The Shakeout Podcast
Episodes
The Rundown: Cam Levins Guest-Hosts as We Talk Diamond League, Winnipeg Marathon, Leadville Trail Marathon, and More!
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Rundown we're joined by Canadian marathon record-holder and Olympian Cam Levins. Cam helps us break down the news and results of the ...
Caster Semenya: Testosterone, the IAAF and the fight to run (Part 2)
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released a verdict that has become one of the most hotly debated rulings in sport history. At the...
The Rundown: Bluenose Marathon weekend, Diamond League studs, Bish is back and more!
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Rundown, we bring you results from the Scotiabank Bluenose Marathon weekend and the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. We also dish o...
Caster Semenya: Testosterone, The IAAF and The Fight to Run (Part 1)
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released a verdict that has become one of the most hotly debated rulings in sport history. At the...
The Rundown: World Relays, Beer Miles, Flying Superman and More
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recently we made some small changes to The Shakeout Podcast. from now on, we’ll be bringing you the weekly Rundown, recapping all the results and ...
How a Brain Tumour Changed One Woman's Life for the Better
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2009, while training for her first half marathon, Lisa Sweetman began noticing unusual and unsettling changes in her body. Her joints ached, her en...
The Boston Marathon Rundown + Inspiring the Next Generation of Runners at Lane 6
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are rebroadcasting a episode from last year featuring the Lane 6 program. Lane 6 is a partnership between Canadian Running and Nike. Alon...
One Man's Story of 29 Consecutive Boston Marathons
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of runners will toe the line on Monday for the 123rd running on the Boston Marathon. One of those runners is Newfoundland's Derm Holwell. On...
Alex Hutchinson, Dayna Pidhoresky and Dave Reid Unpack Toronto's Spring Run Off
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Spring Run Off is Toronto's oldest continuously-held road race. Olympians, world record holders, and masses of Canadian runners turn up for one ...
Around the Bay: North America's Oldest Race Turns 125
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Marathon is one of the oldest and most prestigious road races in the world. But there’s another race, in Hamilton Ontario, that proudly p...
Rachel Cliff is the Marathon Queen; Sasha Gollish and Jess O'Connell inspire with Fast and Female
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about girl power! We start by chatting with the new Canadian marathon record holder Rachel Cliff, who ran 2:26:56 in the Nagoya Wo...
The Rundown: Canadian Records, World Records, Race Results, Oh My!
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 2 weeks we saw a Canadian record, a world record, and a USports record each get broken. We bring you results from the NCAA, USports and ...
Rob Watson's advice on the Boston Marathon
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are officially inside 50 days until the 2019 Boston Marathon. In this episode we talk with one of Canada's fastest marathoners and coaches about ho...
Running Towards Mental Health
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show we connect with sports psychology consultant Dr. Penny Werthner to explore the link between running and mental health. We talk a...
All's Fair in Love and Running
16 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Shakeout we dive into what it's like to be a runner's partner. We bring you the story of five different couples who are in a relation...
Inside Russia's State-Sponsored Doping Scandal
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Shakeout we dive into the dark world of doping. We bring you the story of the Russian drug scandal that rocked the global athletic ...
Olympian Gabriela Stafford: Making Moves and Smashing Records
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Middle distance phenom Gabriela Stafford set 2 indoor Canadian records in the last 3 weeks. The University of Toronto student and Olympian ran 14:57.4...
12 Ultra's, 12 countries, 5 continents: One woman's goal to run the world
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Three years ago Rachel Sklar decided to run her first marathon. The ghostwriter from Thornhill had a background in the combat sport of Muay Thai but ...
Goal Setting and Year In Review
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a year-end Shakeout Special. We revisit an episode from last year in which former Canadian Running web editor Sinead Mulhern chats wit...
The Streakin' Speedsters and the Santa Speedo Run
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the time of year for family, fun, and festivities. But it is also an opportunity to give to those in need. Charities use a variety of fund-rai...
Pro tips for injury-free winter running with Dylan Wykes and Kris Sheppard
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the holidays draw near, so do treacherous weather conditions. Staying safe and healthy can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Luckily, we’ve f...
Eat Your Way Strong Through The Holidays
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the month of December, we are bringing you episodes dedicated to realistic self-improvement. This as a chance to get a jump on the things t...
Arctic researcher turned Olympian: Gen Lalonde's victorious return to XC
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New Brunswick native Geneviève Lalonde threw her arms up in triumph as she crossed the finish line at the Canadian Cross-Country Championships last w...
Reliving Florence Ilott's Historic Westminster Bridge Sprint
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we travel across the Atlantic, to a bustling bridge in England, to relive an epic race against time. This is the story of a young woman who ...
Cameron Ormond, Four-Time OFSAA XC Champ
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks ago, Cameron Ormond of Aurora, Ontario became the first girl to win four consecutive OFSAA cross-country championships. OFSAA, the Ontario...
For the Love of Beer -- The Canada Beer Run, Run TO Beer, and Lanni Marchant
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beer and running have enjoyed a close friendship over the last several years. Once the beer mile exploded in popularity, it was only a matter of time ...
Evan Dunfee and The 625km Race-walk for Good
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
KidSport is a not-for-profit organization that offers financial assistance to help get and keep kids in sport. Evan Dunfee of Richmond, B.C. is an Ol...
The Rookie and The Veteran: The Future of the Canadian Marathon
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jerome Drayton ran 2:10:09 to set the Canadian Marathon Record in 1975. At the time, it was considered to be one of the best performances in the histo...
Lessons in aging: Masters women defy age and gender norms
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndsay Tessier and Catherine Watkins have established themselves as two of Canada's best marathon runners. Both of these women set Canadian Masters r...
Ed Whitlock's Last Marathon
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 as...
Gender Equity in Cross-country
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Maritime Race Weekend
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
How to Optimize the Time Between Your Runs
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
A Cross-Canada Run Brings Unfinished Business
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 acros...
Running for Freedom in Afghanistan
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
9.84 Seconds to Olympic Gold
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, Oakville, Ontario's Donovan Bailey was the 100m World Champion, the Commonwealth World Champi...
She Ruled the Death Race
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Canadian Death Race is a 125K ultramarathon held annually in August in Grande Cache, Alberta. It covers over 5000m in elevation, including three m...
Canada's Great Distance Runner
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is Endurance All In Your Head?
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lane 6: Inspiring the Next Generation of Runners
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Lane 6 program was a partnership between Canadian Running and Nike. Along with Toronto Community Housing, they created a one-on-one mentorship pro...
Extreme Running in the "Wilderness City"
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ther...
Hot Tips for Summer Running
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
West Coast Running with Natasha Wodak
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A World Record Running Dad
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
20 Days, 885K, 8% Vision
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Who is Canada's Fastest Man?
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
A Weekly Running Ritual Since 1974
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 –o...
Running Ottawa with the Prime Minister
20 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Celebrating Mother's Day with the Marathon Mom
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ti...
The Audible Energy of the Race Announcer
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Good Times in the Maritimes
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why Toronto is a Great Running City
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 acce...
The Iconic Journey from Hopkinton to Boston
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Daily Habits of Highly Effective Runners
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
A Tour de France by Foot
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Big or Small, parkrun is for All
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Road to the First Olympic Women's Marathon
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 run...
The High Risks of Running
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 lyi...
Racing Against the Clock to the Boston Marathon
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Hat...
Alex Hutchinson Uncovers the Mystery of Endurance
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Hutchinson's new book Endure traces the intellectual history of the concept of endurance. He weaves together stories of epic moments that test t...
George Aitkin, a Photographer's Chase for the Perfect Shot
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Canada's Fastest Diva
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bruce Kidd, the Teen Who Beat Them All
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Would You Race in The World's Coldest and Toughest Ultra?
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra calls itself “the world’s coldest and toughest ultra.” Every February, hundreds of competitors line-up at the sta...
Expert Tips to Nail Your Running Resolutions
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. Whe...
An Exclusive Interview with Gary Robbins
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The Dirty Race
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bruny Surin, Canada's Other Fastest Man
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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, Spa...
Silvia Ruegger, Pioneer of Women's Running
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Shakeout Podcast Holiday Schedule
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next two weeks, we will be bringing you new podcasts on Wednesday December 27 and Wednesday January 3. Happy Holidays!
A Rwandan Refugee Runs for His Life
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why a Fun Run is a Serious Holiday Tradition
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ev...
New Beginnings for Canada's Favourite Marathoner
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with Canada’s favourite marathoner and fellow podc...
Why a 2:36 Marathoner Had to Break Up with Running to Get Pregnant
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Hart House Runners
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We visit a running group that has been meeting every week at lunch at the University of Toronto since 1974.
Ben Flanagan Talks NCAA, Family and Future
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
The Story of the New York City Marathon
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Shakeout, a running podcast by Canadian Running Magazine, editor Michael Doyle and podcast producer Joan Chung look ba...
Marathon Stories from Brianne Theisen-Eaton and Michal Kapral
29 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Olympic bronze medallist and former heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton about running her first marathon (Chicago) and Michal Kapral about ...
Ed Whitlock's last marathon
21 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Dirty Race
15 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why Do Women Still Run Shorter Distances Than Men in Cross-Country
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle and podcast producer Joan Chung revisit the lingering question of gender equity in cros...
The "Fearless" Episode
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 motiva...
The "Breaking 2:02:57" Episode
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat about the upcoming Berlin Mara...
The "Stronger" Episode
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, web editor Sinead Mulhern discusses with registered dietician and sports nutritionist (and super fast runner) Megan Kuikman ...
The "Alexisonfire T-shirt" episode feat. Kevin Nault
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The "Trial of Miles" Episode
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
The "Queen of the Mountains" episode feat. Alissa St Laurent
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast, presented by Kronobar, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writ...
The "Canada's Golden Gift to Eternity" Episode Feat. Joel Cohen
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The "Death Before DNF" Episode
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ra...
The "Farewell Tour" Episode
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Shakeout Podcast episode is hosted by Canadian Running's editor-in-chief, Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim ...
The "Cold Turkey" Episode Feat. Kim Dawson
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Running web editor Sinead Mulhern speaks to sports psychologist Kim Dawson on this week’s episode of the Shakeout Podcast. For the week’s...
The "Vulnerability" Episode Feat. Adam Campbell
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle, speaking from Los Angeles, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with Adam Campbell in th...
The "His name is Cameron" Episode
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Shakeout Podcast episode is hosted by editor-in-chief, Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim Huebsch. We chat wi...
The "Entourage" Episode
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Running's editor Michael Doyle and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat from Ottawa where we are reporting live at the 2017 Canadian Track and Field...
The "Quantum Entanglement" Episode
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Shakeout Podcast episode is hosted by editor-in-chief, Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim Huebsch. The gang c...
The "Forever 21 Singlet" Episode
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sinead, Tim and Michael talk with Canadian Olympian Andrea Seccafien about what it is like to look down the line at a race and wonder "is the per...
The "Hold On, Justyn's Running Home" Episode
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sinead, Tim and Michael talk with up-and-coming superstar Justyn Knight. The Canadian runs for Syracuse University and recently placed third in the NC...
The "Underdog" Episode
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Running's editor-in-chief, Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim Huebsch talk with a true underdog. Before 2016, no o...
The "Destination Race" Episode
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Canadian Running's editor Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with John Lofranco, the...
The "I want to rock 'n' roll all night...and run every day" episode
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Michael, Sinead and Tim get together to chat with Luke Doucet, a musician from the band Whitehorse who will race in Ottawa the morning after playing a...