IRun Radio Podcast iRun.ca Magazine

As we head into 2020, Mark talks with three Canadian elite runners all about the Olympics. First, Trevor Hofbauer shares his journey that earned him a trip to the Olympics. Then, the cover star of this month's iRun, Dayna Pidhoresky talks about the experience of making the Olympics and the opportunities that surround it. Plus, Reid Coolsaet on his quest to get back to the Olympics.

We’ll talk to Ottawa marathoner and triathlete Dave McClintock, who recovered from a heart ailment to run his 50th marathon. We’ll also speak to Robyn Decesare, a runner who completed her first marathon in 1990, and has kept going ever since. Plus, one runner explains why he is aiming to complete 100 marathons out of pure enjoyment.

The author of a new book called the Science of Running will dispel some tips and give us some training advice. We’ll talk to a woman in Winnipeg who took up running in her 50s and says it has changed her life. And a runner in Calgary who is preparing for her 75th marathon.

Mark speaks with Evan Dunfee, who finished fourth in the 50-kilometre racewalk at the 2016 Olympics. Then, a writer who says running has helped her overcome childhood abuse shares his story. And an incredible story of an ultramarathoner who crossed the finish line with his 12-year-old son.

It’s a special edition of the show this week, following up on the Globe and Mail story detailing allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Dave Scott Thomas, the running coach at the University of Guelph and Speed River. We talk to Michael Doyle, who reported the story, plus elite runner and iRun contributor Sasha Gollish, and Olympic medalist and coach Lynn Kanuka.

We’ll talk to Olympic speed skater Brittany Schussler, who is now an avid runner. Also, author Alex Cyr, who chronicled his experiences on the St FX university track team in a book. And Malindi Elmore, who just set a new Canadian record in the marathon and is on her way back to the Olympics after 16 years.