The Shakeout Podcast

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 t...

Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins to break down his coverage from the World Indoor Championships last weekend in Glasgow, Scotland. Later, Marley and host David Stol recap Christopher Morales Williams' world-best 400m performance and NCAA championship. Then, Brian Mclean, president of Achilles Canada, discusses the special cause powering some of Canada's most renowned races, inc...

Elite marathoners Kim and Michelle Krezonoski join to discuss their build towards becoming the first twin sisters to enter the pro field of a World Marathon Major. We discuss their differing coaching philosophies, finding their individual identities within the sport, how twin genes alter their physiological abilities, their expectations for Boston. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple,...

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, Hoka athlete Gabriel Jarquin joins to discuss his journey of HIV advocacy, how he fell back in love with running after a formative hiatus, and his goal of earning a personal best marathon time in Boston this spring. We also discuss the power of embracing the running community, his role as President of Toronto's Pride & Remembrance Run, how Hoka has he...

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, professional running coach and Senior Advisor of Research & Development at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Dr. Trent Stellingwerff joins the show. Stellingwerff offers insights into how he balances two of his marathoners, 2x Olympian Natasha Wodak and 5x national champion Andrea Seccafien, as they compete to represent Canada at the 2024 Olympic G...

Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to discuss the rich legacy left behind by the late Kelvin Kiptum. Just months removed from his incredible world-record marathon time of 2:00.35 at the Chicago Marathon, Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, passed away in a car crash this past weekend. We celebrate his indelible impact on distance running, the tributes made b...

Elite runner and 2023 Toronto Waterfront Marathon winner Caroline Pomerleau joins alongside her coach and partner Anouka Tremblay to discuss how they balance elite running alongside their relationship. We also discuss Pomerleau's ambitious marathon plans for this spring, Tremblay's strategy for acclimating her to high-volume training, how they grew the viral online community following their relati...

Canadian distance runner Ben Flanagan joins host David Stol to break down his most recent race at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, where he walked away with an Olympic standard time in the 5000m with a personal best of 13:04:62. We also discuss his training leading up to the race, what lies ahead on his road towards the Paris Olympics, fellow Canadian Marco Arop's record-breaking performance the f...

2x Olympian and national record-holder Natasha Wodak joins to discuss her Houston Marathon performance, its Olympic implications, and her potential plans for a spring marathon qualification. We also discuss the most challenging races from her decorated career, receiving unsolicited online running advice, and her advice for young marathoners. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify...

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to break down the highs and lows of Canadian elites at the 2024 Aramco Houston Marathon. We discuss several topics, including how Rory Linkletter's half-marathon new personal best (1:01:02) might translate to the upcoming Sevilla Marathon, Mohammed Ahmed's last-minute withdrawal, Nat...

Andrew Alexander is an elite Canadian distance runner and a former member of the Notre Dame track and field team. This fall, he made his half-marathon debut at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and won in a time of 1:02:44. This winter, he made the bold move to travel to Flagstaff, Arizona to train alongside American professional runners. Throughout the episode, we discuss the challenges for elite C...

Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to deliver tips for both beginners and veterans alike to help reach your 2024 running goals. Throughout the episode, they discuss questions for newcomers to the sport including how to shop for the right pair of daily trainers, strategies for building an initial base, how to find the right run club for you, and how to avoid tradit...

The four founders from Slowpokes Run Club join our final podcast of the year to discuss how to make your running goals more accessible in 2024. Just over a year ago, runners Lucas, Pete, Neil, and Marco looked around the Canadian running scene and decided there was a gap in run clubs guaranteeing an accessible running experience. Soon after, they launched SlowPokes Run Club, a group dedicated to o...

Olympian, broadcaster, and former host of The Shakeout Podcast, Kate Van Buskirk, returns to the show to join host David Stol for a preview of Canada's 2024 professional running landscape. Throughout the episode, Kate and David discuss which Canadian records are most likely to be broken next year, which runners might see their stock rise the most, and how hopeful Canadians should be heading into t...

Founded by Canadian couple Diane Lauren and Dan Fournier, 2LazyRunners is a viral social media community documenting the duo's training cycles, races, and run-life balance. Throughout the interview, Fournier and Lauren outline how they built up such a loyal following, why they chose to document their training, the pros and cons of going viral in the running community, tips for those looking for a...

Author, fitness columnist, and former Canadian National Team member Alex Hutchinson joins host David Stol to guide you through your 2023 winter training. Throughout the episode, Alex explains the value of high-mileage training, how to avoid burnout, the future of AI in training plans, whether or not you're making your marathon debut too early, and so much more. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast fe...

Donovan Bailey is a 2x Olympic champion and the fastest man in Canadian history. He joins The Shakeout Podcast to discuss his unapologetic new book, "Undisputed," the most controversial moments from a decorated career, and how Andre De Grasse can capture the elusive 100m title in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Bailey also breaks down his experience entering the sport on the heels of Ben Johnson's infam...

Staff writer Marley Dickinson returns to the podcast to preview the 2023 Canadian Cross Country Championships, including which star-studded teams are in for a challenge, why so many runners are returning to cross country after long hiatuses, and how this year’s course might pose an exceptional challenge.   Marley and host David Stol also discuss the biggest Canadian Running articles of the week, i...

Kieran Lumb is a National Champion distance runner and the Canadian record-holder in the 3000m. After making his World Championship debut earlier this year and signing a professional contract with On, Kieran's stock is rising steadily in the running world. He joins The Shakeout Podcast to preview his final race of the year, where he'll compete for the Canadian Cross Country Championships. Kieran a...

Staff writer Marley Dickinson joins the podcast to recap his experience covering the 2023 TSC NYC Marathon. Throughout the episode, Marley and host David Stol break down Tamirat Tola breaking the course-record, the sprint finish that narrowly decided the women's race, Canadian Cam Levins controversial training strategies and the most surprising celebrity performances. Subscribe to The Shakeout Pod...

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an American track superstar who holds multiple world records, a pair of Olympic gold medals, and three World Championships at 24 years old. Sydney joins The Shakeout Podcast to discuss the release of her new book, Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith, her most challenging career moments, major coaching changes, the blinding media spotlight, and what lies in stor...

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, host David Stol introduces a new chapter for the podcast and previews what Canadian Running fans can expect from athlete interviews, race recaps, and insights from our writers.   Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts and follow @canadianrunning and @shakeoutpodcast for more storytellin...

This mega episode of The Rundown is broken down into 3 parts: in Part 1 (Start-21:12) co-hosts Kate Van Buskirk and Maddy Kelly bring you the results and excitement from last week, including the Doha Diamond League, the Sound Running Track Fest, and the BMO Vancouver and Toronto Marathons. In Part 2 (21:18-40:05) we chat with Olympian and winner of the BMO Vancouver Marathon Dayna Pidhoresky, who...

Eldridge 'Gus' Eatman is not a well-known name in Canada, but it should be. A century ago, Eatman was regarded as one of the fastest men on the planet: he was a world record-holder and world champion. He was also a soldier, all at a time when Black Canadians were not allowed to compete in amateur athletics or enlist in the army. His legacy is finally being recognized, thanks to a distant relative...

Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. In this special episode of The Rundown we break down the drama from the Boston Marathon. We're also joined by newly minted Canadian 5K record holder Ben Flanagan . Over the weekend Ben set his third Canadian record of the last 12 months. He talks about his race in Bos...