EP 115: Micha Powell, Canadian Olympian and Author of "Sprinting Through Setbacks"
Trillium Running Podcast
Great athletes overcome - and we can all learn from them. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, Canadian Olympian and Commonwealth Games champion Micha Powell joins host John Shep about writing her own athletic legacy... literally!! Micha gives us a sneak peak into her soon-to-be-released memoir and workbook, Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian's Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome. Find out more about Micha Powell on IG: Register for ELEVATE at Blue Mountain: Register to be an Athletics Ontario member:
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EP 114: Andy Jones-Wilkins, Ultrarunner and Lover of Western States Endurance Run
Trillium Running Podcast
The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is there to love about Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with Andy Jones-Wilkins about why he fell in love with Western States and why he continues to love it to this day! Find out more about the Western States Endurance Run on IG: Register for ELEVATE at Blue Mountain: Register to be an Athletics...
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EP 113: Jason Dunkerley, Para-Marathoner - Celebrating 50 Years of Running
Trillium Running Podcast
On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, host John Shep and Canadian Paralympic legend Jason Dunkerley, a visually impaired runner, each share their connection to the history of Tamarack Ottawa Race weekend. We all have a story, whether it is your first, tenth or twentieth Ottawa Race Weekend! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year...
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EP 112: Valerie Jerome and Khamica Forbes - International Day for the Elimination against Racism
Trillium Running Podcast
This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, we have the past, present and future of Black Excellence and Anti-Racism Advocacy in Canadian Athletics to celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racism. Two-time Olympian sprinter (and Paris 2024 hopeful) Khamica Forbes and Valerie Jerome, author of Races, share their (and Valerie's brother's, former world record holder, Harry Jerome's) experiences with racism in Canada. One of the most important conversation we have ever had on the podcast - listen, learn, share and love. Purchase Races by Valerie Jerome at: Find out all about...
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EP 111: Hilary Spires, Host of Trail Running Women Podcast
Trillium Running Podcast
We are taking the Trillium Running Podcast to the west coast! Trail Running Women host Hilary Spires joins us to share what makes BC road and trail running unique and what makes her and the Trail Running Women podcast amazing. Find out more about Hilary and the Trail Running Women podcast: Register to be an Athletics Ontario member:
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EP 110: Rhonda-Marie Parke and Byron Guptill - Double Anvil Challenge
Trillium Running Podcast
It takes someone visually impaired to see the accessibility issues of competing as an endurance athlete! Rhonda-Marie Parke is a visually impaired runner taking on the Mammoth Endurance Double Anvil Challenge - a double-Ironman distance event - in September. Host John Shep speaks with Rhonda and guide (and friend of the podcast) Byron Guptill, to share what training they will be doing and how they will crush the event! This is an episode not to be missed. To donate to their fundraising efforts, please visit: Register to be an Athletics Ontario member:
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EP 109: Jared Broughton, RunOttawa - Celebrating 50 Years of Running Series
Trillium Running Podcast
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. This episode, host John Shep speaks with the multi-talented Jared Broughton, member of the Run Ottawa Board of Directors and a passionate runner, coach and advocate for visually impaired runners. If you want to learn how to run well, live well and do good, this is a conversation for you! Find out all about Jared Broughton at: Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road...
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EP 108: Mark McColgan, Saint John Trail Runners - Running Across Canada Series
Trillium Running Podcast
It is not the number of finish lines you cross, it is not the place you finish in the race, it is not the furthest distance you go - it is about the people you enjoy the runs with. That is the case for Mark McColgan of the Saint John Trail Runners. The cross-Canada journey (and final episode in this Running Across Canada series) takes the Trillium Running Podcast to the maritimes, where we find out about their impressive and growing running community. Find out all about Saint John Trail Runners at: Register to be an Athletics Ontario member:
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EP 107: Brian Gallant, Sinister Sports - Running Across Canada Series
Trillium Running Podcast
Race Director Brian Gallant and Sinister Sports have been in the racing business for over two decades. And with all that experience, they are still learning and pushing to be a pillar in Canada's trail and ultrarunning communities. Brian joins host John Shep on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast to share the learnings he has had, the feedback he has received (good, bad and otherwise!) and the love we all share for this running community. Find out all about Sinister Sports at: Register to be an Athletics Ontario member:
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EP 106: Cheryl Lowery, Athletics Alberta - Running Across Canada Series
Trillium Running Podcast
"Community" = there are many more similarities in the world of running and athletics than there are differences. This is super clear in host John Shep's conversation with Cheryl Lowery of Be There Races and Athletics Alberta (along with their shared love for author Fredrik Backman) for our Running Across Canada series. There is tons to learn as well, from race directing the K-100 Mile Relay event to the Run the River and Mini Legends programs. Find out all about Athletics Alberta at: Register to be an Athletics Ontario member:
info_outlineYou 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.