The Shakeout Podcast
Stories, interviews and discussions about the running world, from the editors of Canadian Running magazine.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 378
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Why Culturally-Diverse Run Clubs Are the Future of Running
Run club culture is on the rise in Canada and globally, yet for many would-be participants the idea of showing up can be an intimidating one, especially when their own cultures and ethnicities are un…
Justyn Knight | How years of injury have brought new perspective to the same big goals
This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Justyn Knight, Olympic finalist, multi-time NCAA Division 1 national champion, and the second fastest man in Canadian history over 5000m.
After a dev…
How to fuel for success in the marathon with Sports Dietitian and Canadian Elite Rachel Hannah
With the fall road race season fast approaching, now's the time to dial in your fuelling strategy to make sure you get the most out of yourself on race day. Joining the show to answer all your marath…
The Rundown: Road to the Tokyo World Championships Ft. Canadian 1500m Champion Max Davies
The Rundown returns for this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast. John Gay is joined by Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson to recap the action from last week's Canadian National Champi…
Brian Beckstead | Altra co-founder on shaking up the running shoe industry
This week on The Shakeout Podcast we bring you a conversation between Brian Beckstead, founder of pioneering low and no-drop running shoe maker Altra, and Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickins…
Jerome Blake | The fastest man in Canada this year is eyeing history
This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Kelowna, BC's Jerome Blake, a member of Canada's Olympic Gold medal-winning 4x100m relay and the fastest man in Canada this year in the lead up to th…
In Pursuit of Gender Equity in Road Racing | Pt. 2 with Toronto Waterfront Race Director Charlotte Brookes
In part 2 of our series on gender equality in road races we sit down with Canada Running Series CEO and TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon race director Charlotte Brookes.
After noticing a sharp drop of…
In Pursuit of Gender Equity in Road Racing | Pt. 1 with Dr. Sasha Gollish
Despite rising total participation in road races, the gap between male and females toeing the line is growing.
This week on the Shakeout Podcast we bring you part one of our two part series examining…
Gabriela DeBues-Stafford | Overcoming years of injury to return to world-class form
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Pride & Remembrance Run | How Queer run clubs are leading the pride fundraising charge
With the long-time challenges faced by the queer community being amplified by increasingly hostile rhetoric at home and globally, and the shocks of lost funding as many long-time Pride sponsors dial …
Turn Summer Heat Into a Performance Edge: Why hotter conditions might be the secret weapon for your next PB, according to Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, PhD.
With hotter temperatures arriving across Canada, runners from Coast to Coast are being reminded of the added toll heat takes on their bodies. From easy jogs to all out races, the summer sun can prove…
True North Strong and Fast | The Canadian-Based Pro group rewriting the record books
Last year at the Paris Olympics, just 7 of the 17 distance runners on Canada’s Olympic team were training at home. Faced with limited opportunities in their home country, many of Canada’s best and br…
Putting the Norwegian Method to work for you: What runners of all abilities can learn from world-beaters like Jakob Ingebritsen. Ft. Author Brad Culp
This week on The Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Brad Culp, author of the newly released book The Norwegian Method: The culture, science, and humans behind the groundbreaking approach to endurance …
Emilie Mann | Rising Star of Canadian Ultra Running
This week on The Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Kelowna BC's Emilie Mann, one of the top Canadian's on the Ultra scene today.
Fresh off a podium performance at the Desert Rat's 100km in Utah, Emili…
The Rundown: Boston Marathon Preview ft. Rory Linkletter, Paula Roberts Banks & Kristian Jamieson
The Shakeout Podcast returns with a special Boston Marathon-edition of The Rundown, featuring Canadian Olympian and 2025 Boston Elite-field competitor Rory Linkletter.
This week on the show, Rory join…
Jennifer Sygo RD | Fuelling forward and Maximizing Race Day Performance through Nutrition
This week on the Shakeout Podcast we welcome back Jennifer Sygo, registered dietitian and sports nutritionist to the Canadian Olympic Track & Field teams in Tokyo & Paris.
Jen joins the show to discu…
Evan Dunfee | Breaking down his new World Record
This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Evan Dunfee, 3xOlympian, Global medallist and, as of last week, World Record Holder in the 35km Race Walk.
A Canadian National Team standout for well …
The Rundown: Indoor Season Recap & Spring Racing Preview
The return of the Rundown! In this special edition of The Shakeout Podcast, host John Gay is joined by Canadian Running staff writers Cameron Ormond and Marley Dickinson to recap an exciting winter o…
RanToJapan's Jake Barraclough | Moving to Japan, Huge Mileage Training, and the Incredible World of Japanese Marathoning
This week on the Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Jake Barraclough, the man behind the wildly popular YouTube channel RanToJapan.
Looking to take his running to the next level, Jake uprooted his life…
Steve Magness | Performance Coach & Author on His New Book Win The Inside Game
This week on the Shakeout Podcast we sit down with bestselling author, researcher, and performance coach Steve Magness to discuss his new book "Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thri…