Running Panel - AO Celebrates Pride Month
We run with Pride at Athletics Ontario, especially during June's Pride Month in support of LGBTQ+ athletes. To continue our celebration and learning, we…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 124: Rach McBride, Triathlete - AO Celebrates Pride Month
We continue our celebration of Pride Month with Rach McBride (and guest co-host Cory Freedman!), who is a five-time Ironman 70.3 winner and the first open…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 123: Dee Pearson - AO Celebrates Pride Month
Dee Pearson is an athlete, an LGBTQ+ advocate and an inspiration. Guest co-host Cory Freedman of the TO Women's Run Series joins us to learn all about Dee's…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 122: Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2024 Recap
Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2024 is in the books! This past weekend, the Ontario trail running community came out in full force for 10k, 20k, 50k, 50mi, 100km…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 121 - Maya McDonald, Ottawa Frontrunners
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is almost here! And competing at this weekend's events are members of the Ottawa Frontrunners, a diverse run club that welcomes…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 120: Marc Roy, Sportstats
Ready, set, go! We are off talking to the man behind Sportstats (and the newest addition to the Ironman family: Ironman Ottawa!), Marc Roy. What are his best…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 119: Ian Sharman, Ultrarunner, on the Ontario Triple Crown of 100s
The Ontario Triple Crown of 100s: Sulphur Springs Trail Race, Tally in the Valley by Happy Trails Racing, Haliburton Forest 100. In this province, these are…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 118: Ellie Greenwood, Ultrarunning Legend
The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 117: Natasha Wodak, Canadian 10K Champion - Celebrating 50 Years of Running
Natasha Wodak, Canada's fastest female marathoner, is taking on the Hamburg Marathon this weekend in her bid to qualify for a third Olympic team at Paris 2024…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 116: Rick Hansen, the "Man in Motion" Canadian Icon - Celebrating 50 Years of Running
On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend with the icon, the legend, the "Man in…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 115: Micha Powell, Canadian Olympian and Author of "Sprinting Through Setbacks"
Great athletes overcome - and we can all learn from them. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, Canadian Olympian and Commonwealth Games champion Micha…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 114: Andy Jones-Wilkins, Ultrarunner and Lover of Western States Endurance Run
The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 113: Jason Dunkerley, Para-Marathoner - Celebrating 50 Years of Running
On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, host John Shep and Canadian Paralympic legend Jason Dunkerley, a visually impaired runner, each share their…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 112: Valerie Jerome and Khamica Forbes - International Day for the Elimination against Racism
This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, we have the past, present and future of Black Excellence and Anti-Racism Advocacy in Canadian Athletics to celebrate…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 111: Hilary Spires, Host of Trail Running Women Podcast
We are taking the Trillium Running Podcast to the west coast! Trail Running Women host Hilary Spires joins us to share what makes BC road and trail running…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 110: Rhonda-Marie Parke and Byron Guptill - Double Anvil Challenge
It takes someone visually impaired to see the accessibility issues of competing as an endurance athlete! Rhonda-Marie Parke is a visually impaired runner…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 109: Jared Broughton, RunOttawa - Celebrating 50 Years of Running Series
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 108: Mark McColgan, Saint John Trail Runners - Running Across Canada Series
It is not the number of finish lines you cross, it is not the place you finish in the race, it is not the furthest distance you go - it is about the people you…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 107: Brian Gallant, Sinister Sports - Running Across Canada Series
Race Director Brian Gallant and Sinister Sports have been in the racing business for over two decades. And with all that experience, they are still learning…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 106: Cheryl Lowery, Athletics Alberta - Running Across Canada Series
"Community" = there are many more similarities in the world of running and athletics than there are differences. This is super clear in host John Shep's…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 105: Stephen Andersen, RunOttawa - Running Across Canada and Celebrating 50 Years of Running Series
We continue running across Canada to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 104: Robert Demers, Athlétisme Québec - Running Across Canada Series
"Parles-vous français?" For our host John Shep, not so well! So he is thrilled to speak with Executive Director of Athlétisme Québec in his native tongue about…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 103: Saskatchewan Marathon - Running Across Canada Series
What can we learn from the Saskatchewan Marathon? On this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep finds out how MaraFun Manager, Jeffery…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 102: Kirsten Fleming, Calgary Marathon - Running Across Canada Series
The Trillium Running Podcast is taking a journey across Canada! We celebrate Ontario road and trail running, but we also learn from national and global running…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 101: Athletics Ontario Road and Trail 101 with Associate Manager Sheryl Preston
Who better to give us a lesson in Road and Trail 101 than Athletics Ontario's very own Road and Trail Manager, Sheryl Preston! On this week's episode of the…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 100: Past, Present and Future - Reid Coolsaet, Kerri Labrecque, Amanda Nelson, Kevin Coffey & Amanda Richardson
To celebrate the 100th episode of Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep meets back up with past guests Reid Coolsaet, Amanda Richardson…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 99 - Shannon Caulfield, Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador
Cows and hedgehogs and whales and dogs, oh my! It isn't just animals that we find on the trails; oftentimes, we find ourselves. This week's guest Shannon…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 98 - Dr. Geoff Gamble, Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Ambassador
The trails are winding and so is the conversation on this week's Trillium Running Podcast between Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador Dr. Geoff Gamble…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 97 - Dr. Sasha Gollish, Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador
We welcome back Dr. Sasha Gollish to the Trillium Running Podcast for a conversation all about FUN. Host John Shep catches up with her 2023 year, her 2024…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 96 - Vincent Kuber, Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Ambassador
Inspired to act, inspiring others through actions - this ethos drives the work of Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador Vincent Kuber. This week on the…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 95 - Kim Krezonoski, Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Ambassador
Kim Krezonoski blazed a path from small-town Thunder Bay, to competing at OFSAA, to NCAAs, to a diverse post-collegiate love of fitness, to a present day…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 94 - Adriano Padoin-Castillo, Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador
Our youngest Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador, Adriano Padoin-Castillo, is still a veteran sportsperson! He speaks with host John Shep about his…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 93 - Lisa Sun, Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Ambassador
What is the Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador Program? In a series highlighting these amazing individuals, host John Shep and the Trillium Running…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 92 - John Medinger, Western States Endurance Run
The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 91 - Shane DeMerchant, Movember
60 men are lost to suicide globally, every hour. In 2023, Movember Canada is encouraging all to MOVE FOR MENTAL HEALTH. Host John Shep speaks with Movember…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 90 - Melanie Murzeau of Black Runners of the GTA and TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Post-Event
"Your diversity adds beauty to the running community. Keep running with pride. YOU BELONG HERE!" Words of wisdom from the inspiring Melanie Murzeau, founder of…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 89 - Grace Panoff, Ultrarunner
Age is nothing but a number. Grace Panoff has completed marathons, Ironmans and ultramarathons, all after the age of 40. She is an inspiration to anyone who…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 88 - Connie Desousa and John Jackson, Runners and Owners of Charcut
It is Thanksgiving week and what does that mean? FOOD! Host John Shep invites Top Chef Canada alum Connie Desousa and her partner at Charcut, John Jackson, to…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 87 - Erin M. Doucette, The Trail Collective
As we gear up for Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Festival on October 29, the Trail Collective is sharing in the message of inclusion: as we say on the…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 86 - Mathieu Gentès, CEO of Athletics Canada on Mental Health and Well-Being
Athletics Canada is walking the talk (or run, as the case may be!). Coming of a great World Championships, CEO Mathieu Gentès shares the other side of…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 85 - Fred Fox, Terry Fox Foundation
Terry Fox is a Canadian icon and continues to be an inspiration to millions. We at the Trillium Running Podcast hope to honour him with this week's episode…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 84 - Chris and Liana Williams, Race Directors of 5 Peaks Ontario East
It is all about good people. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep catches us with good people and 5 Peaks Ontario Race Directors Liana and…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 83 - ENDURrun 2023 with RD Lloyd Schmidt and Ajax Spiderman Wayne Young
8 Days - 7 Stages - 160 KM - the ENDURrun! Host John Shep took on the ultimate test of running as a competitor in this year's edition of the ENDURrun. In this…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 82 - MK, Founder of Queer Run Club Toronto
We all deserve a safe and welcoming place to enjoy the sport that we love - for the queer running community in Toronto, that place is the Queer Run Club. This…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 81 - Kinsey Middleton, Canadian Long-Distance Runner
Although Kinsey Middleton had to pull out of the 2023 World Athletics Championship Marathon in Budapest, we invite you to listen to a great interview with her…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 80 - Amanda Richardson, Founder of Chix Run the 6ix
"Put on your shoes and run." This is not the experience for all bodies, all genders, all abiliites. Women are vastly underrepresented in the marathon distance…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 79 - Aristotle Domingo, Para Athlete and Advocate
From amputee to advocate, multi-time Athletics Ontario and Canadian National medallist Aristotle Domingo demonstrates his abilities as a para-athlete on the…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 78 - Alex Hutchinson on the Five-Year Anniversary of Endure
On our Mount Rushmore of running podcast guests is Alex Hutchinson. The author and award winning journalist speaks wtih host John Shep on this week's episode…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 77 - Chef Wallace Wong, Six Pack Chef
We are alive, we are running! Wallace Wong, the Six Pack Chef of Top Chef Canada fame and new Guinness World Record holder, joins us on the Trillium Running…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 76 - Racewalking with Evan Dunfee and Noel Paine
Let's take a stroll with two-time Olympian Evan Dunfee and author Noel Paine along their racewalking journeys. How can racewalking be a part of your road and…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 75 - John Spanninga, Amputee Runner
Our guest says it well: running is good for the brain, bad for the legs! John Spanninga is an amputee runner who crossed paths with our host John Shep at the…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 74 - Jake Fedorowski, Run Beyond the Binary
With Pride month coming to a close, we have Run Beyond the Binary founder Jake Fedorowski on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast. They share…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 73 - Gabriel Jarquin, Co-President of the Pride and Remembrance Association
We run with PRIDE at Athletics Ontario and this week on the Trillium Running Podcast, we celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies with Gabriel Jarquin…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 72 - Chris Johnston, Runner and TSN Hockey Insider
We have Chris Johnston, TSN Hockey Insider to talk about... running? Yes!!! The Stanley Cup Playoffs are all wrapped up and Chris Johnston is joining us on the…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 71 - Krista Duchene, Canadian Marathon Icon
Time to sit under Krista Duchene's learning tree! The 2016 Olympian, podium finisher at the Boston Marathon and former Canadian champion in both the half and…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 70 - Chuck Ortiz, Food Runners Toronto
Food, glorious food! On this episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, we treat ourselves to an appetizing conversation with Chuck Ortiz, founder of Food…
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 69 - Kerri Labrecque, Canadian Athlete at 2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
The second-ever World Mountain and Trail Running Championships will be held in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria from June 6-10, 2023 and on this episode of the…