In the first episode of the decade, Maddy and Kate catch you up on the last 2 weeks of running excitement from their respective training camps in the American Southwest. It’s going to be a thrilling year on the roads, track, trails and cross-country courses. We’re pumped to get after it with you, our dedicated listeners!

[01:11] Maddy and Kate discuss their new year training camp adventures, and lay out their 2020 running goals.

[09:10] There were nail-biting finishes and records galore at the San Silvestre de Sao Paulo 15K, the Hakone Ekiden Relay and the Hamilton Boxing Day 10 Miler.

[16:26] Former track star Diane Clement was named as a member of The Order of Canada. We recount her remarkable life and career. Current star Molly Huddle helped successfully pass a bill in the US House of Representatives that would "criminalize doping conspiracies".

[22:30] Canadians took to the podium in multiple distances at the Across the Years trail race in Phoenix, AZ

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