Motivate to Move

In this episode of Motivate to Move, we sit down with ultra-trail runner Allison MacFadden — a woman who's not just chasing big goals, she's running straight through them, literally. Allison shares what it's like to run across entire provinces — first PEI, then Nova Scotia — and why taking on these massive challenges helps her stay grounded, motivated, and in love with movement. But that's not all. She's also setting sail (literally) with her husband and two kids on a 7-month adventure aboard a 42-foot sailboat. Yup, you read that right. We talk about the power of jumping into something before you feel ready, how to stay fit in the open water, and why doing hard things with the people you love can change your life. Tune in for a healthy dose of inspiration, a few laughs, and proof that the best way to move forward is to just... jump in.Motivate to Move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

Ever wonder what it takes to run 100 miles through rain-soaked trails, deep into the night (and the next day)? Meet Nick Landry. In this episode, we chat with Nick about his incredible experience at the Riverlands 100, where he battled the elements for 30+ hours on a soggy, rugged course. With his wife, kids, and mom supporting him as crew, Nick powered through four 25-mile laps, staying strong and well ahead of the 32-hour cutoff. He came prepared with a list of only three reasons he'd allow himself to quit: a broken leg, failure to keep down calories/fluids, or hypothermia. Spoiler alert: he needed none of them. Alongside his good friend Greg Myth, who also crushed his first 100-miler, Nick proves that grit, support, and a good sense of humor can get you through even the muddiest miles. Tune in for an inspiring look at what's possible when you keep moving—no matter what the trail (or weather) throws at you.Nick writes the best race reports after a big event, and I would suggest checking them out with the link below.https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhubcitymiles.blogspot.com%2F2025%2F05%2Friverlands-100-mile-endurance-run.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbHhDVUkzSTI2NnRjQVpMOQEeMxHRuH2VxE5XOZiRjamY-W7z2ibKpu-0tQmiNVtcku0ctdqvCJ15WaQzKMo_aem_weUtzvWI-ZFkWWO8hQfoHw&h=AT3ihL5v6ZeIZ8toUGHw0i6vv0BJDsQBsXLCI08USvjVuqwO7uf2YEfOH61c0Yx4ibJ4Hw5F-RANq5ZDlVXj8RUrqZL4bDxYuWXoC_nWGaRlPNTMDwvlQ4bxuYt41za_mHPodQMR8OEjyg&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2RmADVF0qXt09uAHQmO-M1gRDpeNWBITJgKeI7PS7m4P7zgjV4fyyEF_t7da1-gfay2oJbl6P67_-WVOBMMtrCdAhHoVTzRKfj6Dc7RptfBn-7AahQXjlA65RrMw_MYwtU0ltHcSg3Bt8NYmDWs1vucuQMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

In this special Travelling Podcaster episode, part 3, we hit the ground running—literally—at the Fredericton Marathon!

What drives someone to push their limits and give back to the community at the same time? In this episode, we chat with Claudianne Robichaud, who's gearing up to bike her longest ride of the year at an upcoming Gran Fondo. On top of that, she played a key role in organizing the 2025 Run for Women in Moncton and many years helping with Legs for Literacy. Claudianne shares what keeps her motivated, the joy of being involved in local events, and why staying active is more than just fitness—it's about connection, purpose, and having fun along the way.Motivate to Move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

In this episode, I take my mic on the road again for the second time to Centennial Park for the 2025 Run for Women. My first interview is with Laura Harris, who finished first overall with a time just over 21 minutes. The speakers make it hard to hear Laura, but after that, we got into a more optimal sound area where you can listen to the interviews more clearly. Hopefully, I will get better at this. We also chat with Sebastien Godin, Michaela Forgeron, Andre Boulard, and Diane Trites. Hopefully, you enjoy our Travelling Podcast Series and tune in next time for another awesome interview. Motivate to Move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

Tonight we welcome a very special guest, BACK to our show, Jos Eijkelestam from Dutch Viking Events. Jos spends many hours coming up with events that he and his volunteer crew put on for anyone who enjoys trail running. We talk about the events that Jos has planned this year, we discuss some events he is going to drop and why. Out of bad news comes silver linings, and we talk with Jos about one of those good news stories. After competing in the Dark 50 two years ago, I see firsthand how Passionate Jos is about creating events that everyone loves. At the end of the day, people were still smiling. We know Dutch Viking Events is going to have a stellar year, and I can't wait to register ASAP.Dutch Viking Events Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/p/Dutch-Viking-Events-100085089302602/Motivate to Move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and interview some fine runners before and after a race. What better time to start than to head out to Grande-Digue for the annual 5-15 km runs and do some interviews? It is a well-run event, and it is a shame to hear this could be the last year for the run. In this episode, I take my new mic and chat with several different people to get their take on several things about the race. A different way of doing content, but I really enjoyed myself, and so did these runners. Windy and cool with some rain early, but a typical day for this time of year. Let us know what you think, folks, later.Motivate to Move Email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comOur Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 Sometimes, in life, you meet people with a positive outlook who inspire everyone around them.  This week's guests, Mike Hanson and Dave Morin, do exactly that. Mike and Dave are setting out to raise $1 million by running 10 marathons in 10 days in 10 provinces, 10in10in10. Raising awareness and money for Autism Aspergers Friendship Society, KidSport, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Starting in St. John's, Newfoundland, on May 16th and finishing up in Calgary, Alberta Sunday, May 25. We discuss where the idea of 10in10in10 came from, how it started, and how it was planned. The training and planning for this run are challenging, and the mileage can be tough. We are going to link the contact email below and the 10in10in10 website. We hope our listeners consider donating any amount they can afford for this amazing challenge. A great discussion with some great people for a great cause, how can you say no? Be safe out there.Email for more information on the 10in10in10.contact@10in10in10.ca10in10in10 website link.10in10in10 Marathon ChallengeMotivate to Move email.motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.caOur Facebook page, check us out.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

In part two of our episode with Richard Faulkner, we discuss how Richard had full support from everyone in the school system and how his job helped pay to keep him in shape. Now that Richard is retired, he is still very active and lives a very active lifestyle—hiking, mountain biking, and paddling all over the world. Just because you're retired doesn't mean you can't stay active. We discuss large Alligators and snakes in Florida, how you need a healthy respect for Nature. Richard helped start the Gentlemen's League in Hillsborough and played in the league. Set up some ice time at the local arena for all kinds of activities for the classes. Badminton was a big part of our school PE classes, and Richard was front and centre, teaching us kids how to be active and have fun doing it. Don't forget to check out Baymount Outdoor Adventures. The link is below.Baymount Outdoor Adventures web page: https://www.baymountadventures.com/Motivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=motivate%20to%20moveMotivate to Move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comAs always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

This week, we had a fantastic discussion with Richard Faulkner, whom I have wanted on the show for a long time. Retired teacher and business owner who lived in Hillsborough. This ended up being part one of a two-part episode. We discuss Baymount Outdoor Adventures and how that came about. Kayaking in the Bay of Fundy at Hopewell Rocks and the experience of the tour before and after High tide. Cave tours at White Rock, hiking, and much more. A fascinating story about the land where White Rock is now and how it came into the hands of Caledonia High School. That land was used to make a beautiful Orienteering map that has been used for years by Orienteers from all over the world. Most important is the teaching Richard did in Caledonia. Richard felt there should be an educational component to all the activities offered at the school, and he succeeded. We finish this episode off with a story about an activity that was created by a student at Caledonia. How it became so popular with everyone. There is so much in this episode, we hope you come back and listen to part 2 next week.Baymount Outdoor Adventures:https://www.baymountadventures.com/Motivate to Move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495Remember to give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 It was a nice chat with Diane about the warmer weather to come, and how the snow is melting and the sun is shining. Diane and I sit down and talk about some upcoming running events in the Maritimes. How about a virtual run around New Brunswick? Sure why not? We are looking forward to doing recordings at some of these events on-site creating some new content for our listeners. Stay tuned folks and remember to be safe out there.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495Remember to give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

Amanda Mills Sirois is back on our podcast this week. We asked Amanda back on our show for an update on how her Olympic run went. Amanda was not an official runner at the Olympic event but her best friend Allison, and another good friend Collin ran the Olympic course. It was an amazing experience and a great story. The 3-2-1 initiative, what is it and why is it important? Amanda helps answer those questions in this episode, sharing how she led her 13-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome along a 5 km route. There is so much in this episode and we know you will enjoy every minute so pull up a chair, take a load off, and enjoy.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

  We have a great time when Alex Quinn sits down and chats with us. The subject matter can be tough to discuss but we feel this is a good place to discuss tough subjects and let everyone know you are not alone. This episode is brought up to help promote mental health awareness. We go back a little and Alex gives us some of his backstory. The 100-mile run Alex created and completed was around King Square in Saint John, helping to bring awareness to suicide prevention, and mental health awareness. A personal story for Alex and many people that we know and love.  Alex had a camera crew following him around for this epic journey and the movie they made is top-notch, titled, Running in Circles. A brilliant story and edited perfectly, I can't wait for our listeners to see this when it comes out of the film festivals and is available for public consumption, probably sometime this Summer. We cover many topics, far more than what I can mention here. We believe you will like this story and we are placing some very special links that Alex wants us to display at the bottom of this description. We hope you enjoy this very important episode.Maddy Murphy Memorial Fund  (Maddy Murphy Memorial Foundation)https://www.facebook.com/p/Maddy-Murphy-Memorial-Fund-100077935654513/Maddy Murphy Memorial Pagehttps://www.maddymurphymemorialpage.com/The 4X4X48 Challenge for Maddy Murphy:https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/4th-annual-4x4x48-challenge/577223991431136/Saint John Suicide Prevention Hotlinehttps://988.ca/    or call or Text 988 anywhere in Canada.Saint John Suicide prevention:https://www.facebook.com/sjsuicidepreventioncommitteeMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=motivate%20to%20moveMotivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 Diane and I are back doing podcasts and we are very happy to get back at it in 2025. Our first guest for the New Year is Lee Murphy from Nova Scotia. Lee loves running longer distances, Ultramarathons and Backyard Marathons are what get Lee going. We learn how Lee started running and how it has become addictive for him, far better than what Lee was addicted to earlier on in life. His running streak of 807 consecutive days of running 10 km or more is still going strong and we can't wait to see how many days Lee will go. Lee recently ran a Backyard Ultra in Edmundston for 68 consecutive hours and he won the event, amazing. Lee and his wife Kate keep their children, work, running and their business balanced through teamwork. The link to their amazing cottages is below, feel free to check out Anchorage House & Cottage next time you take a trip to Nova Scotia. There is a lot more packed in this episode so why not pull up a chair and listen for a spell, after that go for a run.Motivate to Move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comOur Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=motivate%20to%20moveDon't forget to check out Lee's cottages while in Nova Scotia:Anchorage House & Cottages - https://www.anchoragehouse.com/As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 We want to thank everyone who listened to any of our shows and tell everyone we will be back with more episodes in the New Year. We plan on making the episodes shorter, less scripted, and on a semi-regular basis, but the hope is that they seem more like discussions and less like reading.  For our first episode in 6 months, we have our most popular guest ever and he is indeed BACK!  Santa Claus himself has agreed to come back on our show for the fifth time and we couldn't be happier. A great holiday message so grab some Hot Chocolate and have a listen and just relax, you have earned it.Motivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=motivate%20to%20moveMotivate to move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comAs always please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

Tonight for our final guest we want to chat with someone that everyone from the running community in our area knows, Emma Belcher. Emma is originally from England and moved here in 2008, she has played Soccer and Rugby most of her life. Emma is a big-time volunteer, giving so much to the community, on the board of Legs for Literacy here in Moncton. Emma ran the Ottawa Marathon in 2016. Having recently taught a learn-to-run group for free, Emma has her mojo back and we can't wait to ask her about lots of things running. This being our final episode Diane and I want to thank everyone who has been on and listened to our show, the pleasure has been all ours. So thanks everyone and hopefully we will see you all soon once again. Maybe we helped motivate a few people out there, after all, that is what it was all about, stay safe everyone.Motivate to Move Facebook page, check us out.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495Legs for Literacy Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/LegsforLiteracyCourirPourLireAs always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

Amanda Mills Sirois is our special guest this week and it is exciting to have her on our show. Amanda started running indirectly because of a 5km wine run, and things took off from that point. With her running partner Allison, they ran the Ottawa marathon and came close to qualifying for Boston. Hired a coach to help with qualifying, job done. Raised money in support of Down Syndrome and ran the legendary Boston Marathon. Amanda was not done yet, not even close. Managed to run all 6 of the major marathons in 4 years, how does one top that? Well Marathon Pour Tous in France, that's how. Recreational or non-elite athletes have been invited to participate in an Olympic event for the first time. Running the same course as the marathon athletes and with an Olympic medal in 2024, amazing.Motivate to move Facebook page, check us out.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10004160769949The email e-transfer link for Tim and his familyfortimandjennie@gmail.comAs always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

Diane lined up a fantastic guest for our episode this week, Joyce King from Lower Hainesville N.B. Many of you don't know that Joyce was a champion arm wrestler. Even crazier is the fact Joyce started at the late age of 30. Skip ahead 10 years and Joyce defeated a Russian rival super heavyweight to become the best female arm wrestler in the world. I was unaware of this, but Joyce competed with her right and left arm over her career. Joyce earned 18 national championships and 18 World Arm Wrestling Federation medals, she won 12 gold, four silver, and two bronze medals. Inducted into the Canadian Arm Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011. Inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame, on October 15, 2021. Joyce the Catcher King was her nickname and for good reason. I don't want to spoil it here but you should listen to the episode and find out why the Catcher King is so appropriate. A wonderful episode and I am sure our audience will enjoy this one a ton. Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show.motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always please donate the gift of life and give blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 In this episode of Motivate to Move we chat with Bob Dumouchel, Bob loves staying active, cycling, and running just to name a few things. Bob volunteers for many local events and sometimes leads runners in half marathons while on his bike clearing the way. Bob chats with us about the Thornton Bridge Parkrun in Fredericton. What is a Parkrun you might ask? Parkrun is positive, welcoming, and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along. You can run, walk jog, and volunteer and it is a free event. This happens every Saturday at 9 AM all over the world. Very interesting to hear Bob tell us about everything Parkrun. You might want to get your barcode and head on up to the next free Parkrun. Hey, one never knows.Here is the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge Parkrun Facebook link:https://www.facebook.com/billthorpewalkingbridgeparkrunMotivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

  What an amazing interview we have for everyone in tonight's episode. Michele Banks is certified in canoeing, Kayaking, and first aid. Michele is also certified in wilderness and outdoor recreation training  Michele holds a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Education, and A master of science education.  Coaches and teaches, works with Ducks Unlimited, the list goes on and on and we ask her about many of these things plus we ask what it was that Michele did in 2023. Michele cycled across Canada solo, simply amazing. Has anyone seen a 10-foot bullsnake lying across a bridge? Michele has. Michele tells the best stories, but you will have to listen to tonight's episode to hear everything that she has accomplished. Thanks for listening and have a safe week out there.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 Tonight we have two very special guests with us from the Chasing Trails podcast, and we will be linking their wonderful podcast in our show notes below. Diane and I love running and both of us love to listen to podcasts so why not have the best of both worlds on our show? We welcome Brandon Thompson and Geoff Leblanc from Chasing Trails and we were very happy they agreed to come on our show and chat a little about them and about their excellent podcast. The more people we have listening the more likely someone out there may hear about running and keeping active and head on out to an activity, that is the real goal. Brandon and Geoff are easy to listen to and have a passion for running on the trails and keeping others active. When you listen to this episode you may want to get some trail running shoes and head out. A great community and a great way to keep on moving. Chasing Trails podcast link: Part 1https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a-day-in-wentworth-part-1/id1691713053?i=1000658228650Part 2 of the same episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a-weekend-to-remember/id1691713053?i=1000658979477Motivate to Move Email, let us know who should be on the showmotivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 Our guest this evening was a heavy smoker and in 2006 started cycling. Amir had no idea how much this would change her life. Amir has done a famous ride called the Golden Triangle twice. Riding from Banff to Golden in one day, Golden to Radium the next day, and from Radium back to Banff the third day. works out to roughly 100 km daily and has incredible elevations and scenery. Now Amir focuses more on trail running and includes strength training and yoga to keep on trucking. Amir has a goal of running a 50 km trail run in every Province, awesome. Coaching kids to help them ride confidently, Amir is a busy lady with her hands on many different things. Now she is in charge of this awesome ride in PEI called the Gran Fondo, the 11th year for the big ride across PEI. This ride has been designed to show the best parts of PEI and because it is a recreational ride you can stop along the way and visit local shops and experience some of the local cuisine. Friday, August 23rd to the 25th, register through Race Roster and hurry because there are only 300 spots total and it is filling fast. Amir and her group have thought of everything for the Gran Fondo and we are sure the event will go off without a hitch, I can't wait to hear about it after the fact. At the end of this episode, Amir shares a shocking story with us and I was left speechless. Luckily, Amir overcame all this adversity and has been killing it ever since.Here is the Gran Fondo PEI website, check it out and perhaps sign up.https://www.granfondo-pei.ca/Gran Fondo Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Gran%20Fondo%20PEIMotivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

Tonight we welcome two very special guests back to our show. Nathaniel Couture and Ryan O'Shea are on our podcast again and we were very excited to welcome them and they have brought three very special guests with them. With Nathaniel is his son Sam who is 14 and with Ryan is his son Liam who is 13 and his daughter Amelia who is 9. Tonight's episode will focus on the Speeding Cheetahs and what young ones think about the group. What it is like to lead some of the younger children. With 233 registered kids for the Spring, it is easy to say kids want to run, and Ryan and Nathaniel are filling this vital role. This episode is packed with great stories by the children and some jokes. Diane and I do a lot of laughing, the kids are wonderful and we now know kids just want to run. Having 13-14-year-olds helping to coach younger kids to run is an amazing idea. And the puddle jumping sounds like such fun I want to give it a go. We hope other groups will start up after hearing this episode. Sit back and munch on some popcorn with your family, get out with everyone, and go for a run. Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 In this episode, Diane and I chat about some real-life issues we have run into recently. How we struggle to stay motivated and what we are doing now to keep on moving. Life can be a tricky balance of family, work, and even the weather. Just because we are on the other side of the mic doesn't mean things are always rosy. We wanted to share some of the issues we face in hopes others who struggle will keep up the good fight to stay motivated. There are ups and downs for all of us and I hope people who listen will realize they are not alone. Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 We welcome Sebastien Godin Back to our podcast this evening, Sebastien was with us way back on episode 16, over 3 years ago. Sebastien quit drinking and smoking lost 100 pounds, got into shape, and started running all sorts of distances including marathons. Bucket list in hand Sebastien set out to break some personal goals. He qualified for Boston but had some issues on the course and wanted to redeem himself. After only 4 weeks Sebastien ran the Fredericton marathon to qualify for Boston next year. Beat the qualifying time for Boston by 5:45, it's close but we here at Motivate to Move believe Sebastien has it all under control. Working on track workouts and interval training has made Sebastien a faster runner, training and a coach made all the difference. Sebastien shares a wonderful story where he found a full pack of cigarettes while on a trail and you should hear how he handled the situation. Sebastien won the Sylvio Bourque Memorial Award (Inspirational Person of the Year) at the RunNB Awards in 2023. Sebastien has recently become a RunNB member willing to help the organization in any way he can, awesome. If you need some inspiration or maybe a little nudge to get motivated again, listen to this episode, it is worth your time.RunNB web and Facebook page, sign up and get your discounts.Web page:   https://www.runnb.ca/Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/RunCourseNB/Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

  Tonight's very special guest comes to us from Riverview NB and is part of the Riverview Running Idiots like myself and Diane, it was a pleasure to welcome Julie Stokes to our show. Julie Stokes is the Supervisor of Water & Wastewater for the City of Moncton, NB where she assists in the supervision of the Municipality's Water & Wastewater Operations. Julie has lived in Riverview for 4 years even though the plan was to stay only 2. Started running in the Fall of 2012 on a dare and a few pops.  Proved to herself that she could run and went to Ottawa in May 2013 for her first 10km race, had an amazing experience in Ottawa, and was hooked. Joined the running room clinics, first came the 10km clinic and somewhere along the way, she was told she would never finish a half-marathon race, Oh yeah, watch me now.  "Gremlins in my head" is a great story you need to hear from Julie as she learns to shut down her negative thoughts. Thanks to a Covid Garmin watch gift to her daughter, Julie had a run partner through Covid. Don't forget Julie shares silly sewer stories while running and she has some good ones. Enjoys camping and now runs on the trails in Fundy Park.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

  We invited Jen Williston and Maryse Babineau on our show today to talk about the Moncton Women trail running group. We wanted an update about events that the ladies are going to compete in this year. The first thing that strikes you when you listen to this episode is how dedicated these women are to their trail running. Tuesday is the day and for these two ladies, it is non-negotiable even with the busy lives they lead. We talk about the stress relief of getting out and running with the group. How the group started and if they run trails in the Winter or even in the dark. Of course, a trail-running podcast episode isn't complete without talking about Bacon. If you are in the area and want to run with the Women's trail running group check them out. The links for the Moncton groups are below.Moncton Trail Running Facebook link:https://www.facebook.com/monctontrailrunningMotivate to Move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always please give the gift of life and donate blood todayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.

 Our very special guest tonight is Ian Loughead, senior conservator at an N.S. museum. Early on Ian was into team sports, Soccer, and especially Baseball. Later on in his 20s, Ian started cycling and doing road races, 70-90 km runs and he did this for 5-6 years. Of course, this led to Duathlons and finishing over 20 Triathlons. This has all led to Ian being involved in the Maritime Dog Harness Association and Harness Dog Sports. Canicross is a sport where a dog and a human run together. Your dog needs to be on their lead throughout the event and harness belts and bungee lines must be in use. A great way for people and dogs to get outdoors exercise and have some fun. We discuss Ian's charity race for Movember every year and how Ian only got serious about running in his 40s. See it's never too late. Lastly, we talk about how Ian is now into coaching runners and how much he enjoys helping others reach their goals.Motive to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

  An excellent conclusion to a wonderful talk with Colin McQuade, Lindsay Laltoo, and Aaron Sellers. All three runners are from the Greater Moncton Running Club and listening to this episode you can tell these three get along so well. Running, staying in shape, and being active in the community are important to this group. It's nice seeing people helping others to achieve their goals while working on their own, it makes for a wonderful time out with your peers. Motivation is contagious and we hope this week's talks motivate someone to get out and be active. Be safe out there and see you next week.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495Greater Moncton Running Club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004167726297534

 In this week's episode, we are thrilled to sit down with three wonderful people in the Greater Moncton Club. Colin McQuade, Lindsay Laltoo, and Aaron Sellers. We go in-depth talking about everything Greater Moncton Running Club. We go over events they have created and take part in, all at a low cost to the participants, an excellent idea for everyone these days. We have so much to discuss in this episode that we cut it into two episodes to get everything in. Such as the Boston Marathon, great job Colin and everyone from our region that went. We discussed the GMRC and the team they will be sending to the Cabot Trail Relay this year, sounds like a ton of fun. The Greater Moncton Running Club helps bring all our running communities together, no one is left behind, and a great time out with friends. Maybe you want to give them a try and see for yourself. Don't forget the conclusion next week. Greater Moncton Running Club Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/greatermonctonrunningclubMotivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move FaceBook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

  Dr. Bob Forbes is back on our show this week, what he did is so amazing and cool we couldn't wait. Dr. Bob ran a marathon in Antarctica, meaning he has run a marathon on all 7 continents. The best part is we talk all about it, so few people have thought about doing what Dr. Bob did. Bob and his wife took a boat ride to Antarctica and away he went. We hear about the weather, what it was like getting there, the terrain, and much more. We chat about Bob and his Boston marathon runs and the one coming up on April 15th. If you have ever thought about what it might be like to run in a very faraway place then this episode is for you. It has been 100 episodes since Bob was last on, you can bet we will not wait as long next time.Motivate to Move Email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, give the gift of life and donate blood today.

 What a fantastic talk we had with Carolane Pitre. Originally from Quebec and now living in Halifax, this young lady has been through a lot and will not give up. Her determination, drive, and personality will not allow her to stop. The one time she did haunted her so much that she had to duplicate the event to make amends. Running, swimming and biking keep Carolane motivated, put all three together and it's a dream come true. We asked Carolane about her cycling accident and how long it took to recover. Carolane was back on the bike as soon as she was physically able. As always on Motivate to Move, it's wonderful to see people motivated to keep on moving and not let anything get in their way. Great job Carolane, we can't wait to see what is next for you. Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

  We had a wonderful interview with all three of our guests Dan Foote his son Caleb Foote and one of their instructors Wyatt Macquarrie-milco. The charity We Believe last held in 2023 in Saint John brought over 8 thousand educators, students, and speakers together simultaneously. The message was simple, encouraging youth to be the Change. Some of the issues on the table were mental and physical health, volunteering, bullying, self-worth, and how each of us can better the world. This event was live streamed all over the world and 2025 will be even bigger and better. Tickets for the event are free and all the links will be below in the notes so check it out.  Empowered to Ride is another program, instructors Caleb Foote and his good friend Wyatt are helping kids get on donated and bought mountain bikes and go riding through the trails. Inspiring our kids to stay active and get outdoors. Now they have 10 bikes and the demand for children taking this course is high so why don't we help these guys get more bikes to help more kids? links are below. This is a great story and one that we hope others will hear and support. Invest in our kid's future. We Believe website, or you can choose to donate to Empowered to ride on the same site.https://www.webelieve.ca/Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.Finally, we have a new YouTube channel where we discuss everything about hockey, check us out.https://youtu.be/sOKJSsiPPvI

 Tonight our very special guest is Graham Black, a native of Montreal who has lived in Moncton for the past 24 years. Graduated from Concordia University, with a degree in Sports Medicine as a Certified Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Specialist with over 25 years of experience in both fields. Graham is also the athletic Therapist for our Moncton Wildcats and is currently Co-owner of Sportmed Max in Dieppe. A former guest that we enjoy having on, Michael Roy, suggested making an appointment to see Graham and I am very glad I did. We discuss the difference between a Physiotherapist and an Athletic Therapist and some of the common injuries that Graham sees. Graham surprises us with something he is seeing more often, I didn't have this on my radar at all but makes sense when you think about things today. When Graham isn't seeing people at his clinic he is hard at work with the Moncton Wildcats, Go cats go! Winning the Memorial Cup is always the goal and maybe this year that will happen. We had an amazing discussion and Graham is so good at telling stories, especially about when he needed a suit at the last minute to be hired for the Wildcats job.   I enjoyed my time at Sportmed Max Physiotherapy and I wanted to get the phone number out there for anyone who could use any of the services that they provide, links below. We hope everyone who tunes in has a wonderful day and stays safe and injury-free.Sportmed Max phone number:506-388-8855Sportmed Max website, book online:https://sportmedmaxhealth.janeapp.com/Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

  Greg Scott started racing mountain bikes at a later stage of life finishing dead last for the first few. After Greg had some races under his belt the results got better and better, now at 63 Greg hopes to make the podium and keep on biking as long as possible. With two broken ribs, one clavicle,  seven broken helmets, plus cancer treatments and a ton of bike parts replaced, there is no doubt Greg loves racing mountain bikes. Greg also designs and maintains courses trying to use the lay of the land to help with a more natural design plan. Why not work in a bike shop with some spare time, Greg loves to help others get on their bike and accomplish their goals. An inspiring tale about someone who just will not give up. The Elgin 80 is Greg's next big race and we believe he will have fun no matter where he finishes, good luck GregMotivate to Move email:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." Words to live by and Cory Richardson does live by these words that is why we invited him back onto our show. Cory is very passionate about getting our youth outdoors more and on the internet less. We wanted to take a deeper dive into how this could be accomplished. We discuss a wide range of topics about how this may be done. Our direction is more important than our speed, just getting started is half the battle. How many people have gear for outdoor activities they never use, I know I do. Maybe the schools could help out? it's possible. We are hoping that someone can listen to this and help this process along. All the links are below if you would like to contact Cory and see if there might be something you could do. Let's spread the word and help to keep our youth more active in the great outdoors. That would be good for everyone, mentally and physically. Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495Cory's online Hammock business, very cool:https://hanginghugs.comCory's social media:www.youtube.com/corcircle Lots of great videos:www.instagram.com/hanginghugstwitter.com/spacecreatorAdventure guiding - rock climbing, kayaking, and sailing:https://www.facebook.com/ComeOnSierraCamping at Dream Seed Farm:https://www.hipcamp.com/en-CA/land/new-brunswick-dream-seed-farm-ozxho7oz?adults=1&children=0Solo kayak trip from Vancouver to Central Mexico:www.solomax.com and http://www.solomax.com/mainmap.htmlSeek your next adventure:http://tinyurl.com/yc2ppzkuCorazon Kaleidoscope (dance hoop artist)https://www.facebook.com/corazonkaleidoscopeInner Voice Art Therapy:https://www.facebook.com/innervoicearttherapyAs always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

In this week's episode, our very special guest is Jean-Marc Doiron. Jean-Marc Doiron is a high-performance runner and a dedicated family man. At 35, he is not only a father of two but also a seasoned athlete who has clocked over 3,000 kilometers annually for the past two decades. His passion for running remains undiminished, with a personal best marathon time of 2:32, achieved in the fall of 2023 while raising two young children.Jean-Marc's journey into the world of running began at the age of 16 when he decided to focus solely on the sport after being a multi-sport athlete. This decision paved the way for his participation in the World Francophone Games in Lebanon in 2009 and his recognition as Athlete of the Year across all sports at his university in 2010. In 2011, he clocked a personal best time of 1:49 in the 800m, narrowly missing the 2012 Olympic standard of 1:46.Beyond his achievements, Jean-Marc has also significantly contributed to the sport through coaching. He led the university's cross-country team and was honored as Coach of the Year in 2016. That same year, he ran his first marathon, an experience that captivated him with its unique training regimen, intricate logistics of nutrition and stress management, and the camaraderie accompanying the event. Jean-Marc's story is a testament to his dedication to running and his commitment to his family.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

Our very special guest for this episode is Nathaniel Couture and we want to welcome him back to our show. The last time Nathaniel was on our show, back in episode 26, our Province had just gone into a full lockdown and we wanted to know what made Nathaniel tick. Why ultra trail running and how he stayed motivated. After nearly three years we wanted an update, is Nathaniel still doing 100-mile runs? The answer may surprise you and we hope you will listen to this episode and find out. Nathaniel has found a new love in the Winter, Cross-country skiing. His kids have been involved for years, why not Nathaniel? We chat about Backyard ultras, guess who might be interested in trying one? We have a great conversation and you may even get to know Nathaniel's favourite junk food because this is essential information.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

Our special guest for this week's episode is Dean Strowbridge originally from Lunenburg NS. Dean has been running since 2000 has broken 12 age group Provincial records and has been ranked #1 in Canada for his age group, Wow! very impressive. Plus we ask Dean about the Run for Renee, and how this series of runs started. How Dean's mom Renee inspired Dean to donate all the proceeds to the Kidney Foundation. Dean runs fast and talks about the Boston Marathon. How he has transitioned into coaching, helping others to achieve their goals. Without a doubt, he is a very motivated person who loves to share his love of running with others. So much to talk about in this episode and we have some links below for you to check out. Why not register for one of the Run for Renee races this year and support the Kidney Foundation? See you at the start line.Run for Renee Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/RunForRenee5K/Run NB page: The link is for 2023 registration for the Run for Renee, I think it just hasn't been updated yet so I am placing that link here for now:https://events.runnb.ca/event/october-run-for-renee-5k/486761/Dean Strowbridge personal Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/dean.strowbridgeMotivate to Move Email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotiavte to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495

Nick Richards is our special guest this evening, born in BC and now living in Halifax. Nick was a smoker and in 2019 couldn't run one continuous km, how things have changed? The stories Nick shares are crazy and gut-wrenching. Nick left the Navy after eight years and was at the bottom, picked himself up, and got to work. In late 2021 Nick decided it was time to start trail running, getting out more into nature and seeing what he could accomplish. In 2022 Nick completed Capes 100 with five minutes to spare, amazing. In 2023 Nick went to Alberta and completed Canada's only 200 mile race, The Divide in 86 hours. Very impressive, now Nick wants to see his limits and has his eyes set on more long-distance runs. People should listen to this episode, it shows how negatives can be turned into positives and reminds us to drop our fears and get out there and go for it. Don't forget about Nick's Chilly Challenge, at least 300 km running each month this Winter outdoors and for every 1000$ donated, he will plunge into the ocean for 1 minute. I see the donations are just over 2000$, 2 minutes. I think we should get that up to at least 3000$. Nick wants to raise money and awareness for members of the community who are OUT IN THE COLD this Winter and support the community association by the same name. Links are below in the notes. Let's help Nick plunge into that cold Ocean water as long as possible, we can't wait to see it happen. Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495GoFundme Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Wayward-winterGoogle Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xdo84mbXdSKSffAv6Nick's Blog site: https://waywardway.ca/As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today

Welcome to our podcast everyone, our special guest for this week is Cory Richardson. Cory is a goal setter and one of the main goals he is trying to promote is the idea of students spending at least one week of the school year camping, organized by students themselves, and that schools would collect camping gear from the community to reduce obstacles to youth enjoying nature. More kids spending more time outdoors and less time on their devices sounds like a wonderful idea here at Motivate to Move.This is just the beginning of what Cory is doing and working on. In this episode, you will hear many more ideas such as "Buddy Benches" and trail building. Cory has been offering art therapy workshops in schools since 1999, teaching life planning, hoop dance, beadwork, sewing, journal writing, talking circles, and much more. How about Cory's project of linking a trail from Saint John to Walton Glen Gorge, then on to Sussex? Spending the last ten years developing Walton Glen Gorge to be a rock climbing area, and doing it alone as Cory enjoys the peace of doing first ascents. With All the free time Cory has why not have your own online company, HangingHugs.com, an online custom Hammock building business. Links below, and I would suggest you go check it out, very cool Hammocks indeed. Selling these Hammocks helps Cory fund some of the projects he has going on, give it a look. Did I forget to mention his solo kayak journey from Vancouver to Central Mexico? Cory had an online journal back in 1997 and documented this journey way back then and had over 4 million visitors, which is very impressive.We cover a ton of things in this episode and I can't go over it all here so why not listen while you're out connecting with nature and see what Cory has to say, we are glad we did.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495Cory's online Hammock business, very cool:https://hanginghugs.comCory's social media:www.youtube.com/corcircle Lots of great videos:www.instagram.com/hanginghugstwitter.com/spacecreatorAdventure guiding - rock climbing, kayaking, and sailing:https://www.facebook.com/ComeOnSierraCamping at Dream Seed Farm:https://www.hipcamp.com/en-CA/land/new-brunswick-dream-seed-farm-ozxho7oz?adults=1&children=0Solo kayak trip from Vancouver to Central Mexico: www.solomax.com and http://www.solomax.com/mainmap.htmlSeek your next adventure: http://tinyurl.com/yc2ppzkuCorazon Kaleidoscope (dance hoop artist)https://www.facebook.com/corazonkaleidoscopeInner Voice Art Therapy:https://www.facebook.com/innervoicearttherapyAs always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

We recorded this episode in December and wanted to save it for our first show of 2024. Diane and I want to thank all our listeners for taking to time to check out our podcast. This journey has been a wonderful one that we like sharing with you. Tonight's guest is Amber Hachey from Quispamsis / Saint John, NB. Amber loves outdoor adventures and was very competitive at a young age through high school. Hiking with her dogs was a favorite pastime of Ambers. In 2019 Amber purchased her first pair of trail running shoes and off she went. Amber joined the Saint John Trail Runners and started running several races. Completing five big trail runs this year and her very first 110km race, fantastic. She was one of the many volunteers at the first-ever Loonie Loops, working behind the scenes. This is where I met Amber and knew we needed her on our show and we are so glad she said yes. Amber talks about what it was like and the nasty weather conditions Amber, Marc McColgan and everyone else went through. It was one heck of an event and hearing from Amber what the 24-hour event was like was gold. I hope you enjoy our first show back in 2024, I know we enjoyed speaking with Amber a great deal.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comOur Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

For the fourth consecutive year, we have Santa Claus back on our show to talk about Christmas. How does Santa stay in shape for the big day you might ask, we have the answer right here. Ever wonder how long it takes Santa to recover after delivering all those toys? Santa even lets us in on a little secret, about how he gets in all those houses. Santa talks about the Elves and the Reindeer and how much Mrs.Claus keeps everything in running order. Santa tells us that he loves anything homemade the best but I ask the question, what is Santa's favourite cookie and he does indeed let us know. For anyone wanting to know a little bit more about Santa, you may want to sit down for a few and listen to our show. Santa announces the winner for our guess the cash in the magic bottle game, so stay tuned until the end to see who wins my money. Merry Christmas everyone and happy holidays, see you in the New Year.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life, donate blood today.

We here at Motivate to Move knew we wanted to have Boyd Dunleavey come back on our show and that we wanted to do it before our Christmas break. The reason is simple, Boyd inspires everyone around him and at this time of the year, especially this time of year, inspiration can be a very powerful tool. Boyd will tell you that he is a competitive person and wants to give his time to help others. Boyd's story is worth listening to and he has come a long way. With a running streak of well over 400 days and over 95 half marathons in a little over a year, we can't wait to see what Boyd has planned next year. So many fantastic stories and Boyd's timing couldn't be better, we recorded this on the American Thanksgiving plus it was his stem cell donor Nathan's birthday. Boyd has a lot to be thankful for and we want to thank Boyd for sharing his story with our listeners.The Importance Of Surrounding Yourself With The Right People In A Cancer Journey. This is a fantastic listen and I am placing the link right here, be sure to check this out.https://rumble.com/v3f2rrp-2byourownhero-the-importance-of-surrounding-yourself-with-the-right-people-.html?fbclid=IwAR3Ov9bWwLmDUp87E51ElnBp8Ov4NTNsjuNyho0bPwmi5TWvVMe8YWaYJLsMan up to Cancer website, another great link and a non-profit site. You are not alone:https://manuptocancer.org/Man up to Cancer Facebook page, go check them out:https://www.facebook.com/cancerwolvesMotivate to move email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today, thank you.

Luc Doucet is tonight's very special guest, someone we have wanted to chat with for some time. We have known Luc for many years, running with him sometimes with our running group several years ago. Now Luc has moved to Halifax and is running a ton of km. With a running streak of over 1300 days and for much of that a 10km a day minimum, amazing. But there is still more, Luc is close to 6000km for the year and we are sure he will complete those km. As you can see Luc runs a ton of km and we love it. Then we get some crazy side stories and more running streaks he does within his streak, very impressive. There is a lot to learn from Luc just with his mindset. His positive attitude and determination is something that we can all look up to. Keep on trucking Luc, we can't wait to see what is next. Luc has a very interesting project he does called Framedtrails. Going to put the link below because it's such a cool idea, check it out.https://www.framedtrails.com/shop also @framedtrails on InstagramMotivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

We had a fantastic discussion with Rodney Steeves recently from Riverview N.B. What Rodney has done is very impressive, for 20 years Rodney has been hauling his wheelbarrow from his place near the entrance of the Dobson Trail, up to 2.5 Km into the trail. This all started 20 years ago to walk his dog, why not be productive while walking? For 7 months of the year, Rodney hauls either tailings or a sandstone base material into the Dobson trail. Making the trail better for more people to walk and hike. Recently Rodney has completed his initial goal but the job is never done, now Rodney has a few more ideas to make the Dobson Trail a better place for all. We get some background on the Dobson, how it started, and when it started. A documentary titled Fervent Pull is soon to be released in 2024 and Rodney is a big part. We can't wait to see more of what Rodney is doing for the Dobson. Helping to promote the use of such a wonderful trail and keeping fit mentally and physically is something many of us should look at.Fundy Footpath Dobson Trail Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/126868350785046Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

Tonight we have two amazing guests for you. Mark Hemmings and his daughter Aren, these two were recently part of the 24-hour run at Loonie Loops in late August. We met on the trial several times that day and chatted with each other. I was very surprised to find out this was a father and daughter-running duo. I was instantly impressed and thought that we had to get Mark and Aren on our show and here they are. Both signed up for the 24-hour run and as some of you know the conditions were not the best. That didn't deter either of them, they just kept at it. Listen to Aren talk about how this was her first podium finish and took first place. Great job Aren and an amazing story. Mark had an amazing day himself finishing with 26 laps for the run and his fastest lap was his final lap, amazing. Father and daughter were very determined and wouldn't stop in some of the worst conditions. What I like about this interview is the fact that both Aren and Mark loved their time on the trail at Loonie Loops and they can't wait to try again next year. Can't wait to see what next year brings. Follow Mark on Strava, he runs in so many interesting places:https://www.strava.com/athletes/32318210?fbclid=IwAR1nwPWC8MAx_E8aFSRfLx2lm5t0lHmCUT4MiPQgsT4xdawngC8e-_7kTgcYou can and should follow Mark on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/markhemmings/?fbclid=IwAR1qOD2I0GwOqTDIcccx6_HFXfvLSJf-Dhhln8z3tPAS3gDAzPk_Anl5OrYFollow Aren on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arensophia/?fbclid=IwAR28j5OCseYRclfUP5G3vF4csiZnRfmrpI5tqSI-RFC2KpNwJttYULLMzbcMotivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comOur Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, give the gift of life and donate blood today.

Our special guest is Erin Whitman from Fredericton N.B. Erin and her husband James are active and busy with two children. How does a busy family keep active and have the time to go to the events they want to do? Just listen to this episode and find out. 2014 is when things took off for Erin. Now she has completed Marathons, Triathlons, and even an Ironman and we believe nothing can stop her. The next step is trail running and a probable return to Loonie Loops and a 50km trail run. Running inside or outside doesn't matter much to Erin, as long as she gets the training she needs. Great job Erin, keep up the excellent work. Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on the show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comOur Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

Tonight our very special guest is Lee Wesselius originally from River Glade, New Brunswick. What is remarkable about Lee is the fact he can combine veterinary medicine with running at a very high level. Recently Lee just beat his own personal best marathon time by 2 minutes, finishing at 2:14:37, a blazing fast time. We ask Lee about his journey into running, and what keeps him going seven days a week. How does he train when he is on call for his work, what does Lee eat while running these longer races? Lee informs us during the interview that he can run between 160-180 km in a week, incredible. Lee is very passionate about running and it is inspiring to hear him speak about his passion. We chat about many things in this interview, so pull up a chair and listen to what Lee has to say, it's so nice to listen to a positive voice like Lee's.Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show.motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comMotivate to Move Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today.

Tim Fitzgerald is our special guest this week, or is his name TJ? or perhaps the Fitz? It doesn't matter, what matters is Tim is here to chat about his love for running. Tim has served in the military for nearly 14 years and has been deployed twice, we want to thank him for his service. Tim is passionate about running, at an early age he did well against others, even older kids at school. Today, Tim runs marathons, backyard ultras, and even a 100 miler at Capes. Tim has won some of those events, coming in second in others—an amazing accomplishment in itself. Tim joined the Cape Breton Road Runners years ago and this group of dedicated runners goes all out when it comes to running, link below. What is Duo Decades you might ask, well it's Tim and his wife Jen's Etsy store, really cool vintage items, check it out, link below. We can't wait to see what Tim does next but we do know that we won't have to wait that long, see you on the trails.Cape Breton Road Runners on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063613954850Duo Decades vintage store on Etsy, really cool items:https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/DuoDecades?ref=shop_sugg_marketMotivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show:motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.comOur Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495As always, please give the gift of life and donate blood today, thank you.

Tonight we cut ties and explore something a little different for us at Motivate to Move, both Diane and I believe this to be a critical topic. Our two guests this evening have been working hard for a better connection of our active transportation routes in and around our Moncton area. Shannon Emery and Michael Roy are passionate about connecting these routes in a safer, more user-friendly way. Once these connections are made more people will use them, build it and they will come. This leads to the other topic of discussion this evening, bike bus. Shannon has been biking with her twins to school nearly every day, why you might ask? Biking in the mornings for kids used to be a mainstay but now it is considered by many to be unsafe, too many cars going too fast and roads not set up for kids to bike to school. Connecting the routes, making things safer by reducing speeds and education plus some much-needed exercise will go a long way. Some mornings Shannon and her friends have 30 kids biking with them with hopes that more parents will start a bike bus in other parts of the city. Now the city has a full-time active transportation coordinator and things are heating up, can't wait to see what happens next. Active Transportation Coalition Moncton Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/atmoncton/ Motivate to Move email, let us know who should be on our show: motivatetomove.podcast@gmail.com Our Facebook page, check us out:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041607699495 As always, give the gift of life and donate blood.