Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

Living a thoughtful life as a high performance coach, engineer and athlete - that is Dr. Sasha Gollish, world masters record holder. On the Trillium Running Podcast with host John Shep, we learn about the head, heart and body elements that keep her passionate and achieving on the road and track. Find her on Instagram or her website.

What do you do when the pandemic got you down? Start a race company of course! This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep speaks with Persistence Racing Race Director Neil McKay about just that(!), and about what inspires him to run and race direct. We recap his second race, London's Persistence Backyard Ultra, which saw a running battle between Canadian 100 Mile Record holder Amanda Nelson, ultrarunner Brian Bondy and former podcast guest Viktoria Brown. Find Persistence Racing on Facebook and Instagram.

We did a thing! Our host John Shep is an official 100 Mile Finisher! Join him and Happy Trails Racing Race Director Jeff Rowthorn as they recap the Tally in the Valley races, appreciate the people that made this all possible and share in learnings that can be applied to any race distance. Happy Trails Racing: https://www.happytrailsracing.com/

Kelly Foss is the Race Director and Director of Events for the Constantine Yorkville Run, which over 12 years has raised over $3.8 million for 30+ local Toronto charities. On the Trillium Running Podcast, we speak to her about the September 11, 2022 event, the wonderful charities that it supports and what it takes to run a life with intention. Register for the Constantine Yorkville Run 5K: https://raceroster.com/events/2022/55043/2022-constantine-yorkville-run Get 15% off your registration by using the promo code: TRP2022 Contact Kelly directly at [email protected] or on Instagram @cwkellyfoss @millennialminimalists Follow the Constantine Yorkville Run on Instagram @yorkvillerun

The 2022 Commonwealth Games are upon us and to celebrate, we invite flagbearer Josh Cassidy to the Trillium Running Podcast. The 3x Paralympian and 31-time Canadian Champion speaks about the importance of resilience and lifelong learning to be successful in sport for 20 years. We also riff on the sport of wheelchair athletics and how we can promote the sport in an inclusive and destigmatizing way.

The Runners Shop is Canada's oldest running specialty store and on the Trillium Running Podcast, we interview owner Lynn Bourque who proves why they are your friendly neighbourhood shoe experts. Our wide-ranging conversation runs past shoe trends and carbon shoes, inclusive running for all abilities, genders and ages, and why serving with empathy and compassion extend beyond the jobs we do.

Hear the story of Elias Kibreab and how, along with his crew chief Allan Williams, he conquered the Bruce Trail in 8d 16h 55m 0s. Along the way to the men's supported Fastest Known Time on Canada's oldest long-distance hiking trail, he encountered heat and flat tires, the goodness of friends and strangers and insight into why he runs. Importantly, consider helping him continue to raise money for the Dekemhare Orphanage Boarding school in Dekemhare, Eritrea: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dekemhare-orphanage-school

Dione Mason, fitness coach and race director of the Toronto Carnival Run, has a smile that you can hear through the podcast airwaves. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, we speak to Dione about the 2022 Toronto Carnival Run and what the running and fitness industries can learn about diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dr. Sean Delanghe, chiropractor in Waterloo, Ontario, speaks on the Trillium Running Podcast about how to be successful at running long, running fast, running healthy and running for life!

Two trail nerds talking about Ontario Ultrarunning - count me in! Recent 100 mile finisher at Sulphur Springs Trail Race Anthony Barton and Trillium Running Podcast host John Shep talk about his racing experience, along with the Ontario races and ultraraces that we love and want to be a part of.

2021 and 2022 Canadian 10K Champion Ben Flanagan goes long with the Trillium Running Podcast. This is a great story of finding yourself and breaking through adversity to become a champion runner. We dive deep into the Kitchener, Ontario native's roots, collegiate career and what makes the Ontario and Canadian running scenes at the front of the race.

Race Director Ian Fraser of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend and the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon rejoins us on the Trillium Running Podcast to recap the 2022 edition and (finally!) answer our stride questions!

Molly Hurford is an athlete, writer, coach, record-setting ultrarunner, multisport athlete (don't worry, we won't hold that against her!) and all-around blast to interview. On the Trillium Running Podcast, we speak about her path through endurance sports and how we can encourage and support girls and women to embrace their athletic awesomeness. Find her at https://consummateathlete.com/ and @consummateathlete on Instagram

What goes into the world class races we love? The Trillium Running Podcast finds out about Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend and the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon with Race Director Ian Fraser and members of the Run Ottawa team. We document their journey from eight weeks out from Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend to the days leading into the big event May 28-29, 2022. We talk about elites, everyday runners, preparation strategies and how to safely enjoy your race weekend. A great listen for participants in Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend or anyone interested in running goals!

You may know the story of Endurance Tap and how they use truly natural ingredients - including Pure Canadian maple syrup, sea salt and ginger - to make the best digesting, high-performance fuel available. But we dive into the relationship between co-founders Matt and Pat, their entrepreneurial relationship and the values that drives this quintessentially Canadian company.

Rally Beer's tagline is "Meet the beer you can finally feel great about." On the Trillium Running Podcast, we meet the person behind Rally Beer, and you can definitely can feel great about Alan Wood. Find out how Rally Beer can fuel your athletic adventures and your everyday sense of enjoyment.

Eric D'Arcy is the Race Director for the very popular Ontario 5 Peaks race series. He is also a coach with Limitless Tri, working with athletes of all abilities in the running and triathlon worlds. We welcome his devotion and passion for the sport of running and the trail community on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast.

For an insight into the races that we love, we turn to Race Director and Consultant Michael Brennan. What does it mean to have a great race experience? We find out from the man who has worked over 250 of the GTA's largest and best-managed running races, including the Pride and Remembrance Run.

From the Steel Town Athletic Club to positive youth development, Vincent Kuber exemplifies the honesty and empathy required to champion equity, diversity and inclusion for BIPOC athletes and other marginalized groups in the running space. Listen and learn for what race organizations, provincial bodies like Athletics Ontario, brands and human beings can do to lift each other up.

Athletics Ontario is in good hands with CEO Paul Osland. Find out about his journey to the top of this provincial organization and what he hopes to achieve in his time there. We also share a story about the impetus for the Trillium Running Podcast, the late, great Peter Manning.

Community amidst competition and commitment to compassion. Ontario runner and multisport athlete Jessica Kuepfer talks with us on the Trillium Running Podcast about her journey through running, triathlon and adventure racing, all while crushing it and keeping true to her values.

It's a family business. We dive into the Canada Running Series and the TCS Waterfront Marathon with Charlotte and Alan Brookes, the team bringing professionalism, innovation and inclusion to road running races across Ontario and Canada.

Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne tells us how running can fuel female empowerment, inclusion, mental health and strength through adversity. Her history as a trailblazing politician and advocate for equity is central to our conversation on the Trillium Running Podcast.

What does it take to run for 72 hours? What does it take to set a 72 hour world record? What does it take to set a 72 hour world record living a low-carb lifestyle? We find our with Viktoria Brown, Ontarian Ultrarunner, on this week's Trillium Running Podcast.

We welcome the incomparable Steve Fleck, one of the leading Endurance Sports Race/Event Announcers & Commentators in North America for cycling, running, track & field and triathlon races and events. We go through the past, present and future of running, triathlon and endurance sport, including what's to come post-COVID for him and the running industry.

The power of sport and running to change lives, from the University of Alberta Professor and ultrarunner Dr. Nick Holt. On this week's Trillium Running Podcast, let's find our how as runners, as coaches, as parents, we can support mental health and youth development.

What can running clubs, crews, races and organizations do to build diversity, equity and inclusion? We talk to ultrarunner, photographer, podcaster and all-around impressive dude, Andre Morgan, about this and more on the Trillium Running Podcast.

Hear about us gearing up for the Push Your Limits Goggins Challenge with The Maddie Project on the Trillium Running Podcast. We chat about the power of running to raise (and raise awareness for) mental health.

The Trillium Running Podcast welcomes Jeff Rowthorn, race director of Happy Trails Racing, Athletics Ontario member and ultrarunner with audatious 2022 running goals! We talk all things Ontario trail racing, Western States and UTMB, coyotes on the run and possums in the chicken coop!

Our inaugural Trillium Running Podcast interview with Reid Coolsaet, 2x Canadian Olympic Marathon runner and accomplished ultrarunner about how he came to the world of running and what he is looking forward to in 2022 (including a deep dive on the Western States 100 Miler!)

Listen to the beginnings of the Trillium Running Podcast, brought to you by Athletics Ontario, officially starting February 3, with 2x Olympian Reid Coolsaet