Run Canada Podcast
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe Run Canada Podcast celebrates runners from all walks of life and the community we create within this fantastic sport. Hosted by Kirsten Parker, this show is the perfect partner to get you inspired and laughing and best of all, it gets you out running this beautiful country we call home.
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EP 54. Catherine Watkins
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 22.9 MBElite road runner Catherine Watkins is faster as a master. This mother of two and Oiselle Haute Volee runner has been continually putting in the work and making for some impressive race times. We talk about her work as a coach with Mile 2 Marathon, the keys to keeping her body ready to race, and what book is on her nightstand.
EP 53. Maria Bernard-Galea
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBTwo-time Worlds competitor in both the steeplechase and cross country, Maria Bernard Galea has an attitude of gratitude. This UBC grad and Calgary native had her first shot at the Olympics in 2016 and she's gunning for a repeat in 2021. We talk horses, work wives, movie theatre popcorn, and how the injury that sidetracked her for eight months made her realize what a huge place running holds in everything she does.
EP 51. Lynsey Romano
November 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBLooking to get reenergized? It's time for some real chat with Coach Lynsey! Founder of Skyline Endurance and six-time Boston qualifier, Lynsey brings us a ton of helpful hints on setting goals, info on strength training, and how we can get what we need out of our running. This one is a game-changer!
EP 52. Lynsey Romano
November 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBLooking to get reenergized? It's time for some real chat with Coach Lynsey! Founder of Skyline Endurance and six-time Boston qualifier, Lynsey brings us a ton of helpful hints on setting goals, info on strength training, and how we can get what we need out of our running. This one is a game-changer!
EP 51. Tarah Korir
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBElite runner and mother of three Tarah Korir joins me to talk about what it's like living between two countries, being married to a Boston Marathon winner, and founding not one but two charities to support Kenyan youth. Tarah shares how she manages to make doing it all seem possible and how having children translated into her going from a 1500 runner to a marathoner.
EP 50. Angela Whyte
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 25.2 MBThree-time Olympian Angela Whyte has put more than two decades of her life into pursuing athletics through track and field. She has had an amazingly successful career, but at 40 she's still hungry for more. Angela shares the ups and downs of her career so far and what it looks like to put absolutely everything she's got into a chance to compete in Tokyo in 2021.
EP 49. Karla Del Grande
November 05, 2020 04:30 - 56 minutes - 22.9 MBIf you don't already know who Karla Del Grande is, you are in for a treat. Karla is a Masters Track and Field athlete with a passion and a drive for the sport that is unparalleled: she holds 12 outdoor national track records, 17 indoor national records and nine world records. NINE! Karla shares her passion for the sport and why everyone listening should consider giving Masters level track a try.
EP 48. Malindi Elmore
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 21.4 MBWe're back for a catch-up session with Canada's fastest female marathoner, Malindi Elmore. A LOT has happened in the year since we last spoke, so Malindi fills us in on all things Houston Marathon, what life in lockdown has been like and the amazing work she is doing as a coach.
EP 47. Robyn Mildren
October 15, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 21.2 MBRobyn started her running career in track and cross country but found that her true superpowers lied on the road. Sharing her time and passions between research and running, Robyn talks about balance (both on and off the unicycle), why mountain running is Canada's hidden gem of a community, and her recent move to Baltimore.
EP 46. Charlotte Brookes and Kirsten Ellen Fleming
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 28.1 MBDon't call it a comeback: for the one year anniversary of WRC, I caught up with my first-ever guests on the pod, Race Directors Kirsten Fleming and Charlotte Brookes. The captains of the ship at Run Calgary and Canada Running Series respectively, these amazing women are leaders in the industry and have really stepped up even more as race events have navigated their way through COVID. They have also been challenging themselves even more with their own running and supporting Canadian events at...
EP 45. Emily Setlack
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 23.9 MBEmily Setlack finished second at the Canadian Olympic Trials Championship last year at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, but that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how cool she is. Emily ran track in university but by the time she was done she was burned out. Hear all about how over time she has taken on trail, mountain and road racing and made a journey back to the basics... learning to love running all over again.
EP 44. Lynn Kanuka
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBCoach Lynn is on the show! Two-time Olympian and Canadian women's record holder Lynn Kanuka talks about her love, commitment, and passion for the sport of running. She shares what it was like to win a bronze medal in one of the most memorable races in Olympic history, how she managed to always bring her best on race day, and what it's like to be one of Canada's most well respected running coaches.
EP 43. Jellisa Westney
September 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 24.1 MBJellisa Westney may be a sprinter whose career so far has included representing Team Canada in both her junior and senior years, but she is also a huge advocate and supporter of the road running community through her work as a manager of the Liberty Village Running Room. Jellisa talks about races, training, showing up and doing the work, and some of her great joys in working with road runners.
EP 42. Micha Powell
September 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBMicha first represented Team Canada in 2015 and has been burning to be the best to represent her country in everything she does ever since. Micha shares her experience running track at the University of Maryland, being named to the 2016 Olympic team, lessons learned from her famous parents, and her experience hosting Athletics Canada's podcast People Behind the Performances.
EP 41. Lyndsay Tessier
August 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBSelf-described "pro teacher and rec runner" Lyndsay Tessier talks all about returning to running in her 30s, finding joy in road racing and her remarkable performance in Doha.
April and Melanie Boultbee
August 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 24 MBMelanie and April Boultbee started out in cross country as kids, came back to running as adult elite road racers and now have transitioned to trail and ultra running. They are also epic leaders coaching track and field and working as R.E.A.L. role models for Fast and Female. These twin sisters share the ups and downs of their careers so far and what they look forward to in races that lie still down the road.
EP 39. Joyce Law and Lisa Sun
August 13, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 22.5 MBHappy running BFF day! On this episode, we celebrate the happiness that is a running bestie and who better to do that with than the amazing duo of Lisa Sun and Joyce Law. Joyce and Lisa met online and went on to become sole mates and key members of the Ontario run crew We Run North York (Joyce is the co-leader). From their stories on the run to their matching outfits, Lisa and Joy are sunshine in a bottle and had me laughing all hour. Enjoy!
EP 38. Crystal Emmanuel
August 06, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 32.2 MBGet fired up with Crystal Emmanuel: Canada's fastest female runner. Crystal is a sprinter and holds the Canadian Women's record in the 200m as well as the 4x100m AND 4x200m relays. She is a two-time Olympian and is getting her mental and physical game ready to join Team Canada in Tokyo. I talk to the Queen Beast about kicking Iced Capps, her deep love of sneakers and how growing up in Barbados sparked her love of running.
EP 37. Rachel Seaman
July 23, 2020 13:10 - 1 hour - 25.1 MBRachel Seaman holds FIVE Canadian women's records for race walking. She's an Olympian and a four time competitor in the IAAF World Race Walking Cup. These are just a few of the things that make Rachel an amazing athlete, but what makes her an amazing human is her resiliency and tenacity. Rachel talks about recovering from an injury that kept her from returning to the Olympics in Rio, dealing with depression and her drive for a comeback for 2021 in Tokyo.
EP 36. Tracie Leost
July 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBAt just 16 years old, Metis runner Tracie Leost embarked on a four day 115 KM run to bring attention to the over 4,000 aboriginal women, girls and two-spirit people who have gone missing in Canada since 1980. Her journey to addressing aboriginal issues in Canada is nowhere near over: Tracie is now 21 and using her voice, intelligence and athleticism to continue to support and uplift her people. She is proof positive that you are never too young to make a difference.
EP 35. Filsan Abdiaman
July 09, 2020 01:54 - 49 minutes - 27.3 MBVancouver-based trainer and ultra runner Filsan Abdiaman is passionate about helping others feel beautiful, both on the inside and out. She is the founder of Project Love Run: a monthly run-to-brunch that "offers women a safe space to talk about matters of the heart". Filsan talks about her journey to arriving at PLR, as well as her other projects all of which share her heart and soul in a very candid, honest and thoughtful way.
EP 34. Courtney McQueen
July 02, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBCo-Founder of Run Like a Girl, traveler and trail runner extraordinaire, Courtney McQueen will inspire you with her no-nonsense approach to running and life. Listen in to her tales from the trails, how she dove head first into race planning, and what it's like to be expecting baby #2 while managing everything else.
EP. 33 Elizabeth Flamenco
June 25, 2020 03:46 - 48 minutes - 25.9 MBLiz loves to run and volunteer. She loves going fast but she loves going slow too, especially when it means spending time with her her run club Frontrunners Toronto. Liz shares what running has done for her and how she got out of her comfort zone to find a supportive loving group that helped her heal from loss.
EP 32. Genviève Lalonde
June 18, 2020 00:28 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBWelcome to the steeplechase, everyone! Canadian record holder Genviève Lalonde joins me to talk steeplechase 101, her love of running (and chocolate), and her Acadian roots in her hometown of Moncton, NB.
EP 31. The COVID Episode
June 10, 2020 14:03 - 49 minutes - 27.1 MBToday we talk to four friends from the running world and how they have been getting through the last few months. I talk to Cheryl Zealand (Cranked Energy Bars), Morgan McKay (Battle Unicorn Training), Rachel Munday (Manitoba Marathon) and Lynn Bourque (The Runners Shop). The global pandemic has challenged us all, but there is still good to talk about in the way we have all been able to come together as a community.
EP 30. Teal Gove
May 28, 2020 13:46 - 50 minutes - 27.2 MBTeal Gove is a Boston qualifying marathoner from Calgary, but she's so much more than that. Teal is a Lululemon ambassador and a blogger who is inspiring runners everywhere to reach for big goals. She is also making real change working and fundraising with Run for Water. Get ready to get inspired!
EP. 30 Teal Gove
May 28, 2020 13:46 - 50 minutes - 27.2 MBTeal Gove is a Boston qualifying marathoner from Calgary, but she's so much more than that. Teal is a Lululemon ambassador and a blogger who is inspiring runners everywhere to reach for big goals. She is also making real change working and fundraising with Run for Water. Get ready to get inspired!
EP 29. Leanne Klassen
May 21, 2020 03:08 - 50 minutes - 31.9 MBAn up and coming Calgary elite racer, Leanne Klassen talks all about her beginnings in the sport and the training, goal setting and love of racing that have brought her to now.
EP 28. Lindsey Butterworth
May 14, 2020 21:02 - 1 hour - 34 MB800-metre specialist Lindsey Butterworth shares her thoughts on managing a full-time job she loves at the same time as her professional running career. She also shares a couple of the craziest stories of getting to the start line that I've ever heard.
EP 27. Leslie Sexton
May 07, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBRunner, coach and advocate for equality in sport, Leslie Sexton joins me this week on the show. She talks all about her move from the track to the road, what it's like to inspire young runners and a few of her ups and downs on the way to the start line. She also takes on the first ever WRC Star Wars trivia challenge...
EP 26. Gabriela DeBues Stafford and Lucia Stafford
April 30, 2020 14:10 - 1 hour - 34 MBIt's sister day on the podcast! Canadian record holders Gabriela DeBues Stafford and her younger sister Lucia Stafford join us from quarantine for the ultimate running family chat. Get ready to laugh and learn a little more about these two amazing women, including which one owns more shoes.
EP 25. Andrea Seccafien
April 23, 2020 16:06 - 56 minutes - 31.2 MBThe current Canadian record holder in the women's half marathon, Andrea Seccafien is a dedicated athlete who is killing it and just getting started in reaching for her big goals. Currently living in Australia and training with the Melbourne Track Club, Andrea is splitting her focus between the road and her track specialty of the 5,000. She talks with me about coming back from injury, racing in Japan and what makes living in Australia so awesome.
EP 24. Mélanie Myrand
April 16, 2020 17:02 - 57 minutes - 30.8 MBQuébec's Mélanie Myrand gives us a lesson in balance: this amazing lady works part time as a nurse practitioner while pursuing her dreams as an elite marathoner. She has some great advice on knowing when to lean in on the race course and how to keep positive in this challenging time.
EP 23. Natasha Wodak
April 10, 2020 19:58 - 54 minutes - 29.7 MBOne of the fastest women in Canada, Natasha Wodak holds multiple Canadian distance records and just this year became the first Canadian woman to run sub-70 minutes in the Half Marathon. Natasha opens up about social media, travel and racing and the challenges of self criticism.
EP 22. Rachel Cliff
April 03, 2020 03:21 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBHow do you do justice to an athlete like Rachel Cliff in an hour? The road and track racing legend shares a little bit with me about setting Canadian records, staying grounded and where she is at mentally with the postponement of the Olympics.
EP 21. Phaedra Kennedy
March 27, 2020 03:53 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBLet's talk triathlon! PK Performance coach extraordinaire Phaedra Kennedy talks about her journey with running, getting older and getting faster, how her husband's finish line was her start line and a whole lot in between.
EP 20. Kinsey Middleton
March 16, 2020 16:14 - 48 minutes - 26.8 MBKinsey Middleton is a dual Canadian/American citizen who can't wait for her chance to shine representing Canada at the Olympics. She's bright, funny, positive and full of energy - this one will fuel your next long run with lots of good vibes!
EP 19. Sarah Wells
March 05, 2020 22:13 - 54 minutes - 29.7 MBSarah Wells knows all about the highs and lows of running. From the elation of reaching the semi-finals in the 2012 Olympics to the devastation of missing the 2016 team by one second, and the life-changing experience of competing on The Amazing Race Canada, Sarah is taking her experiences and using them to inspire Canadians to Believe in themselves and reach for dreams of their own.
EP 18. Kara Leinweber
March 01, 2020 16:43 - 58 minutes - 37.5 MBHow do you spell passion? K-A-R-A. Kara Leinweber is a ultra distance trail runner and creator of The Lewiston Ultra. If you are thinking of giving trail running a whirl or just want to think about new ways to connect with the outdoors, Kara will get you reaching for your trail shoes.
EP 17. Daryl Lang
February 26, 2020 15:26 - 51 minutes - 34.4 MBDaryl Lang is far from your ordinary runner: not because she is visually impaired (which is just a sideline to her story) but for many other reasons. She decided her first half marathon needed to include a solo bus trip across half of the United States. She books her next race before she has completed the one she is currently training for. I could go on. Along with her sidekick guide dog Jenny and a pile of other supportive partners, she is taking over the world one epic adventure at a time.
EP 16. Lanni Marchant
February 08, 2020 02:06 - 48 minutes - 26.1 MBOne of the most significant voices of our time in Canadian women's running, Lanni Marchant is pouring her heart into making the comeback of a lifetime in 2020. Hear her talk about her journey to Lanni 2.0 and why the race to the Tokyo Olympics is so darn exciting.
EP 15. Rachel Hannah
February 04, 2020 17:29 - 55 minutes - 30.8 MBElite road runner and Registered Dietician Rachel Hannah dives deep into her experiences with RED-S and her current work with athletes of all levels to help them maximize their own performances and outcomes.
EP 14. Morgan McKay
January 24, 2020 15:40 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBToday we welcome the Battle Unicorn herself, the Canadian Queen of OCR, Morgan McKay. This Guinness World Record holder has done it all, from the Spartan Death Race to World's Toughest Mudder, and has even competed in the Barkley Marathon. Get ready to get energized on this one!
EP 12. Chantelle Wilder
January 17, 2020 17:44 - 47 minutes - 24.7 MBCo-Founder of Canadian registration software giant Race Roster, Chantelle Wilder talks about her journey so far. From running track in Hawaii to returning back to Ontario to work with her childhood friends, she tells us all about the ride and where she thinks it might go next.
EP 13. Sage Watson
January 17, 2020 17:33 - 50 minutes - 27.6 MBWomen's record for the 400m hurdles, Sage Watson talks inspiration, great advice from her dad, and how she shuts down negativity. Time to get some sagespiration!
EP 11. Nicole McCasey
January 10, 2020 22:17 - 53 minutes - 29.5 MBGM of Saucony Canada Nicole McCasey shares some insight from her experience working in the industry along with her perspective as a long-time runner. We talk everything from favourite race events to kimchi.
EP 10. Lorraine Walton & Helly Visser
December 20, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 40 MBHappy holidays! This extra special episode features two extra special women who are redefining running into retirement years. Former Running Room manager Lorraine Walton talks about her life after work and how she is making the most of every moment, and world-record-holding octogenarian Helly Visser shares the amazing tale of her accomplishments.
EP 9. Cory Freedman & Alison Désir
December 16, 2019 21:44 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBBig inspiration episode! Founder of VO2 Max Events and Toronto Womens Run Series Cory Freedman talks about what it's like to innovate, create and get things done in the running industry. Alison Désir, founder of Run Harlem, shares how you can get involved in the Global Womxns Run Collective and connect with other influencers all around the world.
EP 8. Krista DuChene
December 06, 2019 17:43 - 54 minutes - 29.5 MBMarathon Mom Krista DuChene chats about everything from career highlights to faith, to work as a Registered Dietician and a broadcaster as well as her undying love of coffee.
EP 7. Joanne Merrett
November 26, 2019 15:54 - 49 minutes - 38 MBHealth and fitness professional Joanne Merrett talks common injuries and some training basics. A great episode for newer runners and people in need of a training tune-up.