Run Canada Podcast

How do you do justice to an athlete like Rachel Cliff in an hour? The road and track racing legend shares a little bit with me about setting Canadian records, staying grounded and where she is at mentally with the postponement of the Olympics.

Let's talk triathlon! PK Performance coach extraordinaire Phaedra Kennedy talks about her journey with running, getting older and getting faster, how her husband's finish line was her start line and a whole lot in between.

Kinsey Middleton is a dual Canadian/American citizen who can't wait for her chance to shine representing Canada at the Olympics. She's bright, funny, positive and full of energy - this one will fuel your next long run with lots of good vibes!

Sarah Wells knows all about the highs and lows of running. From the elation of reaching the semi-finals in the 2012 Olympics to the devastation of missing the 2016 team by one second, and the life-changing experience of competing on The Amazing Race Canada, Sarah is taking her experiences and using them to inspire Canadians to Believe in themselves and reach for dreams of their own.

How do you spell passion? K-A-R-A. Kara Leinweber is a ultra distance trail runner and creator of The Lewiston Ultra. If you are thinking of giving trail running a whirl or just want to think about new ways to connect with the outdoors, Kara will get you reaching for your trail shoes.

Daryl Lang is far from your ordinary runner: not because she is visually impaired (which is just a sideline to her story) but for many other reasons. She decided her first half marathon needed to include a solo bus trip across half of the United States. She books her next race before she has completed the one she is currently training for. I could go on. Along with her sidekick guide dog Jenny and a pile of other supportive partners, she is taking over the world one epic adventure at a time.

One of the most significant voices of our time in Canadian women's running, Lanni Marchant is pouring her heart into making the comeback of a lifetime in 2020. Hear her talk about her journey to Lanni 2.0 and why the race to the Tokyo Olympics is so darn exciting.

Elite road runner and Registered Dietician Rachel Hannah dives deep into her experiences with RED-S and her current work with athletes of all levels to help them maximize their own performances and outcomes.

Today we welcome the Battle Unicorn herself, the Canadian Queen of OCR, Morgan McKay. This Guinness World Record holder has done it all, from the Spartan Death Race to World's Toughest Mudder, and has even competed in the Barkley Marathon. Get ready to get energized on this one!

Co-Founder of Canadian registration software giant Race Roster, Chantelle Wilder talks about her journey so far. From running track in Hawaii to returning back to Ontario to work with her childhood friends, she tells us all about the ride and where she thinks it might go next.

Women's record for the 400m hurdles, Sage Watson talks inspiration, great advice from her dad, and how she shuts down negativity. Time to get some sagespiration!

GM of Saucony Canada Nicole McCasey shares some insight from her experience working in the industry along with her perspective as a long-time runner. We talk everything from favourite race events to kimchi.

Happy holidays! This extra special episode features two extra special women who are redefining running into retirement years. Former Running Room manager Lorraine Walton talks about her life after work and how she is making the most of every moment, and world-record-holding octogenarian Helly Visser shares the amazing tale of her accomplishments.

Big inspiration episode! Founder of VO2 Max Events and Toronto Womens Run Series Cory Freedman talks about what it's like to innovate, create and get things done in the running industry. Alison Désir, founder of Run Harlem, shares how you can get involved in the Global Womxns Run Collective and connect with other influencers all around the world.

Marathon Mom Krista DuChene chats about everything from career highlights to faith, to work as a Registered Dietician and a broadcaster as well as her undying love of coffee.

Health and fitness professional Joanne Merrett talks common injuries and some training basics. A great episode for newer runners and people in need of a training tune-up.

The amazing Canadian record holder for the women's 1500m joins me to talk all about training, Doha, life, and love.

Co-director, executive producer and cast member of The Secret Marathon Kate McKenzie tells me all about her experience running her first marathon ever in Afghanistan while making a film to shine a light on the race and its participants.

On the heels of her incredible Canadian Marathon Championships win at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, I chatted with Dayna about the big day as well as the training and past races that brought her here.

This week I talked to all-star endurance athlete Malindi Elmore. This former 1,500-metre star turned Ironman triathlete has reinvented herself as a road racer with a serious shot at Tokyo in 2020. Malindi talks about her sidelining injury and her feelings post-Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon as well. Get ready to feel inspired!

In this episode, we chat with Sasha Gollish on her experience at World's in Doha, her love of running and her tenets of living.

Kirsten talks to race directors extraordinaire Kirsten Ellen Fleming of Run Calgary and Charlotte Brookes of Canada Running Series. Everything you ever wanted to know about these two dynamic women: how they got started, what challenges they face and what their vision is for the future of racing in our country.