The Rundown: XC races during a pandemic, Jordan Hasay’s mediocre half-marathon, and another World Champion doping ban

Each week Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running.

RELATED: Reid Coolsaet wins first 4K cross-country race in 14 years

This week on The Rundown we recap cross-country results from across North America. At the Athletics Ontario Championships, Reid Coolsaet claimed his first XC victory in 14 years!  We propose that Jordan Hasay – and you – might run faster with warmer clothes. And we cover the story of yet another track and field star who received a doping ban due to Whereabouts failures. 

RELATED: Elijah Manangoi, 11th fastest 1,500m runner in the world, banned until 2021

@Manangoi_lion speaks

"I made a mistake on my Whereabouts failures & I have accepted their decisions".

"I would like to urge my fellow athletes to take care of their own whereabouts to avoid unnecessary sanctions, it seems simple but a slight mistake can be costly at the end." pic.twitter.com/zjb8h5jKpq

— Katami Michelle (@MichKatami) November 14, 2020

Your hosts, Kate and Maddy, and their wildly contrasted winter racing outfits: