Happy Feet - Podcast

David MacMillan

The Happy Feet Podcast features interviews with the Yellowknife, NT running community. In our interviews we explore the challenges of running in the north and personal goals set by each of the interviewees. Season 3 is in the works with episodes planned to be released throughout 2024. Sign up to our facebook group for the latest updates.

  1. 09/08/2024

    Season 3 - Episode 5: Matthew Yiu

    If there was an award for Yellowknife's most social runner Matthew would have several on his shelf. Soon after moving to town Matthew quickly discovered community and an appeal to running. You are likely to see Matthew out running with friends or meeting new ones most days of the week. Tune in to hear what runs Matthew has planned over the next few months.

    Season 3 - Episode 5: Matthew Yiu

  2. 08/18/2024

    Season 3 - Episode 4: Abby Schelew

    Abby Schelew was introduced to running as way to train for competitive Sprint Canoe Kayak but throughout the years the paddler turned runner. Tune in to this episode to hear Abby discuss going device free, finding zen, and how to portion a packet of sports beans over an entire Half-marathon.

    Season 3 - Episode 4: Abby Schelew

  3. 07/22/2024

    Season 3 - Episode 3: Luca Baraldi

    In this episode, David and Greg chat with Luca Baraldi as he reflects on his past three years in the North before departing to Italy. Luca incorporates running in his daily routine. You are just as likely to see him running almost any day of the week. Tune in to hear Luca share stories about running in remote communities such as Gameti, Deline and Cambridge Bay. Luca also shares his thoughts on finding joy while running in extreme solitude and also the rewards of running in good company. Editor Notes: Still learning the new audio editor software. Apologies for any abrupt transitions.

  4. 04/28/2024

    Season 3 - Episode 2: Jessica Chenkie

    Jessica Chenkie's running journey started with inspiration from an unlikely movie 10 years ago. Tune in to hear Jessica's advice for shift workers who run, her adoration of Tin Can Hill and where she finds her motivation for her running goals.

    Season 3 - Episode 2: Jessica Chenkie

  5. 04/21/2024

    Season 3 - Episode 1: Jared Monkman

    This week David and Greg chat with Radio Host and Runner Jared Monkman. In this episode, Jared shares stories on his passion and tenacity for running no matter chronic illness, -40C temperatures or being pulled bilaterally by his dogs.

  6. 10/16/2022

    Season 2 - Episode 9: Sally Card

    Sally Card, the Iron Woman just completed her first Ironman Triathlon in Penticton, BC. In this Episode Sally walks us through her was a long and winding road to the Ironman.  Guest hosting this week is Greg Tink.

  7. 08/21/2022

    Season 2 - Episode 8: Alice and Grace Twa

    This week's guests are sisters, Alice and Grace Twa. Both have competed in the 6 hour Yellowknife Ultra and share their experiences as well as some of their more memorable runs while travelling with Family. Greg Tink joins this week as guest host.

  8. 05/08/2022

    Season 2 - Episode 7: Emma Riley

    This episodes guest is Emma Riley. Emma is an experienced runner who has competed in both track and cross country at Carleton University. Although she has a competitive background she equally enjoys the social aspect of the sport. This week Dave and Cam chat with Emma about where she found running and where she hopes to go with it.

    Season 2 - Episode 7: Emma Riley
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The Happy Feet Podcast features interviews with the Yellowknife, NT running community. In our interviews we explore the challenges of running in the north and personal goals set by each of the interviewees. Season 3 is in the works with episodes planned to be released throughout 2024. Sign up to our facebook group for the latest updates.

Information

  • Creator
    David MacMillan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David MacMillan
  • Show Website
    Happy Feet - Podcast