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The Shakeout Podcast
Stories, interviews and discussions about the running world, from the editors of Canadian Running magazine.
Episodes
The Shakeout PodcastEd Whitlock's Last Marathon
This week we remember Ed Whitlock. One year has passed since he broke four hours at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon at the age of 85, an astounding…
The Shakeout PodcastGender Equity in Cross-country
On this week’s episode, Canadian Running staff revisit the lingering question of gender equity in cross-country races in Canada. One year ago, this issue came…
The Shakeout PodcastMaritime Race Weekend
Michelle Kempton began running in her mid-30s after the birth of her twins to improve her health, and within only a few years became involved in her running…
The Shakeout PodcastHow to Optimize the Time Between Your Runs
Becoming a better runner involves a lot more than just running. There are a limited number of hours you can spend training before the risks of injury, mental…
The Shakeout PodcastA Cross-Canada Run Brings Unfinished Business
Dave Proctor had one goal: to run across Canada. He had two motivations. The first was to break the 27-year old record held by Al Howie, who ran across Canada…
The Shakeout PodcastRunning for Freedom in Afghanistan
Running may be a simple freedom for some, but for others who do not have the same privilege, it is more than just running, it's about human rights. Free to Run…
The Shakeout Podcast9.84 Seconds to Olympic Gold
Heading into the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, Oakville, Ontario's Donovan Bailey was the 100m World Champion, the Commonwealth World Champion, as…
The Shakeout PodcastShe Ruled the Death Race
The Canadian Death Race is a 125K ultramarathon held annually in August in Grande Cache, Alberta. It covers over 5000m in elevation, including three mountain…
The Shakeout PodcastCanada's Great Distance Runner
This is a story about a teenage running legend from Toronto. The year was 1962. At the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, in the sweltering heat of an…
The Shakeout PodcastIs Endurance All In Your Head?
Endurance permeates every aspect of human life. Whether you are training for a fall marathon or trying to get through late nights at work, the ability to…
The Shakeout PodcastLane 6: Inspiring the Next Generation of Runners
The Lane 6 program was a partnership between Canadian Running and Nike. Along with Toronto Community Housing, they created a one-on-one mentorship program…
The Shakeout PodcastExtreme Running in the "Wilderness City"
Imagine running in a city where there is nearly 24 hours of daylight. Then, imagine running in a city that is colder than -40 degrees celsius and there are…
The Shakeout PodcastHot Tips for Summer Running
After a long Canadian winter of frozen fingers and toes and slippery sidewalks, warm summer days can be a welcome change. But when the temperature heats up, it…
The Shakeout PodcastWest Coast Running with Natasha Wodak
With its ocean and mountain views, endless trails, and mild climate, Vancouver and its suburbs are a runner's paradise for both recreational and elite runners…
The Shakeout PodcastA World Record Running Dad
Calum Neff, father of three, is a runner of all distances and all terrains. Neff has represented Canada on the world stage as part of mountain running and…
The Shakeout Podcast20 Days, 885K, 8% Vision
The Bruce Trail is the oldest and longest marked trail in Canada. At 885K it follows the Niagara Escarpment from Tobermory to the Niagara River. Many people…
The Shakeout PodcastWho is Canada's Fastest Man?
Bruny Surin will remember 1999 as the year when everything lined up perfectly. Surin was born in Haiti in 1967 and immigrated to Canada when he was seven years…
The Shakeout PodcastA Weekly Running Ritual Since 1974
Runners are a quirky bunch. And if you can find a group of like-minded individuals to join you on the run, either in companionship or competition –or both…
The Shakeout PodcastRunning Ottawa with the Prime Minister
In anticipation of the Ottawa Race Weekend, we bring you the third installment of The Shakeout Podcast's series on the great Canadian running cities and take…
The Shakeout PodcastCelebrating Mother's Day with the Marathon Mom
Krista Duchene, Olympian and mother of three, ran her first Boston Marathon in 2005. She was 28 years old and it was only her third marathon at the time. She…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Audible Energy of the Race Announcer
A big part of the race experience is the sound of the race: motivational music, the countdown to the start, and hearing the finisher’s names as they cross the…
The Shakeout PodcastGood Times in the Maritimes
Michelle Kempton began running in her mid-30s after the birth of her twins to improve her health, and within only a few years, became involved in her running…
The Shakeout PodcastWhy Toronto is a Great Running City
What makes a city runnable? Is there a race for every season? A club for the speed demons, the rookies, and beer drinkers alike? Clean air and access to safe…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Iconic Journey from Hopkinton to Boston
Today is Marathon Monday. This year marks the 122nd Boston Marathon, one of the most iconic races in sport. It is the world’s oldest annual marathon and along…
The Shakeout PodcastDaily Habits of Highly Effective Runners
Becoming a better runner involves a lot more than just running. There are a limited number of hours you can spend training before the risks of injury, mental…
The Shakeout PodcastA Tour de France by Foot
The experience of running a marathon is full of lessons learned. From the training leading up to the race to the race itself, runners must face tests of…
The Shakeout PodcastBig or Small, parkrun is for All
parkrun is a weekly, free, timed 5K run in a park. This all sounds like nothing out of the ordinary. There are, after all, people running in parks all the…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Road to the First Olympic Women's Marathon
Silvia Ruegger represented Canada at the very first women’s marathon at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, at a time when women’s distance running was just…
The Shakeout PodcastThe High Risks of Running
On August 30, 2016, elite ultrarunner Adam Campbell was alpine running in the Selkirk Mountains, and fell. He fell over 200 feet and found himself lying face…
The Shakeout PodcastRacing Against the Clock to the Boston Marathon
A Boston Marathon qualifier living in Canada is in jeopardy of missing the 2018 race because of Donald Trump’s travel ban. Toronto’s Soroush Hatami, who ran a…
The Shakeout PodcastAlex Hutchinson Uncovers the Mystery of Endurance
Alex Hutchinson's new book Endure traces the intellectual history of the concept of endurance. He weaves together stories of epic moments that test the limits…
The Shakeout PodcastGeorge Aitkin, a Photographer's Chase for the Perfect Shot
George Aitkin has been photographing runners for over 50 years. As both a runner himself and a fan of the sport, Aitkin has nearly 60,000 photographs in his…
The Shakeout PodcastCanada's Fastest Diva
This is the not so typical story of an opera singer that becomes a record-breaking masters runner. Marilyn Arsenault came to running later in her life…
The Shakeout PodcastBruce Kidd, the Teen Who Beat Them All
The year was 1962. At the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, in the sweltering heat of an Australian summer, 18 runners lined up on the track at the start…
The Shakeout PodcastWould You Race in The World's Coldest and Toughest Ultra?
The Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra calls itself “the world’s coldest and toughest ultra.” Every February, hundreds of competitors line-up at the start in the…
The Shakeout PodcastExpert Tips to Nail Your Running Resolutions
The beginning of a calendar year represents new beginnings and re-evaluation, and for runners in particular, January is the time to set new goals. Whether it's…
The Shakeout PodcastAn Exclusive Interview with Gary Robbins
The Barkley Marathons is legendary. Each year, 40 runners pay the $1.80 entry fee and make their way through the thick brush and woods of Tennessee’s Frozen…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Dirty Race
The inside look of what it's like for a clean athlete to run in one of the dirtiest races in Olympic history. Canadian Hilary Stellingwerff tells her story of…
The Shakeout PodcastBruny Surin, Canada's Other Fastest Man
Bruny Surin will remember 1999 as the year when everything lined up perfectly. Leading up to the 100m final at the World Championships in Seville, Spain, Surin…
The Shakeout PodcastSilvia Ruegger, Pioneer of Women's Running
On September 11, 1976, 15-year-old Silvia Ruegger sat in her bedroom writing a note. It read: I will represent Canada at the Olympic Games. She then took the…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Shakeout Podcast Holiday Schedule
Over the next two weeks, we will be bringing you new podcasts on Wednesday December 27 and Wednesday January 3. Happy Holidays!
The Shakeout PodcastA Rwandan Refugee Runs for His Life
At the age of 16, Yves Sikubwabo boarded a plane for the first time, with only a backpack and $100 in his pocket. He was the only Rwandan to represent his…
The Shakeout PodcastWhy a Fun Run is a Serious Holiday Tradition
The Santa Pur-suit in Waterloo, Ont. is now in its sixth year and as with other Santa-themed races, this one promotes a fun, festive, and inclusive event –as…
The Shakeout PodcastNew Beginnings for Canada's Favourite Marathoner
On this week’s episode, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with Canada’s favourite marathoner and fellow podcaster, Rob…
The Shakeout PodcastWhy a 2:36 Marathoner Had to Break Up with Running to Get Pregnant
On this week's podcast we chat with 2:36 marathoner Tina Muir. Her social media posts about her experience with amenorrhea–when a woman's body shuts down her…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Hart House Runners
We visit a running group that has been meeting every week at lunch at the University of Toronto since 1974.
The Shakeout PodcastBen Flanagan Talks NCAA, Family and Future
On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we chat with NCAA distance runner Ben Flanagan. Originally from Kitchener, Ontario, Ben is now a fifth year student at…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Story of the New York City Marathon
On this week's episode of The Shakeout, a running podcast by Canadian Running Magazine, editor Michael Doyle and podcast producer Joan Chung look back at the…
The Shakeout PodcastMarathon Stories from Brianne Theisen-Eaton and Michal Kapral
We chat with Olympic bronze medallist and former heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton about running her first marathon (Chicago) and Michal Kapral about his…
The Shakeout PodcastEd Whitlock's last marathon
A look back at Ed Whitlock's final marathon, at 85, in Toronto before he passed away in March 2017 at the age of 86. The owner of dozens of age-group world…
The Shakeout PodcastThe Dirty Race
The inside look of what it's like for a clean athlete to run in one of the dirtiest races in Olympic history. Canadian Hilary Stellingwerff tells her story of…
The Shakeout PodcastWhy Do Women Still Run Shorter Distances Than Men in Cross-Country
On this week's episode, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle and podcast producer Joan Chung revisit the lingering question of gender equity in cross-country…
The Shakeout PodcastThe "Fearless" Episode
On this week's episode, Canadian Running web editor Sinead Mulhern speaks with Louise Green, author of Big Fit Girl, a body positive guide to motivate runners…
The Shakeout PodcastThe "Breaking 2:02:57" Episode
On this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat about the upcoming Berlin Marathon and…
The Shakeout PodcastThe "Stronger" Episode
On this week’s episode, web editor Sinead Mulhern discusses with registered dietician and sports nutritionist (and super fast runner) Megan Kuikman the…
The Shakeout PodcastThe "Alexisonfire T-shirt" episode feat. Kevin Nault
On this week's episode, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with Kevin Nault, fresh off doing a…
The Shakeout PodcastThe "Trial of Miles" Episode
On this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast, staff writer Caela Fenton joins editor Michael Doyle, staff writer Tim Huebsch and web editor Sinead Mulhern to…
The Shakeout PodcastThe "Queen of the Mountains" episode feat. Alissa St Laurent
On this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast, presented by Kronobar, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim…
The Shakeout PodcastThe "Canada's Golden Gift to Eternity" Episode Feat. Joel Cohen
Fan of The Simpsons? Well, this week's episode is one you don't want to miss. Show writer and marathoner Joel Cohen chats with CR editor Michael Doyle about…
The Shakeout PodcastThe "Death Before DNF" Episode
On this week's show, Canadian Running's editor Michael Doyle and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with Bailey Haugan, who completed the Canadian Death Race at the…