The Shakeout Podcast

In 2009, while training for her first half marathon, Lisa Sweetman began noticing unusual and unsettling changes in her body. Her joints ached, her energy plummeted and she gained a lot of weight. It would be another several months of self-advocacy before she would receive a distressing diagnosis: a brain tumour. Lisa underwent 5 surgeries, experimented with veganism, started a business, and reali...

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. While many Canadian records have fallen over the last few years, others have stood for decades. In this episode of The Rundown we discuss long-standing records and give our top picks for who could break them.  Learn more...

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. In this episode of The Rundown we talk about the benefits of getting back to basics through running by feel. We discuss the ever-changing fall racing calendar. Plus, we offer info on all the virtual races to look forward...

Today would have marked the 124th running of the Boston Marathon . And while the postponement is disappointing, members of the Nomads run club in Mississauga, Ontario refused to let it get them down. Nearly 20 of their members were planning to race this year’s event. Most of them were returning as veteran participants, each with impressive Boston racing streaks.  When they learned that their belov...

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. In this episode of The Rundown we discuss doping news and its impact during COVID-19. We also share hilarious and unfortunate stories of mishaps from the roads, track and trails! Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and...

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. In this episode of The Rundown we discuss (in)equality in the Olympic qualification process. We also discuss the ways our listeners are staying safe and motivated during COVID-19 , offer tips of our own, and celebrate the...

Two weeks ago the Canadian Olympic Committee announced that they would not send competitors to a Summer 2020 Olympic Games . In doing so, they took a stand for their athletes and became a global leader in the push for postponement. Today we hear from two Canadian runners, Gabriela DeBues-Stafford and Trevor Hofbauer who share their thoughts on this postponement. Learn more about The Shakeout Podca...

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. Given that athletic events are on indefinite hold right now due to COVID-19, this week on The Rundown we’re talking Olympic postponement, giving some shout-outs, and encouraging safety first! Learn more about The Shakeout...

COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. For runners, this means upending your spring racing plans and casting uncertainty on the fate of hundreds of events. In this episode we hear from three race directors who are working tirelessly to secure the future of Canadian running. They give a behind-the-scenes look at exactly what goes into staging your favourite events, and ask runners for patience an...

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. Given that athletic events are on indefinite hold right now due to COVID-19, this week on The Rundown we’re taking the opportunity to answer some of your burning questions about your hosts! So listeners, while everyone is...

Two months ago, Malindi Elmore shattered the Canadian Marathon record. 16 years ago, she made her first Olympic team in the 1500m. Now, the 40 year-old is poised to return to the Olympic stage, in a vastly different event. This week we talk with Malindi about balancing training, motherhood, and coaching, and about rediscovering her love of running. Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadia...

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown. [00:30] Canada named its team for the World Half Marathon Championships , but Coronavirus threatens global road racing. Plus, this fall will see the revival of the Canadian 5K Championships in Moncton...

Today is International Women’s Day. To celebrate, we’re rebroadcasting an episode from last year. We feature three female athletes who are using their success to affect change in their communities.   Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/ Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/Shak...

Each Monday Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown. [00:30] We are launching a Shakeout Podcast Facebook discussion group ! Check in Tuesday for a Q&A with our hosts Kate and Maddy. [02:45] There were thrilling performances on the roads over the...

This week we talk with author and runner Alex Hutchinson about the so-called carbon shoe revolution. In the era of $300 space age running shoes that helped us see the first human in history break 2 hours in the marathon, we ask if the hype is worth the price. We get nerdy about technology, address the concept of “shoe doping”, and discuss whether what we’re seeing is innovation or inequality. Lear...

Each Monday Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown. [03:45] This weekend saw incredibly deep fields, including course and world records, at the Zurich Marathon de Seville and the RAK Half-Marathon . The USA Olympic Marathon trials are coming up, as i...

International Women’s Day is coming up. In honour of the occasion, this week we talk with one of the most dominant masters sprinters that Canada has ever produced. Karla Del Grande holds dozens of world and Canadian records in events ranging from 60m to 400m. But her love of track is about so much more than re-writing record books; she’s on a mission to inspire others to redefine their boundaries...

Each Monday Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown. [00:31] This week our hosts start by reconnecting in studio after several weeks apart! [06:19] Joshua Cheptegei smashed the world 5K record in Monaco on Sunday morning, running a blazing 12:51. We a...

Each Monday Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown. [00:32] This week we start by paying tribute to Megan Brown in light of the recent Globe and Mail article detailing the years of abuse she suffered in Guelph. Megan and the others who came froward i...

Each Monday Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown. [00:30] ANOTHER Canadian Half-Marathon record fell over the weekend. Andrea Seccafien became the third woman in seven weeks to lower the record. The Kenyan federation has named their Olympic maratho...

This week we chat with 3 elite runners who are also coaches, about the value of incorporating strength training into your running program. Jess O’Connell , Dylan Wykes and Brittany Moran each share some of their favourite exercises. Plus, they offer advice about how to make strength training a realistic part of your week. Whether you’re focusing on the track, training for an ultra marathon, or any...

Each Monday Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown. [01:40] Guest host and pro runner Rory Linkletter recounts his incredible 1:01:44 half-marathon debut in Houston. [15:20] The Dubai Marathon saw 11 men run sub 2:07, and a gun to tape victory on the...

In this episode we talk with elite half-marathoner Phil Parrot-Migas about his decision to go vegan, and the somewhat surprisingly positive results. We also check in with sports nutritionist Jennifer Sygo for advice about balancing endurance running with plant-based eating. Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeo...

Each Monday Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown. [00:30] Incredible performances took place at the Houston Marathon , including Canadian records in the half and full distances. [23:04] We share a fan message about a new Canadian W45 indoor 5000m r...

Last week one of Canada’s most decorated mid-distance runners opened her 2020 racing season with a bang. Melissa Bishop-Nriagu hasn’t been on the indoor circuit since the birth of her daughter, Corinne, 18 months ago. But the two-time Olympian, multiple time national record holder and World silver medalist has proved that she’s once again in fighting form. This week we talk with Melissa about over...