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Olympian Mohammed Ahmed reflects on the intersection of identity and sport

This week we speak with one of Canada’s greatest track runners about the intersection of identity and sport. Mohammed Ahmed […]

Olympian Kevin Sullivan reflects on his legendary career

In our last episode we had a discussion about who constitutes the greatest Canadian mid-distance runner in recent history. You […]

The Rundown: Who is the G.O.A.T. of Canadian mid-distance running?

Canada has a rich history of producing stellar athletes. This week on The Rundown we discuss who constitutes the greatest […]

Paula James: the mission to be fittest and fastest in her 40’s

With the race season in a state of upheaval, more and more runners are testing their limits in solo efforts. […]

The Rundown: Impressive solo results, from the mile to ultramarathon

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap from […]

A different kind of marathon: Melanie Myrand, elite runner and frontline worker

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease across the country, there is reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of […]

The Rundown: Canadian Olympic nominations, European track reopens, and #IRunwithMaud

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap from […]

How a brain tumour changed one woman’s life for the better

In 2009, while training for her first half marathon, Lisa Sweetman began noticing unsettling changes in her body. Her joints ached, […]

The Rundown: Canadian records that need to be broken and the runners to do it

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap from […]

The Rundown: Virtual race updates and the benefits of running by feel

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of […]

Running alone together: A virtual journey to the Boston Marathon

Runners continue to mourn the cancellation and postponement of their spring races, and perhaps none more so than participants of […]

The Rundown: Tales of mishap from the roads, track and trails

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of […]