100 episodes

Presented by Athletics Ontario, the Trillium Running Podcast explores the stories behind trail and road running in Ontario.
A main goal of the Trillium Running Podcast will be to reach those that we are not already reaching, to give voice to the underrepresented members of our community and bring these stories to the masses.
All people, all speeds, all terrains, all abilities are welcome.

Trillium Running Podcast John Shep

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Presented by Athletics Ontario, the Trillium Running Podcast explores the stories behind trail and road running in Ontario.
A main goal of the Trillium Running Podcast will be to reach those that we are not already reaching, to give voice to the underrepresented members of our community and bring these stories to the masses.
All people, all speeds, all terrains, all abilities are welcome.

    EP 118: Ellie Greenwood, Ultrarunning Legend

    EP 118: Ellie Greenwood, Ultrarunning Legend

     The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is there to love about Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with two-time Western States winner (and Canadian ultrarunner) Ellie Greenwood about her two victories, about having a more than decade-long course record at the event, and why it's the competition and community that drives her love for Western States!
    We also get a visit from Happy Trails Racing to share their newest race for July 6, 2024: The First Blaze Trail Race.
    Find out more about Ellie Greenwood on IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliejgreenwood
    Volunteer for Happy Trails Racing's First Blaze Trail Race: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/87451/the-first-blaze-trail-race
    Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

    • 46 min
    EP 117: Natasha Wodak, Canadian 10K Champion - Celebrating 50 Years of Running

    EP 117: Natasha Wodak, Canadian 10K Champion - Celebrating 50 Years of Running

    Natasha Wodak, Canada's fastest female marathoner, is taking on the Hamburg Marathon this weekend in her bid to qualify for a third Olympic team at Paris 2024. She chats with Trillium Running Podcast host John Shep about how she navigates the adversity in competition, but also the collective soul of Canadian athletics. They also take a detour to celebrate all things Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, as it is the 50th Anniversary of that amazing race!
    We also get a visit from the Running Physio and Canada Running Series Foundation, who are hosting 3rd annual Freestyle 5K and 1K Kids Run in support of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. This event is open to participants of all ages and abilities and we learn how to join them at Sunnybrook Park on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 to support creating a world of possibilities for kids and youth with disabilities.
    Find out more about Natasha Wodak on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tashawodak/
    Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year at https://www.runottawa.ca

    Register for the Freestyle 5K at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/83521/2024-the-freestyle-5k-and-1k-kids-run
    Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

    • 42 min
    EP 116: Rick Hansen, the "Man in Motion" Canadian Icon - Celebrating 50 Years of Running

    EP 116: Rick Hansen, the "Man in Motion" Canadian Icon - Celebrating 50 Years of Running

    On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend with the icon, the legend, the "Man in Motion" himself... Rick Hansen! Rick chronicles his national and international athletic success, his Man in Motion tour and winning Ottawa's inaugural wheelchair marathon in 1983.
    Find out more about Rick Hansen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rickhansenofficial/
    Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year at https://www.runottawa.ca
    Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

    • 29 min
    EP 115: Micha Powell, Canadian Olympian and Author of "Sprinting Through Setbacks"

    EP 115: Micha Powell, Canadian Olympian and Author of "Sprinting Through Setbacks"

    Great athletes overcome - and we can all learn from them. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, Canadian Olympian and Commonwealth Games champion Micha Powell joins host John Shep about writing her own athletic legacy... literally!! Micha gives us a sneak peak into her soon-to-be-released memoir and workbook, Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian's Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome.
    Find out more about Micha Powell on IG: https://www.instagram.com/michajadapowell/
    Register for ELEVATE at Blue Mountain: https://events.city-shred.com/elevate-lp/
    Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

    • 51 min
    EP 114: Andy Jones-Wilkins, Ultrarunner and Lover of Western States Endurance Run

    EP 114: Andy Jones-Wilkins, Ultrarunner and Lover of Western States Endurance Run

    The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is there to love about Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with Andy Jones-Wilkins about why he fell in love with Western States and why he continues to love it to this day!
    Find out more about the Western States Endurance Run on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wser/

    Register for ELEVATE at Blue Mountain: https://events.city-shred.com/elevate-lp/

    Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

    • 44 min
    EP 113: Jason Dunkerley, Para-Marathoner - Celebrating 50 Years of Running

    EP 113: Jason Dunkerley, Para-Marathoner - Celebrating 50 Years of Running

    On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, host John Shep and Canadian Paralympic legend Jason Dunkerley, a visually impaired runner, each share their connection to the history of Tamarack Ottawa Race weekend. We all have a story, whether it is your first, tenth or twentieth Ottawa Race Weekend!
    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. Find out more or sign-up to take part in Canada's biggest road race party of the year at https://www.runottawa.ca
    Check out the videos for this series at: https://www.youtube.com/@RunOttawa1
    Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membership

    • 36 min

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