RunningFlat Radio Podcast

Dave McGillivray joins us for a great show on the state of the Endurance Industry, The Boston Marathon, and personal health. Share it with friends and runners alike. #BostonMarathon​ #heartattack​ Boston Marathon Chris Uszynski

My special guest is one of the leaders in the field of Respirology, Dr. Sanjay Mehta. Sanjay grew up in Montreal, and graduated from McGill University medical school, training in Internal Medicine and Respirology at McGill and Harvard. Currently, he is a Professor of Medicine at Western University, and a Respirologist and Director of the Southwest Ontario Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic, London Health Sciences Center.

Our old friend Steve Fleck joins us as we discuss the current state of the industry and how we run our way back to larger events. If you have questions you can email Chris at chris@runningflat.com and if you need more information about the Canadian Endurance Sports Alliance go to https://www.endurancesportsalliance.ca/home

Back on the air, catching up and explaining where we have been. Please comment we will be back as FB Live and on YouTube. Next Week Steve Fleck joins me talking about the state of the industry and where do we go from here. Thank you everyone for your support and Keep Running!

Pro Triathlete Lionel Sanders has dropped by the studio at the end of his season, for the past 3 years to talk with Chris about his lessons learned. The good, the bad and the Fast! Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine on this season 3 finale show.

American Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes joins me live to talk about his new book "The Road to Sparta". An incredible look into the history of the Marathon and his journey in running. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

Stair Event- This week we feature a stair event to do this winter the Europro Vertical Climb and we revisit our friends Dave and Rose Low and the Great Wall of China Marathon, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

NEW WORLD RECORD 29-year-old, Pete Kostelnick, left San Francisco’s City Hall on September 12—his birthday—at 8 a.m. He then headed east for 3,067 miles, completing the trek in 42 days, 6 hours, and 30 minutes. The feat is unprecedented, and ends one of the oldest ultrarunning records recognized by Guinness World Records. That is more than 70 miles per day running and incredible feat. Pete joins us along with Jim Crist -Race Director from the Christmas Story Run in Cleveland Ohio and Song of the week on this episode #103.

Mary Brannagan from BRANNAGAN ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY who works on Olympic and Elite Athletes joins Chris in studio to talk about the how to cure common running injuries.

The incredible Melissa Bishop joins us live in studio to talk about life after Rio and the road to Tokyo 2020. We also talk to Bill Ewing Ops Director of the Freepress Marathon in Detroit for a wrap up on the Marathon weekend. Song of the Week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine all in this episode.

Must listen to episode with Dr. Wadea Tarhuni is in studio to talk about more people die here and around the world of heart disease then all the cancers combined. Fascinating talk through what athletes can do and what are the warning signs.

What if you did not wear deodorant for two weeks this summer? Yup, Marygrace Taylor an award-winning Health and Wellness author and contributor to Prevention Magazine, RedBook and Men's Health and others will be joining us (not in studio). Read her Prevention Magazine story here: http://www.prevention.com/health/not-wearing-deodorant?cid=isynd_ROL_0915&_ga=1.152295225.1855312176.1456967819 Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

The Founder of the Running Room joins us to give us tips for the upcoming Marathon season.

We explore everything you should expect from your first 5K plus Jim Biewer from the Detroit Red Wings joins us to talk about the Hockeytown 5K and everything going on that morning. Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and Song of the Week all in this episode.

Paul Gross is one of the most passionate Station Scientist you will ever meet. Amazing insight into weather and how we need to be more vigilant and use technology to help keep us safe. Song of Week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

Dr Larry Schmidt Professor Emeritus in Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University, London, Ontario joins me to talk about a unique approach to living longer and happier. Getting more active with CALM the Canadian Academy for Lifestyle Medicine. Song of the Week, Steve Bell on the Olympic wrap up and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

Ops Director Bill Ewing is in studio to talk about one of the great international marathons that takes place in October in Detroit. From Detroit it crosses the Bridge into Canada running through Windsor ON to the underwater Tunnel back to the USA. Incredible infrastructure and for sure a must do anyones list, I am running the half this year!

In Studio Corey Bellemare sets 2 world records in 4 days for Beer Mile and his crazy week along with our resident expert Mary Brannagan talks to us about running healthy and figuring out what the pains and aches really mean.

Wreck Beach Bare Bun 5K Run and Running Naked (without technology) plus song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

Steve Bell from AM800 Sports joins me to talk about the status of the Russian Athletics position with Rio only a couple weeks away. We also talk about the Color Run weekend that is approaching along with song of the week.

Mike Brkovich and Ian Gourlay from the Walkerville Brewery drop by to talk beer and running The Walkerville Brewery Craft Draft 5K, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and Song of Week all in this episode.

Ed Whitlock joins me to talk about being 85 years young with 80 age group titles and 30 World Records. From a sub 3hr marathon at 73 to a 7:18:55 Mile at 85. Meet the incredible Ed Whitlock, Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

You can't talk about being fit and runnings without talking about Healthcare and Hospitals. Dave Cooke and David Musyj, Co-chairs of the Program and Services Steering Committee join us to talk about how important a new Hospital system is to our overall health. Send me your questions and comments to chris@runningflat.com Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

Chad Evans from the Color Run joins us to talk about everything Color Run Nights and Bob Bellacicco from CTV News talks about the University of Windsor’s bizarre Track Coaching issues. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine and more.

Jim Biewer Director from the Detroit Red Wings join us to talk about the Hockeytown 5K. Evelyn Thomas a runner from the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon tells us about her experience on the Island. Song of the Week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine all in this week's episode.

AnneMarie Fortner from Explore Pelee gives us a tour of Pelee Island in preparation of the Big Race! Rob Moore joins us by phone to explain the OFSAA Track Event that is the largest High School event in the Country and the third largest in North America is in Windsor this weekend.

One of the fastest persons on the earth joins us to talk about her recent win and what is left on the road to the Olympics. Canadian 800M record holder Melissa Bishop is always inspiring and open to answer all the questions. Laura Wall is the spokesperson for the Canadian Cancer Society who is our new Charity with Canada D’Eh Run. We talk about all the amazing work they do around the country.

Do you have what it takes to conquer the Great Wall? A grueling 26.2 miles, 20,518 of uneven steps in the Conquer the Wall Marathon on the Great Wall of China! Husband and Wife Dave and Rose Low from the Amherstburg Running Club join me live from China to talk about the Great Wall Marathon. Also Amanda Sheehan, a new runner, gives us her perspective about Le Chocolat as her first race. She is an inspiration shedding half her weight and starting to run. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

Julie Weiss the Marathon Goddess join Chris to talk about her passion of running and raising awareness for Pancreatic Cancer and “We Got This”

Kelly Steele joins us in studio to go through the FAQ and new Runners 101 for what to expect at an event. Song of the Week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

Derek Murphy from Marathon Investigations is on the case running the numbers and identifying all the Bib Mules, Bib Bandits, Course Cutters and just plain Cheaters. He joins us and Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine!

Jen Miller writes for the New York Times, Runner’s World, Running Times and ESPN. She takes you for an amazing journey of self discovery and the hilarious moments during races and her quest to be a better runner. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

Darcy Haggith of Inifint Nutrition Canada joins us in studio to talk about the science of hydration. Professional Triathlete Lionel Sanders calls in to talk about Winning last weekends IronMan California 70.3 and competing 7days later in Ironman Texas 70.3. One week apart leaving nothing on the table and competing to win.

Dave McGillivray is one of the most experienced Race Directors in the World. As Race Director of the Boston Marathon he talks to us about changes to this year's race. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on this weeks episode of RunningFlat Radio. Tune in live on AM800CKLW (http://www.am800cklw.com) at 7pm Tuesday evening or on Podcast

Triathlon Legend and Founder of Competitor Group Bob Babbitt join us to talk about the beginnings of IronMan and how he started Competitor and where the industry is going. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on this weeks episode of RunningFlat Radio. Tune in live on AM800CKLW at 7pm Tuesday evening or on Podcast.

Vancouver again ranks among the world’s best. Forbes Travel has placed the BMO Vancouver Marathon alongside Big Sur, London, Rio de Janeiro, the Great Wall of China, Rome and Paris, as one of the 12 ‘Top Marathons Worth Traveling For’. We welcome Charlene Krepiakevich, Executive Director of RUN VAN to tell use why the BMO Vancouver Marathon represents as Canada’s top destination race. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on this weeks episode of RunningFlat Radio. Tune in live on AM800CKLW at 7pm Tuesday evening or on Podcast.

Australian Trent Morrow is the Marathon Man! World Record holder for most Marathons 160 on all 7 Continents in 1 Year. He also recently ran his 300th and we talk about the adventures. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on this weeks episode of RunningFlat Radio.

The Running Room’s Founder, Best selling author John Stanton joins Chris to talk all about benefit of Walking. We also talk about the running and industry trends. Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine and more!

Season Debut with Brooks Hansons Runner Dani Miller tells us about her Olympic Marathon Trial experience and John Lofranco from AC Road/Athletics Canada talks about the National Championships coming to Le Chocolat and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

We recap the year, talk about Le Chocolat. John Stanton always a great guest always full of insight(sorry for the technical activities). We go back and review Cmdr Chris Hadfield’d July interview and American half record holder from Oceanside California 80 years old Anne Garret. Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and I talk about making that commitment and getting into a program!

My guest is Kevin Hanson co founder, of the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project, he is the co-owner of the Hansons Running Shops, as well as the creator of the Hansons Running Method available at all fine book stores. We talk elite running, learning to run and lessons thought his career. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan all in this episode.

Our good friend Lionel Sanders drops by the RunningFlat Radio studios to talk about the massive sub 8 hour win at Ironman Arizona. Only the third Canadian to ever sub 8hr an Ironman distance. We talk about Kona and lessons learned and everything in-between. Ben Kaplan and Song of the Week on this episode.

Our good friend Pacer Jim is also the race director of the famous A Christmas Story Run. We talk about the Run the Virtual Run and running! Jim also owns Marathonpacing.com and paces some the largest half and full in the United States. Grab you Leg Lamp and fuzzy bunny costume and listen in. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine on this week.

Dr. Jack Daniels is a two-time Olympic medalist in the Modern Pentathlon and world-renowned exercise scientist. Named “The World’s Best Running Coach” by Runner’s World, he led Cortland University runners to eight NCAA Division III National Championships, 31 individual national titles, and more than 130 All-America awards.We talk Running Formula. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine on this week.

My fellow Canadian Race Director Cory Freedman joins us to talk about the Toronto Women's Run Series, Sporting Life 10K and much more. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine

PanAm Games Gold Medalist and Silver Medal World Champion Melissa Bishop co hosts with Chris. They talk to Nicholas Mizera who broke the Guinness World Book or Records for fastest Half Marathon in a suit!.. Ben Kaplan from iRUN and more in this episode.

The newly crowned Canadian Marathon Champion Lanni Marchant is going to Rio! She joins Chris and talks about how she will represent Canada in the 10K and Marathon at the Olympics. Ben Kaplan from iRUN and song of the week by New Order.

Chris talks about inspiring ageless runners who take life on by getting out and doing it. Also John LoFranco from Athletics Canada and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine talk about the big weekend at STWM and all the races around North America.

Introducing the answer to your lack of accomplishment. What to PB, go to Boston, win your age group? We will get you there. Andrew Judson joins us on RunningFlat Radio on how you can succeed no matter what your goal is.

Alan Brookes joins us to talk about the STWM history and how it brings over $30million dollars in economic development to Toronto every year and how the City and Community supports this iconic event.

We wrap up Run For Heroes weekend, Talk to a couple who got engaged on the finish line, update from our great friend Dr Michelle Prince and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine