The Rundown: Time trial, track meet and trail results from across the continent

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.

Related: Lucia Stafford breaks U23 1,000m Canadian record

This week on The Rundown we recap exciting time trial, track meet and trail results from across the continent. Lucia Stafford started her season with a bang, breaking a nearly 40-year-old Canadian record. Plus, PB’s were earned by several west coast runners, and the winner of the Capital Backyard Ultra was crowned. 

RELATED: Noah Lyles speaks about mental health struggles, spurs important conversation

Recently I decided to get on antidepressant medication. That was one of the best decisions I have made in a while. Since then I have been able to think with out the dark undertone in mind of nothing matters.
Thank you God for mental Health ??

— Noah Lyles, OLY (@LylesNoah) August 2, 2020

We give big ups to Noah Lyles and other pros who have opened up about mental health struggles. And finally, we share a story from one of our listeners Monte Comeau about learning to love the sport at any age.