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2x Olympian and Canadian record holder Natasha Wodak is set to take center stage at the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The 42-year-old Canadian record holder returns to Toronto to race the marathon for the first time in 11 years and she's targetting her first-ever national marathon title. She has had a rollercoaster journey over the past 18 months from attempting to qualify for Paris 2024 but falling short. Despite these challenges, she's coming off a strong year and now she's approaching the TWM with a new mindset, enjoying the chance to race in front of family and friends without the pressure of Olympic standards. With a personal best of 2:23:12, Wodak's goal is to secure the Canadian title. Hear about the various chapters of her running journey, her love for training, and how she's embraced the marathon's challenges with resilience and determination. LIVE from the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Expo! Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

42 year old Canadian marathon record holder Natasha Wodak is back! This is Natasha's 3rd time on Inspired Soles and since we last spoke just four months ago, she's competed in numerous road races across Canada and even went over to Australia for a half marathon. She recently announced that she will be running the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 20th, which serves as the Canadian Marathon Championships. In addition to the many meaningful reasons she chose this as her goal fall race, it's a full circle moment since this is where Natasha's marathoning career began back in 2013. And as you'll hear in the episode, she is a completely different athlete and person than she was 11 years ago. We touch on the CBC Documentary, Running a Revolution, where Natasha's attempts at making the 2024 Paris Olympic team were featured prominently . Even though her Olympic dream did not become a reality this time around, it gave her the opportunity to be a special analyst on the CBC broadcast team.This was a fun and unique episode where I gathered several listener questions. We go all over the map talking about hair crimpers, enthusiast fans, and cats on the putting green! We hear about her approach to nutrition, her friendly rivalry with Malindi Elmore, and what she finds so inspiring about the everyday runner. She leaves us with a beautiful message for those who didn't get into the 2025 Boston Marathon. Resources we discussed in the episode:CBC Gem Documentary: Running a RevolutionEp 190: On Missing the Olympic Marathon StandardEp 124: Canadian Marathon Record HolderConnect with Natasha:Instagram: @tashawodakConnect with Carolyn:Email me with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles Instagram: @inspiredsolescastCarolyn's Instagram: @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.

Today we are catching up with 42 year old Canadian marathon record holder Natasha Wodak. Natasha was last on our show in February 2023 and we spent a big portion of that conversation talking about one of the many highlights of her illustrious career where she ran the Canadian marathon record of 2:23:12 in Berlin back in September of 2022. Since then she has done four marathon buildups and three marathons trying to hit the Olympic standard of 2:26:50 and she was unable to get it done for reasons she talks about in this interview. With the 18-month qualifying window now officially closed (Nov 2022 to May 2023), Natasha is left to process the fact that she will not be on the start line of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and in many ways she was doing some of that right here with us. We love when athletes keep things real and Natasha is about as real as they come, sharing both her highs and lows with full honesty and transparency. Natasha bounces back from disappointment pretty quickly and since this recording it was announced that she'll be toeing the line at the Canadian 10k championships this weekend in Ottawa and it will be fun to cheer her on once again. Connect with Natasha:Instagram: @tashawodakOur last interview with NatashaConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's FacebookWe love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Natasha Wodak, Canada's fastest female marathoner, is taking on the Hamburg Marathon this weekend in her bid to qualify for a third Olympic team at Paris 2024. She chats with Trillium Running Podcast host John Shep about how she navigates the adversity in competition, but also the collective soul of Canadian athletics. They also take a detour to celebrate all things Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, as it is the 50th Anniversary of that amazing race! We also get a visit from the Running Physio and Canada Running Series Foundation, who are hosting 3rd annual Freestyle 5K and 1K Kids Run in support of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. This event is open to participants of all ages and abilities and we learn how to join them at Sunnybrook Park on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 to support creating a world of possibilities for kids and youth with disabilities. Find out more about Natasha Wodak on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tashawodak/ Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year at https://www.runottawa.ca Register for the Freestyle 5K at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/83521/2024-the-freestyle-5k-and-1k-kids-run Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, professional running coach and Senior Advisor of Research & Development at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Dr. Trent Stellingwerff joins the show. Stellingwerff offers insights into how he balances two of his marathoners, 2x Olympian Natasha Wodak and 5x national champion Andrea Seccafien, as they compete to represent Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games.We also discuss his groundbreaking research in performance and nutrition, how his physiological work influences his coaching, his most impactful scientific discoveries, and how male coaches can evolve to bring the best out of female athletes.Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts and follow @canadianrunning and @shakeoutpodcast for more storytelling from the running world. You can also read our full feature story on Stellingwerff in the latest issue of Canadian Running Magazine.

2x Olympian and national record-holder Natasha Wodak joins to discuss her Houston Marathon performance, its Olympic implications, and her potential plans for a spring marathon qualification.We also discuss the most challenging races from her decorated career, receiving unsolicited online running advice, and her advice for young marathoners.Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts and follow @canadianrunning and @shakeoutpodcast for more storytelling from the running world.

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to break down the highs and lows of Canadian elites at the 2024 Aramco Houston Marathon.We discuss several topics, including how Rory Linkletter's half-marathon new personal best (1:01:02) might translate to the upcoming Sevilla Marathon, Mohammed Ahmed's last-minute withdrawal, Natasha Wodak and Leslie Sexton narrowly missing Olympic qualifying standard times, and a pair of surprising personal bests from Canadian men in the full marathon. We also go on to debate how the weekend could impact the marathoners representing Canada this summer at the Paris Olympics.Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts and follow @canadianrunning and @shakeoutpodcast for more storytelling from the running world.

Canadian marathon record holder Natasha Wodak joins the show ahead of competing at the 2023 World Athletics Championships marathon. She previously represented Canada at the 2016 and 2021 Olympics + the 2017 and 2019 World Championships. Last fall, she broke the Canadian marathon record in 2:23:12 at 40 years old. She spills her keys to longevity and what her goals are for this race and chasing the Paris Olympics qualifying standard. Hosts: Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and David McCarthy Guest: Natasha Wodak CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS. CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).  CHAMPS CHATS ON THE CITIUS MAG PODCAST DAILY: The CITIUS MAG team of Chris, Kyle, David McCarthy, Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison will unpack all of the day's biggest surprises and offer up their insights and analysis from being at the new National Athletics Centre and interviewing athletes each day. The podcast recording will be streamed on YouTube at the end of every day and will also be available on The CITIUS MAG Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to shows.  DAILY CITIUS MAG NEWSLETTER: David Melly will recap all of the biggest moments, highlighting his must-watch athletes and events for each day while also pulling together some of our best content, photos and social moments that the CITIUS MAG team captures.

So much of enjoying endurance sports is learning from others. We learn from people's triumphs and their failures. It is what makes each athlete's journeys unique and special.Today on Just In Stride we'll learn from one of the best Canadian distance runners to ever do it. National marathon record holder and Olympian, Natasha Wodak.She's coming off her third 10K Championship win in Ottawa just a few weeks ago. From World Championships to the Olympics, Natasha continues to perform at the highest level and represent her country with pride. But what we all can appreciate is her openness and honesty about her personal experience in the sport and the importance of trusting your own path, even though it may be different from others.------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we'll be able to make the show even better and it'll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!EP004

It's always a fantastic day when I get to catch up with the incredible Natasha Wodak. It's been a hot minute since we last spoke, so we had a lot to talk about: her Olympic experience running with Malindi Elmore, the Boston Marathon, and oh just a couple more Canadian national championships under her belt. No big deal. Natasha also now trains with Trent Stellingwerff, and she talks about what it's been like to make that transition. We also chatted about what her race season might look like after she missed the London Marathon due to injury and illness. Don't miss our rapid-fire questions at the end of the interview. I'm kind of getting addicted to them... Find Natasha on Instagram @tashawodak THEME MUSIC CREDIT: Joseph McDade

Recently named “Canada's Greatest Female Distance Runner” by Canadian Running magazine, Lynn Kanuka won medals on numerous international stages and set almost every Canadian middle distance record during the height of her storied career in the 1980s. Born and raised in Regina, SK, Lynn now lives just outside of Vancouver where, until 2021, she coached our current Canadian record holder in the marathon, Natasha Wodak (episode 124). We chatted with Lynn about how she discovered running, what role her father played, and the many influential coaches she had over the years. We also dig deep into all the details of her 3000m bronze medal performance at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. While this iconic race might be the one she's best known for, Lynn describes other races where she was able to pull even more out of herself and remembers very fondly. We explore the topic of competitiveness, including knowing when to turn it on and when to turn it off, the drawbacks of our instant gratification culture on today's athletes, and why she feels it's harder to be a coach than an athlete.We can see why Natasha Wodak had such amazing things to say about Lynn. She goes all in on whatever is important to her and brings her positive attitude everywhere she goes. Please enjoy our wide-ranging conversation with Canada's bronze medal lady, Lynn Kanuka.Resources we discuss in the episode:Lynn's bronze medal performance in the 1984 OlympicsLynn's 5th place performance in the 1988 OlympicsConnect with Lynn:Website: coachlynn.orgConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

We're honoured and excited to be catching up with Canada's fastest female marathoner, Natasha Wodak, after her brilliant run in the Berlin Marathon on September 25th, 2022. We dug into all the details of that magical day, including some of the challenges she faced in the days leading up to – as well as in the early miles of – the race. We discussed what it feels like to run a 1:28 negative split to smash the Canadian record previously held by Malindi Elmore, and why you might consider this strategy for your next race. We nerd out on her mind-blowing splits of that 2:23:12 result, she tells us about finding (and compensating!) her pacer Tony, and we hear about many of the incredible people on her support team.Natasha has quite the running resume over her two plus decades in the sport. She is a two-time Olympian (Rio 2016: 10000m in 31:53; Tokyo 2021: 13th place in marathon) and has represented Canada at numerous World Championships in the 10000m as well as cross country. She tells us how she's managed to keep it fun and fresh over the years, and whether or not there is any pressure associated with the title, “Canadian Record Holder.”After recording this interview, Natasha was officially selected to Team Canada for the 2023 World Athletics Championships for the marathon in Budapest this summer and she won the First Half half marathon in Vancouver in a time of 1:10:17. From our vantage point, she is well-poised to earn a spot on our 2024 Paris Olympic team, and her next goal will be to secure the standard of 2:26:50 at the London Marathon in April.Connect with Natasha:Instagram/Twitter: @tashawodak Strava: @natashawodakConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Kim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Lace up your shoes, shake out your legs and lets GO!Toady we caught up with the one and only Natasha Wodak! Natasha is an elite long distance runner, two time Olympian, and she currently holds the Canadian Record for the Women's Marathon, which she set in an impressive effort at the Berlin Marathon in 2022.We were so excited to chat with her about her why for running, how she got into it, why she has stuck with it, and what the future of the sport holds for her. Natasha is an incredibly impressive athlete who is challenging the limits of her sport by continuing to improve as she ages, she is re-writing the script on who can be competitive and what chasing your goals and pushing limits can look like! In this episode we touch on overcoming obstacles, navigating injury, bouncing back from setbacks, and leaning into mental toughness, trusting fitness and overall grit and resilience!This conversation was a fun one, and Natasha was an inspiration to talk to!We know you're going to love this episode!Enjoy,Z&DSponsors:Athletic Greens:Athletic Greens is giving all of our listeners a FREE 1 year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! Visit athleticgreens.com/moregood to take ownership over your health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Putting the "can" in Canadian, Natasha Wodak is the country's record holder in the marathon, after posting a 2:23 marathon in Berlin this past fall... as a master's runner. On this episode of The Drop, we talk about that race, her running journey, go-to race mantras, and nutrition while racing. Follow Natasha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashawodak You can still sign up for Winter GRIT Lite for only $30! Register at believeintherun.com/grit. This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

Natasha Wodak recently broke the Candian Record in the marathon at the Berlin Marathon in 2:23:12. This was a 3 minute PR for her. Natasha is a two-time Olympian. She ran in the 10,000m in 2016 and at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics she ran the marathon where she placed 13th. She is sponsored by Asics. ... more »

Au menu: on reçoit Eric Fleury et Alvaro Cueto Muñoz pour nous parler de la récente acquisition des Courses Gourmandes (initialement propriété de Just Run) par Les Courses Thématiques, record du monde sur marathon pour Eliud Kichoge en 2:01:09 et record canadien pour Natasha Wodak en 2:23:12, un coureur de McGill coupé de l'équipe pour avoir couru le McGill Open en jonglant, et bien plus! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lemondedelacourse Entraînements avec Catherine Gagné: https://bit.ly/3cKBgrG

In this very special episode of The Rundown we recap the historic results from the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Eliud Kipchoge broke his own world record and Tigist Assefa ran the 3rd fastest women's marathon of all-time. But most excitedly for us, Natasha Wodak demolished the Canadian women's marathon record, running 2:23:12. This was not only a huge improvement on the previous record, it was also over a 3 minute PB. Tasha joins us to talk through her momentous performance!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

Two of Canada's best marathoners are currently training together to tackle their first Boston Marathon. Malindi Elmore and Natasha Wodak hold the two fastest times ever run by Canadian women over the marathon. They also are the top-ever placing Canadian women in that event in a non-boycotted Olympics, finishing 9th and 13th at last summer's Games. But even these pros need some advice to conquer their Boston debuts. In this episode Malindi and Natasha share how they're preparing for the journey from Hopkinton to Boylston.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 talk to Tasha Wodak about her performance in last month's Olympic games; the twists and turns of her running career; mental preparation and the mantras that inspire her; a critical insight to remember during life's hardest moments; running playlists; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Jonathan is bad at pronouncing things (1:34)Tasha's on-the-ground report on last month's Olympics (3:16)Expectations going into the games (9:52)The mental game of running & Tasha's mantras (13:59)Sports psychology - underlying principles (19:11)Super shoes (25:58)What caused Tasha to quit running (35:41)What caused Tasha to resume running (42:13)Running with gratitude, joy, & love (51:37)Tasha's Running Playlist (55:35) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk to Tasha Wodak about her performance in last month's Olympic games; the twists and turns of her running career; mental preparation and the mantras that inspire her; a critical insight to remember during life's hardest moments; running playlists; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Jonathan is bad at pronouncing things (1:34)Tasha's on-the-ground report on last month's Olympics (3:16)Expectations going into the games (9:52)The mental game of running & Tasha's mantras (13:59)Sports psychology - underlying principles (19:11)Super shoes (25:58)What caused Tasha to quit running (35:41)What caused Tasha to resume running (42:13)Running with gratitude, joy, & love (51:37)Tasha's Running Playlist (55:35) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Le Run Down I had an excellent conversation with Olympian, Pro Triathlete and National Marathon Record Holder, Malindi Elmore. She's an incredibly decorated athlete, with 3 different professional careers. But what I found most fascinating was her transition from short track to Ironman's at the pro level all while growing her young family. Today Malindi is an elite marathoner and is ready to compete at the 2020 Toyko Olympics. 17 years after her first appearance! News notes: https://www.instagram.com/lerundown/ (Le Run Down (@lerundown) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer (Home - CBC Tokyo 2020) https://www.instagram.com/tashawodak/ (Natasha Wodak (@tashawodak) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.instagram.com/aseccafien/ (Andrea Seccafien (@aseccafien) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.instagram.com/gabrielastafford/ (Gabriela DeBues-Stafford (@gabrielastafford) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.instagram.com/kristaduchene/ (Krista DuChene (@kristaduchene) • Instagram photos and videos) Show notes: https://www.instagram.com/malindielmore/ (Malindi Elmore (@malindielmore) • Instagram photos and videos) https://malindielmore.com/ (Malindi Elmore - Malindi Elmore) https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/how-to-have-long-term-running-success-with-malindi-elmore-and-nate-brannen/ (How to have long-term running success, with Malindi Elmore and Nate Brannen - Canadian Running Magazine) News: https://thetyee.ca/News/2021/07/30/Sacred-And-Strong-Celebrates-Strength-Resilience/ (The Tyee - ‘Sacred and Strong' Celebrates Strength and Resilience — and Demands Collective Action) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/residential-school-survivors-catholic-church-millions-1.6121678 (CBC - Millions meant for residential school survivors spent on Catholic Church lawyers, administration: documents) https://www.huffpost.com/entry/militarized-police-reform-joe-biden_n_6101967be4b000b997dd9429 (Huffpost - New Documents Show Pentagon Rubber-Stamping Police Requests For Military Gear) https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/07/30/suit-accuses-city-of-adding-misleading-language-to-ballot-question-on-police (MPR News - Suit accuses city of adding misleading language to ballot question on police) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEVoX-RwMJw&bpctr=1591459509 (Second Thought - America's Police Problem)

Canadian distance runner Natasha Wodak chats about the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games, which is now only 100 days away. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

For years Natasha has been seen as someone who found their stride in the 10,000; making 3 World Championship teams, winning Pan Am gold in 2019 and owning the national event record since 2015. That's why it came as a bit of a surprise that when the start list for last December’s Marathon Project came out, Wodak’s name was on that list. Nevertheless, when December rolled around, Wodak showed up in Arizona and knocked nearly 9 minutes off her only other attempt at the event, running 2:26:19; good enough for 5th and the second fastest Canadian Marathon of all time,far surpassing the Olympic qualifying time. We caught up with Natasha earlier this week and it was all on the table, including growth as an athlete and a human being and what the future for Natasha might hold.

In this episode we speak with Olympian and coach Lynn Kanuka. Lynn was recently named Canada's Greatest Female Distance Runner by Paul Gains in our January/February issue of Canadian Running Magazine. The Regina native won medals at numerous international games, including bronze in the women's 3000m at the 1984 Olympics.Lynn set nearly a dozen national records from 1983 to 1989, and still holds the Canadian 10K road record. Now coach to distance standout Natasha Wodak, Lynn was named Sport BC's Female Coach of the Year in 2019. She continues her engagement in our sport as a sitting board member of Athletics Canada. We chat with Lynn about her storied career, the challenges and joys of coaching, and  her hopes for the future of athletics in Canada.Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243

A quick episode to talk about the year that was with highlights from Malindi Elmore, Natasha Wodak, Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, Lucia Stafford, and Filsan Abdiaman. I also answer a couple of listener questions and discuss show goals for 2021. 

Natasha Wodak holds the Canadian 10,000m National Record and was the first Canadian woman half marathoner under 70 minutes. After a seven year hiatus since her marathon debut at Toronto in 2013, Natasha returned to the event last week in Chandler, AZ for the Marathon Project. It was a scintillating return as she ran a 2:26:19 for a top five finish — the second fastest Canadian female performance in history. Natasha takes us inside the Marathon Project, her physical and mental preparation, and her Tokyo Olympic dreams. Along the way we hear about how elites have similar marathon racing experiences as the rest of us and how finding joy in the process yielded joy in her outcome.

Natasha Wodak became the second-fastest Canadian woman running the marathon in 2:26:19 on December 20th at The Marathon Project in Chandler, AZ. And I wanted to know EVERYTHING. She and I dug deep on everything from committing to the start line, how training went, to how the miles all rolled out. You don't want to miss this chat with one of the coolest women in running. 

Hosts John Lofranco and Michael Doyle unpack who came and won big at The Marathon Project, one of the most intriguing elite marathons, well, maybe ever. And of course, they each also select three big losers on the day — those who had something at stake and failed in some capacity. They discuss, sponsored athletes vs. working-class stiffs, (future) Olympians, Hoka (yes, the shoe company), and Cam Levins. Follow us on social @theXCorg And subscribe to our newsletter at thexc.org

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 we're joined on The Rundown by Sports Illustrated writer and Citius Mag Podcast director Chris Chavez. Chris helps us take a deep dive into the triumph and disappointment from The Marathon Project. We break down the Canadian and top American storylines, including Olympic standards by Ben Preisner and Natasha Wodak!  Check out Chris on Citius Mag at https://citiusmag.com/series/citius-mag-podcast/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

Last weekend, six Canadians travelled to Chandler, AZ to race in The Marathon Project, each with the goal of running fast enough to eventually be named to the 2021 Olympic team. As the qualification deadline of May 31 approaches, and as an increasing number of spring races get cancelled, Sunday's race was seen as an indispensable opportunity to run faster than the Olympic standards of 2:11:30 and 2:29:30. No Canadian took better advantage of it than Ben Preisner and Natasha Wodak, our two guests on this episode. Wodak raced to fifth place and a personal best time of 2:26:19. It's the second fastest time in Canadian history and, for now, it's probably enough to secure the Team Canada's third roster spot (for a full breakdown of how a runner can qualify for Canada's Olympic marathon team, follow this link.) In the first segment of this podcast, Wodak - the Canadian 10,000m record holder who had not raced a marathon since 2013 - talks to Michael Doyle about the overcoming the fear and uncertainty of that last 10K in a marathon, and holding it together to do something extraordinary. Afterwards, Alex Cyr talks with Ben Preisner, the 24-year-old first-time marathoner who shocked nearly everyone by posting an eighth place finish and the fourth-fastest marathon ever run by a Canadian. His time of 2:10:17 also makes him the second fastest Canadian runner this Olympic period behind only Trevor Hofbauer. Barely 24 hours after his feat, Preisner reflects on what went through his mind when he pulled away from other Canadians, how he remained calm while running faster splits than ever before, when exactly he knew that he was on route for a career-changing PB. Subscribe to our newsletter at thexc.org And follow us on social @thexcorg

Natasha Wodak is running her first marathon in over seven years this weekend in Arizona, at the elite-only Marathon Project race. Host Michael Doyle talks with the Canadian 10,000m record holder about her decision to try the marathon once again, the peculiar circumstances around this race, and what it's actually like to stand at the start line at the Olympics. It's Marathon Project Week at The XC! Leading up to the Dec. 20 race, we'll be talking with those racing in this special event, and covering it from a variety of angles. And be sure to watch our live video podcast on our YouTube, Facebook and Twitter feeds on race day, starting at 9:30 a.m. ET, as we break down the race and provide updates of all the action. Follow us on social @thexcorg And subscribe to our newsletter at thexc.org

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we bring you speedy results from Justin Kent, Natasha Wodak and Krista DuChene. We congratulate two Canadian steeplechasers who were retroactively awarded the gold and silver medals from the 2013 FISU Games. Plus we cover some American results and college news. Finally, we pay homage to a Canadian coaching legend, Dennis Fairall, who died last Friday.Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243

This week we speak with Canadian 10,000m record holder Natasha Wodak. Wodak is also the former national half-marathon record holder, a title she's looking to reclaim next weekend in a self-organized time trial in Langley, B.C.Following this attempt, she will be setting her sights on qualifying for the Olympic Games at the NAZ Elite Marathon Project, in her second-ever go at the distance. In this episode with chat with Natasha about training, her special relationship with her coach Lynn Kanuka, and about fostering her love for the sport. 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

One of the fastest women in Canada, Natasha Wodak holds multiple Canadian distance records and just this year became the first Canadian woman to run sub-70 minutes in the Half Marathon. Natasha opens up about social media, travel and racing and the challenges of self criticism. 

Natasha Wodak just broke the Canadian Half Marathon record at the Houston Half Marathon in a time of 69:39. This is the second time Natasha has been on the podcast... The post Episode 223: Natasha Wodak appeared first on Lindsey Hein.

Each Monday Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown. [00:30] Incredible performances took place at the Houston Marathon, including Canadian records in the half and full distances. [23:04] We share a fan message about a new Canadian W45 indoor 5000m record. Plus, Maddy breaks down the USPORT results from across the country. [29:44] The 50K treadmill World Record was broken last week. And a new victor was crowned at the 429K Montane Spine Race! Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/ Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/ Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243

Alex Cyr, John Lofranco and Michael Doyle break down who they think won big and who went home devastated at the 2019 Canadian Cross-Country Championships, which took place over the weekend in Abbotsford, B.C. Apologies to our non-Canadian friends, this one is 100% CanCon. Follow us on IG and Twitter: @theXCorg

One of the great things about distance running is that its proof that persistance pays off. While nothing is ever guaranteed, it stands to show that if you put in the work, learn from your experiences, adjust accordingly and keep showing up, you’ll be in a position to improve on past results. On this week’s show, we have two guests, both some of the most persistent athletes I know. Natasha Wodak, Canadian 10,000m record holder, and pan am gold medalist is gearing up for world champs and she joins us on this week’s show, she’s up first, and then we’re joined by Lewis Kent, it was only a few years ago he was able to take his ability to run fast and drink beer and bring the beer mile to popular culture, landing him on Ellen, TMZ and a lot more; he has a book out now called A World Champion’s Guide To The Beer Mile.

Matt Sekeres & Farhan Lalji host; guests include long-distance runner Natasha Wodak.

This week on The Shakeout we dive into what it's like to be a runner's partner. We bring you the story of five different couples who are in a relationship with each other, but also with running.  Today's guests are Osi Nriagu, Alan Bagoo, Maddie Davidson, Jeremy Rae and Will Roumanis. All of these people are in a relationship with a runner. Some of our guests are, or were, runners in their own right and others have only discovered running through their partner. We gain their perspectives on the intricacies, frustrations and joys of being in a partnership with someone who's so invested in what they do.

The Houston Marathon and Half Marathon have a lot going for them. January in Texas usually yields some pretty favorable weather, the course was plotted with speedy times in mind, and the fact that it brings in some of the best North American and worldwide talent doesn’t hurt as well. It’s no wonder that countless Canadians over the years have made the pilgrimage to the lower half of Texas to chase new personal bests and standards alike. This year was no different, with Evan Esselink and Natasha Wodak having the best races in the half of the Canadian contingent. On this week’s show though, we’re going to focus on the top Canadians doing the 42.2km race, setting the standard early for the type of year we’ll hopefully have in the event. Malindi Elmore, 2004 Olympian in the 1,500, turned mother, triathlete, coach and now marathoner joins us to talk about her debut in the event this past weekend, running 2:32:15, and later in the show, Tristan Woodfine lowered his marathon personal best to a 2:15:19, a time that will most definitely open up some opportunities for the young runner, nothing is off the table in this rare interview with him.

With its ocean and mountain views, endless trails, and mild climate, Vancouver and its suburbs are a runner's paradise for both recreational and elite runners alike. Olympian Natasha Wodak grew up on the west coast and has run everywhere near Vancouver as well as in its downtown core. On this week's episode of The Shakeout, we speak with Wodak who shares what she loves about running in Vancouver, from the trails to the races to the culture of running, as well as chatting about her own personal running story and her struggle to find balance. 

I think it’s safe to say, that even though we’re only in May, Natasha Wodak has already had a banner year. Running 15:39 in a British Columbia 5k road race, followed by an impressive 5th place Commonwealth Games 10000m finish that saw her gut it out with the medalists to the very end, and given how she’s been racing, it seems almost sure that there are more impressive accomplishments to come. This week we sit down and chat with Olympian and Canadian record holder Natasha, talking about Commonwealths, coaching changes, another possible shot at the marathon and the racing state of mind.

Tonya Nero of Trinidad&Tabago is the number one ranked caribbean marathoner who was setting records at Colby Community and Witchita State University long before sprinted from behind during a 10k in Barbados at the last minute to cross the finish line ahead of Natasha Wodak and Lanni Marchant. We had the opportunity to speak with her this week before she headed off to Valencia Spain to compete IAAF. Tonya is the Trinidadian record holder at 5000m, 10,000m & Half Marathon. Her pb in the Marathon 2:43:14; She currently has her sights on Tokyo 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

I’ll Have Another Podcast 55: Natasha Wodak Natasha ran the 10K in the 2016 Olympics for Canada. She is the Canadian 10k & 8k record holder and runs professionally for... The post I’ll Have Another Podcast 55: Natasha Wodak appeared first on Lindsey Hein.

  What we cover: For those of us who watched the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and sat glued to our television sets for the Opening Ceremonies of the 31st Olympiad, there was a feeling -- just like there is at every Games -- that what we are seeing is a collection of the world’s beautiful people. The fittest, shiniest, most glowing versions of human potential anywhere on the planet march through one arena under one roof carrying hundreds of flags – all at one time. There’s an excitement in the air, to be sure. And if I’m being entirely honest, there can almost be a sense of envy. Look at them, having the time of their lives, celebrating the full actualization of their biggest dreams – while I am here on the couch eating rice crackers, only hypothesizing what that might look like for me. That said, make no mistake, on my end, the envy is more than out-balanced by the sense of inspiration. It’s sort of like, 2% envy, 98% inspiration, really. However, today’s guest met my envy-honesty head on. She swiftly debunked the mythology of the flawless Olympian and pulled the curtain back on what’s really going on behind the scenes. Behind the toothpaste-ad smiles and the sports gear-endorsement television spots, and behind the magazine cover photoshoots. She pulls it all back. And I love her for it. For as superficial as it may sound, she’s stunningly beautiful and, as an Olympic runner in 10,000 metre, she’s undeniably kooky fit. So, without meaning to emit it, there’s a vibe of: Well some people are just blessed, I guess. However, after the heart to heart, she and I shared, I am truly ashamed of myself for being so shallow. There, I said it. Not only is she super likeable, turns out, like the rest of us, she’s also very human. And, as we all know, being human comes with its fair share of downward spirals. She talks about the anxiety she has had to contend with, the insecurities, the injuries, the heartache, the frustrations of waiting more than a year to get the email confirming whether or not she even had a spot on the Olympic team… and having to train everyday in spite of this great unknown. All of us non-Olympians are going to go through times of incredible angst and fear of the unknown and even times of deep sadness. Tasha talks candidly about her journey, and how she had to work through the sometimes debilitating downs, then get back up, dust herself off, and then represent her country – Canada – as she performed on the world stage. This is a woman who can run a 1 hour 11 minute half-marathon. True story. She can run a 2 hour 35 minute full marathon. True story. But for as surreal as those times are on paper, this is also a woman who has overcome a tremendous amount of pain in her personal life and made the decision to run not exactly from it, but through it. Her 2013 divorce sent her reeling, and so she made the conscious choice to use the hurt and the anger and to dig deeper and run faster. The week of her separation, she ran the fastest 8km run by a woman in Canadian history with a time of 25 minutes 28 seconds. She took her hardships and made them work in her favour. And don’t we all have the power within us to do that? No matter what our difficult times look like, and no matter what our goals may be. The reason I love this chat so much, is I think as an everyday person, which is the camp I fall into (I have said many times I’m a participant not a racer. Nothing ever has come really naturally for me when it comes to those Greek God and Goddess like skillsets and attributes. And hey, I typically have kid barf in my hair or down the back of my shirt at any given time. A;; told, I’m just a normal person.) I think we can feel perhaps discouraged at times. Almost like there’s a “them” and an “us.” A “them” who slips on a pair of short shorts and makes a bee-boppy high ponytail and then has to fight off all the people who want to pay for their proseco on a night out. And an “us” who find ourselves curled up in the fetal position rocking back and forth because it can feel so hard just get it right some days. Turns out, we’re wrong. There’s not a “them” and an “us.” There’s an “us” and an “us.” And I love Tasha because she sits down and tells it like it is. Runner or not, you’ll love her too.      

What a way to wrap up a great year of distance running. Kingston will be kicking off its 4 year run of hosting the cross country nationals this Saturday, and they’re doing it in style, with names like Reid Coolsaet, Natasha Wodak, Lanni Marchant, Luc Bruchet, Chris Winter and the list goes on, all ready to toe the line . Given the course’s reputation for being a fast one, you can bet the meet is going to produce some great races. This week on the Terminal mile, we talk Cross Country Nationals with special guests Clive Morgan, one of the men responsible for getting the meet to Kingston and Chris Winter, the current Canadian Sr. Men’s Cross Champion.

For fans of Canadian Track and field, this spring has almost been an embarrassment of riches, whether it’s been watching the high flying Shawn Barber pole vault his way into the record books, witnessing Canada’s latest sprint star, Andre De Grasse do his thing in the 100 and 200, or Cam Levins run an expertly executed 10000 to take home the Canadian record. Not to be left out, the women of Canadian track have been doing incredible things as well! On this week’s show we sit down with with Natasha Wodak, Canada’s queen of the 10000. We’ll also chat with elite race walker and clean sport advocate Evan Dunfee about the latest developments doping in athletics, Canada’s place in doping, and his training for the summer season.