Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

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 challenge in 2025?!?!?

Find out more about Trevor Dale on IG: https://www.instagram.com/trevordalego/

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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