Just In Stride

So much of enjoying endurance sports is learning from others. We learn from people's triumphs and their failures. It is what makes each athlete's journeys unique and special.

Today on Just In Stride we’ll learn from one of the best Canadian distance runners to ever do it. National marathon record holder and Olympian, Natasha Wodak.

She’s coming off her third 10K Championship win in Ottawa just a few weeks ago. From World Championships to the Olympics, Natasha continues to perform at the highest level and represent her country with pride. But what we all can appreciate is her openness and honesty about her personal experience in the sport and the importance of trusting your own path, even though it may be different from others.
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Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.

Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates.  Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!EP004

What does it mean to get outside of your comfort zone? It could be starting a new job, trying a new sport, meeting new people or maybe it’s going on an adventure filled with unknowns. Whatever it is, if we decide to go there, we will come away with some valuable lessons and likely learn something about ourselves.

Today on Just In Stride we’ll enter the mind of a great Canadian explorer, adventurer and ultra runner, Ray Zahab.

You might know Ray from his book and documentary Running The Sahara but his list of accomplishments goes far beyond that. He’s conquered deserts in blistering heat and the arctic in sub zero temperatures, conditions many of us will never get a chance to experience. But through his foundation Impossible2Possible, he’s able to share his love for expeditions and adventure with a youth ambassador team, teaching them resilience, perseverance and dedication.

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Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.

Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates.  Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

When I first started running, I knew very little. No community, no run clubs, no social media. All I knew was that I loved it and every year I made sure to sign up and race the Ottawa Half Marathon without fail.

Today on Just In Stride Community Spotlight Edition, I’ll discuss all things Ottawa Race Weekend with executive director and race director of Run Ottawa, Ian Fraser.

We break down the new course layout, the competitive elite field, all the exciting expo activations, shake-out runs with the local community and of course, the after party. But most importantly we’ll fill you in on where you can find Xact Nutrition before the race, on the course and after the race at their recovery lounge. So if you’re in Ottawa, make sure to check out all they have to offer. It’s shaping up to be an amazing weekend, see you there!

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Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.

Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates.

Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

As athletes we tend to focus on specific gear, race strategies and training plans but oftentimes our nutrition gets overlooked, I know I’ve certainly been guilty of that.

On this episode of Just In Stride we’ll get to know an active member of the run community and Xact Nutrition co-founder, Lawrence Colsell.

Lawrence grew up living in many different places, developing a passion for cooking and the great outdoors. Turns out he’s been able to combine the two and create a successful nutrition brand that helps you fuel your goals. Through that process he’s found a strong work/life balance, while supporting the endurance community every step of the way. You might say he’s found the perfect recipe for success.

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Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.

Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates.

Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates.

Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Hello and welcome to the Just In Stride Podcast, I’m your host Justin Pugliese.

If you love endurance sports you’ve definitely come to the right place.

On this show we’ll talk to athletes, coaches and professionals who can help us reach our true potential.

Being a student of distance running for over 10 years and interviewing people in the sport for the last 5, I’ve learnt a ton but there’s always more to discover.

Everyone has a story and I know you’ll resonate with each of our guests, as we embark on this journey together.

Join us at home, on the road or while you run, together we’ll have some fun.

So follow along on Instagram @justinstridepod and your favorite podcast platform, and prepare to be inspired.

Come along for the ride with Just In Stride!