Podcast appearances and mentions of Bruce Trail

The winner of numerous writing honours, including a National Magazine Award, Nicola Ross is  the author of 12 books, including the bestselling Loops & Lattes series of hiking guides. Having  sold over 50,000 copies of these self-published guidebooks, Nicola is a fulltime writer and professional hiker.  Her latest book, published by ECW Press in Toronto in 2024, is entitled 40 Days & 40 Hikes:  Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at a Time. Part illustrated memoir, part hiking guide and part  good storytelling, it describes her journey along Ontario's 900-kilometre Bruce Trail from  Queenston Heights on the Niagara Peninsula to Tobermory on the Bruce. 40 Days & 40 Hikes is  in its second printing. (See reviews.)  Ross's other adventures include crossing Costa Rica from coast to coast via the Camino de Costa  Rica, crossing Spain via the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, crossing Mexico's Zapateca  lands in the Sierra Norte, crossing parts of Austria, Slovenia and Italy along the Alpe Adria Trail and following Newfoundland's east coast on the East Coast Trail, among others. She has canoed  the fabled Mountain and Keele Rivers in the Northwest Territories and kayaked through Haida  Gwaii, the Sea of Cortez and Georgian Bay. Moreover, she's cycled through Cuba, Italy, France,  Canada and Mexico, and has ridden a horse across Patagonia.  Formerly a climate change consultant, Nicola is a biologist and columnist with In the Hills magazine. Her articles have been published in The Walrus, The Globe and Mail, Explore  magazine, Mountain Life, Avenue, Ontario Nature, Alternatives Journal, and more. She was a  regular environmental contributor to CBC Radio in Calgary, regularly appears on the CBC Radio  program Fresh Air and was the long-.me editor-in-chief of Alternatives Journal, Canada's  national environmental magazine. She is a popular speaker at various events.  Nicola's adventures and the books and articles she writes about them reflect her love for nature and passion to be on the trail, atop a bicycle, paddling a kayak or seated on a horse. Similarly,  her talks combine these passions taking them beyond the adventure to the importance of what  she learns and sees.  More recently, she chronicled her journey along Newfoundland's East Coast Trail with a series of  annotated hand-drawn maps. It will be the first installment of her new e-zine, Hither & Yon, An  Illustrated Field Journal of Adventure Travel along Trails, Roads, Rivers and the High Seas. In  2025, she has set her sights on walking the 415-kilometre Andalusian Coast to Coast Trail and,  possibly, the 1000-kilometre Via de la Plata, both in Spain.  Among an emerging group of female adventure travel writers, Nicola is bringing the 2025 Women's Adventure Film Tour to Southern Ontario. The event, to be held in her home village, involves a showing of half a dozen films. She hopes to add a series of panel discussions and  interviews with female adventurers in future events.  Nicola resides with her partner in a small stone mill (circa 1857) in Alton, Ontario and writes a  popular blog at nicolaross.ca. More on the Women's Adventure Film Tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWe're on a mission to inspire others to get outside and enjoy camping adventures, and today we're exploring some of Ontario's favorite hiking spots that range from easy day trips to challenging wilderness experiences.• The Crack Trail in Killarney Provincial Park features spectacular views over the La Cloche Mountains with white granite outcroppings• Bruce Trail near Lion's Head offers views of turquoise water that looks almost tropical, with its own dedicated hiking community• Centennial Ridges and Mizzy Lake trails in Algonquin Provincial Park provide multiple viewpoints and wildlife sighting opportunities• Cup and Saucer Trail on Manitoulin Island features some of the best cliff top views overlooking Lake Huron's North Channel• Sleeping Giant Provincial Park's Top of the Giant trail is challenging but rewards with spectacular views 250 meters above Lake Superior• Barren Canyon Trail offers dramatic views of a 100-meter deep canyon in a short, easy 1.5km loop• Hardy Lake Loop in Muskoka provides a peaceful wilderness experience without crowds• Silver Peak in Killarney requires canoeing to access but offers 360-degree views from the highest point in the park• Devil's Punch Bowl near Hamilton features a dramatic waterfall and millions of years of geological history in an easy hikeIf you would like to talk to us, feel free to reach out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Blue Sky, Twitter, or email us at hi@supergoodcamping.com.Note: The Algonquin kilometer markers run along Highway 60 from the West Gate to the East Gate.Support the showCONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING:Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/homeEMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.comWEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.comYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampinFACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

One 40+ year old mom + One 11 year old Henry = AdventureThis was never a planned thing. We live on a farm, Henry went to the local school. Life was normal. And then the pandemic hit.We switched to homeschooling, but that can be a lonely thing for a, then, 7 year old. So we began hiking the Bruce Trail which was, quite literally, in our backyard. Along the trails Henry met fellow kids and adults with a passion for the natural world around us. Soon we would lead groups of kids on adventures and the local papers would follow our pursuits.  Whether with friends in tow, or just his mom along, Henry enjoys exploring and wants to share his passion with everyone!Henry's YouTube ChannelHenry's Website

I had such an amazing conversation with Cody today. He set the Bruce Trail Unsupported FKT just a few short weeks ago, in 14 days and 30 minutes. Cody shared some great stories and some very useful info on unsupported hiking/ultrarunning in the multi-day fashion. He's such an amazing human.

The Bruce Trail has an aura unmatched in Ontario running. On this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we bring on the expert, Nicola Ross, author of 40 Days, 40 Hikes, to give us the goods about the magic of the Bruce Trail and why sandals are her perfect hiking shoe! Find out more about Nicola Ross at: https://www.instagram.com/loopsandlattes1 Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

Ready to embark on your own adventure along the Bruce Trail? We've got practical advice on navigating this iconic 911-kilometer trail, from the essentials of sturdy footwear and water to the supportive Trail Angel Program. Learn about the community efforts, including managing invasive species and collaborating with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, that keep this trail thriving. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a novice, our discussion will equip you with the tools and inspiration needed to explore and conserve this natural treasure.

#394: Cody Taylor 3 -- The Bruce Trail Unsupported FKT, 900Kms Through Ontario by Chris Ward

In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Ontario's own Chantal Demers, whom we have fondly declared as the "Queen of FKTs".  Chantal has held an astonishing 37 Fastest Known Times (FKTs) since 2015 and recently captured the Oak Ridge's 271 kilometre self-supported FKT in an impressive three days, seven hours, and 21 minutes. Chantal shares her journey from basketball and triathlons to her transition to trail running which included a remarkable recovery from a traumatic spinal cord injury in 2005. We also dive into her creative strategy and success of breaking up Ontario's Bruce Trail into 9 individual FKTs and her future plans to tackle new trails, both in the U.S. and potentially across the pond in Europe.   Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a true trailblazer! Here is Chantal… You can follow Chantal on Instagram here  - https://www.instagram.com/chantal_demers_trail_running/ If you enjoyed our show please leave a rating and review.  We would really appreciate it. Check out GottaRunRacing website here and use promo code GRRPODCAST for discounts - gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel here - https://youtube.com/@GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Twitter here: https://twitter.com/gottarun_racing Support us on Patreon here : https://www.patreon.com/gottarunracing  

This week we are once again chatting with ultra runner Cody Taylor!! Cody is currently training to attempt the unsupported FKT of the 900km (550 mile) Bruce Trail through his home province of Ontario!! In this episode we talk all about his training and motivation for taking on this challenge, his plan for the summer leading into the attempt, and how his transition from musician to athlete has been. Hope you all enjoy!! MORE FROM CODY TAYLOR: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@livethenewnormal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codytaylorruns/

I've probably taken the Bruce Trail for granted, growing up in Hamilton, on the Niagara Escarpment. That might be different now, thanks to Nicola Ross and her book, 40 Days & 40 Hikes. Listen to our conversation this week on the show!

Wolf Starchild (yes, that is his real name) is a professional teacher specializing in outdoor education, survival and bushcraft. Wolf an organization called Barefoot Bushcraft and sees thousands of students a year. Wolf is known for going everywhere barefoot, is an accomplished outdoorsman who has hiked the entire 700 mile Bruce Trail, races sled dogs, and lives off grid in Ontario, Canada. https://barefootbushcraft.com/?fbclid=IwAR3b83hWlyWhhai-tUsRG7iVfHEra1eO2KOZcQmkt2OIhX2Zf2g2o6DMlLQStan Deyo has held Above Top Secret Security Clearance and worked undercover for the FBI. He was part of an exclusive "black project", headed by Dr. Edward Teller specializing in the development of "flying saucer technology".As an autodidact polymath, Stan's diverse background encompasses:Computer programmer and senior systems analystResearch physicist (both formally and self-educated)Marine architect (self-educated)Advanced propulsion engineer for marine, air and spacecraftAuthor of three books and six scientific papersPartner in Deyo Enterprises LLC - website hosting, book publishing and distribution company for the last 38 yearsAmateur archeologist in the Middle East – knew the real "Indy Jones" and explored his digs near the Wadi ha Kippah in the Qumran (Israel)Discoverer the Biblical Garden of Eden in Tanzania (May of 2014)Discoverer Atlantis (May of 2016)TV documentary television host for several shows on Tesla (Eye of the Storm) and a series of three highly-rated shows on Channel 9 in Perth: UFOs Are Here, UFOs Deyo and You and UFOsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio--2788432/support.

Author Nicola Ross takes us to the Bruce Trail, in which she walks from Niagara to Tobermory in her own creative way in her newly released book: 40 Days & 40 HikesShe talked to us about how she covered 900 kilometers and why she decided to write a book about it.

Send us a Text Message.Picture this: You're navigating the serene trails of the Bruce Trail in Ontario, or perhaps making your way down to the mysterious Eternal Flame Falls in New York. Now, imagine sharing those experiences with a friend who brings a whole new perspective to the table. That's what we've done in our latest chat with Jeff, our Canadian pal, whose transition from tech life to a geocaching enthusiast adds a rich layer to our tales of adventure. We're swapping stories of geocaching highs and the unexpected laughs, like when a sack race at work left me with a bit more than just a podium finish.Have you ever wondered about the secret life of small American towns or the thrill of discovering hidden geocaches while traversing the great outdoors? Join us, Joshua and Craig, as we explore the transformative power of these hobbies, sharing our "delays" and "upgrades" – those setbacks and wins from our recent escapades. Jeff dives into his personal journey, touching hearts with tales of cache hunts shared with his mom during her illness and the joy of uncovering rare treasures. We're also talking about the quirky and whimsical world of Munzee, from Muns DeLorean mailboxes to Star Wars-themed virtual escapades, serving a reminder of just how dynamic and entertaining geocaching and Munzee can be.This episode isn't just about the laughs and the finds; it's an invitation to step outside and create your own narratives, whether it's by climbing Angels Landing in Zion National Park or exploring the historic depths of Alcatraz. Our experiences, from sleeping in rental cars to climbing trees for ham radio antennas, aren't just stories – they're the compass for your next journey. So come along, and let us inspire you to fill your life's map with your own markers of camaraderie and adventure. Because sometimes, the best treasures aren't just found; they're shared with friends along the way.Josh & Geoff Hike Geoff at Mingo Geoff Podcast Geoff YoutubeGeoff Facebook GroupSupport the Show.FacebookInstagramTwitterYoutube

Writer Elisha Rubacha of the blog Elisha Hikes joins Jeremy to talk about her thru hike of the Bruce Trail, Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath, which traverses the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario.  With the help of some very generous trail angels, Elisha and her mother hiked the entire route of over 900 kilometers spending each night in their camper van.  The trail starts near iconic Niagara Falls and finishes on the Bruce Peninsula on Georgian Bay in Lake Huron. Check out Elisha's blog:  https://elishahikes.ca/10% off on backpacking meals from our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

My guest is Arthur Boers. As well as walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain and the Bruce Trail in Ontario, Arthur pastored in urban, suburban, rural, and inner city settings in Ontario and the Midwest. He also taught at several seminaries. A priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, he is a Benedictine oblate.  In the last thirty years, he authored or edited a dozen books addressing the intersection of faithfulness and daily life. His award-winning books include The Way is Made by Walking: A Pilgrimage Along the Camino de Santiago, Never Call Them Jerks: Healthy Responses to Difficult Behavior, and Living into Focus: Choosing What Matters in an Age of Distractions. Arthur loves to study and holds a half dozen academic degrees, his favorite the MFA in Creative Writing from Seattle-Pacific University that he completed in his seventh decade.   The oldest son of Dutch immigrants, English is his second language; he learned how to pronounce his name in kindergarten. He has been married to Lorna McDougall for over four decades and they are the proud parents of two adults, both married, and grandfather to the incomparable Norah. He is crazy about his cat Fraser (aka Phraserblade of Fraserburgh). On his best days, he navigates currents – by canoe, kayak, or paddleboard – on the South Branch of the Muskoka River. To get him dancing, play Chicago blues. For more info: https://www.arthurboers.com/ For other podcasts and to order the book: https://www.arthurboers.com/shattered Arthur has a book event next month in Milwaukie, OR Sunday 23 July, 7 p.m. Oak Hills Presbyterian Church 5101 SE Thiessen Rd., Milwaukie, OR 97267 You can watch this episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/JeZWElTMszQ I write more about counseling, marriage, and parenting on my blog: ⁠http://www.sovannpen.com/  You can connect with me here: htps://www.instagram.com/sovannpencounseling https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounseling  https://twitter.com/SovannPen

Today, not only are we talking about Canada's longest and oldest continuous hiking trail, which stretches for 900 km from Niagara Falls north to Georgian Bay, but I'm also joined by Zwena Gray, the first modern Black woman to thru-hike the trail. I say modern, because the trail has extensive Black history, and at least partially follows the route Black abolitionists and freedom seekers took north through Ontario after they entered Canada from the U.S. via the Underground Railroad.  One border crossing that was often used as part of the Underground Railroad is close to home for Zwena: Detroit. Zwena studies environmental sciences in Ontario now, but she grew up in Detroit, Michigan.  The more she learned about the legacy of Black history in southwestern Ontario, the more she wanted to learn and share with others. She came up with a plan for achieving this goal and called it the Black on the Bruce. In the name of Black on the Bruce, she hiked the entire trail over May and June this year with her friend Sima. On episode 24, Zwena talks about the technical aspects of her hike, what she learned about Black history and Black joy on the trail, her favourite sections, favourite meals and so much more. To learn even more about Zwena and Black on the Bruce, follow her instagram @just.zee

Susan is... poet, mother, grandmother, gardener, dancer, hiker, activist. A former professor of environmental studies at the University of Waterloo, she has worked with colleagues in Indonesia, India and Northern Canada and with students from many places around the world. She walked the Camino Santiago in 2018 and plans to walk the Bruce Trail which passes close to her home, from start to finish in 2022. The pandemic months have been made much more bearable by her ongoing collaboration with Passionate Heart Dance (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1706827082798048/). Read more... You can read more of Susan's poetry here. As always, we would love to hear from you. Have you tried sending me a message on the Eh Poetry Podcast page yet? Either way, we would like to reward you for checking out these episode notes with a special limited time coupon for 15% off your next purchase of Mary's Brigadeiro's amazing chocolate, simply use the code "ehpoetrypodcast" on the checkout page of your order. If you are a poet in Canada and are interested in hearing your poem on Eh Poetry, please feel free to send me an email: jason.e.coombs[at]gmail[dot]com Eh Poetry Podcast Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ehpoetrypodcast/message

Hear the story of Elias Kibreab and how, along with his crew chief Allan Williams, he conquered the Bruce Trail in 8d 16h 55m 0s. Along the way to the men's supported Fastest Known Time on Canada's oldest long-distance hiking trail, he encountered heat and flat tires, the goodness of friends and strangers and insight into why he runs. Importantly, consider helping him continue to raise money for the Dekemhare Orphanage Boarding school in Dekemhare, Eritrea: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dekemhare-orphanage-school

Join Nancy Benoy and Cornelia Peckart as they reflect on the importance of spending time in nature and highlight the Bruce Trail from the vantage point of the Chedoke Golf Club. Listen as they share Art To Go Podcast plans to attend some of the many summer festivals happening in and around Hamilton as part of their super special Seven in the Summer series!

Victoria lives and paints in Hamilton's James North art district and cottages on the edge of Algonquin Park and enjoys hiking and paddling the natural spaces of Ontario's north, be it Muskoka, Algonquin, Haliburton, Kawartha, Madawaska or the length of Bruce Trail. The contrast of sky to rocky cliffs, grand pines and idyllic islands make for great inspiration. Her labyrinth style finds much inspiration in the exposed rock of the Canadian Shield, the grand White Pines and wide open skies. Come join her on land or on water.Victoria is a professional artist who works from her studio in the Hamilton's James North art district. Over the last 20 years she has painted oversized, ants eye view florals combined with abstractions and surreal nests floating in the sky. She is currently focused on the Ontario Landscape in all its vast diversity.As an artist and avid hiker, observing and recording as she hikes or paddles along is an important part of her process. Victoria is an enthusiastic Bruce Trail Conservancy member and cottager on the edge of Algonquin Park. The province boasts so many waterfalls and grand pine forests, silhouetted islands, craggy cliffs and voluminous skies that there will never be time to experience them all, but she tries. Within them she finds the shapes, lines, colours, patterns and forms she so loves.  To play with the interplay of one colour pushing against another or shapes as parts of an overall interconnecting composition is a challenge and a joy. To see the constant movement of all things natural is sometimes easy, as in a waterfall, but more challenging in a wall of granite. She says it's the geography geek in her that is excited by a ridge of Dolostone or Granite, or the rush of a water cascade, all products of the time glaciers covered the land. Expressing that friction and interconnectedness is what she strives to do. Victoria's labyrinth style of landscape is a unique one. It evokes a myriad of associations from ancient writings to tile or knitted patterns, even mathematical principles to some. On today's episode Victoria talks about her labyrinth style paintings and how her love of hiking the Bruce trail and nature inform her studio practice. Interested in seeing some of Victoria's work. Go to their website at https://www.victoriapearce.caFind Victoria  on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/victoriapearceartFind me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artconversationswithlisajayne/ or at my website at www.lisajayneirvine.com

After spending six weeks hiking the Bruce Trail, one Trent University student is ready to catch up on some rest. She shared some of what she learned along the way. Anishnaabe writer and arts advocate Jesse Wente wants more people to seek out Indigenous stories, by Indigenous people.

Episode 22 was taped days before Environmentalist  Zwena Gray began her 900 kilometer (559 mile) trek along the Canadian Bruce Trail.Originally from Detroit MI, Zwena is an outdoor enthusiast, community builder, and a business owner. This summer she will be working as the Environmental Director at @campkawartha. Her work focuses on the Black community and teaching sustainability strategies. In Episode 22, Zee shares her inspiration for embarking on a "thru - hiking"  journey on the Bruce Trail. The Bruce Trail is Canada's oldest and longest hiking trail. Zee anticipates that it will take her between 5 - 6 weeks to complete the trail in it's entirety. While on the journey, she will take several of the paths walked by Harriet Tubman on the her final path for freedom during her work with the Underground Railroad.  Zwena hopes to learn and share the black history that is part of The Bruce Trail (Canada's oldest and longest marked hiking trail!) while show casing black joy in nature . She will meet with experts in Canadian history specific Afro-Canadian historians and Bruce Trail enthusiasts along her journey. Zee will start her break in Niagara Falls and end in Tobermory! To follow her on her journey check out @just.zee @zeeisatree@ZwenaGrayTo learn more about the Semester Schools Network that inspired Zee's intellectual curiosity, check out:Semester Schools NetworkAnd definitely check out one of Zee's first stops on her trekGrey Roots Museum & Archives

A life jacket is a life saving device! We will say it again…a life jacket is a life saving device! But, do you know what to look for when purchasing a life jacket? Do you know how to check if it fits your child correctly? Rukmini Halliwell is here to teach you everything you need to know!    You'll find Rukmini Halliwell on any given weekend hiking along the Bruce Trail with her toddler, dog and husband in tow, hunting for mushrooms and sharing her biodiversity knowledge on the ‘gram. With a deep connection to her heritage and a passion to be on trail, she is also advocating for diversity and inclusion in the outdoors. After having her first child, Ruk began focusing on how to break cultural barriers that prevent BIPOC from entering outdoor spaces. Ruk is our Inclusion Manager at Kids Who Explore and we love having her on our team.     Ruk was a competitive swimmer for the majority of her life. She trained as a lifeguard, and practiced as a lifeguard, which got her passionate about the topic of water safety!!  Difference Between Life Jacket and Personal Floatation Device:  A life jacket is a piece of safety equipment. A safety regulation life jacket has very specific check boxes to be “coast-guard approved”  Personal floatation devices (PFD) can be any floatation outside of your body. Lots of items can be listed under PFD  There are different regulations for what you can call a life jacket or PFD in Canada versus States, and possibly other places  Please refer back to Episode 57 for Water Safety Tips too!  https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-57-water-safety-with-kaylee-kennedy/  Water Safety Tips:  Life jackets are meant to be life saving devices, but they are not meant to be a replacement of parental supervision, or to teach people to swim  Do not lose sight of your child (or anyone you're attending to)  Open water requires a life jacket! [Model appropriate behaviour for your children by wearing a life jacket yourself]  What to Look for in a Life Jacket:  Colour: Red or orange (needs to show up bright in the water) *Tip to correct ones that are bad colours/not visible in the water…use fluorescent duct tape*  Crotch Strap: Needs to be done up, so the life jacket doesn't float up over the child in the water  Fit: Multiple buckles, and proper size/fit  Material: Made out of foam (still works if there is a little rip or tear)  Head Rest: Flips them onto their back, so it keeps their airway open   Neck Pull: Allows you to grab them in the water and rescue them  NOT Inflatable: Do not use an inflatable life jacket! It's not reliable  Think of a life jacket as a yearly investment! Buy the red one that fits at that exact time!!  Recommendations: Smart Wool Base Layers: https://www.smartwool.com  Oh Crap Potty Training Book: On the Podcast - https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-46-potty-training-in-the-outdoors-with-jamie-glowacki/  Follow Ruk on IG: @rukminihalliwell    Thank you to Elements Outfitters for supporting today's episode! Check out @elementsoutfitters, @patagoniacalgary, @patagoniabanff, and @patagoniavictoria.   Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Kip Arlidge holds the Men's FKT (fastest known time) for the over 900km Bruce Trail in Ontario Canada. Here is our conversation with Kip. Please check out the links in the show notes, especially the link to the South River Solstice Run. Run Wild! Athlete of the Week CBC article on Kip's FTK of the Bruce Trail https://www.southriversolsticerun.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

In Shanghai people are venting their anger against the government in audio recordings that have gone viral. The so called Voices of April recordings speak of food shortages and government bungling...as residents there continue a strict lockdown that has gone on for weeks. An unusually high number of bees died in Ontario over the winter. Now, beekeepers are trying to figure out why -- and what it means for business and the environment. A discovery about the history of the Bruce Trail launched one Trent student onto an adventure. She's challenging herself to hike the entirety of the modern-day trail, focusing on its roots to the Underground Railroad. Countries like Portugal, the Netherlands and Australia have done it, and Canada could be next. A petition to decriminalize personal drug use has been put to the House of Commons. Kingston's drug strategy committee is throwing their weight behind the cause. Elon Musk has purchased Twitter. Takara Small broke down what it means for the company, and its users.

Starting thinking now about ordering books for Christmas gifts! Sue Carter the former editor-in-chief at Quill & Quire, Canada's book-publishing magazine explains how the publishing industry has also been disrupted by supply chain problems; Poet, writer, and dancer Abena Beloved Green tells us about her contribution to this year's virtual edition of Kingston Writers Fest; Our Queen's Park reporter Mike Crawley updates us on Premier Ford's appearance at a news conference yesterday - the first in more than two months. And he discusses how the outcome of the federal election could influence the outcome of the provincial election next year; It took them 20 years but mother and daughter Mary and Kristine Verbeek have finally completed the last leg of the Bruce Trail. They tell us about their two decades of hiking together; Artist Houssam Alloum brought 200 paintings with him to Gananoque in 2018 when he arrived as a refugee. He'll be sharing his story in a virtual speaker series at the Pump House Steam Museum tonight in Kingston; Family doctor Peter Lin talks about booster shots for those already vaccinated for COVID-19; Olivier Bourbeau of Restaurants Canada updates us on the continuing labour shortage in restaurants across the country; Mno Bimaadiziwin means "A Good Life" in Anishinaabemowin. It's the title of of the latest production at Theatre by the Bay in Orillia. We'll hear about the unique origin story from the show's creator, Ziigwen Mixemong.

The Bruce Trail is Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath, spanning 900K through Ontario. Over the years, it has attracted some of the most enthusiastic trail runners to attempt Fastest Known Times, or FKT's. Last September we spoke with John Pockler after his new FKT. The record was then broken in July of this year by Kip Arlidge, who came closer than anyone before to breaking the 9 hour barrier. And last week, Karen Holland became the first person to achieve that feat, completing the course in 8 days, 22hrs and 51 minutes. I sat down with Karen to talk about her adventures on the Bruce, being a women in the world of trail running, and the value of chasing big dreams. 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

We discuss the last few weeks of coaching at MTB worlds for Team Canada and crewing for Karen Holland's record-setting FKT run on the 900km Bruce Trail in Ontario, Canada.    Show Notes & Services: ConsummateAthlete.com   Training Plans: https://consummateathlete.com/training-plans/   Book a Call or Skills session - https://calendly.com/smartathlete   Donate: https://www.paypal.me/glas1220   Listen on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/3eK9nI1Rmr7o9WvUcwCR2b   Listen on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/consummate-athlete-podcast/id1100471297  

Velma Ganssini of SOS First Aid and Safety Training has timely reminders about staying safe in - and on - the water; Our Haydn Watters introduces us to two extreme athletes, one who ran the entire Bruce Trail in nine days and another who completed a bike trip of over 1100 miles in three; Ben Rabidoux of Edge Realty Analytics in Owen Sound talks about the record-setting home sales in Peterborough and across the province; Urban designer Ken Greenwood discusses how the pandemic has led us to re-evaluate what works in our cities; A new report is calling attention to the barriers faced by Black women entrepreneurs across Canada; Consultant Chantelle Quow-Craig helped to analyze the research that was undertaken by the organization FoundHers; Jonathan Balcombe talks about his book, "Super Fly: The Unexpected Lives of the World's Most Successful Insects."; Gerald Evans is an infectious disease physician and professor with Queen's University's Department of Medicine addresses the confusion created by the World Health Organization's comments about mixing vaccines; Art lovers can visit a virtual exhibit by the Bruce County Museum. We hear from the artists putting together the 'Inspired Bruce County' show, Gayle Slinger and Margot Foster.

A Meaningful Journey! It was awesome to catch up with Jukka Schotter, he’s a mature 20 year old who’s seen many parts of the world, played hockey in 3 different countries and just finished hiking all 900KM’s of the Bruce Trail from Niagara Falls to Tobermory in 25 days. In January 2021 Jukka’s mother Gabi … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 143: Jukka Schotter – Walked the 900KM Bruce Trail in Honour of his Mother Read More »

This must be the most TRAIL Tales ARP show to date! Steve Kenny just finished and end to end on the Bruce Trail, a nearly 900km trail spanning from Niagara, Ontario to Tobermory, Ontario. Steve is a very talented ultra runner and he is quick to point out that a feat such as this cannot be accomplished without the help of some good people. Steve's partner Jade and good friend Jen supported Steve the entire way and Steve had a lot of the running community come together to help him along the way. Fear Know Trail - Steve's Website Steve and Jade on Instagram Eat Local Grey Bruce --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

I have been low-key following Deanna's insane endurance running for a while now, and I am really stoked that I could sit down and talk with her about how she manages 70km runs on the weekend. She is very humble, a gem to talk to, and an absolute monster on the Bruce Trail. Follow her on Instagram @deegoesrunning I am always @itsthevalk Cheers famjam.

Today Brandon and Ashley take a hike along the Bruce Trail in Ancaster/Hamilton, Ontario and visit The Hermitage Ruins. Tales of a a man who is seen walking down the road leading to the former Hermitage Mansion, dark figure hanging in a tree, and the unbelievable story of a female spirit who helps manifest the ghost of the original house in full form from the glory days from when it once stood, only to have it disappear and have her ghost be there to greet those who witnessed the incredible phenomenon. Visit our LinkTree to find our social media as well as our merch shop and everywhere you can find our podcasts! https://linktr.ee/officialomh Rate and review us on iTunes to help us move up in rankings, and share the podcast where ever you may be listening with all of your spooky family and friends! To submit your paranormal experience to be featured on one of our future episodes of The Experience, please send in your stories at officialomhpodcast@gmail.com. You may write your story or even record yourself telling the story if that works too and we will play it on a future special episode of The Experience! If you want to contribute and help us improve our podcast, and help us begin a fantastic adventure filming Ontario's Most Haunted to bring you even more amazing content, please help us by considering donating to paypal.me/officialomh because every little bit counts and will help! Donate and receive a S/O on our podcast as well as front of the line eligibility for live OMH Podcast events in the future! Thank You for listening, and as always Stay Safe and Stay Spooky!

Very exciting show ahead for you! Martin Rydlo joins me today on Ways of Working. A very timely episode given the need for more outdoors and a focus on health and mental wellbeing.   Martin is passionate about helping people make the healthier choice and get outdoors more.   Throughout his career, he has helped build products, services, companies and communities around this passion.   He has translated his marketing experience at Procter & Gamble, Minute Maid, Universal Studios and Campbell's into a methodical approach for developing strategies, brands and marketing campaigns for small businesses and communities.  In addition to launching sports supplement and recovery beverages, Martin helped Collingwood reposition itself as the preeminent eastern Canadian community for entrepreneurs and young adults seeking a more balanced, outdoor centric lifestyle.   He recently became President of Duntroon Highlands Resort Ltd, a golf course transforming itself into a four season retreat for people who want to experience a new kind of outdoor freedom.  This includes golf, a locally-inspired cafe, escarpment trail tours integrated with the Bruce Trail, as well as retreats to help reconnect families, friends and teams.   Martin lives in Collingwood with his family, exploring and celebrating the incredible assortment of outdoor adventures in South Georgian Bay.  He has held Board positions with a variety of community organizations including the Collingwood Youth Centre and South Georgian Bay Tourism Association.   The best way to connect with Martin is by coming up to Duntroon Highlands or via LinkedIn.   ---   **Do you have more questions about Ways of Working? Book a discovery discussion with Adam Thackeray and get started now!

Ryan Atkins is one of the top obstacle course racers in the world. A former mountain bike racer, Atkins is now a dedicated obstacle course racer. In 2014, he won the World's Toughest Mudder and placed second in the Spartan World Championship – earning serious bragging rights and a respected spot at the top of the billion-dollar industry. He trains in and around Caledon, especially on the Bruce Trail, and loves spending time training in the wilderness, practicing for major races by encountering nature's many obstacles. A perfect example of a fitness enthusiast who has found his passion in obstacle course racing, Atkins embodies those looking to push themselves as far as they can go.

Kendra Slagter grew up with Canada's longest and oldest waymarked trail on her doorstep: The Bruce. But it lost its lustre as she began to experience the wider world. When her goal to hike the PCT was squashed by COVID, Kendra found herself jobless, plan-less, and stuck. Meanwhile, her dad also faced unexpected downtime as the pandemic impacted his business. That's when an inspired idea hit her: what if they hiked The Bruce? All 944 km? This podcast is obsessed with Kendra's journey: father/daughter bonding, pushing through epic discomfort and realizing we aren't meant to be stuck in one societal pattern our whole lives. We can find our own rhythm, and that's exactly what Kendra did.   

Growing up in Germany, John Harrison Pockler’s introduction to running occurred at the age of 18 when his dad received an entry to the Berlin Marathon. John would end up participating in the race, finishing 13th in his age group! The experience made John realize how much he enjoyed running and running long and far was what gave him the greatest satisfaction. John would eventually make the switch from road to trail running where he competed as an ultramarathoner. His running resume includes the Ultra-Trail Cape Town 125 km and placing 1st at the Schinder-Trail Grauer Kopf 125 km. 5 years ago, John moved to Canada for work and set his sights on several great Canadian races including the Canadian Death Race 125 km in Alberta and the North Face Endurance Challenge - Ontario - 50K and Niagara Ultra 50 km in Ontario. John set his sights on a big goal for 2020 and with races being canceled, he decided he wanted to create his own race. John heard about the Bruce Trail from friends in the trail running community, so after consulting Christian Flugel, a friend from Germany, the decision was made to attempt the Fastest Known Time running the 890-km Bruce Trail from end to end. We’ll discuss everything from start to finish, including the approach he took to select a crew to support him, some of the challenges he faced, and why he chose to fundraise for The Bruce Trail Conservancy! We hope you’re as inspired as we were chatting with John! To learn more about John, you can follow his on Instagram at: @jpultra To learn more about John’s extraordinary accomplishment and support The Bruce Trail Conservancy, you can visit: http://brucetrailultra.com/

One month ago, John Pockler set out to achieve a Fastest Known Time, or FKT, on Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath, The Bruce Trail. The previous record for the nearly 900km route was set in 2017 by Adam Burnett in 9 days, 21 hours, and 14 minutes. Accompanied by a relatively unseasoned crew, and with no prior experience with multi-day races, John was bolstered by a lifetime of athleticism and sheer determination. I spoke with John following his expedition to hear how he fared, and about his adventures along the way.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

Sonya is a 42 year old Canadian who is currently hiking across Canada on the longest multi-use recreational trail in the world with her partner Sean.  The 24,000 km long Great Trail stretches from Cape Spear, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia, and from Edmonton, Alberta to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories.  They began their journey in Cape Spear, Newfoundland on 1 June 2019 and hiked just over 3,000 km to Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec before the winter arrived.  They will head back to the trail in spring, and estimate they will complete their journey in fall of 2022. Sonya's love of hiking, camping, and the outdoors began as child during multiple school trips into the wilderness.  She built on these experiences in university, where she studied Conservation Biology and Forestry, and spent as much time as possible outside, doing field research on forest songbirds.  Her love of long-distance hiking began with Ontario's 900 km long Bruce Trail, and grew when she hiked the 800 km Camino Frances in Spain with Sean in 2016.  Together Sonya and Sean hiked across France on the Via Podiensis (GR 65) in 2017, and along Newfoundland's East Coast Trail in 2018.  After that they decided to make hiking a more central part of their lives, and after selling the house, donating most of their possessions, and leaving behind Sonya's desk job, they did a warm-up hike along the Camino Portuguese in early 2019 and then began their adventure on the Great Trail. As they hike, their goal is to share positive images and stories of their travels across Canada to showcase the amazing and diverse people, places, history, and landscapes that make up this country.  By sharing their passion for birds, hiking, and nature in person, on their blog, and through social media they hope to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, but especially youth, to get outside, explore, and connect to nature through birding and Citizen Science. Show notes Who is Sonya Growing up in Canada Getting into hiking and nature The Bruce Trail, Canada Accommodation on the Bruce Trail Walking the Camino’s in Europe GR65 Her love of hiking The Great Trail in Canada - 24,000 km Their reasons for walking the Great Trail Planning to hike the trail How long would it take? Starting in the East Breaking it down into sections Time and money Walking for a cause Having a passion for birds Selling their home Being ready for a change The reactions of friends and family Concerns before the start Dealing with Hurricane Dorian Problem solving while on the trail Day to day life on the trail The highlights so far Bird watching on the trail Getting fit for the trail Taking it slower at the start Budgets and accommodation Stating section 2 in March 2020 What happens during the winter months Advice and tips for you to undertake your own challenges Why you need to try things out first Social Media Website: www.comewalkwithus.online. (has links to blogs for our hikes across Canada, the Camino Frances, Via Podiensis, and East Coast Trail)  Facebook: @WalkWithUsAcrossCanada Twitter: @TransCanadaWalk  Instagram:@comewalkwithusonthegreattrail 

Tips from the Experts (not us) - Our struggles and joys  - It IS different than when we were in our 20's - Our Through Hike...talking about the Bruce Trail....

  Denise Brady is a 36 year old mama of 2 young boys. She's a Registered Respiratory Therapist and an AVID runner both trail and road. This inspirational woman ran her first half marathon when her oldest was only 6 months old. Since then, Denise has ran 5 road marathons including 2 Boston Marathons (2018 and 2019) plus 2 x 50k trail Ultramarathons and many more shorter distance races. Denise is part of an all women's trail relay team called the Wild Bruce Chase that holds the fastest known time for an all women team completing the Bruce Trail (2016), the Rideau Trail (2017), The Ganaraska Trail (2018) and the Grand Valley Trail. All were completed non-stop end to end, relay style. She is a huge supporter of women leading active lifestyles & lives by the personal motto: You can have results or you can have excuses, but you can't have both. Her goal is to be an example to her children and other moms that you can have your cake and eat it too. It’s all about balance, but you don't need to sacrifice your personal goals or who you are in order to raise a family.    In today's podcast episode: How Denise got into running even though she wasn't always a good runner How to develop GRIT + PERSEVERANCE to push through the challenges How to get started & get better with RUNNING What Denise eats to FUEL long-distance runs  TIPS to make fitness a priority, especially while raising family TIME SAVING TIPS to juggle fitness & meal prep  How to get your KIDS INVOLVED with your FITNESS JOURNEY Connect with DENISE on INSTAGRAM @scorpionwoman

Orbital Albert catches the nerds up aboot his wild hike, streaming for deeproot response, and a rad message from our newest super fan!

1. Silver II by Bruce Trail |2. All City by Fold |3. Tears by Ron & Neil |4. Baal (Lauer Remix) by Bird of Paradise |5. TALKING JUNGLE (JUSTIN VANDERVOLGEN REMIX) by Soft Rocks |6. Downtime (Original Mix) by Paper Music Issue #1 |7. Glad To Know You (Ray Mang's Flying Dub) by Dimitri From Paris, Los Amigos Invisibles|8. The Sun Describes (40 Thieves Wawoobi Dub) by Larry Gus |9. Ooze City by Lnrdcroy |Broadcast September 2016 |

The host of the Running Divine Podcast and I switch it up and interview each other! Stephanie has hit adversity time and time again, but it has never held her back. She's overcome divorce, financial struggles, and a car accident that left her son in the hospital for 3 months. After each set back she dusted herself off and got back to her feet. She's now completed some insane races included a 260k stage run in Tanzania, a 2nd place at Halliburton 100 miler, and completed the 885km Bruce Trail.  More from me @hilsport55 or  https://ruggedconditioning.com Check out her podcast at Running Divine 

The Big Branch Festival is a three day “Balfolk” festival/camp hosted by Balfolk Toronto taking place September 7-9, at Unicamp Ontario, in Honeywood near Shelburne ON (along the Bruce Trail). “Balfolk” is a modern revival of traditional, predominately Western European, social folk dances. Dances range from simple partner dances like the waltz, mazurka and schottishe, to hypnotic chain dances like the andro, gavotte, and ride from Bretagne as well as energetic mixer dances. Balfolk dances are simple and easy to learn, and leave lots of room for improvisation. The intent of a Balfolk session is simple – relax and lean into the music and see where it takes you! The Big Branch Festival will feature dance and music workshops, with performers from France (Laüsa, Duo Rivaud Lacouchie, Duo Le Bour Bodros), Italy/Canada (Filippo Gampetta & Emilyn Stam) and dance instructor Louise Marius from the Netherlands. We caught up with one of the organizers, fiddler Emilyn Stam, to learn more about Balfolk Toronto and The Big Branch Festival. For more information about The Big Branch Festival visit http://thebigbranchfestival.com. Music: Laüsa “Nau Gojatas” from Laüsa (2018, Tradethik) and Duo Rivaud Lacouchie “Ordich Janeta / Scottish d’Eugene Tarrade” from “Ordich!” (2016, AEPEM).

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-392 – Rhonda Marie Runs Tennessee (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4392.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to the RunRunLive Podcast episode 4-392.  This is Chris your host.  Well, it's been a couple weeks since we talked and a couple weeks since I finished the Burning River 100.  I'm back to full strength as near as I can tell.  I seem to have recovered very well and very quickly, probably because I hiked so much of the last half.  Today we speak with Rhonda-Marie who a blind ultra-runner who did something amazing this summer.  She ran the Last Vol State Run across Tennessee which is a 500KM or 314 mile race.  But she did it unguided.  You are going to love this interview.  My audio editor Dimitri even commented on how this one was super interesting. In section one I'll do some Q&Q on the Burning River race, a bit of a wrap up, if you will.  In section two I'm going to talk about kindness.  Because we all need more kindness in our lives.  My recovery is going very well.  I've started training again and have some races lined up that we'll chat about later.  The first week after the race I did mostly stretching and a couple bike rides.  The second week I started running again.  Two weeks from stumbling across the finish line in Ohio I went up with some friends and ran the Wapack trail course one-way with them.  We had a blast and I felt great.  Very strong.  What you look for when doing recovery runs after an ultra is unique.  When you go out it's not that your legs feel tired. Just the opposite.  When you first start the runs your legs feel great.  Unique to post-ultra recovery runs is that somewhere in that run your legs can go like throwing a switch.  It is all the more telling because you feel great up to that point, then your legs just disappear.   That hasn't happened since I started back in.  So I think I'm good.  If you listen to any interview or story of ultra runners, when they are asked what they learned, invariably the answer is that we are stronger than we think.  Our bodies are designed for this stuff.  All we have to do is train for it and ask our bodies.  Then we have to decide to do it.  Whether it's getting up off the couch for your first run, or stepping off the cliff edge into the yawning dark unknow of 100 miles, or 300 miles, you can do it if you decide to.  That's it.  That's what separates the finishers from those that don't start, the belief that you can do it.  You can do it.  Just decide to do it and it is as good as done.  That's the hard part.  The decision.  What hard thing are you going to decide to do today? On with the show! … I'll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don't have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member's only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills. M … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … Section one – Fever Dreams -   Voices of reason – the conversation Rhonda-Marie Parke, Blind Runner · Other-abled athlete Rhonda-Marie Parke has 8% vision. Traditionally Rhonda-Marie runs accompanied by guides; runners who call out obstacles along the way. With these guides she's run races from Marathon distances to 100 mile distances. She has also completed several end-to-end runs of various Ontario trails including The Bruce Trail (885 km), The Avon Trail (110 km) and The Thames Valley Trail (112 km). Rhonda-Marie has also ventured to the infamous Barkley Marathons. Rhonda-Marie continues to work in her community to encourage and create space for inclusive sport. Accessing the Inaccessible In July of 2018, Rhonda-Marie Parke will attempt to run The Last Annual Vol State race without the aid of guide runners. Why Will Rhonda-Marie Proceed Unguided? "My whole life, I have had to follow - even if the direction has been my choosing." - Rhonda-Marie Parke Disability is diverse, dynamic, and ever changing. There is no such thing as universally accessible, especially in a 314 mile road race where cars are moving pieces, where animals are out and roaming, where fatigue, injury are all very very real; but then again, so is crossing the road to get to the library. Rhonda-Marie continues to show other-abled athletes that they can get involved in the sports of their choice. Rhonda-Marie also continues to encourage running events to think about how to make their events accessible to athletes of ALL abilities. Inclusion in sport is not a given, it's a process of adaptation and evolution of parameters. Ongoing conversation and community building is required. What Is The Last Obstacle? In addition Rhonda-Marie looks to bring light to a bigger issue facing those with disability - stigma. She continues to face intolerance when it comes to her participation in sport as some believe that there is no place for a blind athlete in such a dangerous event. Rhonda-Marie is confident in her athletic abilities and that through training and careful planning, there is no reason why she won't have the same chance at success as any other runner. Help us show that if they have the desire and the drive, other-abled athletes have every right to participate in sport. Please help us send Rhonda-Marie to The Last Annual Vol State. With your help, she will strive to overcome the Last Obstacle.   Section two – Into the Unknown - http://runrunlive.com/burning-river-100-into-the-unknown Outro OK my friends, you have stumbled along a highway shoulder to the end of episode 4-391.  Be careful out there. Rhonda Marie is amazing, right?  I felt seriously out of my depth with her.  I think I'm going to try to see if I can't guide a runner for Boston next year.  I am training again.  I signed up for a few races.  I'm going to run the Wapack Trail race on Labor Day weekend.  It's my club's race.  I'll go up early, help set up, park cars and then run the race.  I'm looking forward to it.  I should have good juice in my legs from all the miles I did this summer. Then I agreed to run a Ragnar the weekend of September 21st with my coach up in New York.  Treat myself to a little adventure! And finally, I signed up for the BayState Marathon again.  It's my go-to marathon for requalifying.  I'll take a shot at getting my number for 2020.  My buddy Brian is running it too.  We'll see if I can get enough speed back by the end of October. After the successful outing on the Wapack Trail I told coach I was ready to get back to work.  He gave me a couple workouts for this week, as if to test me.  I did a 1:40 step up run Tuesday.  I went into the run feeling dead and didn't have much hope for being able to step up to zone 3 effort for 30 minutes then up to zone 4-5 for an additional 30.  That's a hard workout.  I felt heavy but figured I'd just do what I could and see how long I could keep my legs turning.  As I stepped up the effort my legs were surprisingly strong.  I was able to hold a decent effort level for the last hour of the step up.  Looking at the results, I wasn't moving super fast but I'm happy with the effort 2 weeks out from the hundred.  Then Friday night I went down to my local track and knocked out some speed work.  I did a ladder of 2X600, 2X800 and 2X1000 and was able to hang in there.  The mechanics felt quite foreign.  I was leaning back too much and was swinging my arms around.  My butt muscles were sore afterwards.  It's going to take awhile to get some speed back, but I think I'll be fine.  … … I had a one day trip to Orlando this week.  It's a bout a 3-hour flight.  I got up early and flew down, we had meetings and lunch and flew back.  That put me out of the airport in Boston around 7:30 and getting after 8:00.  I was wiped so I figured I'd order a pizza to pick up as I whizzed by on my way out to the suburbs.  So, I called up Siri and asked her to call the pizza place for me.  I was in my truck on the highway and didn't want to be too distracted by the phone.  I got the guy on the phone and had the following conversation… Me: “I'd like to order a Mushroom Pepperoni Pizza.” Him: “Sure, name?” Me: “Last or First?” Him: “OK 15 minutes.” And he hung up. When I got to the pizza place I thought I'd ordered from I found out that Siri and I had different ideas on that.  She gave me the number of another pizza place.  It was late.  I was almost home.  I thought about just bailing out on the whole thing, but I knew, across town. 4 .4 miles away, a pizza place had made a pizza for me.  So I bit the bullet and drove over there.  Good karma.  When I got to the other pizza place, I went in, apologized for being late and asked if there wasn't a mushroom Pepperoni pizza here waiting for me.  He said, “What's the name?” I said, “I don't know.  You asked me for my name, I said ‘last or first', you said '15 minutes' and hung up.” He didn't have a Mushroom Pepperoni.  But, he did have a Sausage Pepperoni, for ‘Lester'.  We agreed that was probably it.  He felt bad about making the wrong pizza and gave me a discount.  I didn't tell him I never meant to order a pizza from him to begin with and was just barely able to drag p the will power to not stiff him.  And the karma balances out.  Even when ordering a pizza.  I'll see you out there. MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks -

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-392 – Rhonda Marie Runs Tennessee (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4392.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to the RunRunLive Podcast episode 4-392.  This is Chris your host.  Well, it’s been a couple weeks since we talked and a couple weeks since I finished the Burning River 100.  I’m back to full strength as near as I can tell.  I seem to have recovered very well and very quickly, probably because I hiked so much of the last half.  Today we speak with Rhonda-Marie who a blind ultra-runner who did something amazing this summer.  She ran the Last Vol State Run across Tennessee which is a 500KM or 314 mile race.  But she did it unguided.  You are going to love this interview.  My audio editor Dimitri even commented on how this one was super interesting. In section one I’ll do some Q&Q on the Burning River race, a bit of a wrap up, if you will.  In section two I’m going to talk about kindness.  Because we all need more kindness in our lives.  My recovery is going very well.  I’ve started training again and have some races lined up that we’ll chat about later.  The first week after the race I did mostly stretching and a couple bike rides.  The second week I started running again.  Two weeks from stumbling across the finish line in Ohio I went up with some friends and ran the Wapack trail course one-way with them.  We had a blast and I felt great.  Very strong.  What you look for when doing recovery runs after an ultra is unique.  When you go out it’s not that your legs feel tired. Just the opposite.  When you first start the runs your legs feel great.  Unique to post-ultra recovery runs is that somewhere in that run your legs can go like throwing a switch.  It is all the more telling because you feel great up to that point, then your legs just disappear.   That hasn’t happened since I started back in.  So I think I’m good.  If you listen to any interview or story of ultra runners, when they are asked what they learned, invariably the answer is that we are stronger than we think.  Our bodies are designed for this stuff.  All we have to do is train for it and ask our bodies.  Then we have to decide to do it.  Whether it’s getting up off the couch for your first run, or stepping off the cliff edge into the yawning dark unknow of 100 miles, or 300 miles, you can do it if you decide to.  That’s it.  That’s what separates the finishers from those that don’t start, the belief that you can do it.  You can do it.  Just decide to do it and it is as good as done.  That’s the hard part.  The decision.  What hard thing are you going to decide to do today? On with the show! … I’ll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don’t have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member’s only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills. M … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … Section one – Fever Dreams -   Voices of reason – the conversation Rhonda-Marie Parke, Blind Runner · Other-abled athlete Rhonda-Marie Parke has 8% vision. Traditionally Rhonda-Marie runs accompanied by guides; runners who call out obstacles along the way. With these guides she's run races from Marathon distances to 100 mile distances. She has also completed several end-to-end runs of various Ontario trails including The Bruce Trail (885 km), The Avon Trail (110 km) and The Thames Valley Trail (112 km). Rhonda-Marie has also ventured to the infamous Barkley Marathons. Rhonda-Marie continues to work in her community to encourage and create space for inclusive sport. Accessing the Inaccessible In July of 2018, Rhonda-Marie Parke will attempt to run The Last Annual Vol State race without the aid of guide runners. Why Will Rhonda-Marie Proceed Unguided? "My whole life, I have had to follow - even if the direction has been my choosing." - Rhonda-Marie Parke Disability is diverse, dynamic, and ever changing. There is no such thing as universally accessible, especially in a 314 mile road race where cars are moving pieces, where animals are out and roaming, where fatigue, injury are all very very real; but then again, so is crossing the road to get to the library. Rhonda-Marie continues to show other-abled athletes that they can get involved in the sports of their choice. Rhonda-Marie also continues to encourage running events to think about how to make their events accessible to athletes of ALL abilities. Inclusion in sport is not a given, it’s a process of adaptation and evolution of parameters. Ongoing conversation and community building is required. What Is The Last Obstacle? In addition Rhonda-Marie looks to bring light to a bigger issue facing those with disability - stigma. She continues to face intolerance when it comes to her participation in sport as some believe that there is no place for a blind athlete in such a dangerous event. Rhonda-Marie is confident in her athletic abilities and that through training and careful planning, there is no reason why she won't have the same chance at success as any other runner. Help us show that if they have the desire and the drive, other-abled athletes have every right to participate in sport. Please help us send Rhonda-Marie to The Last Annual Vol State. With your help, she will strive to overcome the Last Obstacle.   Section two – Into the Unknown - http://runrunlive.com/burning-river-100-into-the-unknown Outro OK my friends, you have stumbled along a highway shoulder to the end of episode 4-391.  Be careful out there. Rhonda Marie is amazing, right?  I felt seriously out of my depth with her.  I think I’m going to try to see if I can’t guide a runner for Boston next year.  I am training again.  I signed up for a few races.  I’m going to run the Wapack Trail race on Labor Day weekend.  It’s my club’s race.  I’ll go up early, help set up, park cars and then run the race.  I’m looking forward to it.  I should have good juice in my legs from all the miles I did this summer. Then I agreed to run a Ragnar the weekend of September 21st with my coach up in New York.  Treat myself to a little adventure! And finally, I signed up for the BayState Marathon again.  It’s my go-to marathon for requalifying.  I’ll take a shot at getting my number for 2020.  My buddy Brian is running it too.  We’ll see if I can get enough speed back by the end of October. After the successful outing on the Wapack Trail I told coach I was ready to get back to work.  He gave me a couple workouts for this week, as if to test me.  I did a 1:40 step up run Tuesday.  I went into the run feeling dead and didn’t have much hope for being able to step up to zone 3 effort for 30 minutes then up to zone 4-5 for an additional 30.  That’s a hard workout.  I felt heavy but figured I’d just do what I could and see how long I could keep my legs turning.  As I stepped up the effort my legs were surprisingly strong.  I was able to hold a decent effort level for the last hour of the step up.  Looking at the results, I wasn’t moving super fast but I’m happy with the effort 2 weeks out from the hundred.  Then Friday night I went down to my local track and knocked out some speed work.  I did a ladder of 2X600, 2X800 and 2X1000 and was able to hang in there.  The mechanics felt quite foreign.  I was leaning back too much and was swinging my arms around.  My butt muscles were sore afterwards.  It’s going to take awhile to get some speed back, but I think I’ll be fine.  … … I had a one day trip to Orlando this week.  It’s a bout a 3-hour flight.  I got up early and flew down, we had meetings and lunch and flew back.  That put me out of the airport in Boston around 7:30 and getting after 8:00.  I was wiped so I figured I’d order a pizza to pick up as I whizzed by on my way out to the suburbs.  So, I called up Siri and asked her to call the pizza place for me.  I was in my truck on the highway and didn’t want to be too distracted by the phone.  I got the guy on the phone and had the following conversation… Me: “I’d like to order a Mushroom Pepperoni Pizza.” Him: “Sure, name?” Me: “Last or First?” Him: “OK 15 minutes.” And he hung up. When I got to the pizza place I thought I’d ordered from I found out that Siri and I had different ideas on that.  She gave me the number of another pizza place.  It was late.  I was almost home.  I thought about just bailing out on the whole thing, but I knew, across town. 4 .4 miles away, a pizza place had made a pizza for me.  So I bit the bullet and drove over there.  Good karma.  When I got to the other pizza place, I went in, apologized for being late and asked if there wasn’t a mushroom Pepperoni pizza here waiting for me.  He said, “What’s the name?” I said, “I don’t know.  You asked me for my name, I said ‘last or first’, you said ’15 minutes’ and hung up.” He didn’t have a Mushroom Pepperoni.  But, he did have a Sausage Pepperoni, for ‘Lester’.  We agreed that was probably it.  He felt bad about making the wrong pizza and gave me a discount.  I didn’t tell him I never meant to order a pizza from him to begin with and was just barely able to drag p the will power to not stiff him.  And the karma balances out.  Even when ordering a pizza.  I’ll see you out there. 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The Bruce Trail is the oldest and longest marked trail in Canada. At 885K it follows the Niagara Escarpment from Tobermory to the Niagara River. Many people have attempted to run the entire trail, which with its challenging terrain provides a test for even the most seasoned runners. But in August of 2014, one runner started out on the Bruce Trail's northern end in Tobermory, Ontario to do something that no one had ever attempted before: to become the first athlete with a disability to complete the end-to-end journey across the trail. On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we bring you the story of Rhonda-Marie Parke, an athlete with only 8% vision, who set out to run the Bruce Trail in 20 days. It is an incredible story of adversity, perseverance, and advocacy.

A lot can change in a year. Amy Tunstall is living proof. In February of 2017, she had sought help for depression and anxiety. In the past twelve months alone, the Niagara-raised Tunstall has hiked the Bruce Trail, raising over $3,000 for her home branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association; fought one of the busiest forest … Continue reading Amy Tunstall: “The crazy ideas are always the best ones” →

A lot can change in a year. Amy Tunstall is living proof. In February of 2017, she had sought help for depression and anxiety. In the past twelve months alone, the Niagara-raised Tunstall has hiked the Bruce Trail, raising over $3,000 for her home branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association; fought one of the … Continue reading Amy Tunstall: “The crazy ideas are always the best ones” →

Emily Allan-Dakin is an athlete from Ontario, Canada, and she's running the 895km Bruce Trail end to end in June to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. (only a few days away from finishing on schedule!   22 DAYS. 895 KM. 1 GOAL.   From June 10 to July 1, 2017, Emily Allan will run the length of the Bruce Trail, 895km from end to end, to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. Emily will run nearly a full marathon each day while aiming to raise over $13,425 ($15/km) for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.   Check out the Show Notes at www.consummateathlete.com Subscribe and Rate on Itunes (please!) - https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/consummate-athlete-podcast/id1100471297?mt=2 Support the Podcast via Wide Angle Podium -> http://wideanglepodium.com/category/consummate-athlete/

1. Dignity (Original Mix) by Stee Downes 2. The Difficuit Third Track (Original Mix) by Scott Diaz 3. Things Change (Original Mix) by Jordan O´Regan 4. Back To The Disco (Martin Depp Remix) by Stefan Lyczewski 5. Wondering Soul (Original Mix) by Daniele Fiorino 6. Jackin The 90's (Original Mix) by Italian House Jacker & Simon Master W 7. Symbolize (Original Mix) by Ze Chezz 8. Bridgework (Original Mix) by Bruce Trail 9. So In To You (Main Mix) by Lilac Jeans 10. Breaking These Chains (Mr.V Remix) by Saliva Commandos & Michelle Rivera www.ossomrecords.com DON’T KNOCK, THIS IS OSSOM.

Music I Love to Follow Presents - The Naughty Fourty Volume 26 The Weighty Eighty Episode 6 (Summer's Done!!!) Mixed by Shendi Bowers AFTER ANOTHER BREAK WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!!! This is a Deep & Tech House music volume containing some of best tracks to date from producers such as Steve Bug, LK, Marco Faraone, Bruce Trail & Mat.Joe etc. The second of the 2016 M.I.L.F Editions to end the summer season is here and "The Naughty Fourty Volume 26 (The Weighty Eighty Episode 6)" which is a 40 minute live mix with again an additional 40 minutes of some of the best Deep & Tech House tunes to date will keep up what is still to be an even greater year for the Worldwide Dance Music scene. M.I.L.F. (Music I Love to Follow) THE NAUGHTY FOURTY VOLUME 26 TRACK LIST 1 - BRUCE TRAIL - BRIDGEWORK 2 - DENNIS CRUZ - BAD BEHAVIOUR (ORIGINAL MIX) 3 - STEVE BUG - LIFTING THE ANCHOR (ORIGINAL MIX) 4 - CUARTERO - BEE SO LONG (ORIGINAL MIX) 5 - MARCO FARAONE - NIGHT IN LIMA (ORIGINAL MIX) 6 - JOSH BUTLER, HAUSWERKS - THE HORN (ORIGINAL MIX) 7 - HENRY RODRICK - INTO THE SUNSHINE (JACQUES RENAULT EDIT) 8 - LK - JADED RHYTHM 9 - MARTIN WASLEWSKI - CLOUDS (PURPLE DISCO MACHINE REMIX) 10 - RAW DISTRICT, FORREST - UNDERRATED (ORIGINAL MIX) 11 - BECKERS - SWITCH (2014 REMIX) 12 - BLURED - IT'S QUITE (OVERPOWERING) 13 - ARGY - LOVE DOSE (LUCIANO REMIX) 14 - JMI - THRILLS 15 - OLIVER GIACOMOTTO - DUSK (ORIGINAL MIX) 16 - LEWIS BOARDMAN - DON'T STOP (ORIGINAL MIX) 17 - GORGE, MARKUS HOMM - BALANCE (ORIGINAL MIX) 18 - MAT.JOE - NONSTOP NONSENSE (ORIGINAL MIX) 19 - RENE AMESZ - MIND, BODY & SOUL (ORIGINAL MIX) 20 - DENNIS CRUZ - ROLLING STONE (ORIGINAL MIX) As always we would just like to take this time to say thank you for the worldwide support and the time taken to listen to what we here at M.I.L.F inc put together. The music industry is a tough one but its what we love and take pride in doing and do it daily!!! DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THESE MONTHLY PODCASTS VIA ITUNES: 
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The end of August is getting closer and we Berliners have to brace ourselves for seeing Summer leave. Needless to mention, open-air bars, clubs and festivals along the with beats and basslines are still the order of the day, or the night, for that matter… In today's mix we've got tunes by Andres, Lars Moston, Caribou, Junior Boys, Bruce Trail, Sepalcure, Christian Löffler, Autarkic and Smash TV. Enjoy! 00:00 - DJ Katia 01:04 - Live For the Weekend - Smash TV feat. Craig Walker 07:50 - Odessa - Caribou vs Junior Boys 13:07 - DJ Katia 14:16 - Fight For Us - Sepalcure vs Prins Thomas 22:08 - Bridgework - Bruce Trail 29:09 - For Me - Lars Moston feat. Malente 33:57 - DJ Katia 34:52 - Mighty Tribe - Andrés 42:52 - Chorus - KINK 48:59 - Rotation! Rotation! - Autarkic vs Red Axis 55:25 - DJ Katia 56:12 - Reubin - Christian Löffler 61:17 - Finish

This week, I (Michael) present my favorite music from 2015: songs from my favorite albums (see below), singles, and EPs including tunes from Maribou State, Bruce Trail, Thundercat, Wild Ones and Voices from the Lake. There was a ton of great music released this year and I am especially proud of the mixes we added […]

This episode is largely comprised of shiny and solid sounds. In the first half, tracks from Kuba, the Future Sound of London, the Advisory Circle, Moon B and STL are featured. The beat moves on in the second half with music from Shinichi Atobe, Bruce Trail, Plaid, and Jeff Mills. Find your headspace and tune in. […]

A double trek today, starting out at a segment of the Bruce Trail out near Georgetown, following the lovely Credit River, then later a peaceful and introspective chat from Terra Cotta conservation area. Thanks to Ken for being my muse this week, you are an inspiration for those of us stuttering idiots who can’t say anything real. Big love and thanks to Mom and Dad for joining me on my hike and letting me record their every word, and again, Happy Mother’s day all of the various mommas out there, and especially to my dear mom, Patty. You are truly you. Music this week was “Frightened” by Easter Island, downloaded from One Track Mind.

We are very proud to announce that we have just picked up our 2nd radio show. Towards the end of last year Juice FM 107.2 invited us to share their airwaves and now Berlin based Sceen FM has done the same. Sceen FM launched in 2010 and has since gathered listeners across 76 different Countries and is home to some of the worlds finest underground electronic labels such as Kompakt, 2020 Vision, Get Physical, and Rekids to name a few. Our show is fortnightly on a Thursday, 9pm - 10pm, you can tune in via the following link:http://www.sceen.fm/?friend=294&desc=Friends--B--Blah-Blah-Blah#sceen Tracklisting: 01. Delta Delta – The Cleansing 02. Typesun – Heart Maths (Peverlist Remix) 03. Locked Groove – Do It Anyway 04. Move D – Got To B 05. Ian Pooley – In My Head 06. Butch feat. Hohberg – Horus 07. Four Tet – Pyramid 08. Bruce Trail – Beatrice 09. Skudge – Haste 10. Beneath – Duty 11. Levon Vincent – Love Technique 12. George Fitzgerald – Every Inch

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This Wonderful Vacant Parcel Of Land Is Located 10 Mins. N Of Orangeville Off The 20th Sdrd On The 1st Line Of Mono. Privacy On 40 Wooded Rolling Acres W/ Trails & Mature Maple, Beech, Birch, Hemlock, Cedar & Black Cherry Trees, A Pond & Spring-Fed Stream. Many Future Pond & Building Sites (One High W/ Views). Some Cleared Areas, Existing Pond Needs To Be Cleaning Out. Property Is Irregular In Shape W/ Approx. 30 Acres Higher & Rolling. Extras: Driveway Is In With Road Thru Property. An Open Area Is Near The Back Of The Property. Wildlife Abounds With Deer, Wild Turkeys & Many Varieties Of Birds. Near Mono Cliffs Park, The Bruce Trail & Mono Cliffs Inn. Visit Homes Custom Web Page for 3D Modeled / animated Narrated Video Tour, Floor Plans, Pro Photos and More visit www.flaherty.ca/pp_104.asp