The Shakeout Podcast

Canadian Running Magazine, David Stol
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Stories, interviews and discussions about the running world, from the editors of Canadian Running magazine.

  1. Sport science writer Alex Hutchinson digs into runnings high-carb craze

    3D AGO

    Sport science writer Alex Hutchinson digs into runnings high-carb craze

    The pre-race carb-load is a right of passage in the sport of distance running, but in recent years runners’ obsession with carbohydrates has reached a level of fanaticism that puts other running trends to shame.  A growing canon of research is rewriting what we thought we knew about the body’s ability to process fuel during hard exercise, and with some recent studies going so far as to advocate for nearly 5 times the carb intake previously deemed effective, we’ve entered into what many are calling a full-blown “carbolution”.  Add to this an ever-expanding selection of goos, chews, and specially-formulated drink mixes and what used to be the domain of elite athletes has now become the norm for those serious about maximizing their race day performance at every distance, with runners of all abilities chewing, slurping, and guzzling a growing buffet of sugary rocket fuel.  This week on The Shakeout Podcast we welcome science writer and lifelong runner Alex Hutchinson back to the show to sink his teeth into the research fueling the hype and find out whether the “carbolution” is just another running fad or if that mountain of pasta the day before a marathon truly is just the tip of the carbohydrate iceberg. Follow Alex on Instagram @Sweat_Science Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.

    44 min
  2. Master your next marathon with Olympian Dylan Wykes

    MAR 26

    Master your next marathon with Olympian Dylan Wykes

    With Spring around the corner, Canada Geese aren’t the only animals reappearing along the park paths and greenspaces of Canadian cities. They’re joined by another species emerging to embrace warmer weather and sunnier days ahead: the spring road racer.  Whether you’ve been counting down the days while slogging out the miles on the treadmill, or find yourself doing a double take at your calendar and wondering where the time went since you signed up for that spring marathon, racing season is here and the time is now to put in the work that will get you across the finish line at your best. This week on The Shakeout Podcast we welcome Olympian and 2:10 marathoner Dylan Wykes to the show. Dylan spent years as one of Canada’s top marathoners before turning his attention to helping all athletes get the most out of their running experience as a coach and founder of Mile2Marathon. Nowadays, he's passionate about guiding athletes to breakthrough performances at every distance, age group, and experience level. Dylan lends his expertise as both athlete and coach to help you focus your training, avoid the mistakes that can derail a build, and ultimately make the most out of your marathon experience, not only on race day but in the days, weeks, and months leading up. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. Check out Dylan and the rest of his coaching team @Mile2Marathon and mile2marathon.com Thanks to this week's sponsor, CanPrev Prime your preparation, power your performance, and prioritize your post-run recovery with CanPrev. Learn how natural health formulas can help you reach your running goals! Find CanPrev products at your friendly local health food store!

    40 min
  3. Canadian distance star Foster Malleck recaps his record-setting season

    MAR 19

    Canadian distance star Foster Malleck recaps his record-setting season

    If Rookie cards were a thing in the sport of Track & Field, then Foster Malleck’s would be one you’d kill to get your hands on.  After a 6 year NCAA career at Boston University where it took right up until his final collegiate season to qualify for the national championships, the Kitchener Ontario native wasted no time making a splash in his first year as pro.  Less than a week after his final race in the BU Kit, Malleck was back on the track in a different shade of red, this time representing Canada at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing China. His first-ever appearance at a senior international championship would kick off a rookie year as a pro that has been, quite literally, one for the record books.  Since Nanjing, Malleck has lowered his Personal bests at the 1500,  Mile, 2000, and 3000m while breaking three Canadian records and becoming the second-fastest Canadian in the 1500m of all time. Add to that a NACAC Gold Medal last summer and trip to the World Championship semi-finals in Tokyo in September and it’s safe to say that jump to the big leagues was not a leap too far for the 24 year old.  Now, a trip around the sun and countless laps around the track later, and Malleck returns to the World Indoor Championships this week in Poland no longer a fresh faced rookie but a battle-hardened vet ready to mix it up with the very best in the sport.  Follow Foster @fostermalleck Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. This week's episode is presented by Under Armour Racing season is here and if you’re on the hunt for your next personal best, why not reach for the shoe that’s propelled the best athletes in the world to theirs? The Velociti Elite 3 combines Under Armour’s HOVR+ super foam with a specially tuned carbon plate and a light but durable outsole to give you all the tools you need to break through on race day.   Cover Photo: Jan Figueroa

    31 min
  4. Molly Seidel is turning marathon bronze into trail gold

    MAR 12

    Molly Seidel is turning marathon bronze into trail gold

    It’s been common wisdom in endurance sports that the further the race distance gets, the longer it takes to figure it out. But every rule needs an exception to prove it and on this count one needs look no further than the career of Molly Seidel.  After a gold-studded NCAA career at Notre Dame winning titles at 3000, 5000, 10000 and cross country, Seidel’s star only seemed to rise higher as the distances grew greater. She made her marathon debut in 2020 at the US Olympic Trials, proving a quick-study at the event with a stunning 2nd placing showing and a spot on the US Olympic Team headed to Tokyo.  A year and a half later, at those pandemic-postponed Olympic Games, She’d once again outperform expectations to run away from the best of the best en route to a brilliant bronze medal. Fast forward to today and it seems her reputation for moving up in distance and throwing down continues to hold true, even with yet another change of surface. In January she marked the start of a new chapter on the trail scene with a win and course record clocking at the Banderas 50k in Texas. Weeks later, she would take another huge leap forward at the famously competitive Black Canyon 100k in Arizona.  Facing some of the best trail talent in the world, Seidel turned a lack of experience into gold, claiming a 4th-place finish and snagging an elusive “Golden Ticket”, securing her a place in the biggest ultra of them all, the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run.  Today, Molly joins the show to recap her incredible rise through the trail running ranks, what it’s looked like to double her race distance with every start, and how she’s applying the lessons of a legendary career on the roads and track to a the new challenges of the trails. Check Molly out @bygolly.molly Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks to this week's sponsor, CanPrev Prime your preparation, power your performance, and prioritize your post-run recovery with CanPrev. Learn how natural health formulas can help you reach your running goals! Find CanPrev products at your friendly local health food store! Cover Photo: Misty Wong

    45 min
  5. The Rundown: The Stars to watch at the 2026 U Sports Championships

    MAR 3

    The Rundown: The Stars to watch at the 2026 U Sports Championships

    It’s the first week of March and that means one things for Canadian track & field fans: the U Sports track & field championships have arrived. This week on The Shakeout Podcast we’re joined by Canadian Running staff writer and U Sport insider Cameron Ormond, who joins the show to give us the rundown on the top storylines, podium picks, and athletes to watch heading into an action packed weekend. The University of Manitoba is set to play host to Canada’s top student-athletes from March 5-7 as they vie for podium places and men’s and women’s team titles. The University of Guelph looks to reclaim titles in both men’s and women’s team competitions after being thrown from the top of the podium in 2025 by a dominant home-track showing from then-host Western. Meanwhile, the individual competition sees a mix of returning U Sports stars such as Guelph’s Max Davies looking to cap off his university career with a four-peat in the men’s 1500m and emerging talents like Western’s Maria Linton, who will look to carry the momentum of a breakout season into a podium performance in the women’s 3000m. Checkout Runningmagazine.ca and @Canadianrunning on Social Media so you don't miss any of the action! Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. This episode is brought to you by Under Armour: all season long Under Armor has highlighted the top performances of the USport track and field season through their Athlete of the Week awards and this week the action reaches it’s boiling point at the 2026 USports championships. Check out their line up by visiting the link below.  https://www.underarmour.ca/en-ca/p/ua_velociti_distance_mens_running_shoes/6006030.html

    45 min
  6. Why injury-free running starts with the right diagnosis | Dr. Bryan Kent

    FEB 26

    Why injury-free running starts with the right diagnosis | Dr. Bryan Kent

    The injury cycle can feel like a game of whack-a-mole, with one nagging pain going away only to be replaced by several different issues elsewhere. For the injured runner, the path to lasting health and getting back to the pain-free running begins with the right diagnosis. Yet while that may sound obvious the reality of getting there can often feel far from straightforward.  On this week's episode we're joined by Doctor of Chiropractic Bryan Kent to explore why so many runners treat the same injury over and over without lasting success—and how shifting the focus to accurate diagnosis can break that cycle.  Bryan unpacks some of the common myths around dealing with injury and pain, laying out a path for runners to take on a more active role in their long term resilience by working alongside their care providers to create lasting results. So whether you’ve been stuck in the not-so-merry go round of injuries or are looking to protect against set backs on the road ahead, then this is the episode for you.  Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts Follow Bryan on social media for more tips on running injury free @forwardspineandsport

    1h 4m
  7. How the Rubik’s Cube record holder solved the riddle of the Marathon | George Scholey

    FEB 19

    How the Rubik’s Cube record holder solved the riddle of the Marathon | George Scholey

    Like finishing a marathon, successfully completing a Rubik's Cube is something that even those who have never done it understand that it's challenging, unique and worth celebrating. And the few who have done it enjoy a special type of camaraderie. To most minds, the similarities between the cube and the marathon stop there. But for this week’s guest, Canadian Running's cover athlete, George Scholey, there’s much more to the equation.  At just 23, Scholey has already broken multiple Rubik's Cube world records, including for the most cubes solved in 24 hours. In recent years, he’s begun a new pursuit: marathon running. It wasn’t long before his two passions converged–in his hometown at the London Marathon, where he broke yet another record, solving 520 cubes over the course of the marathon (an average of more than 12 cubes per kilometre). On this week's episode, George joins us from his new home base in Canada, where he’s working on the business of cubing as a brand manager at Rubik’s global headquarters in Toronto. We talk about the parallels between cubing and training, how he fits the pieces of his full-time work and passion project together, and what the world’s most popular puzzle might have to offer runners of all ability levels. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts Follow George on Social Media @George.Scholey Thanks to this week's sponsor, CanPrev Prime your preparation, power your performance, and prioritize your post-run recovery with CanPrev. Learn how natural health formulas can help you reach your running goals! Find CanPrev products at your friendly local health food store!

    39 min
  8. Parenting athletes: get out of the way and let 'em play | Paul Gamble PhD

    FEB 12

    Parenting athletes: get out of the way and let 'em play | Paul Gamble PhD

    So who’s really driving this machine? Today’s guest, Paul Gamble, PhD, has spent his career preparing elite and international athletes. But after years inside professional sport, he started asking an uncomfortable question: Are we developing better athletes—or just burning kids out earlier? In his book, Sport Parenting, Paul introduces the idea of the Sport Parent, a powerful, often invisible force shaping sport more than governing bodies, or even coaches. Whether you’re a parent, a former youth athlete or someone who still has emotional scars from PE class, this conversation hits close to home. We’re talking about early specialization, the rise of “premature professionalism,” why modern kids are actually becoming less athletic, and how well-meaning adults may be trading their kids' long-term confidence and love of movement for short-term results. This isn’t an episode about blaming parents. It’s about unpacking how a culture obsessed with performance turns play into pressure—and what it costs kids, sport and, ultimately, all of us. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow Paul on social media @PaulGamblePHD and check out his book, Sport Parenting

    51 min
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Stories, interviews and discussions about the running world, from the editors of Canadian Running magazine.

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  • Creator
    Canadian Running Magazine, David Stol
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    411
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