The Shakeout Podcast: For the Love of Beer — The Canada Beer Run, Run TO Beer, and Lanni Marchant

Beer and running have enjoyed a close friendship over the last several years. Once the beer mile exploded in popularity, it was only a matter of time before beer would infiltrate many other athletic events. Beer runs have popped up across the country, and you can find a way to imbibe on the run in pretty much every major city in Canada.

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Over the last several years, the Canada Beer Run has been pairing runners with breweries across the country. Run TO Beer offers Toronto area runners weekly opportunities to explore local brewpubs on foot. Lanni Marchant is an Olympian, Canadian record-holder, and self-professed lover of beer with an exciting new project on the horizon.

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As marathon season begins to wind down, you might be looking for a way to keep active while enjoying the perks of the off-season. In that case, this episode is for you. We fill you in on some of the best ways to enjoy a run and a beer…at the same time.