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"We all get nervous. We all have this energy, whether it feels good or bad. We all get in the race and physically feel good and bad at different points. It's just important to remember that that's all normal, no matter what that is. So I just told her, ‘This is how it feels. This is how it's gonna feel.' And that was it. Game on." First, he paced Sara Hall at the Marathon Project. Then, he paced Keira D'Amato for her American Record at the Houston Marathon. Now, dad of three and stroller-running world record holder Calum Neff returns to the Ali on the Run Show to talk about his third major pacing opportunity: running with Keira again, this time at the Berlin Marathon. In this conversation — recorded while Calum was recovering in Italy — Calum talks all about the Berlin experience, where Keira was hoping to take down her own American record. He talks about their ambitious goal for race day, explains the low-mileage training that helped get him to the start line (training for an American record on just 30 miles per week?!), and talks about how he got the job this time around. Calum talks about the plan for Keira and the three pacers, raves about the pre-race highlights (hanging with Eliud Kipchoge!), explains the unique pressure of being a pacer, and shares the final words he said to Keira on the start line. Plus, how he pushed through his own tough parts of the race, the energy he got from Keira throughout the race, and what's next on his race calendar. SPONSOR: UCAN: Click here and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. What you'll get on this episode: How Calum got the role as one of Keira's Berlin Marathon pacers, and what his training was like (5:45) “I'm Keira's pacer, and I don't know if I can do this” (10:20) What Calum has learned about the delicate art of pacing (14:30) The pacing plan for race day (19:00) All about the pre-race activities (Kipchoge!) (20:45) What race morning was like (26:35) The sights and sounds from the early miles of the race (31:00) What happens when the plan changes, and how Calum pushed through his own tough parts of the race (34:30) On that moment during the race when Keira was given (and refused!) an out (40:00) What the final miles of the race were like (44:50) That finish line feeling — and the race-within-a-race to get there (50:50) Calum's post-race thoughts (55:00) What makes pacing Keira, specifically, special (58:15) Calum's next race: representing Team Canada in the trail running world championships (1:01:50) Follow Calum: Instagram @calneff Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
"We hit that first split bang on the money, and I told her, 'We're good. It's happening. It's on.'" It was a record-breaking, history-making weekend at the Houston Marathon! Keira D'Amato won the race and ran a new American record in the marathon, finishing in 2:19:12 and breaking Deena Kastor's former record by 24 seconds. And Keira had some company along the way: two pacers, one of whom was Texas-based ultra-runner and four-time Guinness World Record Holder Calum Neff. (You may also remember Calum as the "green shorts guy" who paced Sara Hall at the Marathon Project in 2020.) And while Calum is an incredibly accomplished runner, he — like Keira — had never broken 2:20 in the marathon. So this task would require running a personal best of his own en route to that American record goal. (Spoiler: He did it, finishing in 2:19:33.) On this episode, Calum talks about how he got the role as Keira's pacer, what it was like previewing the course together the day before the race, and what that 5:18 pace actually felt like. Plus, all the details and dad jokes from the day, hashing out the realities of pandemic marriage and parenting (Calum and his wife have three daughters), and what's next for Calum. SPONSOR: Shokz — Visit shokz.com/ontherun for 15% off wireless headphones. What you'll get on this episode: How Calum's feeling post-race (4:00) How Calum got the job as Keira D'Amato's Houston Marathon pacer (5:55) What Calum's training was like leading up to Houston (16:20) All about Calum's experience at the 2021 Chicago Marathon (21:00) How Calum balances pacing duties with his own running goals, and what it was like previewing the course with Keira (27:15) The plan for race day (36:00) All about the race (46:15) That finish line moment (1:04:05) Calum's top moment from the day (1:13:00) What's next for Calum? (1:16:00) Check out: Calum Neff on Episode 318 of the Ali on the Run Show Keira D'Amato on Episode 414 of the Ali on the Run Show Keira D'Amato on Episode 305 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Calum: Instagram @calneff Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
Today our guest, Calum Neff, holds three world records pushing each of his three daughters in strollers. He holds the marathon, half-marathon and 10K records. Just wait until you here is times. He started running as a kid with his dad and the Hash House Harriers. See who is on the Strava Board this week. We discuss how American women's runners are on fire this fall. It's been a great couple of weeks in the running world.
Genevieve Lalonde, John Gay headline a strong elite field at the Medavie Canadian 5K Championships that are set to beginThis Saturday, August 28, the 14-day period for submissions of race results in the Medavie Canadian 5K Championship, opens. Hosted by Athletics New Brunswick and Run NB, the event will be raced virtually in 2021 with the event boasting a strong field of top Canadian elite athletes, including several Canadian Olympians. Headlining the women's field is Genevieve Lalonde, a Moncton native. Lalonde ran two Canadian records at the Tokyo 2020 Games, including an 11th place finish in the 3000m steeplechase final. The women's event also includes two other first-time Olympians in Julie-Anne Staehli and Alycia Butterworth. Both athletes have burst on the scene as of late; Staehli is one of the few Canadian women ever to run 5K under 15 minutes while Butterworth just made her Diamond League debut in Eugene, running the third-best Canadian time ever for the steeplechase.The women's start list also includes several national and provincial champions including Newfoundlander and marathon mom, Kate Bazeley, veteran Sasha Gollish, former Canadian marathon Champion, Leslie Sexton, and cross-country specialist, Kate Ayers. Not to be outdone, the men's start list also features another world-class steeplechaser in John Gay who also competed in Tokyo where he ran a personal best in the heats to book his ticket for his first Olympic final. Gay is capping off a breakout year after winning the Canadian Trials and cracking the Olympic standard in that same race. Gay is flanked by 2x Olympian, and fellow British Columbian, Luc Bruchet. Following the familiar theme, Bruchet is also capping off a breakout season, one which included a massive personal best and ranking him third all-time in Canada over the 5,000M. Charles Philibert-Thiboutot (CPT), an Olympian from the Rio 2016 Games is also running in the event. CPT barely missed out on a second Olympic berth in Tokyo and is coming into the event in flying form.The men's start list also includes a number of national champions including Atlantic Canadian and Canadian Cross-Country Champion, Mike Tate, his teammates from the Backroad's Bandits Connor Black and Parrot-Migas, NAZ Elite runner and NCAA standout, Rory Linkletter, and world record holder for pushing a stroller over a marathon, Calum Neff. The full elite start list follows: Women's Start ListNameAgePersonal Best (5K, unless stated otherwise)Sasha Gollish39 16:11Kate Bazeley3733:52 (10K)Carolyn Buchanan262:49:20 (marathon)Marina Gross1717:16Sarah Beairsto2818:14Erin Mawhinney2516:40Julie-Anne Staehli2714:57Paula Wiltse5417:02Briana Scott3115:46Hannah Woodhouse2416:05Leslie Sexton341:11:21 (half marathon)Genevieve Lalonde2915:48Brittany Moran342:36:23 (marathon)Kate Ayers2617:34Lauren Reid2517:55Stephanie Johnston2536:42 (10K)Alycia Butterworth 2816:11Shari Boyle481:19:23 (half marathon)Erin Poirier4118:14Men's Start ListNameAgePersonal Best (5K, unless stated otherwise)Mark Klassen3615:24Luc Bruchet3013:12Daniel Fournier2714:59Marley Dickinson2615:54Jean-Marc Doiron3315:24John Gay2413:26Rory Linkletter2513:36Kevin Coffey351:05:48 (half marathon)Theo Hunt3214:39Charles Philibert-Thiboutot3013:22Connor Black 2513:56Phil Parrot-Migas2814:06Josh Lumani311:07:22 (half marathon)Mike Tate2613:35Calum Neff372:20:37 (marathon)Dawson Nancekievil2215:27Justin Kent2913:46Thomas “Jeremy” Coughler2513:59Caleb de Jong25 14:25Thomas Broatch2231:14 (10K)Have questions or media requests? Please contact us at moncton5K@gmail.comSign up link https://raceroster.com/events/2021/45473/medavie-canadian-5k-championships
Welcome Calum Neff to the Runners of HOU show! Cal began running at the age of 4 and has been enjoying everything running has to offer ever since. In this episode, we chat about his debut marathon - the 2014 Houston Marathon that he entered and placed 29th in! - how he keeps running interesting by doing things like running the Paris and NYC Marathons for fun or running 211 laps at the Armory chasing the indoor marathon world record, what it was like to pace Sara Hall at the Marathon Project and how he felt a few weeks later when he broke the 50K Canadian record. And so. much. more. Instagram - @calneff, @hardlooprun Twitter - @calneff Strava - Cal Neff Neff Running Hardloop Endurance Good Read - Houston's Renaissance Man of Running by Becky Wade SHOW SOCIAL Instagram - @runnersofhou Instagram - @vickyoddi Facebook - Runners of HOU Facebook Group - Runners of HOU Friends Twitter - @runnersofhou Sign up for the newsletter!
Dave Proctor and Joe Gagnon Chasing Tomorrow podcast show hosts interview Calum Neff. On January 17th Calum broke the Canadian 50k record with a time of 2:51:27 (5:32 per mile). Just four weeks prior Calum paced Sara Hall to her attempt at the U.S. American marathon record and he got a personal best of 2:20 in support of Sara. Calum is putting out amazing performances on the road while he works full time, is a running coach, and makes a lot of time for his family. Calum lived around the world as he took to running and has kept running as his constant throughout his travels. Show Notes: To make his record attempt during COVID Calum organized the race and did everything from setup to coaching to running it Calum is known for his record-breaking 2:51 marathon pushing a stroller, quite the effort Calum used the marathon effort with Sara to get ready for the record attempt and it really gave him the confidence he needed to make it happen
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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 reminisce about competing at the New York City Armory, which is being reallocated as a COVID-19 vaccination centre. We cover world and Canadian records from Liam Stanley and Calum Neff. And we chat about doping news, and a new running-themed book release.Finally, we congratulate two running stars, Rory Linkletter and Aliphine Tuliamuk, each with exciting baby news. 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's episode is an awesome conversation between Tim, Jess, and Calum Neff - an incredible runner in his own right and one of the two pacers who ran Sara Hall to her victory at The Marathon Project! Calum talks with Tim and Jess about his experience in the lead-up to and on race day. They discuss the selection process to become a pacer, what his training looked like before race day, and how much experience he's had running a 2:20-ish pace (which blew Tim and Jess away!). They also talk about Calum's running background, including his multiple Guinness World Records for the fastest time pushing a stroller in a 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon (each record set with one of his three daughters!). For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week's show notes
“I was just like, my three girls are at home cheering for us, yours are right here. There’s so much love for us right now. We’ve just gotta go. Let’s do it for them.” Last weekend, Calum Neff became known as "Green Shorts Guy" at The Marathon Project in Arizona. Calum was one of several pacers assigned to help Sara Hall run a 2:19 marathon in hopes of setting a new American record. And Calum more than earned the very important role: He's a lifelong runner with four Guinness World Records to his name, three of which are stroller running records that he's earned with each of his three daughters in tow. (A 2:31 marathon with his oldest daughter, a 1:11 half with his middle, and a 31:43 10K with his youngest.) On this episode, Calum passionately talks about his love for this sport, about how he trained (with 102-mile weeks!) and mentally prepared for his duties at The Marathon Project, and what it's like balancing running with family life and a full-time job at an energy technology company. Next up for Calum: attempting the Canadian national 50K record. What you’ll get on this episode: Calum’s best piece of stroller running advice (5:15) Was running The Marathon Project about the training journey or about race day? (10:00) How Calum got the job as a pacer, and what his training was like leading up to race day (12:50) On imposter syndrome and the mental side of training and racing (24:15) On meeting Sara Hall for the first time (27:30) On communication during the race (38:00) What’s next for Calum? (48:50) Calum’s post-race recap (55:45) “The art of pacing” (1:00:20) What we mention on this episode: The CIM Olympic Trials Qualifying Time Pacers on Episode 196 of the Ali on the Run Show Thule Glide Performance Jogging Stroller Thule Urban Glide II Jogging Stroller Sara Hall on Episode 300 of the Ali on the Run Show Sara and Ryan Hall on Episode 144 of the Ali on the Run Show Keira D’Amato on Episode 305 of the Ali on the Run Show Michael Gervais' "Finding Mastery" podcast Follow Calum: Instagram @calneff Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
Happy Post-Thanksgiving everyone. We're back with a new episode and joining me today is Houston Elite Calum Neff, whose resume speaks for itself. He's had an amazing running career so far and is still performing at the highest of levels. He gives us great insight and perspective from the life of an elite runner and all the experiences that come with it. From his journey's around the globe, to his training, to his three Guinness World Records that he was able to set with his three daughters. We talk about his quick recovery and back to form after fracturing his fibula from getting hit by a F150 three years ago as well as his Hardloop Personal Run Coaching. Really great interview that I know you're going to enjoy: Altra Running Sponsored AthleteBrand Ambassador:Rabbit ElitePolarGatorade EnduranceTrail Racing Over TexasRun GumTifosiThule
Calum Neff is a 3X Guinness Record Holder runner in several running events. Calum has combined his love of running with his love of being a girldad, and competes in races while pushing a stroller with one of his three daughters. www.neff.run, www.anygivenrunway.com
Calum Neff- World Record Holder in Stroller Marathon and 10k This week we talk with Calum Neff, who holds the Guinness world record in the marathon and the 10k while pushing a stroller, or as they say in the UK, while pushing a "pram." Calum’s accomplishments are amazing and he has a unique perspective on getting fit as a family. Currently residing in Houston, TX, he started running at four years old. His wife, Julie, and his three young daughters have helped define Calum’s running career after earning a series of Guinness World Records racing while pushing his daughters in the stroller. But he also is a diverse runner competing in all distances on all terrains in a single year, from speed on the track to grueling ultras in the mountains and everything in-between. He also runs his own coaching business called Hardloop Endurance in Houston. So just how fast do you have to run while pushing a young human in a stroller to earn a Guinness World Record? Pretty darn fast! Calum ran 2:31 in the marathon, 1:11 in the half, and 31:43 in the 10k. That is lightning fast even without a stroller! Not only is Calum fast, but he involves his family in his accomplishments, which is not easy to do. You can tell that he takes his job as a parent and a husband very seriously, but also manages to have a great time in the process. Take a listen as we learn about his training and racing endeavors. Perhaps you will be inspired to gear up the kid(s) and push yourself to new achievements. Questions Calum is asked: 3:18 How did you get into racing with a stroller and how did you decide to go after stroller records? 4:30 Was it your idea or your daughter’s? 5:22 Can you recap your recent 10K WR you just got in February? 7:30 What tips do you have for stroller running? 8:43 What do you look for in a jogging stroller? 9:27 Do you switch hands and how often would you switch in a 5k? 9:47 What is your daughter doing during the race? 10:57 How would you describe your race footage? 11:38 What are the reactions of other racers to you? 12:28 Do you have stroller-specific training? 13:36 What tips do you have to stay fit as a family? 15:51 What strength training do you do with your kids? 19:15 Do you ever run without your kids? 20:02 What advice do you have for those looking at online running coaches? 21:34 Will you coach your daughters at some point? 22:24 What advice would you give parents who are looking for a coach for their kids? 24:28 How do you walk the line of nurturing and pushing? 26:45 Any more WR attempts on the horizon? 27:45 What are the differences between single and double strollers? 29:08 Any plans to reclaim the Half Marathon Stroller Record? 29:40 What advice would you give yourself back when you started running and weight training? 30:53 What is the best gift running has given you? 31:49 How can people connect with you? Quotes by Calum: “Running takes so long to develop. Stay consistent; stay at it through not only the good times, but the bad runs, as well.” “Imagine you’re watching a movie and your kids are in that movie, but YOU’RE NOT. And you’re at the theater. You would never stand up in the theater and scream at the screen; you would never try to change the plot. Showing up to sports with that attitude is going to improve not only your kid’s enjoyment of the game, whatever that game is, but it will improve your relationship.” “A lot of my work in the gym is just very light weight, but very focused on single-leg stability, because you’re either on your left or on your right when you’re running. It’s great to be in a single plane and strong that way, but as soon as you’re off kilter or getting fatigued late in the marathon, you really need to have those extra stability muscles and core strength to kick in.” “Allie, when I did the marathon record, she was four. This is something that she’ll remember for the rest of her life and just to be running alongside Olympians was the coolest thing to share with her.” “Stay fluid on the (stroler) bar. I always see parents with the double-handed death-grip on their stroller like it’s just going to fly away from them. It makes you whole body very rigid and your form goes out the window.” Take a Listen on Your Next Run Leave a space for libsyn link Want more awesome interviews and advice? Subscribe to our iTunes channel Mentioned in this podcast: Run To The Top Winners Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page Save 20% on your first order of Generation UCAN Calum Neff World Record Half Marathon with Stroller Periscope Footage Calum Neff World Record 10K with Stroller Footage Thule Glide Stroller Thule Double Glide Thule Cross Trailer Follow Calum on: Instagram Strava Twitter Facebook Calum's coaching program We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top. 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Calum Neff, father of three, is a runner of all distances and all terrains. Neff has represented Canada on the world stage as part of mountain running and ultra teams and has run a personal best of 2:22:59 in the marathon. Outside of his solo accomplishments, Neff is also a two-time Guinness record holder, having the fastest times in the half marathon at 1:11 and in the marathon at 2:31 --while pushing a stroller. On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we bring you a special Father's Day episode with Calum Neff, the fastest running dads on two legs and three wheels. He is fresh off his race at the Comrades Marathon and joins us to chat about finding balance between fatherhood and running by bringing the two together.
Calum Neff is an extremely talented runner and coach who holds the Guinness world record for the fastest half marathon (1:11) and fastest marathon (2:31) pushing his children in a stroller! We dive into the story behind his world record, his successes with wing for life races and his lows after an unfortunate car incident. Follow Calum Neff on: Twitter, Insta, Facebook, Website: https://www.neff.run/ To find our website go to www.everydayrunninglegends.com Click here to find our twitter
In which we discuss the recent Half Marathon World Championships, Calum Neff's return, some recent research on de-training and de-conditioning, and some recent research on nutritional timing, metabolic rates, and recovery.
Calum Neff is an operations manager for an oil field company, husband, father to three young daughters, coach, and a volunteer. Even with these countless responsibilities, Calum has achieved something most runners never even dream of achieving, holding two Guinness World Records. Calum tells us about his half marathon and marathon records while pushing a stroller, and also talks about how running with his children is a benefit to everyone in his family. We also talk with Calum about helping with Hurricane Harvey rescue and relief efforts, as well as his love for coaching and giving back to the running community. This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and is sponsored by goodr. Use code “runified2017” at playgoodr.com for a special Runified discount and to help support Runified and our running podcast! Runified’s Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Calum Neff’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Website
Welcome to episode 20 of the final surge podcast with world record holder Cal Neff. Cal is a Dad, a runner and a coach who this year set the world record for the half-marathon and marathon while pushing a stroller. We talk about what happens on those runs and how he adjusts his training. As we reach episode 20 the Final Surge team would like to thank you. We are over 10,000 downloads and growing. Please take a moment to rate us on iTunes, and send us a message on Twitter or Facebook and let us know what you like most about the show and what you would like to see changed. Now on to our interview with Cal. So how did you get started running when you were young? In early February of 2016 you won the Katy Half Marathon in 1:11:27, while pushing a stroller and setting the new Guinness Book of world records for a half marathon. How dod you get started pushing a stroller while running? How old are your daughters that you push? So when you set the record in the Katy half marathon what made you think about going for the record? I was watching some of the video you did from the Katy half, it looked like you were streaming over periscope? Do you often run with the cameras/phone? Everyone listening to this with kids has been in that situation where you are stuck in traffic and the baby is in back in the car seat screaming. I know it can wear on you after a while. I noticed at one point with about 5k to go Holly started getting a little fussy… so how do you balance going for a record and hearing your baby cry? How is running with stroller different, do you need to adjust form or anything? How about training, do you train any different and how often do you run with a stroller during the week? Any advice on stroller shopping what to look for? You just set the world record for marathon pushing a stroller too, can you tell us about that race? So your daughter is 4-years old now, the age you start running. Is she doing some running now too? So you have a professional career, you are a husband, a dad, a coach, how do you find the time to do the training needed to run? So you are coaching now too correct? What type of athletes are you coaching? How are you using Final Surge in your coaching? A couple of questions from Twitter: With all the miles you log, what supplements do you use for quick recovery? I would think there is probably some extra strain on the body, What are some of the strength exercises you do for you hips and core to keep them lose to prevent injury How many miles does he run every month in your training? Every runner has their self-talk? What about kid talk, what good kid talk stories do you have? Rapid Fire... 5 questions in under 1 minute Favorite running book? - Lore of Running Current trainers you are wearing? - Altra Torin 2.5 Favorite race? - Toronto Marathon Favorite recovery meal or recovery drink? - Chocolate Milk Your favorite piece of running equipment that is not your shoes? - Stroller Thule Glide. @calneff Neff.run website
This week, Elena gives her race recap of the Overlook Endurance 30k. Pete Kostelnick is the fastest person to have run across the U.S. Ed Whitlock sets a new age group world record for the marathon. Some runners ran extra at the Portland Marathon. Calum Neff has the new record for running a marathon with a stroller. Elena is running the Diva's SF half marathon next year-head over to our webpage for a discount code if you want to join her. And our week in training. Follow us on Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Pinterest - Google+ Email comments and questions to feedback (at) embracerunning [dot] com Leave us a voicemail at 1-925-400-7223