Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

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EP 244: Duan Asemota, Canadian Olympian Sprinter -...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/10/01

In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with Paris 2024 Olympian, Canadian 100m champion, and Ajax native Duan Asemota to talk about his latest initiative: The Pocket Run 5K. While Duan is best known for his blistering speed on the track, his newest project proves that running is about far more than just medals and titles. Inspired by his transformational journey to Ruhango, Rwanda as a Right To Play Ambassador, Duan created The Pocket Run to bridge his home community

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38:27

EP 243: Oluseyi Smith, Racing to Zero - Saving the...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Can the global sports industry race toward a greener future? Two-sport Olympian Oluseyi "Shay" Smith transitioned from track and field and bobsleigh to leading athletics' environmental movement. After navigating the heartbreaking lows of the 2012 London Olympics, Shay redirected his relentless drive toward ecological responsibility. Through his initiative, Racing to Zero, he helps sports organizations measure and slash their carbon footprints by transforming event logistics and greening

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21:38

EP 242: Kosuke Maeda - Capturing the Spirit of Running

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/09/17

On this in-person episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast (make sure to check out the video on iRun Magazine's YouTube!), photographer and videographer Kosuke Maeda shares his transition from high school athlete to dedicated runner and self-taught visual storyteller. Kosuke dives into how his psychology background sharpens his film editing and takes us behind the scenes of his documentary, Outrun the Darkness, which highlights mental health and recovery in endurance sport of host John Shep

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44:41

EP 241: Robyn Michaud - Running a Masterclass in...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/09/10

From a child who dreaded athletics to a 49-time marathoner, Robyn Michaud's transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. Facing a spinal cord injury and a rare diagnosis, Robyn turned every grueling stride into pure resilience. In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, she reveals how long-distance running became her ultimate sanctuary, deeply connecting her to her Indigenous roots and ancestral lands. She shares powerful stories of international race communities standing by her

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32:22

EP 240: Darius Arjang - Bushtukah: Ottawa's Endurance...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/09/03

In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with Darius Arjang to unpack the story behind Bushtukah, Ottawa's go-to hub for runners, cyclists, and hikers since 1999. Darius shares how putting service first and championing local events—from regional bike rides to grassroots run clubs—built an inclusive home for endurance athletes across the region. Plus, he takes us through his personal athletic evolution, from high school cross-country courses to taking on a grueling

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33:00

EP 239: Leslie Huffman - Adventuring for the Greatest...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/08/27

Join the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast as we sit down with Leslie Huffman, an inspiring ultra-runner who constantly redefines her own physical limits. Discover how her grueling years planting trees in Northern Canada forged her relentless trail grit and how she conquered a severely broken foot to finish a highly technical QMT 2024 race, and why she is cycling 500 kilometers this August to fundraise for childhood cancer causes. Preparing now for BC's steep, challenging multi-day Golden Ultra,

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43:19

EP 238: Sandra Auger - Chasing Team Canada by Winning...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/08/20

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sandra Auger—former competitive gymnast turned elite distance runner—fresh off her incredible victory at the 2026 Persistence Backyard Ultra in London, Ontario. Sandra opens up about how running became her sanctuary for processing grief, propelling her from traditional road marathons into the mind-bending world of backyard ultras. She takes us behind the scenes of balancing an intense elite training and recovery plan in Brooklyn shortly after giving

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38:52

EP 237: Crossing Lines Playbook - Redesigning the...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/08/13

In this in-person episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, the Crossing Lines gentlemen return to dive into their game-changing new resource designed specifically for race directors, event organizers, and industry leaders looking to build a more equitable running community. Developed in partnership with Bloom, the Crossing Lines Playbook provides a highly practical, actionable framework to address long-standing gaps in safety, representation, and accessibility for Black, Indigenous, and

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42:23

EP 236: Erin McDougall of Dirty Soles Trail Running -...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/08/06

In this episode, we sit down with Erin McDougall of Dirty Soles Trail Running, to talk about the evolution and heart behind one of Ontario's most community-focused race organizations. Erin shares his journey from taking over the legendary Fat Ass Trail Run in 2018 to teaming up with Naomi Coker to build a series of races that prioritize people over profit, keeping trail running accessible, affordable, and authentically grassroots. We dive into how Dirty Souls keeps registration costs low enough for

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33:09

EP 235: Adam Saltarelli - The 550-Mile Summer:...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/07/30

Fresh out of high school in Port Colborne, Adam is gearing up for LO550—an astonishing 550-mile journey entirely around Lake Ontario to raise funds for Canadian Tire Jumpstart, helping kids overcome financial barriers to sports. Inspired by Canadian running icons like Terry Fox, he is averaging a marathon a day for 21 days starting this August. In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with Adam to talk about the physical and mental prep behind this massive multi-week

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41:42

EP 234: Dr. Danny Grossi - From Patient to Pioneer of...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/07/23

In this deeply moving episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with physician and competitive runner Danny Grossi to hear a story of unimaginable resilience and innovation. After a stellar collegiate career at Princeton, a sudden medical condition sidelined Danny for decades. His triumphant return to the sport in his 50s was abruptly halted by a life-threatening blood clot and severe compartment syndrome. Facing multiple intense surgeries, doctors delivered a grim warning that

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36:42

EP 233: SarahRose Black, Finish the Run - Making...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/07/16

Two years ago, SarahRose Black was violently assaulted in broad daylight while training for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Instead of letting fear rewrite her story, she teamed up with her run crew, ChixRunthe6ix, to reclaim her safety and joy - we explore that story on this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast She founded Finish the Run, an annual community movement raising funds for METRAC to end gender-based violence. After drawing over 100 runners in its first year, the

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30:57

EP 232: Tarrant Cross Child, Prairie Run Crew -...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/07/09

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tarrant Cross Child, the visionary founder of Prairie Run Crew, to explore the vibrant and rapidly growing running culture across Saskatchewan. Tarrant opens up about his powerful personal journey of recovery from addiction, sharing how the simple act of running became a vital lifeline for his mental and spiritual well-being. He takes us inside Prairie Run Crew's mission of bringing hope and restoration to others through active lifestyles and strong

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48:51

EP 231: Trey Etseyatse - The Powerful Daily Acts of a...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/07/02

Going from a self-proclaimed high school "gym rat" to crushing five marathons in a single year is no small feat! In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with hybrid athlete and entrepreneur Trey Etseyatse to chart his incredible fitness evolution. After picking up running during the COVID-19 pandemic, Trey faced the classic beginner's trap of early injuries. Instead of throwing in the towel, he adapted, pivoted, and decoded what it takes to survive - and thrive - in

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29:33

EP 230: Tamara Bull, Tillsonburg Running With the...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/06/25

In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we travel to Tillsonburg to meet Tamara Bull, the force behind one of the best-named races in the province: the Tillsonburg Run with the Bulls. Tamara shares her late-blooming journey into athletics, having started running at age 51 to connect with her husband and combat "empty nest syndrome," despite managing asthma, which requires her to run with a "Batman utility belt" for her inhaler. She transformed from a non-athlete into someone who

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40:47

EP 229: Adam McEachern, Autism Heroes - An Ultra-Road...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/06/18

In this powerful episode of the AO Running Podcast, we sit down with York Regional Police Constable Adam McEachern fresh off his grueling, Autism Heroes Road Trip 2026 - an endurance journey that took him all the way from Windsor Police Headquarters to the Terry Fox statue in Ottawa. Covering 50 to 70 kilometres a day by running and biking, Adam was testing his physical limits and helpnig build a more inclusive world for neurodiverse individuals. Adam shares the deeply personal story behind his

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42:32

EP 228: Selene Mallone, Undisputed Canadian Queen of...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/06/11

Meet Selene Mallone, the record-breaking ultra runner taking the Canadian scene by storm. Fresh off a course record at the Arizona Monster 300 and a win at the 2025 Divide 200, Selene discusses her ambitious "Project Double Double": tackling the Ribbon 200 and SOO 200 on this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast. She opens up about her evolution from powerlifting to elite trail running, detailing how she overcame disordered eating by fueling with high-density "real food" like pizza

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29:07

EP 227: Sarah Hubbell, River Rats Run Club - No...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/06/04

In this high-energy episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we dive into Ontario's best-named crew: The River Rats Run Club! Founder Sarah Hubbell joins us to reveal how Cambridge flipped a cheeky reputation into a thriving, unstoppable community. Inside the Episode: - The "Cheeky" Origin: How the Grand and Speed Rivers birthed a legendary name. - Motherhood & Mileage: Stroller-running hacks (snacks are magic!) and running as a mental health savior. - Aggressively Inclusive: From walkers

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29:41

EP 226: Ryan Garcia, North Bay Running Club -...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/05/28

Step into the shoes of Ryan Garcia, a North Bay chiropractor who turned a childhood battle with leukemia into a relentless drive for the marathon finish line. This is a deep dive into the raw grit required to overcome the ultimate stakes and the community spirit fueling the Northern Ontario running scene. Ryan provides insights into the North Bay Movement, his leadership in the North Bay Running Club and his mission to build elite, inclusive athletic hubs outside of Canada's major metros. His new

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32:35

EP 225: Lily Wu, Dino Run - Creating Joyous Memories...

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast ·

2026/05/21

Ever wonder what happens when a runner decides to make fitness fun for the whole family? Meet Lily Wu, the visionary behind Dino Run, an Ontario racing series where kids trade boring laps for immersive dinosaur chases and interactive medals. In this high-energy episode, Lily reveals how she scaled a simple family idea into a province-wide movement while sharing her in-the-trenches secrets for balancing elite training with the beautiful chaos of parenthood. Dino Run is a mission to foster lifelong

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