Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

Oct 31 2024 145 ep. 39 mins 7
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The Athletics Ontario Running Podcast explores the stories behind trail and road running in Ontario. A main goal of the Trillium 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.

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EP 144: Rachel Hannah, How an Elite Fuels a Marathon Podium - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Oct 31 2024 34 mins  
Rachel Hannah was the third fastest Canadian woman at the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The Elite Marathoner, Registered Dietitian and Sport Nutritionist shares her ten year journey through highs, lows with RED-S, stumbles and incredible learnings on this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. Connect with Rachel on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/rachelh

EP 143: Virginia Lee, Running Every Toronto Waterfront Marathon - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Oct 24 2024 31 mins  
35 years of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and we are joined by Virginia Lee, who is the only woman to have run every Toronto Waterfront Marathon, including this past weekend! Virginia speaks on this week's episode of the AO Running Podcast, spreading her enthusiasm and inspiration for representation of women and asian women specifically in the running community. This year she is

EP 142: Tom Spence, the 519 - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Oct 17 2024 28 mins  
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon celebrates its 35th anniversary this year - only 15 years shy of The 519, Canada's largest LGBTQAI+ community centre, which is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary! On this week's edition of the AO Running Podcast, we meet Tom Spence, the Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for the 519, who will be running his first half marathon at this weekend'

EP 141: Marcus and Alicia Smith, Dyslexia Canada - 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Oct 10 2024 25 mins  
It's the most wonderful time of the year: TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon time! We at the AO Running Podcast are celebrating all things TWM with a series of interviews leading into and following the event. For our first conversation, host John Shep meets Marcus Smith and his mom Alicia Smith, Executive Director from Dyslexia Canada, who will be participating in the half marathon th

EP 140: Trevor Dale - Mr. Ontario Triple Crown of 100s

Oct 03 2024 55 mins  
The Ontario Triple Crown of 100s: Sulphur Springs Trail Race, Tally in the Valley by Happy Trails Racing, Haliburton Forest 100. These are Ontario, Canada's three 100 milers and our host, John Shep, speaks to fellow Ontario Triple Crown finisher (and reigning champion!) Trevor Dale about taking on the challenge to complete them all in one calendar year. Who will take on the challen

EP 139: Nicola Ross, Author of 40 days, 40 hikes

Sep 26 2024 38 mins  
The Bruce Trail has an aura unmatched in Ontario running. On this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we bring on the expert, Nicola Ross, author of 40 Days, 40 Hikes, to give us the goods about the magic of the Bruce Trail and why sandals are her perfect hiking shoe! Find out more about Nicola Ross at: https://www.instagram.com/loopsandlattes1 Register to be a

EP 138: David Carroll, Author of Ultra - Ultrarunner and CBC TV Personality

Sep 19 2024 44 mins  
CBC TV Personality David Carroll gives us one of the funniest and most engaging conversations ever on the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. Starting with his book Ultra, host John Shep and the ultrarunning author David reflect on the universal magic of good people and the lasting connections we make on the roads and trails. Find out more about David Carroll at: https://www.instagr

EP 137: Barbara Adhiya, Editor of Hope by Terry Fox

Sep 12 2024 34 mins  
Terry Fox is a Canadian Icon. His Marathon of Hope has inspiried millions and raised millions more for cancer research. Barbara Adhiya is shining a new light on the Terry Fox story with her book Hope by Terry Fox, comprised of interviews and Terry Fox's own journals. We dive into some of those stories in this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. Find out more ab

EP 136: Carrie Snyder, Author of Girl Runner

Sep 05 2024 39 mins  
It is back to school season and what better way to celebrate than with books! It is the 10th anniversary of Girl Runner, a fantastic story about the 1928 Canadian Olympic team. Host John Shep is joined by author Carrie Snyder to explore the history of female empowerment in running and how the book's Olympic dreams speak to runners of all abilities. Find out more about Carrie Snyder

EP 135: Molly Hurford - Consummate Athlete v. Leadville 100

Aug 29 2024 56 mins  
Returning guest Molly Hurford took on the Leadville 100 Trail Race this August - and it did not go as planned! Listen to see how it turned out, how she still maintains a positive attitude through the clouds and silver linings and everything she learned in the process. Host John Shep and Molly talk about all the feelings that athletes have when they cannot exercise and how to naviga