Athletics Ontario Running Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Lace up for an inspiring episode with Samir Mourani, the first Canadian Ambassador for Movember!
Samir shares his journey from a sporadic gym-goer to an upcoming 50K ultramarathoner this Movember. He's tackling this immense physical challenge to raise crucial awareness and funds for Movember's mental health initiatives.
Discover the profound mental and emotional benefits Samir unlocked through consistent running. He discusses how exercise has dramatically improved his productivity, sleep, and overall well-being.
We dive into themes of modern masculinity, the strength in emotional vulnerability, and the life-changing power of community and conversation for men's mental health.
If you need a reminder of the link between physical health and a resilient mind, this is a must-listen.
Hit play to hear about running, vulnerability, and the long road to better mental health.

Learn more about Samir at: https://www.instagram.com/samirmourani/

Register for the Athletics Ontario Cross Country Championships Community Run: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/series/cross-country-championships

Anyone that uses AthleticsReg to register for an event will need to create an AthleticsReg account. Once they go through the prompts to make an account, they'll automatically be brought to the registration for the AOXC Champs with the community run being one of the options on Saturday.

The promo code is aoxc-community-2km or aoxc-community-5km depending on which race the person wants to do (also, you will need to add a day membership). After the promo code is entered, the total cost for the event and the day membership will come to exactly $10 including taxes and processing fees.

Meet Sean Sharp and Kathy Webber, the heart behind N89 Trail Running!
Hear Kathy's powerful journey: creating N89, born out of COVID-19 race cancellations. Sean then shares how running helped him overcome a difficult period and why he partnered with Kathy, driven by his love for N89's supportive community focus (especially the Great Mansfield Outdoors).
They detail their diverse events: from the beginner-friendly Chill Session 5K & 10K (REGISTER TODAY!!) to intense ultras like the Vertical Challenge and the Utopia Backyard Ultra. Discover how N89 builds a welcoming trail family, offering coaching and workshops for all skill levels.
The trail is for everyone. Listen now!

Learn more about N89 at: https://www.instagram.com/n89trailrunning/

Register for the Athletics Ontario Cross Country Championships Community Run: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/series/cross-country-championships

Anyone that uses AthleticsReg to register for an event will need to create an AthleticsReg account. Once they go through the prompts to make an account, they'll automatically be brought to the registration for the AOXC Champs with the community run being one of the options on Saturday.

The promo code is aoxc-community-2km or aoxc-community-5km depending on which race the person wants to do (also, you will need to add a day membership). After the promo code is entered, the total cost for the event and the day membership will come to exactly $10 including taxes and processing fees.

From accidental runner to ultrarunner and literary maven, Riley van der Linden is a force of nature. Find out how a move to a new city sparked a passion that led to a jaw-dropping 1000-day run streak and a new perspective on life. We dive into the world of Toronto's vibrant running communities, the secrets behind her popular @runtobooks Instagram account, and the one piece of advice they have for anyone starting their running journey.
Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will make you want to lace up your shoes and grab a book.

Learn more about Riley at: https://www.instagram.com/runtobooks/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2025-membership

We welcome back Dr. Sasha Gollish to the Trillium Running Podcast for a conversation all about FUN. Host John Shep catches up with her 2023 year, her 2024 goals and an extremely insightful project Sasha is working on to ensure sport and athletics are mentally healthy and FUN!

Find out more about Sasha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sgollishruns/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

Inspired to act, inspiring others through actions - this ethos drives the work of Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador Vincent Kuber. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep catches up with STAC Hamilton's founder, to find out the amazing things he is doing to drive inclusion and equity through sport for youth in the city that he loves.

Find out more about Vince on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach.vince.k/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

Kim Krezonoski blazed a path from small-town Thunder Bay, to competing at OFSAA, to NCAAs, to a diverse post-collegiate love of fitness, to a present day elite-level competitiveness at Canadian Marathon and Cross-Country Championships. On this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast with John Shep, she shares her secrets to successfully running injury-free and with joy, to embracing the community of running and to finding the best run-cation coffee shop!

Find out more about Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimkrezonoski/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

Our youngest Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador, Adriano Padoin-Castillo, is still a veteran sportsperson! He speaks with host John Shep about his athletic diversity as a hockey, swimming, soccer and running aficianado, and how that all led to him speed skating? Listen in to find out how!

Find out more about Adriano on IG: https://www.instagram.com/apc.11/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

What is the Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador Program? In a series highlighting these amazing individuals, host John Shep and the Trillium Running Podcast start things off by speaking with Lisa Sun of Ontario run crew We Run North York about the everyday and every way runner.

Find out more about Lisa Sun on IG: https://www.instagram.com/belovedrunner/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

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 Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with John Medinger, Past President and long-time board member of the Western States Endurance Run to find out!

Find out more about the Western States Endurance Run on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wser/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

60 men are lost to suicide globally, every hour. In 2023, Movember Canada is encouraging all to MOVE FOR MENTAL HEALTH. Host John Shep speaks with Movember Senior Development Manager (and runner) Shane DeMarchant about the history of Movember, the importance of speaking about mens' physical and mental health, and why we grow mustaches and not mullets each November!

Connect with Movember on IG: https://www.instagram.com/movember/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/

Register NOW for the 2023 Trillium Running Festival: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76090/athletics-ontario-trillium-running-festival