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The Shakeout Podcast
Stories, interviews and discussions about the running world, from the editors of Canadian Running magazine.
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The Shakeout PodcastCam Levins is Chasing Global Marathon Greatness After His North American Record
Cam Levins lowered his own Canadian marathon record in Tokyo last weekend, running 2:05:38 and placing a close 5th in a tight finish. This was a massive…
The Shakeout PodcastOlympian Eilish McColgan is Smashing Records and Stereotypes
Eilish McColgan is one of the best distance runners in the world. The 32-year-old is a 3-time Olympian, a European and Commonwealth Games champion, and holds…
The Shakeout PodcastWhy Aren't Top Runners Sports Stars?
Retired Olympian Matt Hughes and race director Stephen Andersen met a year ago thanks to their shared concern about the dismal state of the Canadian pro…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Cam Levins Says He Can Break 60 Minutes After His Solo Canadian Half-Marathon Record
Last weekend Cam Levins shattered the Canadian half-marathon record running 1:00.18 at the Vancouver First Half. Not only was this a 42 second improvement over…
The Shakeout PodcastUnder Armour Diversity Series: Running for Reconciliation with Tréchelle Bunn
Tréchelle Bunn is an athlete and activist. Until recently, she wasn’t much of a runner. But in May of 2021, when 215 unmarked graves were discovered on the…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Canadians Set World Leads in the Kickoff to the 2023 Racing Season!
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. In the first month of the…
The Shakeout PodcastLuc Zoratto: Embracing Life as a Sober Runner
Just over a year ago, Luc Zoratto wrote a post on LinkedIn sharing with the world that he was celebrating 5 years of sobriety. The runner from Toronto didn’t…
The Shakeout PodcastCoach and Marathoner Paddy Birch on the Value of the Off-Distance
We’re kicking off 2023 by revisiting one of our favourite episodes from 2020 with coach and marathoner Paddy Birch. Paddy is an Irish ex-pat who didn’t start…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown 2022 Review: Canadians Shone in an Unprecedented Year of Competition
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. In our final Rundown of the…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Olympian Julie-Anne Staehli’s Dominant Year Comes With Valuable Lessons
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown…
The Shakeout PodcastU Sports XC Winners Max Turek and Glynis Sim on Long-Term Development, Thoughtful Coaching and Team Culture
The cross-country championship season is in full swing. This week is bookended by the NCAA Division 1, and Athletics Canada Cross-Country Championships. And…
The Shakeout PodcastLucia Stafford Almost Accidentally Ran a Canadian Record After Leaving the Bowerman Track Club
This week we're joined by Lucia Stafford who won the elite 5K women's race at the Road to Hope Marathon weekend in Hamilton, ON, last Saturday. Her time of…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown with Beer Mile World Record Holder Corey Bellemore
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Returns, and Track Stars Run Stellar Marathon Debuts in Amsterdam
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastTCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Preview with Malindi Elmore, Dayna Pidhoresky, Trevor Hofbauer and Rory Linkletter
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is returning in-person this weekend for the first time in 3 years. Over 22,000 runners will take to the streets of Toronto…
The Shakeout PodcastNatasha Wodak Demolishes the Canadian Marathon Record in Berlin!
In this very special episode of The Rundown we recap the historic results from the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Eliud Kipchoge broke his own world record and Tigist…
The Shakeout PodcastFred Fox, Brother of Terry Fox, on the Legacy of the Marathon of Hope
Yesterday marked the 42nd edition of the Terry Fox Run. In 1980, just 2 years after losing his leg to cancer, 21-year old Terry Fox set out on his Marathon of…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Canadians Thrive at Diamond League Final, Viktoria Brown Crowned World Champion, and Eliza Fletcher Remembered
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastCanadian Marathoner Rory Linkletter and Coach Ryan Hall: Thriving on a Razor's Edge
Rory Linkletter has had an extraordinary year: he’s run personal bests in everything from the mile to the marathon and clocked a stunning 2:10:24 at the World…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Back-to-Back Canadian Records, Ben Flanagan's Winning Streak, and Endurance Feats on the Trails!
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastGold Medallist Evan Dunfee Talks Historic Victory, Super Shoes, and The Power of Self-Belief
Evan Dunfee is one of Canada’s most decorated Track and Field athletes: he has won medals at the Pan Am Games, the World Championships, and the Olympics. But…
The Shakeout PodcastAilsa MacDonald and Marianne Hogan on Western States Endurance Run Dominance
Two Canadian women stormed their way to podium finishes at this year's Western States Endurance Run. Ailsa MacDonald and Marianne Hogan placed 2nd and 3rd…
The Shakeout PodcastCam Levins Is Finally Where He Knows He Belongs: With the Best Marathoners in the World
The 2022 World Athletics Championships wrapped up in Eugene on Sunday, capping off a thrilling 10 days of competition. There were several highlights from our…
The Shakeout PodcastOlympian Doug Clement on The Magic of Hayward Field
The World Athletics Championships are underway in Eugene, Oregon at Hayward Field. This historic venue celebrated its 100th birthday last year, and has housed…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: World Athletics Championships Preview
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Shakeout Podcast Summer Preview 2022
We’re not bringing you a full episode this week, because we have been planning our next few months of content. But we’re so excited about what we have in the…
The Shakeout PodcastCanadian Championships Recap, Western States Magic, Record-Breaking Runs, and More!
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Canadians Shine at Home and Across the World Ahead of National Championships
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Life and Legacy of Canadian Icon and Olympian Harry Jerome
This episode is a rebroadcast from 2020, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Harry Jerome’s 100m world record. Jerome went on to set 6 more world records…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Pre Classic Results, A Stroller-Pushing Marathon Champ, Masters Records Galore, and Canadian Marathoners Heading to World Champs!
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastReid Burrows on the Complicated Relationship Between Running and Mental Health
Reid Burrows spent much of his teenage and adult life chasing big athletic dreams. But that chase led him to some dark places. Reid is an ultra trail runner…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Canadian Men Shine at Diamond League, Women at NACAC Half Marathon Champs
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastOlympian Aaron Brown on the Broken Track and Field Business Model
In this episode we’re joined by one of Canada’s most accomplished sprinters, Aaron Brown. Aaron is a 4-time Olympic and World medalist, and one of only 2…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Track is Back, Road Racing Returns, and Canadians Kick Butt!
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastWhat Role Does Talent Play in Running? Experts Alex Hutchinson and Steve Magness Weigh In
High achievers like Olympians, record setters, and qualifiers of the Boston Marathon are considered to be "talented". But what does talent actually mean? Is it…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: 126th Boston Marathon Recap
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we…
The Shakeout PodcastCover Model Melissa Doldron on Being a Community Connector and The Joy of Slowing Down
This week we get to know our Canadian Running Magazine cover model Melissa Doldron. Melissa is a runner, a registered massage therapist, and a movement…
The Shakeout PodcastMother vs. Athlete: The Fight for Pregnancy and Postpartum Support in Sport
A new study out of the University of Alberta highlights the need for greater support for athletes who become pregnant. One of the participants of this study…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: World Indoor Champs and NYC Half Recap
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The…
The Shakeout PodcastOlympians Malindi Elmore and Natasha Wodak on Preparing for Their First Boston Marathon
Two of Canada’s best marathoners are currently training together to tackle their first Boston Marathon. Malindi Elmore and Natasha Wodak hold the two fastest…
The Shakeout PodcastKurt Downes on Coaching, Building Community, and Achieving Longevity in Sport
Kurt Downes is the the founder and head coach of Border City Athletics Club in Windsor, Ontario. He was a national team athlete himself in the sprints and…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: The "Poopgate" Scandal, and More Canadian Records Than You Can Count!
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The…
The Shakeout PodcastAristotle Domingo: The Self-Love Journey of an Adaptive Runner
Aristotle Domingo is a double below knee amputee. He’s also an avid runner, a seated thrower, an activist, an actor and podcast host. He is the founder of The…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Sage Watson Reflects on Olympic Highs and Lows, Growth Through Discomfort, and Redefining Sponsorship for Good
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The…
The Shakeout PodcastNeurofeedback Training: The Link Between Mental Health, The Central Nervous System and Running Performance
Mental health has become an increasingly popular and important topic of conversation. Many athletes have shared personal experiences with mental health…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown with Canadian Half-Marathon Record-Holder Rory Linkletter
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown with Guest Host, Olympian and Family Feud Canada Winner, Angela Whyte
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The…
The Shakeout PodcastTrishul Cherns: The Pioneer of Canadian Multi-Day Ultramarathoning
Trishul Cherns loves to run. So much so, that he routinely embarks on multi-day and multi week races, revelling in the robust but little-known world of mega…
The Shakeout PodcastHappy New Year! The Shakeout's 2021 in Review
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The…
The Shakeout PodcastA Live Conversation with Bruce Kidd About His Memoir "A Runner's Journey"
This is a special live recording of a conversation with Canadian running icon Bruce Kidd. In the 1960's Bruce was a household name in the Canadian Sporting…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Andrea Seccafien and Lucia Stafford Dish About their Move to the Bowerman Track Club
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Cross Country Wraps Up, Ben Flanagan Dominates the Roads, and Canadians Crush the Trails
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. In this episode of…
The Shakeout PodcastPhiladelphia Marathon Champ Leslie Sexton: The Value of Range and Running With Passion
This week we speak with Leslie Sexton, coming off her win, personal best and course record at the Philadelphia Marathon. Leslie has enjoyed a successful career…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Lanni Marchant Gets Candid About Mental Health, Wonder Woman, and Her New Relationship with Running
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. In this episode of…
The Shakeout PodcastOlympic Champion Damian Warner: Overcoming Hurdles On and Off the Track
This week we speak with newly minted Olympic decathlon champion Damian Warner. Damian has been a Canadian track and field star for years, but this summer he…
The Shakeout PodcastOlympians Maddy Price and Georgia Simmerling on the Value of Women Representing Women in Sport
In this episode we speak with Olympians Georgia Simmerling and Maddy Price. Georgia, a recently retired 4-time Olympian, has just become one of the only female…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Special Guest Shalane Flanagan on Marathoning, Motherhood and Chasing Big Goals
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. In this episode of…
The Shakeout PodcastOlympian Marco Arop on Having Fun Through the Highs and Lows of Sport
Marco Arop is arguably one of the most accomplished mid-distance runners in Canadian history. He’s only 22 years old but he’s already achieved more than most…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: Chicago and Boston Marathon Recaps, Canadian Results Galore, and RIP Agnes Tirop
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. In this episode of…
The Shakeout PodcastTerry Radchenko On New Beginnings With the University of Guelph Gryphons
Terry Radchenko spent nearly 2 decades coaching with the University of Toronto, helping develop some of Canada’s best middle distance runners. This year he was…