The Shakeout Podcast

Canadian distance star Foster Malleck recaps his record-setting season

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If Rookie cards were a thing in the sport of Track & Field, then Foster Malleck’s would be one you’d kill to get your hands on.  After a 6 year N...

Molly Seidel is turning marathon bronze into trail gold

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been common wisdom in endurance sports that the further the race distance gets, the longer it takes to figure it out. But every rule needs an e...

The Rundown: The Stars to watch at the 2026 U Sports Championships

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first week of March and that means one things for Canadian track & field fans: the U Sports track & field championships have arrived. This ...

Why injury-free running starts with the right diagnosis | Dr. Bryan Kent

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The injury cycle can feel like a game of whack-a-mole, with one nagging pain going away only to be replaced by several different issues elsewhere. For...

How the Rubik’s Cube record holder solved the riddle of the Marathon | George Scholey

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Like finishing a marathon, successfully completing a Rubik's Cube is something that even those who have never done it understand that it's challenging...

Parenting athletes: get out of the way and let 'em play | Paul Gamble PhD

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So who’s really driving this machine?Today’s guest, Paul Gamble, PhD, has spent his career preparing elite and international athletes. But after y...

Cam Levins returns to Tokyo Marathon with records in sight

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The last time Cam Levins took the streets of Vancouver for the Vancouver First Half, he left with a new Canadian record at the half-marathon distance....

How a full-time nurse ran a 2:29 marathon | Erin Mawhinney & Coach Reid Coolsaet

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Getting the worst flu of your life isn’t a perfect plan for anyone’s marathon race-week, but if there’s any athlete who's used to less-than-idea...

Lucia Stafford | The two-time Olympian marks a new chapter with U.K.-based M11 Track Club

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one word to describe the professional career of Lucia Stafford, it’s consistency. Since storming onto her first Olympic team in Tokyo a...

New Year, New Records | Rory Linkletter & Kieran Lumb kick off 2026 with National Records

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If the early days of 2026 are any indication, the year ahead might be one for the history books in Canadian road running. This past weekend saw the fa...

Matt Talbot | Canadian World XC Team Member on His Rapid Rise to the Top

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As in almost every previous year, in 2025, Canadian elite startlines looked much the same from coast to coast. Whether it was 5,000m on the track, 10K...

New Year Special with Guest Host Rory Linkletter & Marathon Project Champ JP Flavin

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Shakeout Podcast kicks off 2026 with a special New Year's Day episode featuring guest host Rory Linkletter. Rory joins John Gay for a conversati...

Make Nutrition a Priority to Fuel your Best Year of Running Yet | Registered Dietitian Sandra Kilmartin

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While the holiday season represents a break from training for some, for others it’s the perfect opportunity to start ramping up towards big goals in...

Malindi Elmore | Recapping another Record Breaking Marathon in Valencia

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After being named to lead the Canadian marathon team at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Malindi Elmore had some injury struggles through t...

The Fight to Save McGill University's Track & Field Program | Derek Covington: Head of Friends of McGill

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On November 20th, McGill University announced devastating budget cuts to its athletics programs and the dissolution of 25 varsity and competitive club...

Solving Pain from the Inside Out to Build Robust Runners | Strength Coach & Manual Therapist Jesse Prescott

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When a debilitating back injury derailed Jesse Prescott's own athletic endeavours over a decade ago, it created in him an obsession with better unders...

Ceili McCabe | The ACXC Champ on Going Pro, Returning from Injury, and Taking on the World in 2026

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After missing out on seeing Ceili McCabe in competition this outdoor track & field season, the wait is over for running fans to see her back at a nati...

Why 80% of Canadian Olympians Rely on Charitable Donations | CANFund Founder Jane Roos

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a teenager, Jane Roos was one of the country’s most promising young talents in track and field, with Olympic aspirations to represent Canada in t...

The Rundown: ACXC Preview

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best distance runners in the country are heading back to London for the 2025 Canadian Cross Country Championships and Canadian Running is your sou...

How Reframing Your Perspective Holds the Key to Performance | Coach Kevin Smith

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For as long as he can remember, running has been a fundamental component of Kevin Smith’s life. Even during recurring bouts of injury, Smith held on...

Roman Mironov & Mark Bomba | Queen’s Gaels Repeat as Men’s USports Champs

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Mark Bomba accepted the head coaching role at Queen’s University in 2020, he inherited a men’s program that was decades removed from their la...

Madelyn Eybergen & Hilary Stellingwerff | Recapping UVIC’s Historic USports Double Gold

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the University of Victoria women’s cross country team claimed a team bronze medal at last year’s U Sports Canadian University Championships, ...

Optimizing Gut Health to Maximize Performance Ft. Jessalyn O’Donnell RD

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Shakeout Podcast, we’re tackling the sensitive topic of sensitive tummies, diving into an exploration of the science behind gastroi...

The power of the pre-race poo to unlock your next PB Ft. Dr Chia-Hua Kuo

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Having to “Go” has long been the enemy of runners everywhere, but might it hold the key to unlocking higher performance? While any runner can atte...

Charles Philibert-Thiboutot | The NYC Marathon marks the finale on a pro career for the record books

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For more than a decade, few athletes have been as ubiquitous in Canadian athletics as Charles Philibert-Thiboutot. From a legendary university career ...

Jazmine Lowther | Canada's Top Trail Runner Recounts Her Breakout 2025 Season

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A look back at the past 12 months and there’s not much that Nelson, BC’s Jazmine Lowther hasn’t done in the trail running world.After a summer o...

Ben Flanagan | Why the time is right in Toronto for his much-anticipated Marathon debut

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon takes place this Sunday, October 19th. Headlining the Canadian National championship field this year is Ben F...

Race Against the Machine | The Toronto Runner racing the Streetcar Network... and Winning

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After one too many long commute times on Toronto’s aging street car network, Mac Bauer was fed up and decided to take it to the Toronto Transit Comm...

Keep on Keeping on | Ultrarunner Ryan Keeping on his Iceland Ring Road World Record

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thank you to this week's sponsor Smartwool. Join the Smartwool mailing list to received updates and 15% off your first purchase 👉  https://bi...

Cody Ko | How the YouTube star, comedian, and DJ is connecting with fans through running

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Shakeout Podcast we welcome Calgary, AB's Cody Ko, a comedian, DJ, and YouTube megastar. While Cody became famous largely through his...

The Rundown: Previewing Canada’s chances at the World Athletics Championships ft. Canadian Olympian Kate Current

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Rundown returns for a special World Championships preview. With the biggest week in Track and Field of the year finally here, host John Gay and Ca...

Why Culturally-Diverse Run Clubs Are the Future of Running

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Run club culture is on the rise in Canada and globally, yet for many would-be participants the idea of showing up can be an intimidating one, especial...

Justyn Knight | How years of injury have brought new perspective to the same big goals

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Justyn Knight, Olympic finalist, multi-time NCAA Division 1 national champion, and the second fastes...

How to fuel for success in the marathon with Sports Dietitian and Canadian Elite Rachel Hannah

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the fall road race season fast approaching, now's the time to dial in your fuelling strategy to make sure you get the most out of yourself on rac...

The Rundown: Road to the Tokyo World Championships Ft. Canadian 1500m Champion Max Davies

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Rundown returns for this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast. John Gay is joined by Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson to recap the...

Brian Beckstead | Altra co-founder on shaking up the running shoe industry

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Shakeout Podcast we bring you a conversation between Brian Beckstead, founder of pioneering low and no-drop running shoe maker Altra,...

Jerome Blake | The fastest man in Canada this year is eyeing history

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Kelowna, BC's Jerome Blake, a member of Canada's Olympic Gold medal-winning 4x100m relay and the f...

In Pursuit of Gender Equity in Road Racing | Pt. 2 with Toronto Waterfront Race Director Charlotte Brookes

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our series on gender equality in road races we sit down with Canada Running Series CEO and TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon race director ...

In Pursuit of Gender Equity in Road Racing | Pt. 1 with Dr. Sasha Gollish

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite rising total participation in road races, the gap between male and females toeing the line is growing. This week on the Shakeout Podcast we b...

Gabriela DeBues-Stafford | Overcoming years of injury to return to world-class form

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is brought to you by Altitude Sports! Shop now at Altitude Sports and enjoy up to 20% off your first order with the promo code “shakeou...

Pride & Remembrance Run | How Queer run clubs are leading the pride fundraising charge

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the long-time challenges faced by the queer community being amplified by increasingly hostile rhetoric at home and globally, and the shocks of lo...

Turn Summer Heat Into a Performance Edge: Why hotter conditions might be the secret weapon for your next PB, according to Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, PhD.

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With hotter temperatures arriving across Canada, runners from Coast to Coast are being reminded of the added toll heat takes on their bodies. From eas...

True North Strong and Fast | The Canadian-Based Pro group rewriting the record books

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last year at the Paris Olympics, just 7 of the 17 distance runners on Canada’s Olympic team were training at home. Faced with limited opportunities ...

Putting the Norwegian Method to work for you: What runners of all abilities can learn from world-beaters like Jakob Ingebritsen. Ft. Author Brad Culp

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Brad Culp, author of the newly released book The Norwegian Method: The culture, science, and humans...

Emilie Mann | Rising Star of Canadian Ultra Running

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Kelowna BC's Emilie Mann, one of the top Canadian's on the Ultra scene today.Fresh off a podium per...

The Rundown: Boston Marathon Preview ft. Rory Linkletter, Paula Roberts Banks & Kristian Jamieson

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Shakeout Podcast returns with a special Boston Marathon-edition of The Rundown, featuring Canadian Olympian and 2025 Boston Elite-field competito...

Jennifer Sygo RD | Fuelling forward and Maximizing Race Day Performance through Nutrition

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Shakeout Podcast  we welcome back Jennifer Sygo, registered dietitian and sports nutritionist to the Canadian Olympic Track & Field ...

Evan Dunfee | Breaking down his new World Record

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Evan Dunfee, 3xOlympian, Global medallist and, as of last week, World Record Holder in the 35km R...

The Rundown: Indoor Season Recap & Spring Racing Preview

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The return of the Rundown! In this special edition of The Shakeout Podcast, host John Gay is joined by Canadian Running staff writers Cameron Ormond a...

RanToJapan's Jake Barraclough | Moving to Japan, Huge Mileage Training, and the Incredible World of Japanese Marathoning

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Jake Barraclough, the man behind the wildly popular YouTube channel RanToJapan.Looking to take his...

Steve Magness | Performance Coach & Author on His New Book Win The Inside Game

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Shakeout Podcast we sit down with bestselling author, researcher, and performance coach Steve Magness to discuss his new book "Win th...

Girls Run the 6ix | Creating Spaces for Female Friendships to Thrive

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The founders of Toronto's Girls Run the 6ix Run Club join the show to discuss the importance of creating spaces for women to foster female friendships...

Stuart Galloway | Age Group Record Holder & 5 Decades of Sub-3 Marathoning

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Canadian Age Group record holder Stuart Galloway joins the Podcast to discuss his recent marathon performance, extending his st...

The Shakeout Podcast Returns | Introducing New Host John Gay

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Shakeout Podcast is back with new host, Olympic Finalist and multiple time Canadian Champion John Gay. In his inaugural episode John is joined by ...

Canadian Running Cover Star, Jeff Pelletier: How This Ultrarunner Documented Notoriously Difficult Moab 240 Race

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this archived episode, Canadian Running Magazine cover star, elite ultramarathoner, and documentarian Jeff Pelletier joins the podcast to discuss h...

Ultramarathon Coach and Athlete Nik Golymbiowsky | How Amateurs Can Fall in Love with Extreme Distances

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this archived episode, ultramarathon coach, athlete, and influencer Nik Golymbiowsky joins the podcast to discuss how he fell in love with the spor...

The Rundown: From 1500m Olympian to Elite 100-Miler, Ben Blankenship Breaks Down His Transition to the Trails

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Blankenship joins the podcast to discuss his transition from 1500m US Olympian to elite 100-miler, which culminated in his second-place finish in ...

Rory Linkletter | Recapping 2:08:01 Olympic Standard Marathon, Ryan Hall's Philosophies, Biggest Rivalries, and Career Bucket List Goals

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professional runner Rory Linkletter joins to discuss becoming the second-fastest marathoner in Canadian history with a time of 2:08:01 in Seville, Sp...

Ihor Verys | Canadian Ultrarunner Recaps Notorious 100-Mile Barkley Marathons

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian ultrarunner Ihor Verys joins to discuss his finish at the 100-mile Barkley Marathons. In his debut at the iconic ultramarathon event, Verys...

305-Day Solo Run Across Canada: New Zealander Jon Nabbs' Expedition for Cancer Research

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand ultrarunner, Jon Nabbs, discusses his 305-day solo run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research.After losing both of his parents t...

The Rundown: Christopher Morales Williams' World-Best 400m Performance, World Indoor Championships, and Brian Mclean of Achilles Canada

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins to break down his coverage from the World Indoor Championships last weekend in Glasgow, Scotland....

Kim & Michelle Krezonoski | Twin Marathoners Break Down Their Historic Road to the Boston Marathon Pro Field

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elite marathoners Kim and Michelle Krezonoski join to discuss their build towards becoming the first twin sisters to enter the pro field of a World Ma...

Gabriel Jarquin | Hoka Athlete and HIV Advocate on His Journey of Self-Discovery

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, Hoka athlete Gabriel Jarquin joins to discuss his journey of HIV advocacy, how he fell back in love wi...

Dr. Trent Stellingwerff | Elite Running Coach and Researcher on How Scientific Innovation Impacts Athletic Performance

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, professional running coach and Senior Advisor of Research & Development at the Canadian Sport Institut...

The Rundown: Kelvin Kiptum's Legacy, Canadians Stand Out at Millrose Games, and Olympic Marathoner Ben Preisner Joins

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to discuss the rich legacy left behind by the late Kelvin Kiptum. Just months re...

Canadian Marathon Champion Caroline Pomerleau & Coach Anouka Tremblay | How This Running Couple Balances Elite Training with Their Relationship

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elite runner and 2023 Toronto Waterfront Marathon winner Caroline Pomerleau joins alongside her coach and partner Anouka Tremblay to discuss how they ...

The Rundown: Ben Flanagan Breaks Down His Olympic Qualifying Performance at John Thomas Terrier Classic

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian distance runner Ben Flanagan joins host David Stol to break down his most recent race at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, where he walked aw...

Natasha Wodak | Canadian Marathoner Breaks Down Her Path to 2024 Olympics

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2x Olympian and national record-holder Natasha Wodak joins to discuss her Houston Marathon performance, its Olympic implications, and her potential pl...

The Rundown: Major Highs and Lows for Canadians at the 2024 Houston Marathon

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to break down the highs and lows o...

Andrew Alexander | Why More Canadian Elites Feel the Need to Move South of the Border

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Alexander is an elite Canadian distance runner and a former member of the Notre Dame track and field team. This fall, he made his half-marathon...

The Rundown: 2024 Running Tips with Canadian Running Staff Writer Marley Dickinson

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to deliver tips for both beginners and veterans alike to help reach your 2024 run...

Slowpokes Run Club | How to Build Accessibility in the Run Community

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The four founders from Slowpokes Run Club join our final podcast of the year to discuss how to make your running goals more accessible in 2024. Just o...

The Rundown: Kan Van Buskirk Returns

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olympian, broadcaster, and former host of The Shakeout Podcast, Kate Van Buskirk, returns to the show to join host David Stol for a preview of Canada'...

2LazyRunners | How Blurred is the Line Between Influencer & Athlete?

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Founded by Canadian couple Diane Lauren and Dan Fournier, 2LazyRunners is a viral social media community documenting the duo's training cycles, races,...

The Rundown: 2023 Offseason Training Guide with Expert Alex Hutchinson

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author, fitness columnist, and former Canadian National Team member Alex Hutchinson joins host David Stol to guide you through your 2023 winter train...

Donovan Bailey | 2x Olympic Champion on the Next Generation of Canadian Sprinters

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donovan Bailey is a 2x Olympic champion and the fastest man in Canadian history. He joins The Shakeout Podcast to discuss his unapologetic new book, "...

The Rundown: Canadian XC Championship Preview

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Staff writer Marley Dickinson returns to the podcast to preview the 2023 Canadian Cross Country Championships, including which star-studded teams are ...

Kieran Lumb | Breaking Down His Odds at the Canadian Cross Country Championships

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kieran Lumb is a National Champion distance runner and the Canadian record-holder in the 3000m. After making his World Championship debut earlier this...

The Rundown: 2023 NYC Marathon Recap

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Staff writer Marley Dickinson joins the podcast to recap his experience covering the 2023 TSC NYC Marathon. Throughout the episode, Marley and host Da...

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone | How to Navigate a Blinding Media Spotlight

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an American track superstar who holds multiple world records, a pair of Olympic gold medals, and three World Championship...

Welcome Back to The Shakeout Podcast

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, host David Stol introduces a new chapter for the podcast and previews what Canadian Running fans can ex...

The Rundown: Two-Week Recap, Plus a Chat with Marathon Olympian Dayna Pidhoresky

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This mega episode of The Rundown is broken down into 3 parts: in Part 1 (Start-21:12) co-hosts Kate Van Buskirk and Maddy Kelly bring you the results ...

Canada's Forgotten Fastest Man

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eldridge 'Gus' Eatman is not a well-known name in Canada, but it should be. A century ago, Eatman was regarded as one of the fastest men on the planet...

The Rundown: Boston Marathon Recap with Canadian Record-Holder Ben Flanagan

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. In this special ep...

World Record Holder Camille Herron: The Vogueing Queen of the Ultra Running Scene

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Camille Herron is one of the most accomplished ultra runners of all time. Famously fuelled by tacos and beer, Camille crushes world records and demoli...

The Rundown: Canadian Sprinters Dazzle, Triathlete Splits Wild Half-Marathon, and Canadian Master Sets World Records

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week: Canadia...

Why Female Representation Matters for Canadian Olympians

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a rebroadcast of conversation from last year with Olympians Maddy Price and Georgia Simmerling. Georgia had just launched her company ...

The Rundown: Indoor Championships Recap, World Record Threats and A Wild Doping Ban

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. In this episode we...

Taking Life in Stride: Stories From the Man Who Led 200 Canadians to World Records

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harvey Mitro has been running for 45 years.  He was a standout mid-distance competitor in his youth, and last year he published his first book, Takin...

Cam Levins is Chasing Global Marathon Greatness After His North American Record

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 massi...

Olympian Eilish McColgan is Smashing Records and Stereotypes

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, an...

Why Aren't Top Runners Sports Stars?

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

The Rundown: Cam Levins Says He Can Break 60 Minutes After His Solo Canadian Half-Marathon Record

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 improve...

Under Armour Diversity Series: Running for Reconciliation with Tréchelle Bunn

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 discovere...

The Rundown: Canadians Set World Leads in the Kickoff to the 2023 Racing Season!

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Luc Zoratto: Embracing Life as a Sober Runner

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Coach and Marathoner Paddy Birch on the Value of the Off-Distance

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 did...

The Rundown 2022 Review: Canadians Shone in an Unprecedented Year of Competition

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Rundo...

The Rundown: Olympian Julie-Anne Staehli’s Dominant Year Comes With Valuable Lessons

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 R...

U Sports XC Winners Max Turek and Glynis Sim on Long-Term Development, Thoughtful Coaching and Team Culture

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The cross-country championship season is in full swing. This week is bookended by the NCAA Division 1, and Athletics Canada Cross-Country Championship...