Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

Chris Balenstrini is one of the best up and coming trail and mountain athletes that London, Ontario and Canada has to offer. His life is full with love, medical school, running and coaching. Find out what makes him tick on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast. Find Chris Balenstrini on Instagram . Register NOW for the Trillium Running Festival . We invite you to the Trail Hub in Uxb...

We are overjoyed to highlight the wonderful Andrea Haefale, who is promoting the running community for those of all abilities through her efforts as an educator, advocate and most of all, parent, as the Mom Behind the Label. We discuss her work with the Canada Running Series, OPHEA and Holland Bloorview Hospital, along with what we all can do to live healthy and active lives. Find Andrea on her we...

Living a thoughtful life as a high performance coach, engineer and athlete - that is Dr. Sasha Gollish, world masters record holder. On the Trillium Running Podcast with host John Shep, we learn about the head, heart and body elements that keep her passionate and achieving on the road and track. Find her on Instagram or her website .

What do you do when the pandemic got you down? Start a race company of course! This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep speaks with Persistence Racing Race Director Neil McKay about just that(!), and about what inspires him to run and race direct. We recap his second race, London's Persistence Backyard Ultra, which saw a running battle between Canadian 100 Mile Record holder Amand...

We did a thing! Our host John Shep is an official 100 Mile Finisher! Join him and Happy Trails Racing Race Director Jeff Rowthorn as they recap the Tally in the Valley races, appreciate the people that made this all possible and share in learnings that can be applied to any race distance. Happy Trails Racing: https://www.happytrailsracing.com/

Kelly Foss is the Race Director and Director of Events for the Constantine Yorkville Run, which over 12 years has raised over $3.8 million for 30+ local Toronto charities. On the Trillium Running Podcast, we speak to her about the September 11, 2022 event, the wonderful charities that it supports and what it takes to run a life with intention. Register for the Constantine Yorkville Run 5K: https:/...

The 2022 Commonwealth Games are upon us and to celebrate, we invite flagbearer Josh Cassidy to the Trillium Running Podcast. The 3x Paralympian and 31-time Canadian Champion speaks about the importance of resilience and lifelong learning to be successful in sport for 20 years. We also riff on the sport of wheelchair athletics and how we can promote the sport in an inclusive and destigmatizing way.

The Runners Shop is Canada's oldest running specialty store and on the Trillium Running Podcast, we interview owner Lynn Bourque who proves why they are your friendly neighbourhood shoe experts. Our wide-ranging conversation runs past shoe trends and carbon shoes, inclusive running for all abilities, genders and ages, and why serving with empathy and compassion extend beyond the jobs we do.

Hear the story of Elias Kibreab and how, along with his crew chief Allan Williams, he conquered the Bruce Trail in 8d 16h 55m 0s. Along the way to the men's supported Fastest Known Time on Canada's oldest long-distance hiking trail, he encountered heat and flat tires, the goodness of friends and strangers and insight into why he runs. Importantly, consider helping him continue to raise money for t...

Dione Mason, fitness coach and race director of the Toronto Carnival Run, has a smile that you can hear through the podcast airwaves. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, we speak to Dione about the 2022 Toronto Carnival Run and what the running and fitness industries can learn about diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dr. Sean Delanghe, chiropractor in Waterloo, Ontario, speaks on the Trillium Running Podcast about how to be successful at running long, running fast, running healthy and running for life!

Two trail nerds talking about Ontario Ultrarunning - count me in! Recent 100 mile finisher at Sulphur Springs Trail Race Anthony Barton and Trillium Running Podcast host John Shep talk about his racing experience, along with the Ontario races and ultraraces that we love and want to be a part of.

2021 and 2022 Canadian 10K Champion Ben Flanagan goes long with the Trillium Running Podcast. This is a great story of finding yourself and breaking through adversity to become a champion runner. We dive deep into the Kitchener, Ontario native's roots, collegiate career and what makes the Ontario and Canadian running scenes at the front of the race.

Race Director Ian Fraser of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend and the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon rejoins us on the Trillium Running Podcast to recap the 2022 edition and (finally!) answer our stride questions!

Molly Hurford is an athlete, writer, coach, record-setting ultrarunner, multisport athlete (don't worry, we won't hold that against her!) and all-around blast to interview. On the Trillium Running Podcast, we speak about her path through endurance sports and how we can encourage and support girls and women to embrace their athletic awesomeness. Find her at https://consummateathlete.com/ and @consu...

What goes into the world class races we love? The Trillium Running Podcast finds out about Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend and the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon with Race Director Ian Fraser and members of the Run Ottawa team. We document their journey from eight weeks out from Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend to the days leading into the big event May 28-29, 2022. We talk about elites, everyday r...

You may know the story of Endurance Tap and how they use truly natural ingredients - including Pure Canadian maple syrup, sea salt and ginger - to make the best digesting, high-performance fuel available. But we dive into the relationship between co-founders Matt and Pat, their entrepreneurial relationship and the values that drives this quintessentially Canadian company.

Eric D'Arcy is the Race Director for the very popular Ontario 5 Peaks race series. He is also a coach with Limitless Tri, working with athletes of all abilities in the running and triathlon worlds. We welcome his devotion and passion for the sport of running and the trail community on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast.

From the Steel Town Athletic Club to positive youth development, Vincent Kuber exemplifies the honesty and empathy required to champion equity, diversity and inclusion for BIPOC athletes and other marginalized groups in the running space. Listen and learn for what race organizations, provincial bodies like Athletics Ontario, brands and human beings can do to lift each other up.

Athletics Ontario is in good hands with CEO Paul Osland. Find out about his journey to the top of this provincial organization and what he hopes to achieve in his time there. We also share a story about the impetus for the Trillium Running Podcast, the late, great Peter Manning.

Community amidst competition and commitment to compassion. Ontario runner and multisport athlete Jessica Kuepfer talks with us on the Trillium Running Podcast about her journey through running, triathlon and adventure racing, all while crushing it and keeping true to her values.

Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne tells us how running can fuel female empowerment, inclusion, mental health and strength through adversity. Her history as a trailblazing politician and advocate for equity is central to our conversation on the Trillium Running Podcast.