New Balance middle-distance runner Mariah Kelly has a passion for life and running. While she didn't start out as the fastest runner on the track, her tenacity and incredible work ethic have taken her the distance: first to a scholarship at an NCAA school, and then to the Athletics Canada West High Performance Hub. Mariah doesn't do anything halfway... and that's what makes her a remarkable human being.

Time to take a deep dive into mother running. Name your challenge and Nadya Stewart can probably relate: she has dealt with difficult pregnancies, miscarriage, anxiety, and postpartum challenges. And she did a bunch of it during a pandemic.  Nadya is really candid about sharing how running as well as other forms of self-care and awareness have helped her through, and she hopes that her honesty will help others who need support. 

Olympian Jess O'Connell is co-owner of Grit Athletic Coaching and I can't think of a more appropriate word to describe her. Despite a variety of setbacks that would have sidelined many, Jess is persevering and pushing towards her goals. This chat will make you believe in resilience and consider how you can work more of this mindset into your own days.  

A quick episode to talk about the year that was with highlights from Malindi Elmore, Natasha Wodak, Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, Lucia Stafford, and Filsan Abdiaman. I also answer a couple of listener questions and discuss show goals for 2021. 

As one of three children growing up on a farm, Scottish distance runner and recent Canadian permanent resident Sarah Inglis' family tradition of hard work and competition led her to move to Canada at the age of 21 to reach for her running dreams. Under coach Mark Bomba, Sarah now holds the Canadian all-comers record in the road 5K and she's one of Britain's fastest female marathoners thanks to her amazing first attempt at The Marathon Project in December. Now Sarah's tuning up for the British Olympic Marathon Trials in March and she shares what it's going to take to get it done. 

The word 'resilient' takes on new meaning when you get to spend a little time with Sheree Mullings. From overcoming obstacles in her time at U of T to dealing with the major illness of a parent, Sheree has a way of turning challenges into opportunities for change. Sheree tells us all about why she created Track Fit with Mullings and how she is staying positive during difficult times. 

Regan Yee is definitely an athlete to watch in 2021. From the tiny town of Hazelton, BC, Regan is a middle distance and steeplechase runner who balances a strong competitive streak with a view of running as play. I chat with Regan about why a smaller university was the right fit for her, how missing out on the Olympic team in 2016 made her a more confident runner, and how her work with Thinx extends her reach as an amazing role model. 

Natasha Wodak became the second-fastest Canadian woman running the marathon in 2:26:19 on December 20th at The Marathon Project in Chandler, AZ. And I wanted to know EVERYTHING. She and I dug deep on everything from committing to the start line, how training went, to how the miles all rolled out. You don't want to miss this chat with one of the coolest women in running. 

If you have never heard of Shanda Hill before, you are in for a major treat. Shanda's journey started with BMX but a serious accident led her on a journey that she never would have expected. Today she is one of the toughest female athletes in the world. Among other incredible accomplishments, Shanda is the first Canadian ever to complete the double Deca Ultra Tri which is the equivalent of 20 ironman triathlons that she had 28 days to complete. Her stories are awe-inspiring - don't miss it!

Elite road runner Catherine Watkins is faster as a master. This mother of two and Oiselle Haute Volee runner has been continually putting in the work and making for some impressive race times. We talk about her work as a coach with Mile 2 Marathon, the keys to keeping her body ready to race, and what book is on her nightstand.