EP 29 - Neil McKay, Race Director of Persistence Racing
Trillium Running Podcast
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 Amanda Nelson, ultrarunner Brian Bondy and former podcast guest Viktoria Brown. Find on and .
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EP 28 - Tally in the Valley Recap with Happy Trails Racing RD Jeff Rowthorn
Trillium Running Podcast
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/
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EP 27 - Kelly Foss of the Constantine Yorkville Run
Trillium Running Podcast
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: Get 15% off your registration by using the promo code: TRP2022 Contact Kelly directly at [email protected] or on Instagram @cwkellyfoss @millennialminimalists Follow the Constantine Yorkville...
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EP 26 - Josh Cassidy, 3x Canadian Paralympian
Trillium Running Podcast
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.
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EP 25 - Lynn Bourque of The Runners Shop
Trillium Running Podcast
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.
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EP 24 - Elias Kibreab, Bruce Trail FKT holder, with crew Allan Williams
Trillium Running Podcast
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 the Dekemhare Orphanage Boarding school in Dekemhare, Eritrea: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dekemhare-orphanage-school
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EP 23 - Dione Mason, Toronto Carnival Run Race Director
Trillium Running Podcast
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.
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EP 22 - Dr. Sean Delanghe
Trillium Running Podcast
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!
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EP 21 - Anthony Barton, Sulphur Springs 100 Mile Finisher
Trillium Running Podcast
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.
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EP 20 - Ben Flanagan, 2021 & 2022 Canadian 10K Champion
Trillium Running Podcast
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.
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A great listen for participants in Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend or anyone interested in running goals!