The Shakeout Podcast

The inside look of what it's like for a clean athlete to run in one of the dirtiest races in Olympic history. Canadian Hilary Stellingwerff tells her story of the 2012 London Olympic 1,500m, where six of the 13 finalists were dopers. READ MORE: https://runningmagazine.ca/womens-1500m-final-2012-olympic-doping/ Music: Daphni, "Poly" and "Life is What You Make It" from the album Joli Mai: https://caribouband.bandcamp.com/album/joli-mai CFCF, "Colours of Life" https://1080pcollection.bandcamp.com/album/the-colours-of-life Yves Tumor, "Limerence" from Mono No Aware https://p-a-n.bandcamp.com/album/v-a-mono-no-aware

On this week's episode, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle and podcast producer Joan Chung revisit the lingering question of gender equity in cross-country races in Canada. One year ago, this issue came to the foreground, particularly in the Canadian university scene, and currently there are still differences in distances between boys and girls, men and women, varying across provinces and federations. Several athletes and experts weigh in on the controversy, explore the reasons for the disparity, draw on personal experiences, and offer potential solutions to the on-going issue. And of course, our weekly recommendations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ShakeoutPodcast Like us at Facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast We're on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn, so be sure to subscribe to the show

On this week's episode, Canadian Running web editor Sinead Mulhern speaks with Louise Green, author of Big Fit Girl, a body positive guide to motivate runners of all shapes and sizes.  Green, both a coach and an athlete, speaks about getting started, setting goals, and overcoming body image-related stereotypes. In the second segment, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle and Sinead speak with iconic runner, Kathrine Switzer, as she prepares to run in this year's New York City Marathon. They speak about past and current challenges for women in running, the organization 261 Fearless, and her memories of racing in New York. And of course, our weekly recommendations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ShakeoutPodcast Like us at Facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast We're on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn, so be sure to subscribe to the show

On this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat about the upcoming Berlin Marathon and the threat to the current marathon world record. They also provide their predictions for a winner. Following their discussion, Michael speaks with Martin Desmond Roe, director of "Breaking2", a National Geographic documentary about the attempt to break the 2-hour marathon barrier. And of course, our weekly recommendations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ShakeoutPodcast Like us at Facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast We're on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn, so be sure to subscribe to the show

On this week’s episode, web editor Sinead Mulhern discusses with registered dietician and sports nutritionist (and super fast runner) Megan Kuikman the mistakes people make with nutrition depending on what their age group. Canadian Running‘s editor Michael Doyle and staff writer Tim Huebsch review the upcoming film, Stronger, which screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in mid-September. That’s the second segment. Stronger is based on the memoir of the same name, about Jeff Bauman, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, and his life after the 2013 Boston Marathon, where he lost both of his legs in the bombings. And of course, our weekly recommendations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ShakeoutPodcast Like us at Facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast We're on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn, so be sure to subscribe to the show!

On this week's episode, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with Kevin Nault, fresh off doing a decathlon while wearing 100 T-shirts. Yes, a decathlon with 50 lbs on his back in the form of many, many layers of clothing. Then, a rundown of popular stories from Sept. 1-8, 2017 in the world of running.

On this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast, staff writer Caela Fenton joins editor Michael Doyle, staff writer Tim Huebsch and web editor Sinead Mulhern to discuss the novel Once a Runner. The cult classic chronicles the life of fictional track athlete Quenton Cassidy on his quest for a sub-4:00 mile. The 1978 self-published work is considered the most famous running novel of all-time. But the group has differing opinions about this much loved book. In the second segment, Sinead talks about her quest to transition into being a morning runner. And of course, our weekly recommendations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ShakeoutPodcast Like us at Facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast We're on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn, so be sure to subscribe to the show!

On this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast, presented by Kronobar, Canadian Running editor Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with Alissa St Laurent. The 33-year-old Albertan is running the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc on Sept. 1 and we chat with her about living in Chamonix, France for the past three weeks, her previous year of racing and her goals for the world's most famous ultramarathon. Plus, the trio chats about the new Netflix film, "Icarus," which chronicles the Russian doping scandal.

Fan of The Simpsons? Well, this week's episode is one you don't want to miss. Show writer and marathoner Joel Cohen chats with CR editor Michael Doyle about his recently-released book on marathon training. Plus, staff writer Tim Huebsch and web writer Sinead Mulhern join Michael for a chat about Vancouver's SeaWheeze Half-Marathon.

On this week's show, Canadian Running's editor Michael Doyle and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with Bailey Haugan, who completed the Canadian Death Race at the age of 16, the youngest-ever to complete the 125K course, considered one of the toughest in Canada, if not North America. In the second segment, they chat about the 2017 IAAF World Championships, whether it's bringing new viewership to the sport and who, if anyone, could emerge as a replacement for Usain Bolt. And of course, our weekly recommendations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ShakeoutPodcast Like us at Facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast We're on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn, so be sure to subscribe to the show