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The Shakeout Podcast
The Shakeout Podcast: George Aitkin, a Photographer’s Chase for the Perfect Shot
Surrounded by a massive collection of running photographs, Aitkin explains why his work remains unfinished.
Joan Chung February 20, 2018 -
The Scene
Sasha Gollish writes letter on distance equity in Canadian university cross-country
Sasha Gollish expresses her opinion on sex equity for cross-country distances in a letter to Canada’s governing body for university sports. (Photo: George Aitkin.)
Canadian Running November 15, 2016 -
Runs & Races
15-year-old Brogan MacDougall runs incredible 16:30 5K in a race with Olympians
Brogan MacDougall, who just began grade 11, placed an impressive fifth at the Canadian 5K road championships against women twice her age (photo: George Aitkin).
Tim Huebsch September 13, 2016 -
The Scene
Throwback Thursday: No lack of split shorts at the 1984 Ottawa marathon
We’re just days out from Ottawa race weekend and we throw it back to the 1984 edition of the race for this week’s flashback courtesy of George Aitkin.
Tim Huebsch May 26, 2016 -
Runs & Races
Throwback Thursday: Fast women race barefoot in South Africa two decades ago
Twenty years ago, George Aitkin watched from the sidelines as the world’s best runners ran the cross-country championships barefoot. As he ran his own race, he endured the South Africa heat and noticed barefoot footprints on the course.
Sinead Mulhern April 14, 2016 -
Runs & Races
Caption this Around the Bay race photo
Caption this Around the Bay photo taken by George Aitkin in 1983 and get a chance to win a book about the old days of women’s running. #ThrowbackThursday
Sinead Mulhern March 31, 2016 -
The Scene
Waterloo’s Harvest Half welcomes 2012 Boston Marathon champ, Wesley Korir
2012 Boston Marathon champ Wesley Korir points out that unlike with many professional sports, optimizing the design of a race course benefits even recreational participants
Anne Francis September 16, 2019 -
Runs & Races
Meet Tom Howard, winner of first three Vancouver Marathons
Tom Howard, who won the Vancouver Marathon in 1972, 1973 and 1974, still gets on the podium in his age group in the half-marathon. Photo: RUNVAN
Anne Francis May 28, 2019 -
Runs & Races
Headphone-wearing hero wins first 400m of Around the Bay 30K
The runner could be seen at the front of the lead pack in the early stages then dropped out, according to results
Tim Huebsch March 29, 2018 -
The Shakeout Podcast
The Shakeout Podcast: Why do women still run shorter distances than men in cross-country?
Although there have been many changes in the last year, at nearly every level women still run less than men at cross-country races in Canada. We ask various runners why
Joan Chung October 6, 2017 -
Runs & Races
A flashback to the OFSAA cross-country legends of the past
The Ontario high school cross-country championships are this Saturday. Get the scoop on details and see some of the past notable winners.
Tim Huebsch November 4, 2016 -
Rio 2016
Name the athlete: Which Rio hopeful is pictured winning this 1999 championship race?
Which athlete is pictured here? Hint: She’s still a competitive runner today
Sinead Mulhern June 16, 2016