Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

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 an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

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.instagram.com/ultradavidcarroll Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

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 about Barbara Adhiya at: https://www.instagram.com/beautitiamo Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

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 at: https://carriesnyder.com/books/girl-runner Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

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 navigate through those dark thoughts. Let the redemption arc begin! Find out more about Molly Hurford at: https://www.instagram.com/mollyjhurford/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

The Scarborough 5K is the epitome of a community race that is for the community, by the community. And as a result, it reflects the community. Learn from Melanie Murzeau of Black Runners of the GTA about how the 2024 edition of the Scarborough 5K brings the identity, the inclusion, the community, and of course, the fun vibes galore!! Find out more about the Scarborough 5K at: https://www.instagram.com/thescarborough5k/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Steve Fleck, endurance sport guru, joins the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast to give a state of the union about the worlds of athletics and running. We dive into the stories from throughout 2024, including a great Olympic Games for Canada in Paris, and what the running world has in store for 2025 and beyond. Find out more about Steve Fleck at: https://www.instagram.com/steve.fleck/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Keegan Gaunt is taking her talents to Paris! Ahead of the Paris Paralympics this month, the Canadian Record Holder in the 1500m joins the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast to share her journey from Thunder Bay to the University of Guelph to Victoria, BC, to become a consummate Team Canada Athlete! She has defeated injuries, stress fractures and disordered eating, and now she's ready to take on the competition in Paris 2024. Find out more about Keegan Gaunt at: https://www.instagram.com/keegangaunt/ Find out about the iRun Womens' Marathon Watch Party at: https://www.instagram.com/irunnation/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

New name, same great quality guests! The now AO Running Podcast is proud to welcome Paris 2024 Canadian marathoner Malindi Elmore to the show. Paris 2024 Olympics will close out with Malindi competing in the women's marathon - who will she inspire with her 2024 performance? Because we know she has inspired us all the way to get here. Listen and cheer her on as she races on August 11 at Paris 2024. We also get a visit from Ben Kaplan of iRun Magazine to get amped up about their Women's Marathon Watch Party and 2024 Athletic Brewing Contest for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon! Find out more about Malindi Elmore at: https://www.instagram.com/malindielmore/ Find out about the 2024 Athletic Brewing Contest for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon at: https://www.instagram.com/irunnation/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Rory Linkletter has had a banner 2024 so far: a half marathon personal best of 1:01:02 at the Houston Half Marathon in January, followed by a personal best of 2:08:01 at the Seville Marathon in February that helped him qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He is the second fastest Canadian male of all time over the marathon distance, but he is much more that his performances. On this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, Rory and host John Shep chat about his hopes and dreams for the Paris 2024 Olympics along with all the other things (coffee, kids, tattoos!!) that make Rory an amazing and interesting athlete. Find out more about Rory Linkletter at: https://www.instagram.com/rory_linkletter Signup for Scarborough 5K at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/83696/2024-scarborough-5k Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

First time ever! That is the Mixed Race Walker Olympic Event and Canada is sending Olivia Lundman and returning guest Evan Dunfee to compete at Paris 2024! This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, they join host John Shep to chat about respecting the process and what it means to have a powerful team dynamic - and how these two things brought them together in this brand-new Olympic event! We also get a visit from Melanie Murzeau to get amped up about the third edition of the Scarborough 5K, running on August 10, 2024! Find out more about Olivia Lundman at: https://www.instagram.com/olivialundman/ Find out more about Evan Dunfee at: https://www.instagram.com/evandunfee/ Signup for Scarborough 5K at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/83696/2024-scarborough-5k Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

We have Olympic fever!! Ben Flanagan, Canadian men's 5000m hopeful in Paris 2024, returns to Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to share how he has evolved as a runner over the last two years (since our last interview), over the last six months (since making his Olympic 5000m standard), and over the last week (since a disappointing showing at Canada's Olympic Trials). He is ready for the Paris Olympics! Listen to this episode so that you are too! We also get a visit from Melanie Murzeau to get amped up about the third edition of the Scarborough 5K, running on August 10, 2024! Find out more about Ben Flanagan: https://www.instagram.com/ben_flanagan/?hl=en Signup for Scarborough 5K at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/83696/2024-scarborough-5k Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Canal Pursuit Productions is dedicated to the joy of running and physical activity for the promotion of mental health. Starting August 17, Clay Williams will be running the 10th Annual run from Port Severn to Ottawa along the Trent Severn and Rideau canals - that's over 700km! And he is not doing it alone! This challenge will also include a relay event and a Guinness World Record attempt by first responder Michelle Smith. We also get a visit from Green Newton Adventures to share their newest race for August 17, 2024: Lines and Loops at Harold Town Conservation Area! Learn how to support Canal Pursuit at: https://mdsc.akaraisin.com/ui/dd2024/g/42046 Signup for Lines and Loops at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/87374/lines-and-loops-at-harold-town-ca and use the promo code trillium10 for a great discount!! Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. On this episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, we catch up with four athletes who are taking on that 100 mile challenge! Host John Shep speaks this week with Jeff Rowthorn of Happy Trails Racing, local trail legend Iris Cooper, ulltrarunner Francesco Riccadonna and Stoked Oats athlete Maddie Wighardt about their varied paths to Western States and what will drive them to the finish! And stay tuned for the end of the episode for a run-in by Western States celebrities Ian Sharman and John Medinger. We also get a visit from Green Newton Adventures to share their newest race for August 17, 2024: Lines and Loops at Harold Town Conservation Area! Follow the Western States Endurance Run journey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wser/ Signup for Lines and Loops at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/87374/lines-and-loops-at-harold-town-ca Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

We run with Pride at Athletics Ontario, especially during June's Pride Month in support of LGBTQ+ athletes. To continue our celebration and learning, we welcome back recent guests Rach McBride and Dee Pearson, along with Cory Freedman of the TO Women's Run Series, to speak about how road and trail running can be more inclusive to gender-diverse and queer athletes. This is a can't miss conversation with some important topics (and serious laughs!!). Check out our solo episodes with Dee and Rach at: https://pod.link/1607376732 Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

We continue our celebration of Pride Month with Rach McBride (and guest co-host Cory Freedman!), who is a five-time Ironman 70.3 winner and the first open non-binary professional triathlete. They are crushing it in the worlds of triathlon and gravel racing, but it has not been easy as a non-binary athlete. The world of athletics encounters similar barriers to sport described in this conversation - it is great and powerful learning for anyone trying to lace up their running shoes. Find out more about Rach McBridge on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcb/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Dee Pearson is an athlete, an LGBTQ+ advocate and an inspiration. Guest co-host Cory Freedman of the TO Women's Run Series joins us to learn all about Dee's running story, their ever-growing connections to the running community, and their recent 50k finish at Sulphur Springs Trail Race! Enjoy as we run with and celebrate Pride this month at Athletics Ontario. Find out more about Dee Pearson on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dianaroams/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2024 is in the books! This past weekend, the Ontario trail running community came out in full force for 10k, 20k, 50k, 50mi, 100km, 100mi and 100mi Team Relay events. We recap this amazing weekend of races with those who were there, including host John Shep, Canadian running icon Krista DuChene, Gotta Run Racing podcast hosts Jodi McNeill and Norman Nadon, Consummate Athlete podcast host Molly Hurford, and of course, the Race Director team of Sulphur Springs! Find out more about the Sulphur Springs Trail Race on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sulphurspringstrailrace/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is almost here! And competing at this weekend's events are members of the Ottawa Frontrunners, a diverse run club that welcomes 2SLGBTQ+ community and friends. Maya McDonald speaks with host John Shep about the history of the Frontrunners, their Ottawa contingent and how they keep the excitement going all through the year! Find out more about Ottawa Frontrunners on IG: https://www.instagram.com/frontrunnersottawa/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Ready, set, go! We are off talking to the man behind Sportstats (and the newest addition to the Ironman family: Ironman Ottawa!), Marc Roy. What are his best finish line stories? How do you catch those athletes trying to game the system? And what are the best travel tips from the road warrior himself? Find out more about Marc Roy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/marc_sportstats/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

The Ontario Triple Crown of 100s: Sulphur Springs Trail Race, Tally in the Valley by Happy Trails Racing, Haliburton Forest 100. In this province, these are the three trail 100 milers and our host, John Shep, speaks to the US Grand Slam of Ultrarunning's record holder, Ian Sharman, about taking on the challenge to complete them all in 2024. How do you train? How do you run? How do you recover? All of the questions (all the while wearing a tutu)!!! We also get a visit from Happy Trails Racing to share their newest race for July 6, 2024: The First Blaze Trail Race. Find out more about Ian Sharman on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sharmanian Volunteer for Happy Trails Racing's First Blaze Trail Race: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/87451/the-first-blaze-trail-race Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is there to love about Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with two-time Western States winner (and Canadian ultrarunner) Ellie Greenwood about her two victories, about having a more than decade-long course record at the event, and why it's the competition and community that drives her love for Western States! We also get a visit from Happy Trails Racing to share their newest race for July 6, 2024: The First Blaze Trail Race. Find out more about Ellie Greenwood on IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliejgreenwood Volunteer for Happy Trails Racing's First Blaze Trail Race: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/87451/the-first-blaze-trail-race Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Natasha Wodak, Canada's fastest female marathoner, is taking on the Hamburg Marathon this weekend in her bid to qualify for a third Olympic team at Paris 2024. She chats with Trillium Running Podcast host John Shep about how she navigates the adversity in competition, but also the collective soul of Canadian athletics. They also take a detour to celebrate all things Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, as it is the 50th Anniversary of that amazing race! We also get a visit from the Running Physio and Canada Running Series Foundation, who are hosting 3rd annual Freestyle 5K and 1K Kids Run in support of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. This event is open to participants of all ages and abilities and we learn how to join them at Sunnybrook Park on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 to support creating a world of possibilities for kids and youth with disabilities. Find out more about Natasha Wodak on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tashawodak/ Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year at https://www.runottawa.ca Register for the Freestyle 5K at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/83521/2024-the-freestyle-5k-and-1k-kids-run Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend with the icon, the legend, the "Man in Motion" himself... Rick Hansen! Rick chronicles his national and international athletic success, his Man in Motion tour and winning Ottawa's inaugural wheelchair marathon in 1983. Find out more about Rick Hansen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rickhansenofficial/ Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year at https://www.runottawa.ca Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Great athletes overcome - and we can all learn from them. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, Canadian Olympian and Commonwealth Games champion Micha Powell joins host John Shep about writing her own athletic legacy... literally!! Micha gives us a sneak peak into her soon-to-be-released memoir and workbook, Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian's Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome. Find out more about Micha Powell on IG: https://www.instagram.com/michajadapowell/ Register for ELEVATE at Blue Mountain: https://events.city-shred.com/elevate-lp/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is there to love about Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with Andy Jones-Wilkins about why he fell in love with Western States and why he continues to love it to this day! Find out more about the Western States Endurance Run on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wser/ Register for ELEVATE at Blue Mountain: https://events.city-shred.com/elevate-lp/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, host John Shep and Canadian Paralympic legend Jason Dunkerley, a visually impaired runner, each share their connection to the history of Tamarack Ottawa Race weekend. We all have a story, whether it is your first, tenth or twentieth Ottawa Race Weekend! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year at https://www.runottawa.ca Check out the videos for this series at: https://www.youtube.com/@RunOttawa1 Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, we have the past, present and future of Black Excellence and Anti-Racism Advocacy in Canadian Athletics to celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racism. Two-time Olympian sprinter (and Paris 2024 hopeful) Khamica Forbes and Valerie Jerome, author of Races, share their (and Valerie's brother's, former world record holder, Harry Jerome's) experiences with racism in Canada. One of the most important conversation we have ever had on the podcast - listen, learn, share and love. Purchase Races by Valerie Jerome at: https://gooselane.com/products/races Find out all about Khamica Forbes at: https://www.instagram.com/khamicabingham Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

We are taking the Trillium Running Podcast to the west coast! Trail Running Women host Hilary Spires joins us to share what makes BC road and trail running unique and what makes her and the Trail Running Women podcast amazing. Find out more about Hilary and the Trail Running Women podcast: https://www.instagram.com/hilsport55/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

It takes someone visually impaired to see the accessibility issues of competing as an endurance athlete! Rhonda-Marie Parke is a visually impaired runner taking on the Mammoth Endurance Double Anvil Challenge - a double-Ironman distance event - in September. Host John Shep speaks with Rhonda and guide (and friend of the podcast) Byron Guptill, to share what training they will be doing and how they will crush the event! This is an episode not to be missed. To donate to their fundraising efforts, please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/st2f8v-night-vision Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. This episode, host John Shep speaks with the multi-talented Jared Broughton, member of the Run Ottawa Board of Directors and a passionate runner, coach and advocate for visually impaired runners. If you want to learn how to run well, live well and do good, this is a conversation for you! Find out all about Jared Broughton at: https://www.instagram.com/run2potential/ Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year at https://www.runottawa.ca Check out the videos for this series at: https://www.youtube.com/@RunOttawa1 Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

It is not the number of finish lines you cross, it is not the place you finish in the race, it is not the furthest distance you go - it is about the people you enjoy the runs with. That is the case for Mark McColgan of the Saint John Trail Runners. The cross-Canada journey (and final episode in this Running Across Canada series) takes the Trillium Running Podcast to the maritimes, where we find out about their impressive and growing running community. Find out all about Saint John Trail Runners at: https://www.instagram.com/saintjohntrailrunning/?hl=en Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Race Director Brian Gallant and Sinister Sports have been in the racing business for over two decades. And with all that experience, they are still learning and pushing to be a pillar in Canada's trail and ultrarunning communities. Brian joins host John Shep on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast to share the learnings he has had, the feedback he has received (good, bad and otherwise!) and the love we all share for this running community. Find out all about Sinister Sports at: https://www.instagram.com/sinister_sports/?hl=en Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

"Community" = there are many more similarities in the world of running and athletics than there are differences. This is super clear in host John Shep's conversation with Cheryl Lowery of Be There Races and Athletics Alberta (along with their shared love for author Fredrik Backman) for our Running Across Canada series. There is tons to learn as well, from race directing the K-100 Mile Relay event to the Run the River and Mini Legends programs. Find out all about Athletics Alberta at: https://athleticsalberta.com/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

We continue running across Canada to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. For our first long-form conversation, we invite newly-minted elite running coordinator Stephen Anderson to share his passion for running and why he is thrilled to be a part of the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend and the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon! Find out all about Stephen Andersen at: https://www.instagram.com/andersen_runs/?hl=en Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year at https://www.runottawa.ca Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership Check out the videos for this series at: https://www.youtube.com/@RunOttawa1

"Parles-vous français?" For our host John Shep, not so well! So he is thrilled to speak with Executive Director of Athlétisme Québec in his native tongue about Quebec running, including the Montreal Marathon and the Quebec Mega Trail, Canada's contribution to the World Trail Majors! We find out about how Athlétisme Québec supports runners through their athletics journey, from initiation to competition to recreation and everything in between. Find out all about Athlétisme Québec at: https://www.athletisme-quebec.ca/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

What can we learn from the Saskatchewan Marathon? On this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep finds out how MaraFun Manager, Jeffery Culbert, promotes running in kids and youth, and how Amy Wall, the Volunteer Captain for the Saskatchewan Marathon and Manager of Marketing and Fund Development for our charity partner, Meewasin, the riverbank conservation organization in Saskatoon, honours the indigenous peoples and lands that the marathon enjoys! Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

The Trillium Running Podcast is taking a journey across Canada! We celebrate Ontario road and trail running, but we also learn from national and global running experts. This series to kick off 2024 takes us learning and running across Canada - with our first stop in Alberta to chat with the Executive Director of the Servus Calgary Marathon. Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Who better to give us a lesson in Road and Trail 101 than Athletics Ontario's very own Road and Trail Manager, Sheryl Preston! On this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, she and host John Shep speak about her journey from rowing to ultrarunning and from BC to Ontario, along with the future of road and trail running in our province. Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

To celebrate the 100th episode of Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep meets back up with past guests Reid Coolsaet, Amanda Richardson, Amanda Nelson, Kerri LaBrecque and Kevin Coffey to discuss their past, their present and their future! Don't miss the celebration of all things 2023 and what we are looking forward to in 2024. Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Cows and hedgehogs and whales and dogs, oh my! It isn't just animals that we find on the trails; oftentimes, we find ourselves. This week's guest Shannon Caulfield and host John Shep share their love for the trail and ultra community in this final installment of our Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador series. Find out more about Shannon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithsole/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

The trails are winding and so is the conversation on this week's Trillium Running Podcast between Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador Dr. Geoff Gamble and our host John Shep. They discuss the importance of having a coach (especially to call us on our stuff!) and the ever-present wonderfulness of the trail community in Ontario and throughout North America. Find out more about Geoff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shinsplintgod/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

We welcome back Dr. Sasha Gollish to the Trillium Running Podcast for a conversation all about FUN. Host John Shep catches up with her 2023 year, her 2024 goals and an extremely insightful project Sasha is working on to ensure sport and athletics are mentally healthy and FUN! Find out more about Sasha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sgollishruns/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

Inspired to act, inspiring others through actions - this ethos drives the work of Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador Vincent Kuber. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep catches up with STAC Hamilton's founder, to find out the amazing things he is doing to drive inclusion and equity through sport for youth in the city that he loves. Find out more about Vince on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach.vince.k/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

Kim Krezonoski blazed a path from small-town Thunder Bay, to competing at OFSAA, to NCAAs, to a diverse post-collegiate love of fitness, to a present day elite-level competitiveness at Canadian Marathon and Cross-Country Championships. On this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast with John Shep, she shares her secrets to successfully running injury-free and with joy, to embracing the community of running and to finding the best run-cation coffee shop! Find out more about Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimkrezonoski/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

Our youngest Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador, Adriano Padoin-Castillo, is still a veteran sportsperson! He speaks with host John Shep about his athletic diversity as a hockey, swimming, soccer and running aficianado, and how that all led to him speed skating? Listen in to find out how! Find out more about Adriano on IG: https://www.instagram.com/apc.11/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

What is the Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador Program? In a series highlighting these amazing individuals, host John Shep and the Trillium Running Podcast start things off by speaking with Lisa Sun of Ontario run crew We Run North York about the everyday and every way runner. Find out more about Lisa Sun on IG: https://www.instagram.com/belovedrunner/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with John Medinger, Past President and long-time board member of the Western States Endurance Run to find out! Find out more about the Western States Endurance Run on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wser/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

60 men are lost to suicide globally, every hour. In 2023, Movember Canada is encouraging all to MOVE FOR MENTAL HEALTH. Host John Shep speaks with Movember Senior Development Manager (and runner) Shane DeMarchant about the history of Movember, the importance of speaking about mens' physical and mental health, and why we grow mustaches and not mullets each November! Connect with Movember on IG: https://www.instagram.com/movember/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/ Register NOW for the 2023 Trillium Running Festival: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76090/athletics-ontario-trillium-running-festival

"Your diversity adds beauty to the running community. Keep running with pride. YOU BELONG HERE!" Words of wisdom from the inspiring Melanie Murzeau, founder of Black Runners of the GTA. Listen and be impressed by her efforts as a runner, as an advocate and as the co-founder of the Scarborough 5K on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast with host John Shep. And we invite back Event Director Charlotte Brookes, who has stories to tell about an amazing TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon race weekend! Connect with Black Runners of the GTA on IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackrunnersofthegta/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/ Register NOW for the 2023 Trillium Running Festival: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76090/athletics-ontario-trillium-running-festival