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The Shakeout Podcast: The Rundown for the week in review of March 2

Each Monday Canadian Running Staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a weekly recap of the news, results and drama from the exciting world of running. This is The Rundown.

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[02:45] There were thrilling performances on the roads over the weekend. We bring you results from the USA Olympic Marathon Trials, Tokyo Marathon, London Big Half and Chilly Half Marathon.

RELATED: Krista DuChene and Reid Coolsaet win 2020 Chilly Half

Pictured: Krista DuChene. Photo: Maxine Gravina

[17:13] The Boston Last Chance saw some amazing Canadian results, including a new national 1500m record by Justyn Knight. Although the indoor track season is almost

RELATED: Justyn Knight shatters Canadian 1,500m record

Justyn Knight
Photo: Syracuse Athletics.

[21:23] The Pan Am Cross-Country Cup took place in Victoria, BC, and our Canadians appeared several times on the podium. Gen Lalonde claimed a commanding victory in the senior women’s race.

RELATED: Gen Lalonde wins Pan Am Cross-Country Cup on home soil

Gen Lalonde at ACXC Nationals in 2018. Photo: Maxine Gravina

[22:56] Trail runner extraordinaire Jim Walmsley debuted the road marathon at the US Olympic Trials, finishing 22nd in 2:15:05.

RELATED: Jim Walmsley runs 2:15:05 marathon debut at U.S. Olympic Trials

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