After having so much fun chatting w/ Dylan about his path to Grandma's I figured why not do the same thing w/ an M2M athlete, and here we are.

Pt 1 of Ellis Gray vs. the 2:39 marathon. We'll follow along w/ long time M2M athlete Ellis Gray. Ellis is a hardworking, focused and very committed athlete (He's also simply a great guy) 

From his first Marathon- a modest 3:36, Ellis has had quite the journey- he's run many of the majors, honed his craft and worked down to 2:41, the next goal is to break the 2:40 barrier at the Victoria Marathon. Follow along as we track his progress of the build and do a deep dive into what it takes to put it out there and strive for excellence. 

Thanks for listening!

This week I am super stoked to have my buddy Mau join us for a chat. Mau is a runner, adventurer, explorer and entrepreneur.

Mau is the founder of Aire Libre running and a fellow lululemon ambassador. We chat about why we run, how we experience the sport in our own way and how his sense of adventure led to him founding his company Aire Libre. 

It is a great chat and I hope you enjoy it. 

Afterwards Shannon and I take some time to chat training and bike races - we participated in the Oakanagan Gran Fondo - an event marred by tragedy. It was a sad day and we briefly talk about our experience there. 

Thank you for tuning in, have a lovely day.

My brother Pete and I headed to Vermont this past weekend to take on the Vermont GranFondo-X. 240km w/ 4300m of elevation, including the steepest paved Mile in North America - The Lincoln Gap...it was gnarly, but we lived to tell the tale. Take a listen as we break down the highlights (Pacelines, big climbs and peanut butter sandwiches) and lowlights (crashes, travel shenanigans, terrifying gravel descents)...all in all it was a super fun weekend and we'll certainly be looking to do more events like this in the future. 

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The final episode of Miles To Go. Dylan headed over to Duluth and did his thing. In this episode Dylan talks us through his race weekend highlighting the pre-race goings on, all things Duluth and the race itself. It may not have been the result he wanted, but the journey along the way was worth the battle. Thanks so much to Dylan for allowing us to follow along and be a part of this build. I hope you all enjoyed it! 

It's race week folks, and today Dylan and I have a final pre-race chat where we touch upon his taper, reflect on his training, address his goals, and how he is managing expectations. 

He shares insights on the importance of race strategy, competition dynamics, and the impact of weather on performance. 

We also discuss what could come after this race as he considers future goals in this beautiful sport. 

It's a good one, I hope you enjoy it, thanks for tuning in!

Music By: Arthur Oskan, https://www.arthuroskan.com

We went to Oliver BC for Shan's first ever Triathlon, and then we ran it back the next week in Vancouver for the T100 where Rob did the full, and Shan did the sprint.

 Tune in as our hero's chat all about the triathlon and why we might both be a little obsessed with them now...despite swimming being the worst!

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This week on Miles To Go: Dylan Wykes and the Grandmas Marathon, we get an update on Dylans injury and whether there is enough time to heal up and get on that start line in 10days! 

We also chat about reframing goals, visualization, managing the taper and Dylan's birthday shenanigans.

Thanks for tuning in.

Music By: Arthur Oskan, https://www.arthuroskan.com

This week I’m thrilled to welcome gait specialist Paul Mackinnon for a deep dive into the art and science of movement.

Paul shares his expertise on gait, biomechanics, and how thoughtful movement patterns help runners stay healthy, move efficiently, and ultimately run faster. We explore the importance of individual mechanics and physics in both boosting performance and preventing injury.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why the “180 strides per minute” rule just doesn’t fit everyone
• How footwear technology has evolved—and what that means for your running form
• Tips on using a power meter to maximize your training
   …and so much more.

I walked away with fresh insights and I hope you will too. Thanks for tuning in. 

Ok folks, things are looking up! The countdown to race day is on and Dylan is cross-training like an animal to get on that start line healthy and ready to jam. DW lets us in on the "innovative" cross-training methods he's using to stay fit. He reflects on the motivation he draws from fellow athletes and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset during recovery. 

We discuss our preferred cross training modalities, drawing inspiration from our boy Jakob and feathering the line of how hard to send it while toeing the line of injury.

Thanks so much for tuning in, I hope you enjoy the episode.

Music By: Arthur Oskan, https://www.arthuroskan.com

In this episode of Miles to go, Dylan shares his recent experiences with injury and the mental challenges that come with it as he prepares for an upcoming marathon. We get into the physical and emotional aspects of training, the importance of resilience, and the realities of being an athlete facing setbacks. 

We discuss strategies for recovery, the significance of maintaining a positive mindset, and the shared experiences of runners navigating similar challenges. 

The conversation highlights the emotional journey of running, the need for patience during recovery, and the value of sharing experiences to connect with others in the running community.

Music By: Arthur Oskan, https://www.arthuroskan.com/