The Shakeout Podcast

This week on the Shakeout Podcast we sit down with bestselling author, researcher, and performance coach Steve Magness to discuss his new book "Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving, and Free Yourself Up to Perform".

Steve shares with us his own journey from high school phenom to coach to author and how his own experiences grappling with extrinsic motivators led him towards exploration, creativity, and realigning his identity in order to be the best version of himself. We examine some of the pitfalls of going "all in" on a performance-based mindset as well as how incorporating play and curiosity into training can yield the greatest results.

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The founders of Toronto's Girls Run the 6ix Run Club join the show to discuss the importance of creating spaces for women to foster female friendships in the running world. Jill Amirault and Claire Milburn met through a shared desire to find more female friends to run with amidst a lack of opportunities in the run club scene. What began as a few women getting together to brave the early morning cold of December in Toronto has grown into a thriving community where all women are welcome and where running is only the beginning.

On the show, Jill and Claire discuss the origins of Girls Run the 6ix, the power of running to build community, and the need for all-female spaces to create meaningful relationships. We also talk about what goes into taking a run club from idea to reality and some of the exciting ways that Girls Run the 6ix are transcending the sport to support their community in other facets of their lives.

You can find out more about GRT6 @girlsrunthe6ix on Instagram or by emailing [email protected]

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On this week's episode Canadian Age Group record holder Stuart Galloway joins the Podcast to discuss his recent marathon performance, extending his streak of sub-2:52 Marathons to 5 decades. He also shares his path to longevity in the sport, his philosophies on training, and his experiences from decades of youth coaching, including his formative role on the career of Canadian Record holder and Olympic Medallist Moh Ahmed during his early days as a high school athlete with the Niagara Olympic Club. 

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The Shakeout Podcast is back with new host, Olympic Finalist and multiple time Canadian Champion John Gay. In his inaugural episode John is joined by Canadian Running Staff writer Marley Dickinson to discuss the return of the Podcast,  recap his recent career highlights, and give a sneak preview of what listeners can expect in the next chapter of the Shakeout!

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In this archived episode, Canadian Running Magazine cover star, elite ultramarathoner, and documentarian Jeff Pelletier joins the podcast to discuss his second-place finish at the notorious Moab 240 race.

He discusses the biggest challenges in creating a documentary amidst one of the world's most challenging ultramarathons, how his training shifted to allow for an incredible improvement in the distance, and which races would make the best film in the future.

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In this archived episode, ultramarathon coach, athlete, and influencer Nik Golymbiowsky joins the podcast to discuss how he fell in love with the sport, his unorthodox coaching methods, his most challenging races to date, and how he's helping the amateur running community fall in love with extreme races.

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Ben Blankenship joins the podcast to discuss his transition from 1500m US Olympian to elite 100-miler, which culminated in his second-place finish in the Rabid Racoon 100 Miler on March 16.

Throughout the episode, Blankenship discusses his winding road to professional running, why he almost gave up the sport following his collegiate career, the greatest challenges endured in his 100-mile debut, and how his training has shifted since retiring from the track.

He also discusses his choice to withdraw from the US Olympic Marathon Trials after qualifying in his debut last year and his future as an ultramarathoner.

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Professional runner Rory Linkletter joins to discuss becoming the second-fastest marathoner in Canadian history with a time of 2:08:01 in Seville, Spain. Ahead of his eminent 2024 Team Canada selection, Linkletter explains the training behind his Olympic standard marathon time, the impact of being coached by 2:04:58 marathoner, Ryan Hall, and what adjustments he'll make ahead of the Paris Olympics.

He also discusses which Canadian rivals he hopes to compete against for a Canadian championship and what still remains on his career bucket list.

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Canadian ultrarunner Ihor Verys joins to discuss his finish at the 100-mile Barkley Marathons. In his debut at the iconic ultramarathon event, Verys became one of just 20 individuals to complete the race in its 38-year history.

We discuss the many intricacies that go into planning for such a gruelling race, the unforeseen challenges along the way, and why he got accepted into such an exceptionally exclusive race. Later, Verys explains his introduction to the sport as a Ukrainian immigrant and what he hopes to take on next after a historic race.

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New Zealand ultrarunner, Jon Nabbs, discusses his 305-day solo run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research.

After losing both of his parents to the disease within a two-year span, Nabbs was inspired by Terry Fox's legacy and began his 8,000km trek from St. Johns, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia, entirely unsupported. On this episode, Nabbs explains how the journey carried him through the grieving process, the most dangerous challenges encountered along the run, his newfound connection with Canada's running community, his previous ultrarunning feats, and what others can gain from his expedition.

We also discuss how he tended to the litany of injuries encountered throughout the run, his training leading up, and his favourite places visited across the country.

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