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The Canadian Jewish world erupted with cheers when a young, musclar, mustachioed British Columbian named Ethan Katzberg won a decisive gold medal in hammer throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A Katzberg! Named Ethan! Whose father's name is Bernie! Alas, after doing extensive research—contacting the local Jewish community in his native Kamloops, investigating his family history, scouring social media for clues—The CJN's Jewish sports podcasters, the Menschwarmers, conclude that Mr. Katzberg is not in fact a member of the tribe. (His official media attaché on the ground, Caroline Sharp of Athletics Canada, confirmed to The CJN she is "quite sure that he's not Jewish.") But fans of Jewish and Israeli athletes need not fret. Even though Ethan Katzberg is almost certainly not Jewish, there are enough openly Jewish athletes worth celebrating. Israel won a record-setting seven medals, while Diaspora athletes excelled specifically for the United States and Australia in fencing, wrestling, rowing, water polo, swimming and more. In this Olympic roundup, hosts James and Gabe recap a thrilling two weeks of international competition and analyze where the Jewish community fits in. Credits Hosts: James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver Producer: Michael Fraiman Music: Coby Lipovitch (intro), chēēZ π (main theme, "Organ Grinder Swing") Support The CJN Follow the podcast on Twitter @menschwarmers Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Menschwarmers (Not sure how? Click here)
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert wrap up Paris 2024 after a wild day including Canada's surprise Gold in the 4x100 relay. First up, Mark Heese from CBC (6:29) and member of the volleyball Hall of Fame reflects on Melissa Hamana-Paredes & Brandie Wilkerson's beach volleyball silver medal for Canada and shares how he helped kickstart the sport going from exhibition to legitimate Olympic sport. Next, Glenroy Gilbert (25:52), 1996 Gold Medal winner in the 4x100 relay and current Head Coach for Athletics Canada reflects on his team's incredible win and Andre De Grasse's legacy after picking up a 7th career Olympic medal. To close, Julie Stewart-Binks (34:42) from CBC Sports on today's action, her experience as a runner and then wrapping Paris 2024 and Canada's top moments. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Ottawa's Glenroy Gilbert was part of the relay team which famously defeated the Americans in the 1996 Summer Olympics, bringing home gold for Canada in the 4x100m. Although it was the highlight of his sporting career, he confesses to Robyn Bresnahan he wishes he'd done things differently.
Vicky is an experienced Coach and Coaching Consultant, as well as the founder of the Female Coaching Network. As an advocate for better coaching, Vicky has spent the last 20 years examining how coaches develop and how to create a safe and effective high performance environment for all. Her work with the Female Coaching Network has changed the sporting landscape not just for women who coach, but for those who are coached; from the creation and delivery of the first ever fully paid coaching internship with Premier League Football club Tottenham Hotspur, to consulting Nike, UK Athletics, Athletics Canada and World Athletics, in creating cultural and systemic changes for a safer and fairer environment for elite athletes and coaches in Track & Field. And this is why I'm excited to bring this conversation to the Untapped Potential. Vicky is passionate in creating real and sustainable change in sport, and not just deliver tick box projects. Talking Points: Fix a system, not the women What does the sports system actually mean Sport is a tool, not the be-all and end-all Low numbers of female coaches but high success rate Adapt coaching style - coach the person not the sport Sport is not separate from society Sport needs to be held accountable A Federations job is to cater for the athlete If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help spread this content to the practitioners that need it. Resources: Coaching 1-2-1 and group: Read Full Details Practitioner Rites of Passage Flow Genome Project Dr Joe Dispenza min-body research Conversation for the context of Dr Joe Dispenza's work FCN in the recent Guardian article The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Alice Milliat Women's World Games Connect with Vicky: Female Coaching Network Linkedin X Instagram
This panel discussion on Adaptive Racing was recorded live on the 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Speaker Stage. The session was moderated by Fannie Smith, Manager of Para Development for Athletics Canada. The panel included three para-athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Mike Greer has been participating in road races as an adaptive athlete for more than a decade and works with races to help make them more accessible to all participants. Josh Cassidy is a three-time Paralympian, Boston Marathon Champion and former world record holder. Cindi Davis is an American recreational hand cycler who has competed in a variety of events in North America. This panel of speakers will make you think about how you can help make the events you attend more inclusive for all participants, and give you some new athletes to cheer for on race day. Follow Athletics Canada @athleticscanada Follow Mike Greer @bloddsweatandwheels Follow Josh Cassidy @joshcassidy84 EPISODE SPONSOR: We may be nearing the end of our recordings from the 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, but now is the time to get yourself registered for the 2024 event! As you may remember, the full and half marathon sold out quickly and this year is on pace to do the same. Learn more about how you can register and get involved in race weekend at www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com. --- Theme music: Joseph McDade
In this new episode, Rick sits down with Rhonda Shishkin to talk about how to navigate the awkward conversations of metrics and caseload between owners and clinicians, how to get physios to cross refer to chiros, and why part timers are clinic killers. Rhonda is the Clinical Education Lead for Clinic Accelerator and is currently mentoring over 800+ clinicians on caseload management. She brings over 20 years of physiotherapy experience from working in the highest levels of Canadian sports including Huskie Athletics, Canada Basketball, and Athletics Canada. In this conversation, Rick and Rhonda discuss topics such as: Disconnect between metrics with owners and clinicians Metrics to talk to with your therapist: 90% utilization, 60-80% successful graduate care plans The difficult conversations about money and caseload How to bring up metrics for the first time as an owner What is PVA (Patient Visit Average) and how do you use it? How to talk to a new grad vs. senior therapist Why part timers are clinic killers How do you get a physio to cross refer to a chiro? Why you shouldn't have 3 plans of care #1 mistake owners make when getting buy-in from their therapist to do reactivation What to look for in a clinic director How to change behaviour of a clinician Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RickLauCallHero Follow on Instagram, new videos EVERY SINGLE DAY: instagram.com/thericklau/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-lau/ Signup for the newsletter (22k+ clinic owners): clinicowner.com Sponsors: Callhero: mycallhero.com Apply to join #1 clinic owner community clinicaccelerator.com
Samantha Jory is ridiculously humble for a runner who started running during COVID, started racing in 2022, and is now one of Athletics Canada's top-ranking women in the half marathon for 2024. Sam has always loved team sports and had active parents who were role models for her growing up in British Columbia; now she delights in trail running with friends and road racing in this beautiful province. Sam's running is deeply rooted in gratitude for the healthy body that keeps letting her test and find new limits and for the running community that has encouraged and supported her the whole way. I hope you take some of her joy and gratitude from this episode and find your own on your next run. The book Samantha mentions during the show is called The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday The run clubs she mentions are @eastvanruncrew and @fraserstreetrunclub Follow Sam on Instagram @swjory EPISODE SPONSOR: Vancouver Half Marathon The swag has dropped, and excitement is high for this year's Vancouver Half Marathon, taking place in person on June 23, 2024, or virtually from June 1-30, 2024. Secure your spot and run a gorgeous 21 km or 5 km, or bring your favourite little one to the kids' race. Your prize? A beautiful medal, souvenir ASICS participant shirt, access to the Runkeeper Go premium experience and more! Register today at www.canadarunningseries.com THEME MUSIC: Joseph McDade
Rory Linkletter is a Canadian marathoner for PUMA. He just ran 2:08:01 at the Seville Marathon to get under the Olympic qualifying standard. He is in a good position to get selected by Athletics Canada for Paris. Canadian record holder Cam Levins has already been selected for the team and assuming no one else runs faster than Rory in the next two months, he'll be set to go to his first Olympics. Rory was a standout runner at BYU and then turned professional in 2019. He spent some time with HOKA NAZ Elite before choosing to leave the team in 2022 and has been working with Ryan Hall in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode, you'll hear all about why the training has worked so well. He shares a bit about Ryan's coaching and training philosophy. Plus, I try to start some trash talk between Rory and Conner Mantz or Clayton Young – his former teammates. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Rory Linkletter | @rory_linkletter on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Jim McDannald, DPM, from Montreal, Canada. Dr. McDannald received his undergraduate degree from Augustana College and attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He did his three-year surgical residency at Portland Good Samaritan/Kaiser Permanente. Dr. McDannald practiced in Eugene, Oregon for several years, collaborating with his orthopedic colleagues, athletic trainers, and coaches in the care of high-level NCAA Division I and world-class athletes (University of Oregon and Oregon Track Club/Nike Oregon Project). Dr. McDannald is the founder of PodiatryGrowth.com. His services include Digital marketing strategy and services for private foot and ankle clinics, website planning, development, optimization, and delegation of tasks for maintenance. He also provides the digital foundation for efforts that align with overall organizational efforts. Podiatry Growth will Increase discovery of website and social channels by overseeing, managing, and measuring SEO, SEM & paid traffic campaigns. He can be contacted at jim@podiatrygrowth.com. Dr. McDannold was also the Head Coach of Cross Country and Track at Université du Québec à Montréal and worked for Athletics Canada covering the 2016 Olympic Games; 2015 Pan American Games. A fun and interesting discussion with a podiatric physician who followed his passion into the technology realm and continues to be involved in podiatric medicine by assisting his colleagues! In this episode of Dean's Chat, host Dr. Jeffrey Jensen interviews Jim McDannald, founder of PodiatryGrowth.com and co-host of the Podiatry Marketing podcast. Dr. McDannald discusses his background in podiatry, athletics, and health technology, and shares his insights on digital marketing for foot and ankle clinics. Dr. Jensen and Dr. McDannald discuss Dr. McDannald's new venture and the intersection of podiatric medicine and digital marketing. Tune in to learn more about Jim's journey and his expert advice for growing private foot and ankle clinics. Dr. McDannald shares his experience of becoming more entrepreneurial and starting a business in Canada, attributing their success to the support of his spouse, who is a tenured professor. Dr. McDannald emphasizes that the comprehensive healthcare system in Canada covers both emergent and non-emergent situations, which gives them the confidence to leap into business ownership. Dr. Jensen and Dr. McDannald highlight how podcasting has allowed them to connect and learn from various individuals, including colleagues and professionals in their field. They also emphasized the collaborative aspect of podcasting, where ideas can be shared and different perspectives can be explored. They further discuss how social media plays an impact in podiatry and how podiatrists can use social media to grow their clinics in the current age of technology. Tune in for an informative episode about the growth of podiatry as a profession! www.podiatrygrowth.com https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
Athletics Canada is walking the talk (or run, as the case may be!). Coming of a great World Championships, CEO Mathieu Gentès shares the other side of supporting our athletes: their mental health and well-being. We are only three weeks out from the 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and Community & Charity Challenge Manager Anh Vuong-Phillpotts joins us to chat all things philanthropy! How much money has the event raised over the years, what charitable partners are involved and who are the fundraisers they have celebrated along the way. Connect with Athletics Canada on IG: https://www.instagram.com/athleticscanada/ Find out more about the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/ Register NOW for the 2023 Trillium Running Festival: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76090/athletics-ontario-trillium-running-festival
I recently asked if you had questions for a running coach via Instagram and you delivered. Listener carefully to see if I got to your question in this next episode. I'm hoping to have more chances to interact with you through this show but that was a great start. Please feel free to reach out on social media or email if you have guest suggestions or questions you like to ask, I'd love to hear from you.Today on Just In Stride we learn a lot about training with Chartered Professional Coach, John Lofranco.He's not only a runner himself and a knowledgeable coach but a true student of the sport. Accredited by the coaching association of Canada and manager of Coaching Education at Athletics Canada, John is helping the athletes of today and those of the future too.We go in depth on training methods, recovery strategies, old theories and new. It was fun to listen to him speak about a sport that has made a huge impact on his life and how he's evolved as a coach after more than 20 years of experience.Show Links:- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-athlete-development-show/id1156301534?i=1000622575976- https://www.acroad.ca/documents/DistanceRecommendation_2014-01-15.pdf-------Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we'll be able to make the show even better and it'll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!
Our Great Coach on this episode is Peter Eriksson . Peter is an Athletics coach who was formerly the head coach of the Olympic and Paralympic programs for both British Athletics and Athletics Canada. He started coaching in the early 80's after a reaching the world championships as a Speed Skater for his native Sweden. Under his leadership as Performance Director and Head Coach, the nations that he has worked with has generated over 240 medals at major International Competitions. He is also the most successful Canadian Athletics coach in modern history. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at feedback@thegreatcoachespodcast.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com
Join us on The Coaching Podcast as we welcome our esteemed guest, Coach Vicky Huyton, the founder, and visionary behind the Female Coaching Network. Vicky's unwavering honesty and vulnerability shine through in this episode, fueled by her firm belief that a passion for learning opens doors to infinite possibilities. As coaches, Vicky encourages us to introspect on our self-perception and the authenticity we bring to our coaching practice. She emphasizes the transformative power of thought-provoking questions, which pave the way for strategic and sustainable change in the future. If you're eager to uncover the true essence of coaching and gain valuable insights into crafting impactful introductions, then this episode is a must-listen. Remember, the journey toward becoming exceptional coaches begins with our personal growth. Some of the highlights include; 1.27: Best coaching moment: Problem-solving - impacting the way a team and individuals warm up (teaching correct running technique). 4.51: Worst coaching moment: Being an introverted coach (extreme shyness) and being nervous about trying to prove her knowledge. 7.14: Introversion is a superpower - we need a diversity of coaches. 11.07: Sliding Doors: Moving from being a teacher (failing) and becoming a coach and starting the Female Coaching Network. 14.46: What Makes a Great Coach? "Passion for learning." (Empathy, selflessness, and passion). The minute you make coaching about yourself, that is when the problems arise. How long have you been learning while you are coaching? 17.53: Learning about how people hold themselves and how they explain themselves. The importance of female role models delivering their convictions authentically. 23.20: How do you create change? Remember why you exist? To support the athletes. If you are stuck in your ways, either leave or keep learning. How can you adapt to the times? To the athlete? To the sport? Park your ego! 28.12: When did you realize that questions are the answer? 32.45: The backstory of The Female Coaching Network - It's a platform that connects women, asks questions, and then delivers change in a strategic and sustainable way. Early Mission: Convincing sports that we need women. You can't create change by being passive - it's time to get strategic. Nikey Sponsorship: Research the landscape of the female coach and athletes. Mission: Being a bridge between the coach, the athlete, and the federation needs to be successful. 38.49: Male champions of change - Ask questions to gain knowledge and then take action on the answers in order to create change! The Coaching Podcast is sponsored by The Sampson Agency - a talent entertainment and sports management company owned and operated by Tina Samara. Visit: www.thesampsonagency.com or email: tina@transitioncoach4athletes.com To learn more about becoming a workplace coach or advancing your coaching skills, visit: www.opendoorcoachingusa.com or email: info@emmadoyle.com.au About Vicky Huyton Vicky Huyton is an experienced Coach and Coaching Consultant, as well as the founder of the Female Coaching Network. As an advocate for better coaching, Vicky has spent the last 20 years examining how coaches develop and how to create a safe and effective high-performance environment for all. Her work with the Female Coaching Network has changed the sporting landscape not just for women who coach, but for those who are coached; from the creation and delivery of the first ever fully paid coaching internship with Premier League Football club Tottenham Hotspur, to consulting Nike, UK Athletics, Athletics Canada and World Athletics, in creating cultural and systemic changes for a safer and fairer environment for elite athletes and coaches in Track & Field. Vicky is passionate about creating real and sustainable change in sport, and not just deliver tick-box projects. Connect with Vicky below. Website: https://www.femalecoachingnetwork.com Twitter: @FemaleCN Instagram: femalecoachingnetwork Linkedin: Vicky Huyton Book Recommendations Vicky is very passionate about helping coaches learn and read more books. In addition to her recommendation of What Makes a Great Coach?, Vicky also strongly endorses the following book recommendations around cultures and systems: Zanballer by RR Knudson - a book recommended to me by a friend who now coaches in the NFL, published in 1972 and probably not in print anymore! Its a fictional story about a girl in high school who would rather play football than be a cheerleader. As a woman of a generation where there were no football teams for girls at school, and certainly, no female coaches to lead many of the sports I played, this book put a smile on my face all the way through and reminds me why day in, day out, I fight for the rights of women and girls in sport. Forty Million Dollar Slaves by Williams C. Rhoden - a fascinating read of the history of black athletes in sport. It gives you a deep understanding not only of the journey of sports rationalisation and how it affected black athletes, but also a view as to how sports governance and structures can be oppressive by taking advantage of talent when it suits. Culture By Design by David J Friedman - a brilliant framework of how to intentionally design, or redesign culture within an organisation. The author has created 8 steps in which to work through, starting with what culture actually is, to how you communicate and live that culture. Whether you follow the steps directly or not, it's a great guide with plenty of tips and advice that are very much needed in today's sporting world. Fix the System, not the Women by Laura Bates - is a terrifying dive into the multitude of areas in which women are discriminated against in everyday life in the Western world. Her book echos our message at the FCN ‘fix the system, not the women' as we push for change in the sports systems that create barriers for the progression of female coaches. Whilst many federations continue to plough resources into creating ‘women coach development programmes', the actual barriers that exist to women reaching the elite levels is the system of poor recruitment practices, bullying, sexual abuse, unavailable networks and lack visibility. The League by John Eisenberg - is a very nerdy look into the NFL and how it became the mammoth league it is today. Whilst it is specific to American Football and the NFL, it gives you a good understanding into the rationalisation of the league, and all its good, bad and ugly we see today. I think it's an important read for anyone working in sports development, for similar reasons as the book 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves', it widens your understanding of the development of sport, how and why it was rationalised for certain groups in society, and why it's difficult for women to break through into its leadership.
Dr. Heather Wheeler, Ph.D., C.Psych. is the Mental Health Practitioner at the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario where she is leading the Mental Health Strategy. She is the Mental Health Lead for Athletics Canada and the Mental Health Practitioner for Swimming Canada in the Ontario High Performance Centre. On the Trillium Running Podcast, we learn about how elite runners prioritize their mental health and what we everyday runners can learn from that wisdom. Find out more on Dr. Wheeler's website: http://www.drheatherwheeler.com/
Two-time Olympian Andrea Seccafien and I last chatted at the beginning of 2020, so it's needless to say, we had a lot to catch up on. We talk about the road to the Olympics, which was challenging for everyone, but slightly more challenging for her, and her experience doubling in Tokyo in the 5,000 and the 10,000. She also talks candidly about the significant injury that has had her sidelined from her profession for six months (trigger warning for dealing with anxiety and injury recovery). Andrea is a fantastic athlete, a generous coach, and one hell of a runner, and I felt honoured that she joined me for this episode. Find Andrea on Instagram at @aseccafien photo credit: Athletics Canada
Patricia Roney is a Winnipeg-based runner and physiotherapist who works with Athletics Canada as a classifier for para athletes competing in track and field. All para sport athletes need to be classified in order to compete so there's a system in place to determine eligibility based on their impairment, and Patricia is right at the center of this fascinating and evolving scene. She is also a very accomplished athlete and runner herself. She got her start on the track at the University of Victoria and found some success on the roads after that, but since 2014 has been spending time developing her trail and mountain running skills, often landing on the podium of many 25-50K races. In 2019 Patricia was selected for the Canadian team to compete at the World Mountain Running Championships in Patagonia, but ultimately had to turn down the offer when it conflicted with her work as the Lead Therapist for the Para-athletics World Championships. We learned a lot about Para-sport in this conversation and we hope you do too.Resources we discussed in the episode:Episode 87 with Nate Riech: Tokyo Paralympic 1500m Gold MedalistFavourite Mantra: Lyrics from a Bob Marley songFavourite Place to Run: Anywhere with ocean viewsBucket List Race: Alpine trail race or Trans Rockies stage raceFavourite Running Book: The Champion's Mind by Jim AfremowFavourite Post Run Indulgence: Big burrito wraps, coffee, pastryConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
The 2022 World Athletics Championships wrapped up in Eugene on Sunday, capping off a thrilling 10 days of competition. There were several highlights from our Canadian team, including Cam Levins' brilliant marathon performance. Cam finished 4th in 2:07:10. This was not only a personal best and improvement on his own Canadian record of over 2 minutes, it was also the highest finish ever by a Canadian at the World Championships. In this episode we speak with Cam about the lessons learned from last year's Olympic Games, completely overhauling his training, and why he has long felt that he belongs with the very best runners in the world. Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we bring you highlights from the Canadian Track and Field Championships, including a national title by co-host Maddy Kelly! We celebrate the takedown of a 35-year road record by Ben Flanagan. And we bring you thrilling results from the Western States 100!Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
"In 2021, I had a really hard year of life and racing. Nothing seemed to go right, and I was desperate for answers. I feel like I trusted God, took a leap of faith and it's paid off big time." -Rory Linkletter After strengthening his faith, following his heart, and betting on himself, it paid huge dividends for Rory Linkletter in 2022. Rory set the Canadian half-marathon record at Houston in January, scorching a 61:08. Rory also competed gamely and ran 62:19 in the NYC Half, placing 10th in a stacked field. These and many other great results led to him being named to World Champs Oregon 2022 Team for Athletics Canada for the marathon, where he will have the great honor of competing for his country. On working with Ryan Hall: "Ryan has rewired my brain through his charisma, his wisdom, his faith. I couldn't have drawn up a better person to guide me through this transition in my career. In 7 months of working together, I couldn't have imagined someone working so quickly to change who I am as an athlete and as a person. Feels divine, super grateful it all worked out signing with Puma Running." Topics covered include: his coach & mentor, Ed Eyestone; online coaching with the Bruces (Steph & Ben); favorite races; Boston learnings; defining moments; Houston and breaking the Canadian record; mindset; his NAZ Elite experience; taking a leap of faith; Ryan Hall; exploring edges and reaching new limits; his respectful rivalry with Ben Flanagan; the lone wolf mentality; signing with Puma; drive, spirit, and the underdog mentality; deepening his faith; therapy; community service I'm stoked to continue following Rory's inspiring journey. This was such a fun chat with so many takeaways! I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Rory: Instagram: @rory_linkletter Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai © 2022 Ron Romano
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk update you on the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we cover results from two Diamond League meets where Canadians shone. We bring you the story of a stroller-pushing marathon champ, a Canadian W40 1500m record, and an 82-year-old ultra phenom. And we close out our episode with the voices of our Canadian marathoners recently named to the Athletics Canada team competing at this summer's World Championships!Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
Nate Riech is one of the biggest names to emerge in Canadian Para athletics in the past few years. He burst onto the international scene in 2018 with world record performances in the 800m and 1500m and since then has continued to lower his own records in the men's T38 category. Last summer in his Paralympic debut in Tokyo, Nate earned a gold medal for Canada in dominant fashion in the 1500m (3:58.92), letting out a victorious roar at the finish line that made Canadians proud. A freak accident on the golf course at the age of 10 resulted in a brain injury which affected the right side of Nate's body and changed the course of his life. Doctors said he may never walk without a limp, but this only fueled Nate's desire to work hard and make it to the top of sport like he'd witnessed so many others do in his unusually athletic family. Shortly after recording this conversation, Nate was awarded the Para Ambulatory Athlete of the Year (Arnold Boldt Award) by Athletics Canada. We think it's safe to say that at just 27 years old, Nate has a very promising career ahead and it will be exciting to follow along with him on the track, as well as with everything he's doing to further the Para Sport movement.Connect with Nate: Instagram: @nategraywolfNate's YouTube ChannelPodcast: Strides With GraywolfResources we discussed in the episode:Nate's gold medal performance in TokyoFavourite Mantra: Tucker Strong; I'm tougher than anyone; Relax & smoothFavourite track to Run on: NAU's track in FlagstaffBucket List Race/Event: New York, Hayward FieldFavourite Running Movies: Prefontaine, Running Brave (the story of Billy Mills)Favourite Post Run Indulgence: Butterfinger Blizzard from Dairy Queen , glass of wineConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)
A new study out of the University of Alberta highlights the need for greater support for athletes who become pregnant. One of the participants of this study, 2-time Olympian Hilary Stellingwerff, knows this first-hand. She was instrumental in creating policy change at Athletics Canada after she lost her sport funding following the birth of her first child. Now retired from elite running, Hilary coaches at the University of Victoria and continues to advocate for greater pregnancy and parental support for athletes. In this episode we speak with Hilary, as well as the two authors of this study, Dr. Margie Davenport and Dr. Tara-Leigh McHugh.Study link: "Pushing for change: a qualitative study of the experiences of elite athletes during pregnancy"Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
Olympian, Amazing Race Canada contestant and powerhouse, Sarah Wells shares her stories about 15 years on the road with the Athletics Canada team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This EP features Les Gramntik, an internationally recognized leader in coaching speed and power. He has over 50 years of experience in coaching in the countries of Romania, Israel, and most significantly in Canada. He's been an athletic and development consultant for hockey, football, synchronized swimming, bobsleigh, and professional golf. He has also served as an Education program developer, university lecturer, and sought-after international speaker. Doing justice to his resume in coaching would take longer than we have in this space to introduce a guest but suffice to say his influence in the world of Athletics is extensive, and the mark he has left on the Canadian sports system has been significant. I am honored to have him on the show today, welcome Les. Head Coach, Athletics Canada 2005-2008Director of Speed Power Programs, Athletics Canada 2002-2013Coaching Director, Canadian Sport Institute Calgary 1999-PresentCoaching Director, Southern Alberta Track and Field Center 1988 - 1999 Head Coach, University of Calgary 1988 - 2005Staff Coach, University of Calgary 1979 - 1988
If you are a committed coach in a relationship you are going to want to listen to this podcast. If you are the committed spouse or partner of a coach you are really going to want to listen to this podcast... In this, the first in a two part series of EvelChat, Derek talks to Donna Kaye-Harris, lifelong coach, sport builder & researcher, on interviews she did with 10 Olympic coaches & their partners prior to the 2016 Rio Games. In part 1 we discuss the feedback from the data on the partners of coaches, in part 2 we discuss the data from the coaches themselves. Donna interviewed each person in the cohort separately & independently, collecting feedback on how the coaching profession (obsession?) has impacted their partnership, family life, health and other important areas. While her findings are unpublished, her raw data, easily digestible & organized around quotes from both the coach & partner, can be viewed https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jlychd2TdCh-GAzPvBDBei7UN-Oy2MoH?usp=sharing (here.) This is a fascinating discussion on the impact coaching has on a marriage, partnership, relationship and family and should not be missed. Donna Harris, ChPC, is a Chartered Professional Coach skilled in program development and implementation. She holds a Master of Arts in Kinesiology; her thesis explored the impact of passion on the performance and lives of elite coaches and their partners. The research outcomes lend insight into the requirements high performers need to be successful as well as the impact being a high performer has on the individual, their partner and their family. The architect behind Athletics Canada's revised coaching education program, she understands the components of performance and the steps necessary to draw out the best from everyone. Topics: “They're not quite present in family life” “Knowing that you're second place” “I got to go, I went to Beijing, I went to Athens” “The coach's career trumps my career” “You're not really making a lot of the decisions that affect your life” “Worrying (about job security) doesn't really help a whole lot” “It's a job of passion, not a job you count hours” “. . .and then it consumes you” “Tell me a coach that was great and had good work-life balance”
This week's guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Gareth Sandford, a researcher and physiologist for Athletics Canada, working with the Canadian Sports Institute, and the University of British Columbia. He previously earned his master's in Sport Science and Physiology, where he did a year's placement at Chelsea Football Club. He has also coached in the UK, US and in a tribal community in India. This led to a world tour which saw him observing and speaking to some of the best coaches in the world as part of his PhD. Gareth is someone that you as a coach want to be listening to due to his education background and years of experience. This week's podcast is a must listen/watch as Gareth talks about the anaerobic speed reserve, training models, athlete profiling (and its advantages) and tempo running vs maximal aerobic speed (MAS). This episode is for all practitioners and coaches who want to maximise the conditioning work they do with their athletes. All you have to do is hit the play button to learn all this and much more. This week's Topics: What is the anaerobic speed reserve and why would you use it? Critical speed and what practitioners need to do to be able to look across the whole intensity speed continuum Different trainings models, strengths and limitations they have Tests you can use as a coach to help you best profiling your athletes Timestamps 2:07 Topics learned from the world tour when getting his PhD and when was it 5:39 What anaerobic speed reserve means and what it does 7:14 The impacts of coaches exposing their athletes to anaerobic speed reserve with examples 10:34 The critical speed and what practitioners need to do to be able to look across the whole intensity speed continuum 12:38 Different trainings models, strengths and limitations they have, and what you can do 14:11 Important things to note as a coach when choosing the training model that works best for your athletes 22:13 How profiling your athlete can get them to the elite sport continuum 24:57 Tests you can do as a coach to help you do the best profiling of your athletes 29:39 The critical speed testing model and advantages and the challenges of using it 35:49 The types of models that you can use in developing athletes with aerobic qualities like footballers 40:50 Tempo run and ways in which a coach can use it successfully to train his or her athletes
An interview with '96 Olympian 4x100m World Champion and Olympic Gold Medallist Glenroy Gilbert! He's now Head Coach of Athletics Canada. Glenroy talks about his amazing run in the 4x100m Olympic Final and how he entered the zone. Hear how me overcome personal disappointment in his 100m event, nearly left the Olympics, but had a transformative realization in his hotel room that prompted him to stay for the relay Final. He's translated these lessons very well as he is regarded as one of the top track coaches in the world. You can find Glenroy here! https://twitter.com/glenroygilbert?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/glenroygilbert/?hl=en I would love if it you engaged with me on social media! Website: https://www.EvolutionOfLeaders.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChXe7AGqkLRzpvm1yblIvjw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/evolution-of-leaders/id1533928112 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darwinevolutionofleaders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darwinli25/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darwin-li-5697581/
In this episode, Gage breaks down the concept of "Long Term Athletic Development." This is a must listen for parents and coaches of young athletes. Check out the resource "Long Term Athlete Development" by Athletics Canada for more information. Team R/Strong: You R/Strong, Train Like It.Train with R/Strong in Northwest Missouri: Athletic Performance, Strength and Fitness training for athletes and adults. Head to rstrongperformance.com and fill out the training interest form to book your FREE first session.R/Strong Remote: Join Team R/Strong anytime/anywhere. A portion of all remote monthly dues is donated to organizations that support cancer research and families impacted by cancer. Check out rstrongperformance.com to sign up for our remote training programs__________________________________________________Stay up to date with the most recent updates, training tips and content from R/Strong by subscribing to our email list!Link: http://eepurl.com/hqA3gjWe won't blow up your email, we promise.__________________________________________________R/Strong Performance Contact InfoEmail: rstrongperformance@gmail.comWebsite: rstrongperformance.comInstagram: rstrongperformanceFacebook: R/Strong Performance If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review, comment and hit the subscribe button!
The Tokyo Paralympic Games wrapped up last week, and our Athletics Canada team came away with 8 medals. One of those medals belongs to 21 year old sprinter Marissa Papaconstantinou who won bronze in the T64 100m. Marissa has been a rising star since she was fitted with her first running blade as a pre-teen, and she made her first Paralympic Games at just 16. But a slew of injuries and setbacks led to a rocky few years for this talented young athlete. In this episode Marissa shares the lessons she's learned through adversity, the power of representation, and what comes next for this newly minted Paralympic medalist!Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
The system puts athletes into categories based on their level of impairment with the aim to level the playing field among competitors but for some, they just don't really fit into any. So is there a perfect solution? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we hear from Paralympic swimmer Ollie Hynd who decided not to go to Tokyo and three time Paralympian Rachel Morris who retrained in a different sport. Plus Peter Eriksson, formerly the head coach of the Olympic and Paralympic programs for both British Athletics and Athletics Canada. Daily podcast team: Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson Interviews producer – Reece Denton Archive - Simon Windsor Archive - Rob Fellowes Archive - Nelly Stefanova Music - Steven Wheeler
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. In this special edition of The Rundown your hosts share the thrilling news that they have both been named to the Tokyo Olympics! They break down the 57-member Athletics Canada team, including last-minute qualifiers, medal threats, and the strongest mid-distance and distance showing we've ever seen!Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
This week we're kicking off a new mini-series called "The Shakeout Podcast: Olympic-Bound Canadians". We're now less than 6 weeks out from the start of the Tokyo Olympics, and Athletics Canada is poised to send a bigger team this year than in almost any other Olympics of the last 2 decades. Our depth is incredible and our athletes have stepped up brilliantly under the challenging conditions of the last year. Over the next several weeks, we will be sitting down with some of our country's best runners who are, in all likelihood, Tokyo-bound. Each episode will focus on a different event group and sex category. We'll chat about athletes' preparation for the Olympics, their goals, their major competitors and other exciting storylines to follow. Our first episode features the Women's 800m with Melissa Bishop-Nriagu, Lindsey Butterworth and Maddy Kelly.Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we recap incredible results including two 10,000m world records, top Canadian performances, and a new world lead in the 100m. We cover the exciting announcement from Athletics Canada about the Tokyo 2021 team selection. And we pay pay tribute to a remarkable Canadian legend on Tom Longboat Day. Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
On this week's episode, I chat with Kitchener, Ontario's Ben Flanagan, who lives and trains in Virginia as part of the Reebok Boston track club. The 26-year-old Flanagan has forced his way into the consciousness of Athletics Canada's Olympic team selection committee by posting solid results across in the 5,000m and 10,000m this year. Most recently, Flanagan set a new 5,000m PB of 13:20 at Tracksmith's Platinum PT qualifier in Boston last week, winning the race in the process. Ben and I talked about how he hopes to punch his ticket to Tokyo, high mileage vs low mileage, Ben's fascination with Utah, what it felt like to beat Ben True, and more.
Heather Hennigar is a native of Halifax, but she now lives in Victoria and works as an Athletics Canada staff coach at the West High-Performance Hub with both able-bodied and para-athletes. Heather is a former Canadian record holder in the 4x800m relay, has traveled the world as an athlete and as a coach, and has become a pretty incredible role model for a whole lot of aspiring Olympians. We talk about coaching lessons from her brother, supporting athletes on the world stage, and a few of the magical moments along the way.
Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we are joined by IPC World Champion and mid-distance specialist Nate Graywolf Riech. Nate broke his own T38 1500m world record last weekend and has his sights set on a Tokyo Paralympic medal. Nate suffered a traumatic brain injury as a kid, which led to coordination impairments. But despite what others said, he never allowed this to limit or define him. In this episode Nate shares his journey to physical and mental health and what motivates him to strive for excellence. He also helps us break down the results and news from the last week!You can find Nate's podcast Strides with Graywolf HERELearn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
Today's guests on The XC Podcast are both in quarantine, they are both fighting for a spot on the Canadian Olympic team, and they were both wearing the same new balance t-shirt. Charles Philibert-Thiboutot and Julie-Anne Staehli join host Alex Cyr from their respective homes in Edmonton, Alberta and Lucknow, Ontario. Julie-Anne recently broke the Canadian indoor two mile record at the New Balance Grand Prix in Boston, running 9:22.66. Charles, meanwhile, recently ran a near-PB in the 1,500m of 3:39.64, making of him a front runner for a spot on the metric mile start line at these upcoming games. The three had a in-depth conversation and covered a wide range of topics. You can find them in the show notes below. Show Notes: 6:30 - Should athletes have to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning to their home country? 16:30 - Julie-Anne breaks down her Canadian indoor two-mile record-setting race 23:00 - Why CPT decided to go race in Europe during COVID-19 25:30 - The importance of World Athletics points in qualifying for races 33:00 - How CPT has found health in this past year 36:00 - How Julie-Anne kept training at a high level despite a race-less year 38:30 - CPT's good relationship with ASICS and his move to New Balance 43:30 - Julie-Anne's and CPT's relationship with Instagram 56:00 - Putting a price tag on one's athletic career 66:00 - How Julie-Anne and CPT plan to make Canada's Olympic team 68:00 - CPT, who is an athlete representative at Athletics Canada, breaks down the qualification system, and the rationale for giving the eventual winners of the Olympic trials a golden ticket to Tokyo.
In this episode we speak with Olympian and coach Lynn Kanuka. Lynn was recently named Canada's Greatest Female Distance Runner by Paul Gains in our January/February issue of Canadian Running Magazine. The Regina native won medals at numerous international games, including bronze in the women's 3000m at the 1984 Olympics.Lynn set nearly a dozen national records from 1983 to 1989, and still holds the Canadian 10K road record. Now coach to distance standout Natasha Wodak, Lynn was named Sport BC's Female Coach of the Year in 2019. She continues her engagement in our sport as a sitting board member of Athletics Canada. We chat with Lynn about her storied career, the challenges and joys of coaching, and her hopes for the future of athletics in Canada.Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
Alex Gardiner never planned to coach. His career started in a Winnipeg middle school hallway when a group of students approached him and said, “Mr. Gardiner, can you coach our track and field team?” Alex's response was, “What do I need to do?” He was told that they (the athletes) had it under control and that he just needed to be present as the required adult supervisor. So, Alex attended practice and, because he was an English teacher, he sat on the floor and read a book. That is until he started watching what the athletes were doing. It was at this point that he became fascinated by the sport and made his foray into coaching, his life forever changed. It has been 45 years since the simple meeting in the hallway and, in his words he's “just getting started, he's just learning things.” A lifelong learner, Alex's career took him from humble beginnings in a middle school hallway to being the leadership behind Olympic gold medals. In addition to several leadership roles at Athletics Canada and work with the Canadian Olympic Committee, Alex was also the first General Manager of the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba. Always working from a position of caring and support, Alex's collaborative leadership style was well ahead of his time. He believes that within organizations it is imperative that a culture exists where genuine and candid conversations can occur. He also trusts coaches and athletes implicitly, noting that no one knows better about the work to be done than the athlete and the coach. His advice to everyone is to see the good side of yourself and of other people. Be patient. Talk to people that need help having their voice heard. Take the extra step. To learn more about Alex, his caring leadership style, and his extraordinary career in sport, please join us for his conversation with Heroes in Our Midst.
Olympian in the 1500m in 2004. Podium finisher at the Ironman distance in 2016. Canadian record holder in the marathon in 2020. Malindi has 16 years of competing at a high-level as a pro, and she isn't finished yet with a potential spot at Tokyo 2021 pending selection by Athletics Canada. Malindi's longevity and range in endurance sports is beyond impressive, but perhaps more impressive and inspiring, is the mindset that helped her achieve these results. Malindi joins Chris and Kara in this episode to talk about it all from growing up playing soccer in British Columbia (BC) to competing at Stanford with Sara Hall and Lauren Fleshman and on to the twists and turns of her amazing pro career. In spite of her success, Malindi's career's was significantly affected by doping in a way that we haven't discussed yet. Listen in to learn about that and hear about how it cost her a 2nd Olympic berth in 2008 and stole her joy in the sport, driving her retirement from the track in 2012. Letting go of that heartbreak, she later discovered a 2nd phase of her career in long-course triathlon and ultimately the marathon. Now a mom of two and living a full life in BC, Malindi focuses on her love of the journey, and it has her again poised to make that 2nd Olympic team more than 16 years after her first. We hope she makes it, but either way, she's an inspiring example for clean athletes everywhere.
Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we take a deep dive into the World Half-Marathon Championships. We recap some fun memories from the Athletics Canada 42K Relay Challenge. Plus we bring you some stellar results from the trails!Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown your hosts catch up on their recent adventures in running and life. We discuss a new backwards or "retro running" 1 mile world record, changes at Nike, and the Athletics Canada STWM 42K Relay Challenge. We also cover the announcement of the Canadian team headed to the World Half-Marathon Championships! Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
Today in the Cage: DT & Drew Postey • Peter Loubardias - Sportsnet 960 The Fan (9:08) • Carla Nicholls - Para Performance Lead, Athletics Canada (25:45) • Arash Madani - Sportsnet (47:25) • Mike Morreale - CEBL Commissioner (1:11:11)
Welcome back to another episode of the Run Culture Podcast, today I'm incredibly fortunate to be chatting to Canadian Sports Physiotherapist, author, biomechanist and researcher with a special interest in running; Chris Napier. Known as @runnerphysio on twitter, Chris is a 2:33 marathoner, he finished his Masters in Physiotherapy in 2003 in Perth, Australia and his PhD in running biomechanics and injury prevention in 2018. He co-owns Restore Physiotherapy clinic in Vancouver. He is currently a physiotherapist with Athletics Canada. He is also the author of a fantastic book called; 'The Science of Running'; which I might add is just such a comprehensive resource for educating the runner about the latest running research, myths and the multiple reasons why we get injured Chris's list of research publications continues to grow as a postdoctoral fellow at Simon Fraser University; he now has a particular interest in the use of 'wearable technology' to monitor training load and injury risk in runners. Chris's approach is to fuse biomechanical data capture from the field with subjective and objective training data. He is particularly passionate about education and translating his research into practical/translatable solutions for the runner. In this chat we really focus on how runners could 'optimise training load monitoring' now and in the future. I ask Chris; what is 'wearable tech'? We delve into the range of possibilities that 'wearable tech' could allow in regards to better monitoring the runners training load. Where he envisions 'wearable tech' to be at in 10yrs? Is there such thing as too much data? What data is valid/relevant? We also chat about the value in monitoring daily life stress (ie. sleep, stress, happiness, wellness/health/illness, pain, fatigue) and how being more cognizant of this can help with avoiding injury and maximizing performance. Will Artificial Intelligence start doing more and more, processing of our training data and start making some training decisions for us? We discuss the ins/out of this idea. We also discuss that; 'AI' will likely never be able to replace the often under appreciated value of coach-athlete rapport and the effect this relationship can have on motivation and compliance.
Micha first represented Team Canada in 2015 and has been burning to be the best to represent her country in everything she does ever since. Micha shares her experience running track at the University of Maryland, being named to the 2016 Olympic team, lessons learned from her famous parents, and her experience hosting Athletics Canada's podcast People Behind the Performances.
Dr. Ricky Singh graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2009 and from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2014. Throughout his education, Ricky has focused his studies on understanding mechanisms of injury and how to optimize human movement. Ricky currently works with Athletics Canada as a member of their Integrated Support Team. He has travelled the world with the Canadian Track & Field Team and was selected to be apart of the medical team for the 2017 World Championships in London. Ricky has consulted with Golf Canada as well as Hockey Canada and continues to work with elite level athletes in helping them reach their athletic potential. He currently has his own mobile therapy practise and operates primarily throughout the GTA. In this episode, Dr. Ricky and I discuss: The philosophy of chiropractic and why it's controversial How Dr. Ricky approaches treatment How psychology plays a huge role in treatment Limiting beliefs we have about our bodies Why we move the way we do: COST vs. SAFETY The two most common reasons people get injured Finding the right amount of volume & intensity in training The importance of trusting your practitioner Chaos theory & systems Find Dr. Ricky on Instagram: @drrickysingh Email Dr. Ricky: grsinghdc@gmail.com Learn more about Oat Canada: oatcanda.com
Brian Shelley is the Vice President of YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka which operates Camp Kitchikewana on Beausoliel Island in Georgian Bay. He’s also a former camper, councilor and director of the camp. He explains how the pandemic has forced them to close for the first time in over a century; Violaine Des Rosiers, a spokesperson for Canadian Red Cross describes in Beirut, describes conditions in the aftermath of the devastating explosion at the harbour earlier this week; Karen Cross of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce tells us how the city and local businesses are faring as the threat from the coronavirus continues; David Bedford of Athletics Canada outlines new protocols the organization has put in place to prevent inappropriate behaviour between athletes and coaches; Family doctor Peter Lin discusses what has to be considered in order to keep kids safe when they return to school; Fighting the invasive giant phragmites plants. Wetlands ecologist Janice Gilbert tells us about using the amphibious Truxor machines to destroy them in the Owen Sound area; Staying positive during the pandemic. Psychologist Laura Cavanagh offers her perspective.
For Episode 6, we chat with Jennifer Sygo ---- a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist at Cleveland Clinic Canada --- who has some strong Gryphon roots! After having completed her Masters of Science from the University of Guelph, specializing in Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolism, Jennifer has gone on to put together a sensational career, working alongside some of the biggest sporting teams and organizations in our country.She's the Performance Nutritionist for the Toronto Raptors and has also worked with players from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies, as well as multiple Olympians through her work with Athletics Canada and Gymnastics Canada!She's not only a registered dietician and sports nutritionist, she's also a professional speaker and author who was a whole lot of fun to talk to!Jennifer shares some great stories from her time with the Raptors (including being IN the championship parade!) at both the beginning and end of the podcast, while also sharing a bunch of entertaining and informative stories in between. Please enjoy – Episode 6 of Gryph Nation Radio with the Performance Nutritionist of the NBA Champion Toronto Raptors, Jennifer Sygo!
In this rebroadcast episode we talk with Athletics Canada sports nutritionist Jen Sygo. We discuss fuelling, hydrating, and managing gut distress while running in the heat. Jen shares her expert advice about how to make the most of your sweltering summer training so that you can reap the rewards during your fall races, even if they're virtual.Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we celebrate the announcement that Athletics Canada has officially nominated three athletes to the Tokyo Olympic team. We get pumped for the re-opening the track season, even if it is "across the pond". And we pay tribute to Ahmaud Arbery, who was slain while doing the activity we all love: running. Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/ Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/ Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Associations led the movement to have the Tokyo Games postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Para Discus thrower Jenn Brown sits on both the Athletics Canada athlete council and the Canadian Para athletes council . Jenn talks with host Stuart York about the decision, and how athletes can cope with the current situation.
LIVE on the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast Facebook page, I welcome Chris Napier on the show to discuss the science of running. Chris Napier is a Sport Physiotherapist with a PhD in running biomechanics and injury prevention. He has an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. In this episode, we discuss: -How to bring a wearable to market for running retraining and injury risk reduction -What to look for when investing in wearable technology -The importance of translating the research to both the clinician and athlete -Science of Running: Analyze your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize your Training -And so much more! Resources: Science of Running: Analyze your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize your Training Chris Napier Twitter Email: chris.napier@ubc.ca Chris Napier Research Gate A big thank you to Net Health for sponsoring this episode! Check out Optima’s Top Trends For Outpatient Therapy In 2020! For more information on Chris: Chris Napier is a Sport Physiotherapist with a PhD in running biomechanics and injury prevention. He has an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. In addition to working on research projects, Chris continues to be a practicing physiotherapist with Restore Physiotherapy and Athletics Canada. He has competed at the national level as a successful middle-distance runner, earning medals at the Canadian Track & Field Championships in 1996 and 1997. He is also an accomplished marathon runner with a personal best time of 2 hours, 33 mins. Read the full transcript below: Karen Litzy: 00:01 So welcome everyone. So for those of you who are watching live, thank you so much for taking the time out of your day and coming on to watch and learn. Oh good. I'm just making sure that it works. So I just had to check on my iPad to make sure we're live and we are. So thanks so much for taking the time out. As we go along. I may ask you just to kind of write in the comment section where you're listening from. If you have any questions, by all means, definitely, definitely ask. Now is your chance, I'm sitting here with Dr Chris Napier. He is an expert. He is a new author. We'll be talking about his book, the science of running in just a little bit, but Chris, just to kind of allow people to get to know you a little bit more. Why don't you kind of give the listeners and the viewers here a little bit more about you. Chris Napier: 01:05 Sure. well thanks again for having me on Karen. I feel like I've really made it big time. Now. I'm on the Karen Litzy podcast. It's huge. So thanks again for having me on. So I'm a sport physiotherapist. I've been practicing for almost 20 years now. And, I've worked with a range of sports. But I sort of ended up coming back to the sport I'm most passionate about. The one I love which is running. About 10 years ago I started really focusing more on running and it was basically because I'm a runner myself. Out in the community running with the various sort of recreational races training with different clubs and so then and talking to people who are running all the time. So it really sort of just made sense for me to kind of work a bit more clinically in that field. Chris Napier: 02:00 And at the same time I was getting interested in pursuing more research. And so I started my PhD in about 2012, 2013. And I focused on running and I was really interested in being able to quantify aspects of running in terms of running form and biomechanics. So my PhD was on running biomechanics and sort of clinical interventions using gait retraining to prevent injury. And so I finished that in 2018 and I've moved now more out of the lab so to speak out of the biomechanics lab but still interested very much in the mechanics of how we run. And I'm now working with a group of engineers at Simon Fraser university doing my postdoctoral fellowship there where they actually develop a wearable. And so we're doing some really cool stuff there in terms of actually developing potentially products that will be available to clinicians and to runners to measure their gait. Karen Litzy: 03:13 Very cool. And I will also add that you are sort of at the helm of the third annual world conference of sport physiotherapy in Vancouver this year. It was an amazing event. You and the team you guys did such an amazing job and I'm sure that's the feedback that you've have probably got from the conference, from the people who attended. So I just wanted to give you guys some more accolades and a nice shout out cause it was a really, really well run conference with some great info. Chris Napier: 03:48 Yeah, that is the feedback we've had, which was fantastic to hear from across the board. And, I'm really looking forward to our continued support for your therapy candidate conferences, which will be a biannual event and as well the next world Congress, which will be excellent, I'm sure as it's being hosted in Denmark. Karen Litzy: 04:08 Yeah. Yeah. That'll be fun. And that's in 2021. So that'll be a good time. And again, if you're watching live, I know I saw a couple of viewers watching live at the end of this, hopefully we're going to give away Chris's book. It doesn't come out until February 4th, but if you write your name or a comment or where you're watching from in the comment section, you're automatically in the running for a free copy of the science of running by Chris Napier, which is very exciting. So Chris, let's talk about wearables. So when I think of wearables, to me it makes me think of like a Fitbit or maybe an Apple watch or something like that. So in your introduction, you'd said that you're working with a lab as a postdoc. So when you say wearables, is that what you mean or are you talking about something else? Chris Napier: 05:11 Yeah, so I mean a wearable is really a broad category. And you know, for anyone who follows the consumer electronics show, which was just recently in Las Vegas you know, I think that area is huge right now across the board. And, we think of it very much in the health lens. But really a wearable, wearables, anything you can wear on your body that tracks something whether it's, you know, your heart rate or your breathing rate or your pulse or your blood pressure or skin temperature or joint angles, impact forces. I mean, it goes on and on. Really anything we can measure through something we can wear. So, you know, by nature it's something that's portable often, you know, connect with some sort of app either on a Bluetooth device or we'll sort of record onto the actual hardware itself or download later. Chris Napier: 06:15 But you know, that's the other side of it is, you know, beyond the wearable, the actual interpretation of the data and the visualization of that and that sort of thing. That's a whole other field as well. But the lab I'm in is looking at wearables that can measure health-related metrics. And so some of the projects we have going on there are looking at recovery from stroke or looking at you know, more fine motor function, that sort of thing. And my area specifically is looking at an application to running. Karen Litzy: 06:53 And so when, you know, I think about application to running and you think about, you know, perhaps using a wearable to enhance someone's running, whether it be their running gait, their endurance, their times. And what I think of right off the bat is a running analysis where you've got someone on a treadmill and you've got multiple cameras and they've got dots all over them and all their joints, which is not something that every clinic has the ability to do because those setups can be quite expensive. So what are you doing within your research that might be a little different and offer clinicians something that might be more practical? Chris Napier: 07:40 Yeah, so what you described there that sort of motion capture 3d motion capture analysis which is sometimes done on an instrument, a treadmill, which will give you force information as well as the joint position movements. But that was my PhD. So that's what I did. I looked at basically a snapshot of people running and then assume that that's how they ran when they left the lab. Which is a big assumption, right? And so what we're doing is we're trying to get those same measurements but in something that can be worn outside of the lab and in the natural environment which gives us it opens a whole other world to what we can measure. We can measure things where, you know, rather than on a treadmill, which might be unnatural for a lot of people, we can measure them running on the road or through trails or uphill or downhill. Chris Napier: 08:40 We can measure how their mechanics changed throughout the course of a run. You know, so we can see what happened when they start to get fatigued. We can measure in a race situation you know, when people perhaps run differently cause they're pushing themselves to their limits. And we can also measure over time, over a weeks or training blocks so we can see what happens to people's mechanics. As a more chronic sort of fatigue sets in. So there's a lot of stuff that we can study. And, in our lab we have sort of the ability to embed some of these wearables into garments. And so essentially we're developing smart garments. And we published a recent paper looking at using a set of running plates to measure hip, knee and ankle kinematics during running. And, we developed this and I think it compared to the gold standard, which is still the three D motion capture and these tights do very well at measuring that movement. Which is exciting cause then, you know, we can start to produce these and runners can start collecting data wherever they run. Karen Litzy: 10:01 Yeah. Which obviously seems a little bit more practical than, like you said, just being on a treadmill. We know running on a treadmill is definitely different than running on the road or the track or real life situations. And is that something that a, let's say your average physical therapist practicing PT like myself, if someone comes to me with a running related injury and I mean, I don't have access to a three D running analysis, is this something that I would be able to say to this potential patient he lives in? I have some wearable technology that you can use that might give us a better picture as to what's happening when you're running. Chris Napier: 10:49 Yeah, I mean, we're not there yet, but that's certainly where we're going. So, you know, I guess potentially we could, we could put this pair of tights on a runner and we could track their hip, knee and ankle kinematics while they run either on the treadmill in the clinic or we could send them outside and have them go for a run and come back. And or you know, these could be something that the clinic can loan out or rent out and maybe patients keep them for a week so we can track their running mechanics over the course of a week. And then that could potentially be uploaded to a cloud or brought back to the clinic and downloaded so that you can look at their data over time. And what we're using our strain sensors to be able to measure kinematics. Karen Litzy: 11:38 And what does that mean? What's a strain sensor? Chris Napier: 11:40 Well, essentially these are thread like sensors that the amount of strain produced can give us an idea of how much movement is occurring. Karen Litzy: 11:52 That's sort sewn into the fabric. Chris Napier: 11:54 Exactly. And we've done, you know, a lot of the research we do is looking at where we need to place these and how many sensors we need and that sort of thing. And so that was the big work sorta involved in developing these tights is to figure out how many, you know, can we get away with just having three or four sensors which reduces the you know, the cost of energy and also the amount of processing involved and where can we put those to optimize you know, the metrics we're looking at. But you can also then add inertial measurement units or I am use which have accelerometers and gyroscopes in them, which can then add a whole other layer so we can look at you know, impact. We can look at angular philosophy and things like that. So, you know, we're looking at integrating those things right now as well. Karen Litzy: 12:53 And all of that can be so knit fabric of a pair of tights. Chris Napier: 12:57 Yeah, yeah. We're talking about pretty small. Karen Litzy: 13:01 That's wild. And so, you know, you did a study kind of taking these tights and looking at, well, how many sensors do we need and where do they need to be placed? And was this sort of a preliminary study, cause I can understand the need for knowing how many sensors you need and where to place them and then kind of recruiting a larger amount of runners to kind of study to see does this do what it says it's going to do it in a nutshell. So right now, just so that the viewer isn't, so that I myself get a better idea. So right now you're sort of in that developmental stage where you're looking at where to place them and how many, and do they work? Chris Napier: 13:48 Yeah, we've done that. So basically this study was that, so we were happy with where they are and the number for what we want to measure. And so now what we're doing is can we use these to give us information about you know, the fatigue state that runners are in. So, you know, when we're getting into machine learning and that sort of thing as well with this. So you know, can we classify a runner as being fatigued or not? For instance, based on the information we're getting from these tights or, you know, and then as I said before, like, can we get these out now and actually get people using them so we can start collecting large data sets. You know, that's where it gets interesting. Can we get these out to hundreds and thousands of people to be able to start collecting data on those numbers and really start to refine the technology and perhaps see some interesting patterns. Chris Napier: 14:49 And you know, there's some of the studies coming out of refurbish lab in Calgary have been doing that. They use the now defunct Lumo device, which I am used situated on the waste. And they've done some really interesting work with Christine Claremont leading that and Learn Benson looking at sort of classifying situations or types of runners based on the data they've gotten from those devices. So we'd be looking at maybe doing some similar work with ours. Karen Litzy: 15:30 Yeah, I mean, very cool. And, I guess the next question is why should we care? So as physical therapists or even as runners, like, yes, this technology is cool, it has the potential to give us a lot of data and a lot of information, but why do we care about that? Chris Napier: 15:54 Yeah, exactly. So, you know, I think first of all, we have to figure out, is this going to give us information? That is I think we can be happy that it would be reliable, but really we're looking at the validity. Are we getting information where we're going to see patterns that lead to injury. And that's again, that's kind of where we're going with this. But at this point we can't say that that's where we need those large numbers. And hopefully I think that's what we will find is that we can kind of see trends. I mean, there may be a time where, you know, these are sold in running stores and people just wear them and then, you know, they get injured and they come in and say, Hey, yeah, here's my data. Chris Napier: 16:41 Check it out and, you know, see if you can figure out why I got injured. You know, maybe we'll get to that point. But I think for now it offers the clinician a chance to be able to analyze someone's running gait. So you get that kind of objective information. And then maybe they can use that over sort of repeated visits if they're looking at trying to retrain someone's gait or if they're looking for you know, some changes due to the intervention that they're applying, whether it's strengthening or gait retraining or something else. So I think that it gives us another tool really to measure something dynamically that, you know, until now we could only really do in a specialized biomechanics lab, which as he said, is very expensive and time consuming and really maybe only giving us a snapshot. Karen Litzy: 17:40 Right. Right. Versus being able to see the bigger picture of a runner. Yeah. Yeah. Very cool. Chris Napier: 17:49 And also, you know, maybe some of the work I'm doing is looking at monitoring, training load and you know, if you're kind of familiar with the training load research there's this sort of concept of internal and external load. And you know, the external load might be the number of kilometers or miles that you run in a week or the number of minutes that you run in a week. And the internal load would be some sort of intensity measure or rate of perceived exertion. And so, you know, my interest is, can we get a bit more specific perhaps about that external load. So we're not just looking at minutes or miles, but we're looking at you know, cumulative impact and that actually got a paper in review right now where we looked at that using the run scribe sensors, which are little pods you put on your laces on your shoes and they can measure shock, which is sort of a result of impact force results in acceleration when you hit the ground. Chris Napier: 18:56 And we looked at whether there's a difference between looking at just a cumulative minutes, you know, run versus number of steps versus cumulative shock. And we found differences and with the cumulative shock we're going to know a deeper analysis. I'm not sure where we're looking for, are there changes depending on the type of run that the person did. So is it more specific measure? When someone is changing the terrain they're running on or changing their intensity on a regular basis? If someone goes and runs the same route every day at the same pace, then we're probably not going to get more information by a cumulative shock. But if they're running in trails one day and roads the next day and then they're doing interval workout or then they're doing a long run we might get more information out of cumulative shock or some similar measure as opposed to just the minutes or miles that they run. Karen Litzy: 19:56 Right. Yeah. So just adding another element to, again, the overall picture of that runner. So like for example, like you said, you could have someone who says, Oh, I ran, I run 10 miles, I'm just making this up 10 miles every week and I haven't changed how many miles I run. But yet they're coming to see you for patellofemoral pain. Or maybe they're coming to see you with anterior shin pain. But what you're not getting is, well, I run the same amount, but this time I did on a trail and this time I did it on concrete and this was on a rubberized track or something like that. So I would assume that with that shock, you would be able to kind of see the difference and then as a therapist say, Hey, I don't want you to stop running, but maybe let's stop doing X, Y, Z. Chris Napier: 20:52 Yeah. It allows us not only to look at what has happened, but also to prescribe in the future. Right. So potentially we can then say, okay, we need to keep that cumulative shock below a certain level or, you know, increase it gradually. And so if that's something that they can monitor on their own outside the clinic. Great. and I've done that a little bit with some people just more experimentally at the moment. But I've had people who are really interested in sort of tracking that. They've done that and it's actually been quite successful so far. Karen Litzy: 21:24 Yeah, no, it sounds very reasonable to me as a therapist and certainly as I would think for the runner because, you know, oftentimes when runners get injured and first of all, they're told to not run. That doesn't go over very well. Chris Napier: 21:42 No, no. Karen Litzy: 21:46 And it's also not just the running, but it's part of stress-relief. It's part of what makes them happy. And so to be able to say, Hey, listen, we're collecting all this data on you and this is what we found. This is what you can do. I feel like it gives control back to the patient or to the runner so that we're not spinning. Right. Chris Napier: 22:07 Yeah. There was a great paper just published last month that essentially looked at what their runners do when they can't run. Right. So if they're injured and they can't run, what do they do? And the answer was, Oh no, they didn't do other activities. They just say they just want to run. And that sort of, I think validated your feelings. You know, when you talk about cross training and, you know, go get on the bike or go on a full run or a swim. But I mean, the greatest thing about running is you can put on some running shoes and head out the door and you can fit it in anywhere, anytime. So it becomes much harder to fit in that exercise when you have to go to a pool or go to a gym, get it done. Karen Litzy: 22:51 Yeah. And then I would think it must be even harder for some, not all, but some runners to get back to running after an injury. You know, there's fear involved there. They don't want to get injured again. They may sort of taper back to the point where maybe now they're not even happy with their running. Chris Napier: 23:16 Yup. Yeah. And often, you know, we prescribed like a walk run program to get someone back in because it's sort of graded impacts. Right. So again, looking at that key middle of shock is what we're trying to do there is gradually someone back in to doing that. Even if they've kept the fitness even if they have been on the bike or something like that when you get back after prolonged period off of running, it's still, it can hurt, right. Of the impacts you don't get in other activities. And so again, that's where, if we can measure that and monitor it, I think that's a big advantage. Karen Litzy: 23:53 Absolutely. Now before we get to the book, which I want to get to in a second, are there any other cool tech things when it comes to runners that may be you've worked with or that you've seen? Maybe not, you know, in the lab that you are in, but that might be coming down the pipeline that we can as runners or as healthcare providers we can kind of get excited about. And the answer might be a lot, but you can just pick. Chris Napier: 24:26 Let's say a lot of the kind of more research grade or maybe not a lot, but some of the more research grade companies are starting to shift I think a bit more to a clinician or consumer level products. And one reason for that is the hardware is just getting cheaper. So, it's possible. And then also I think you know, the ability to fit these into or integrate these into apps where you have the visualization side and you can actually easy interpretation of the data. I think that's you know, we're going to start to see more and more of these devices available in clinical settings and consumer settings. And I think one that comes to mind is I measure you, is basically an IMU inertial measurement unit that now owned by VI con, but you know, they're starting to I think offer products that are a bit more clinician friendly where you can get real time feedback. Chris Napier: 25:40 You can stop these on someone's tibia and have them run in the clinic and get some real time feedback and visualize it and give feedback if they're reaching certain thresholds. So if you're trying to keep them and you're trying to get them to run softly, for instance, you can get them to run. And this'll give you feedback when they're going over a certain threshold. Another, a Vancouver based company that I'm doing some research with. It's called plant Tika. This is actually their product here. It's just an insole. So you can just pop this into your shoe lacing. So on your shoe and in the bottom of it, I don't know if you can see here, but there's an IMU here. So it's very thin. Obviously it fits right into the insole and you don't really feel it when you're in there. Chris Napier: 26:30 But it's a very strong piece of hardware and you can pop that into your shoe. And I say, well, that it's actually measuring that it measuring accelerations so it's got an accelerometer, but it's measuring that impact at that point where it's hitting your body so it's right underneath your heel. You know, and so we're doing some interesting work where we're looking at different footwear and how that changes the impact at that point, because today a lot of the research is using ground reaction forces, which are measured underneath the shoe, right? That's the shoe round interaction. Or they're using to bill accelerometers, which are, you know, measuring that force once it's gone through the foot and the ankle complex and is reaching the tibia. Karen Litzy: 27:21 Some of those courses have already been disordered right through the ankle or through the shoe. Chris Napier: 27:30 Yeah. So this is a cool tool and I think they're really keen to start using this. They're targeting clinicians because I think this is an easy one that you know what, I'm using it in the clinic right now where people come in. And when we did the gait analysis, I just slipped these into their shoes and just cause it's that much more information. It visualizes asymmetries really nicely as well. And, and they're also looking at beyond running. They're looking at you know, ACL rehab and that sort of thing as well. Karen Litzy: 28:02 And are there any things you can think of that let's say your average physical therapist needs to watch out for? Right. So you have a lot of, cause I know you had mentioned more research based consumer products. I'm assuming that there are products out there that might not be the best things that we as consumers, you know, without naming names obviously, but things that we look at when we're looking at a company that's selling one of these like wearables and what their claims are. Chris Napier: 28:35 Yeah. So I think first of all, the hardware has to be good. And when I say that, I mean you need to have a high enough sampling rate to be able to measure what you want to measure. So, you know if you have an accelerometer, that's a sampling it 60 Hertz for instance. If you're trying to, we capture that and you're gonna miss peaks of data and steps. And so it's just not going to be something that's reliable. You know, if you're measuring it at up at the waist crowds, then it's okay because we don't need high as high frequencies at the waist. So no for that we need to how you need to have a product that can sample at a high enough rate and there's papers out there that have looked at that, you know for kinetic and kinematic information, that sort of minimum requirement you would need. Karen Litzy: 29:36 And what would that be? Do you know, off the top? Chris Napier: 29:38 Perfectly genetic information and it's about a, you need like 500 Hertz for it could be more like 200 Hertz, you know, for the kinetics is going to depend on the placement for sure. But typically you want to aim for something that's about 500 Hertz, you know, a lot of consumer level products wouldn't have. Chris Napier: 30:00 And then also something like the dynamic range would be important. And that's just essentially how many Gs they can measure. And so if your using a something that only measures up to 10 G then when you put that on your shoe and you're trying to, and, and there's impacts that are up around 20 G, then you're really not going to be capturing sleep. Right. It's missing that information again. So that, I mean, that's something to be wary of thought of it outside of the hardware would be looking at the output you get. And so some of these outputs you get are very general. You know, typically you'll have like a, you know, I put on my Garmin watch and go for a run and at the end of it it tells me I need to rest for, you know, 36 hours before my next effort or something like that. Chris Napier: 31:00 And you know, I never really sort of regard that it doesn't really doesn't make sense. I can interpret that much better myself than relying on my watch. It also spits out a bunch of other metrics. You know, some of them might be useful. Others I would just sort of disregard and I think that's where, you know, probably clinical decision making comes into it. And having a knowledge of the activity and the person in front of you don't overly reliant on just sort of what the metric is outputting. Karen Litzy: 31:40 So if you have, let's say a certain wearable on and it gives you again, making something up like 10 different kinds of outputs. I don't even know if that's possible, but you want to kind of take, is it sort of like you're taking what you need as it relates to what the patient's going through? Or are you buying something that says, Oh, it can give me all this information, so I'm just going to use all of it. Chris Napier: 32:11 So, I mean, someone like me, I like raw data because I can play around with it and I can plug it into things. I can graph it and I can do whatever I want. And it's that raw data is, you know, the highest frequency and so the best data I can get, so that's what I want. But most clinicians don't want that because they won't know what to do with that data. Right. So it's gotta be processed somehow. And so that processing you can lose data and you can lose focus and you can have misinterpretations along the way. And so it can be something is it can be processed down to the point of where something might give you an efficiency score, right. Which is, you know, unit and listen in essentially meaningless where it says, you know, your efficiency on that run was good, average or bad. Chris Napier: 33:08 Yeah. I mean that's something completely processed down to the end where it gives you this kind of, you know three categories. I mean, what does that really tell you? Probably not, or it could be somewhere in between. And so I think that's the hardest part here. And you know, what would be appropriate for a clinician isn't necessarily going to be appropriate for a consumer. So I think again, we're going to start to see products that are aimed more at clinicians and at more consumers as the hardware gets cheaper and more widely available and people are going to kind of sort through and find things that work for them. Karen Litzy: 33:52 Right? Yeah. So I guess it's when it comes to the output, it's kind of like food. You don't want things to be overly processed it’s not good for you. Okay. Cool. Well now let's get to the book. So I'm just going to read. So the book again for people watching the book is called the science of running and it will be available on February 4th, but you can go to anywhere books are sold, Amazon or what have you and you can preorder. But I'm just going to read a quick description. I won't read the whole thing, but I'll read a quick description. Science of running goes further than any other running book to intergrate the anatomy. And physiology of the runner showing how running in walls and affects every system of the body, including the effect of oxygen on the muscles. The book breaks down the runner's stride, scientifically showing what's going on under the skin at every stage of the running cycle. Highlighting common injury risk based on a readers natural gait and showing how to correct them, takes a head to toe approach to 30 key exercises for runners, annotating the muscles, ligaments and joints involved, and showing how to perfect precision in those exercises to optimize their benefits. Sounds great. Chris Napier: 35:12 I could have used more time. Karen Litzy: 35:15 He probably did that in a weekend, but I mean, this is a very involved book. It's not like just a pamphlet. Chris Napier: 35:24 No, no, it, it was a lot of work. I won't deny that. And it was a really interesting process for me. Essentially it's like what we just talked about sort of bullying down that kind of raw data or the raw science and being able to filter down to a level that's interpretable by kind of the general public or the, you know, the average runner. Cause that's essentially what this is. It's a handbook for runners about their bodies, right? Karen Litzy: 35:55 So this is for the average person runner and for the clinician, right? So not like overly overly technical, but technically simplified. Chris Napier: 36:08 Exactly. I mean it's not simple. There's a lot of information in there, right. And we've done our best you know, with the artwork and that sort of thing to be able to explain the science behind all of this. But there's a lot of information in there. I mean, it's not a textbook. And it's not an academic book, but it's very much for runners and clinicians, I think to have on hand. You know, whether it's in a clinical context, if you want to be able to explain, you know, an injury to a runner or you know, explain what you mean by you know, what's happening during running stride. There's a lot of you know, artwork and chunks of text in there that can kind of help to explain that. And for the average runner, I think it's sort of something that they can keep on hand and use you know, if they're training for a race or just in general or something to kind of, you know, refer back to over, over and over again. And there's also a whole chapter full of training plans. It was co-written by my coach Jerry Zack and again, that's a very comprehensive chapter there. Karen Litzy: 37:31 Fabulous. And so I'm going to say it again, so for the people that are watching if you leave a comment or a reaction, you're automatically in the running to win a copy of this book. So please, you know, give a thumbs up or a heart or throw in and whatever like where are your lists, where you're watching from or listening in from. Because we'll pick a winner and I'll contact you when we're done with the interview and everything. But so when you talk about a book like this is there ever sort of misinterpretation of by someone to say, Oh, it's a book on how not to get injured when you run? This is a book on preventing injuries? Chris Napier: 38:22 Yeah, I mean, yeah, I mean for anyone familiar with the research on running injuries, that's a pretty murky field at best anyway. I think what I tried to do in this book was present what the research does tell us and kind of show, you know, let's take foot strike for instance. Cause everyone knows about, you know, foot strike pattern and you know, we talked about, okay, what happens when you were first strike? What happens when you forefoot strike? And rather than taking the approach that one is inherently bad and we'll give you an injury we talk about, you know, how they affect your stride and where those forces go and that sort of thing. To be able to educate the runner on that rather than talk about, you know, this particular way of running will prevent injury. There's also a large section we've got about 30 different strengthening exercises in the book where you can you know, go through and again, it's a little visualize with artwork showing different stages of the exercises on specific running, strengthening exercises that you can do in the gym or at home. Karen Litzy: 39:42 Awesome. Well, it sounds like it's a great resource for clinicians and the runner alike and are you going to, after doing this, and this was, I'm sure an arduous task that took quite a while. Are you going to write a followup in the works or are you like, Oh my God, let's publish this book. Chris Napier: 40:02 I haven't really even opened this book yet. I got it. About three weeks ago, and I don't think I might've just opened at once to kind of flip through very briefly. So at this point I'm ready just to kind of keep it on the shelf and see what happens. But no, nothing in the works right now. I'm focusing on some other things right now and if that opportunity comes up, you know, down the line then perhaps a look at that then, but this was a very interesting process to go through. I have no regrets. I think it's pretty cool to see, you know. But I think I'll take a little break for awhile now. Karen Litzy: 40:47 I get it. For you, as now an author, what was the best part of writing this book for you? Might've been like, as a person, as a clinician, as a researcher, what was like the big positive for you? Chris Napier: 41:03 You know, in research we're always talking about knowledge translation, right? You have to kind of get that research to the end user. And how you do that. It's often very difficult for research. This gave me a lot of tools I think in my own field of how to get that research to the end user, whether it's a clinician or a runner themselves. So that's been really useful. Also I think working in the clinic it made me really think about what are the exercises I think are most valuable or what is the most useful thing that a clinician would get out of this book? You know, I'm often sort of pulling out a textbook to try and explain something to a patient who is in the clinic because they've got an injury and I'm talking about too much too soon or some of that. And I want to graphic where I can say, look, this is why too much, too soon is bad, or this is why, you know, running the way you're running might've led to this injury. And I'm often sort of ending up doing Stickman drawings or something to try and illustrate. Karen Litzy: 42:14 Well we all do that. Chris Napier: 42:16 Which is fine. But you know, this gives me a resource and hopefully others a resource in the clinic to be able to sort of say here like this is what I'm talking about and here's a nice sort of visualization and in some kind of bullet points as to what I'm talking about. Karen Litzy: 42:34 Yeah. That's great. So I feel like it, to me it sounds like it's made you maybe a little more present, a little more thoughtful about what you're doing with runners and why you're doing it. Great. And I'm assuming that's also the goal of the book is have people be a little bit more present, understand the way their body works. This is for the runner, the way their body works and why they're doing what they're doing. And for the clinician may be taking a larger analytical view in as to the person in front of them, the runner in front of them, and maybe why they're getting the injuries that they're getting. And some options on how to rectify that situation. Chris Napier: 43:16 Yeah, I mean, I think runners, runners are typically type a people, right? And they, you know, they get really into running and they want to know more and they want to learn like, okay, what's you should I have and what's, you know, what's the best way to run and what's the best way to train? And you know, so they're on Google and they're trying to get all this information. There's tons of conflicting information out there. Even from, you know, some of the top sources, right. Sort of the top sources for that. So again, hopefully this is something that kind of boils it down. It's very evidence-based and something that runners can rely on as a resource for all things running. Karen Litzy: 44:01 Sounds great. Now listen, before we wrap things up, I have one last question. It's one that I ask everyone and that's knowing where you are now in your life and in your career. What advice would you give to yourself as a new grad right out of physio school? Chris Napier: 44:18 So I would right out of physio school, I think just get your hands dirty and see patients, try and get lots of different experiences. If you're interested in sports, volunteer with teams. You know, don't expect payment right away for those things. Get out and work with people and put in the time and you'll learn a lot and those will turn into opportunities in the future. I think getting out and I'm not saying no to things is a big, big thing. And I think that's how I kinda got involved in working with professionals and sort of national team athletics. It's because basically one opportunity led to another. And I didn't say no along the way and so it just, you know one thing snowballed into the next thing. So I think you know, that's probably my advice. Just get out, start getting your hands dirty and get the practical experience and don't say no. Karen Litzy: 45:26 Awesome, great advice. Now, where can people find you if they have questions and they want to find more info about you and about the book, where can they find you? Chris Napier: 45:35 Well, the best place is on Twitter. I'm fairly active on Twitter and they can find me @runnerphysio on Twitter and they can contact me through that. Also if people have, you know, wanting to access any of my papers, that sort of thing. They can reach me through my email address which is Chris.Napier@UBC.ca. I'm happy to send along papers or if you have any sort of specific questions, I'm happy to answer them if I can. Karen Litzy: 46:07 Awesome. And what we'll do is when this broadcast ends, I'll go back in and I'll put a link to your Twitter and to some of the papers that we spoke about today and a link to the book. So people want to preorder the book, go for it. For all the people who are on and who had some reactions or comments. I will pick a winner for someone to win Chris's book and you'll be hearing from me. I'll get in touch with you via Facebook. So, Chris, thank you so much for taking the time out and coming on to do a live and then it'll be on the podcast as well but to do a Facebook live. So thank you. Chris Napier: 46:45 Well, thank you. I've enjoyed it. It's been a good chat and thank you also for all your work in the lead up to the world Congress with all your Facebook live interviews with a lot of our speakers. Cause that was really great to be part of that. Karen Litzy: 47:02 Yeah, that was my pleasure. It was great. So everyone who's on and watching. Thank you so much and have a great couple of days and stay healthy, wealthy and smart. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
On this episode of Le Run Down I got back to basics with the manager of Coaching and Development for Athletics Canada, John Lofranco.He’s enjoyed life as a runner himself and has continued to explore that passion by teaching others how they can be the best they can be.John has helped many athletes flourish, including Episode 12 guest Melanie Myrand, and Andrew MacMartin from Episode 35. Whatever your level, you'll have something to learn from Coach Lofranco. Episode Links: 1. runavm.com (http://runavm.com/) (our club website...I probably should have mentioned this!) 2. Jay Johnson strength and mobility: https://www.youtube.com/user/coachjayjohnson/playlists (https://www.youtube.com/user/coachjayjohnson/playlists) 3. Jack Daniels easy running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veAQ73OJdwY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veAQ73OJdwY)
Sean Fitz-Gerald is the senior national writer for The Athletic, Toronto. He is the author of Before The Lights Go Out: A Season Inside A Game On The Brink, a poignant insight into Canadian Hockey. The book highlights Fitz-Gerald’s season with the Peterborough Petes, providing his own experience of the conflicting perspectives and motivations that affect hockey in Canada. As a sports journalist, Fitz-Gerald has written for the National Post, Canadian Press and the Toronto Star. He was named Canadian sportswriter of year by Sports Media Canada in 2015. Table of Contents: 0:00 – Intro 2:30 – Growing up 3:35 – Working in journalism 5:05 – Top 3 characteristics of great coaches 6:50 – Life-long learning 9:20 - Athletics Canada 11:00 – Writing Before the Lights Go Out 13:10 – Top 3 Issues facing hockey in Canada 18:15 – The element of fun 22:40 – Early-window sports 27:05 – Hockey and Canadian identity 29:10 – Balancing structure and free play 35:30 – Secrets of Swedish Hockey 37:15 – Teaching youth to love the game 39:40 – Community of hockey 44:00 – Pay to play model 46:40 – Deep dive; Advice to parents 52:45 – Book recommendations
Both the Paris and Zurich Diamond League meets took place in the last week, with incredible performances by our Canadians. Today, Athletics Canada officially named 49 athletes to the World Championship team. This week on The Rundown we bring you the results from those Diamond League meets. We also talk about the incredible depth of our Canadian marathoners. Plus, we chat about the doping scandal plaguing the trail world, along with results from the Black Spur Ultra.
In this episode we talk with Athletics Canada and Toronto Raptors sports nutritionist Jen Sygo. We discuss fuelling, hydrating, and managing gut distress while running in the heat. Jen shares her expert advice about how to make the most of your sweltering summer training so that you can reap the rewards during your fall races.
#Ep.24: "All novice runners should consider minimalist shoes" - says JF Esculier, Vice President & Director of Research & Development at The Running Clinic Vancouver, and our special guest for this episode!In 2009, 'Born To Run' by Christopher MacDougall sparked an explosion in barefoot running, fuelled in no small part by the research of Professor Daniel Lieberman producing anatomical evidence that humans are the world’s best distance runners, meaning the wearing of shoes is therefore abnormal.In the ten years that pursued, many runners discovered the hard way that progressing too quickly into barefoot running or minimalist shoes can bring rapid injury, especially to the achilles and calf complex, but there are still many who believe that novice runners in particular should not be afraid to try minimalist shoes instead of immediately opting for the traditional heavily cushioned and structured shoe. Jean-Francois (JF) Esculier graduated as a physiotherapist in 2009 and has been combining clinical and research work ever since. As Vice President & Director of Research & Development at The Running Clinic Vancouver, a company founded by Blaise Dubois (former consultant for Athletics Canada), JF certainly presents a thorough argument in this episode, which is hardly surprising as the Running Clinic is today a leading international source of information in the prevention of running injury. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE CHAPTER MARKERS (availability will depend on what app you are listening on.)As with all episodes of RunChatLive, this episode was recorded LIVE 1.30pm GMT at www.facebook.com/runchatlive. All episodes are available as audio podcasts on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, etc. For more details, visit https://www.runchatlive.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/runchatlive)
Allegations of sexual abuse have been levelled against a high-profile Canadian track and field coach. Several former athletes have claimed they were sexually abused when they were 15 and 16 years old, while being trained by Ken Porter, who coached in Edmonton in the 1970s and early ‘80s. He was recently suspended from his role as president of the Ottawa Lions track and field club pending an investigation by Athletics Canada. Dave is joined by Vancouver Sun investigative reporter Lori Culbert.
This episode features Jennifer Sygo a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist with the Cleveland Clinic in Toronto. Jennifer works with athletes and active individuals of all abilities, including Olympic medallist and athletes in the NHL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and professional tennis. She has provided nutrition services for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Triathlon Canada, and in addition to her work with gymnastics, she also serves as a sports dietitian for the Toronto Raptors, Athletics Canada, and Swimming Canada. Jennifer has a special interest in nutrition for speed/power and aesthetic sports and has published research on the prevalence of low energy availability in elite sprinters. In 2014, Jennifer published her first book, "Unmasking Superfoods", and it became a national best-seller. Outside of her work, Jennifer is an athlete and sports enthusiast, and a proud mother of two young boys.
New Brunswick native Geneviève Lalonde threw her arms up in triumph as she crossed the finish line at the Canadian Cross-Country Championships last weekend. Better known for her exploits on the track--she is an Olympic finalist and has lowered her own Canadian 3000m steeplechase record 3 times--Gen entered the race as somewhat of an underdog. After a 5 year hiatus from cross-country racing and an "emotional breakdown" following her 2018 track season, Gen wasn't a likely favourite for the win. But that didn't stop her from dominating the senior women's 10km and securing her spot on the 2019 World XC team. In this episode we chat with Gen about balancing a professional athletic career with non-running passions. We dissect her National Championship win, discuss the importance of mental training, and relive getting gritty in the Arctic circle.
Becoming a better runner involves a lot more than just running. There are a limited number of hours you can spend training before the risks of injury, mental exhaustion, and becoming dangerously anti-social outweigh the benefits of lacing up your shoes. Getting the most out of every kilometer has a lot to do with how you spend the hours you're not running. Getting enough sleep, having good eating habits, proper biomechanics, and being mentally strong are all separate pieces, that when combined with running itself, create a bigger picture of being a successful runner. On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we speak with Amy Bender, clinical program director of Athlete Services at the Centre for Sleep and Human Performance in Calgary, Jen Sygo, registered dietitian and sports nutritionist, Chris Napier, team physiotherapist for Athletics Canada, and Kim Dawson, professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University to get expert advice on how to build a runner's perfect day. We would like to thank the Ontario Media Development Corporation for their contributions to this podcast.
Chris Napier, PT, PhD of University of British Columbia is our guest for this Mountain Land Running Medicine Podcast. Dr. Napier is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, and is currently the Western Hub physiotherapist for Athletics Canada and the team physiotherapist for the BC Endurance Project, a group of Canada’s elite distance runners based out of Vancouver. Through his research, Dr. Napier aims to develop…
Season 2 Episode 26, Dr. Bubbs interviews Jen Sygo RD MS, Performance Nutritionist for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and Athletics Canada to talk relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). In this episode, Jen will discuss her recent study on REDS in female sprinters, share primary red flag symptoms and secondary ones to watch out for, and talk about the common misconception of low energy availability in power and sprint sports, and the consequences on performance. Jen also shares new insights on within day energy balance, the difficulties in assessing energy intake and expenditure, when athletes are “circling the drain” and share her experience working with NHL hockey players during the grueling playoff run and fueling in compressed competition schedules. Check out drbubbs.com/podcast for all episodes.
Becoming a better runner involves a lot more than just running. There are a limited number of hours you can spend training before the risks of injury, mental exhaustion, and becoming dangerously anti-social outweigh the benefits of lacing up your shoes. Getting the most out of every kilometer has a lot to do with how you spend the hours you're not running. Getting enough sleep, having good eating habits, proper biomechanics, and being mentally strong are all separate pieces, that when combined with running itself, create a bigger picture of being a successful runner. On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we speak with Amy Bender, clinical program director of Athlete Services at the Centre for Sleep and Human Performance in Calgary, Jen Sygo, registered dietitian and sports nutritionist, Chris Napier, team physiotherapist for Athletics Canada, and Kim Dawson, professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University to get expert advice on how to build a runner's perfect day.
This week we chat with former Londoner and UVA Cross Country/Track Coach Pete Watson before his team takes on the NCAA and Athletics Canada’s Off Track Manager John Lofranco joins us to chat about the Yorkville 5k/Canadian Road 5km Champs!
What a wild week it has been. The 2017 Canadian Track and Field Championships are all wrapped up for another year, after days of top level action in Ottawa brought to you by the Ottawa Lions and Athletics Canada. I was lucky enough to take a few days in, enjoy the action, listen to some great stories, and package it all up into this file you're currently listening to. This episode doesn’t quite follow the regular format of long form interviews, in fact if I had to describe it, I’d say it’s something like one of those old time christmas variety shows with a ton of surprise cameos along the way. This week, we catch up with Kevin Nault from One Track Mind, Rob Denault and Justyn Knight battle for trivia supremacy...again, Evan Dunfee talks about broadcasting, walking and his place in the world as an athlete, Jeff Tweedle, Corey Bellemore, Rachel Cliff, Chris Winter, they’re all on the show this week.
In this week's episode, Canadian Running's editor Michael Doyle, web editor Sinead Mulhern and staff writer Tim Huebsch chat with John Lofranco, the head of road running for Athletics Canada, about how cities can become desirable running tourism destinations. In the second segment, we interview the teachers who started the Salluit Run Club in the Canadian Arctic. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ShakeoutPodcast Like us at Facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast We're on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn, so be sure to subscribe to the show!
Canadian Olympian and OTC Elite middle distance runner Sheila Reid joins the Citius Mag Podcast after hitting the world championship qualifying standard with her 4:07.07 victory at the USATF Middle Distance Classic. Reid ran at the same meet last year but then felt a twinge in her leg. Reid explains how it became a strain and bursitis that derailed her Olympic dreams of competing in Rio de Janeiro. Reid seriously considered leaving the sport but shares how she made the decision to continue through the 2020 Olympic cycle. Reid also shares her thoughts on the emergence of distance running in Canada, what her training situation is like with OTC and her cautious approach to 2017. Come for the training insight but stay for the Tinder talk as Reid also delves into some of the messages shoe gets and sends on the popular dating apps. The Citius Mag Podcast is available on iTunes so subscribe, leave a five-star review and then subscribe on your friend's phone.
You can tell outdoor season is here; the next month is chock full of speedy races south of the border and already we’re talking about who will rep the maple leaf in London at this year’s World Champs. On this week’s show we talk with Scott MacDonald, the technical lead at Athletics Canada about the announcement of this year’s track and field champs happening in Ottawa in July, and rising star, Rory Linkletter, fresh off a busy March that saw him at the World Cross Champs, NACAC Cross and the NCAA indoors!
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.
Athletics Canada’s John Lofranco announces live that Le Chocolate has been awarded the new National 10K Age-Group/Masters Championships. RunningFlat’s Doc Dr Tim O’Callahan is live in studio to give us advice on how to get started to a healthier you in the new year. We also talk about injury, The Family Health Team structure and why is Dr Tim riding 1200K in France this summer? Maybe your Doc can write you a script for a new Cervelo?
It’s been a rocky few months for the sport, with doping allegations, missed drug tests and a constant stream of rumours involving the best in the world. So what does this all mean?This week The Terminal Mile puts things into perspective with insight from people at the top. Our guests this week include Steve Magness (http://www.scienceofrunning.com), a former assistant coach at the Nike Oregon Project, current Ph D. student and author of the Science Of Running (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615942946/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0615942946&linkCode=as2&tag=onanofthtr-20), Peter Eriksson, head coach of Athletics Canada and Rob Watson, Canada’s favorite marathoner. As always, it you have any questions or comments, let us know, tweet us @TheTerminalMile.
Dr Gabe Mirkin pioneered Sports Medicine 50 years ago. He has 40 marathons to his name but cycles more than 200 miles weekly at the age of 79. We discuss what to eat as an athlete, and autoimmune diseases. Also John Lofranco from AC Road Athletics Canada talks about the New Race Director Summit in Toronto.
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