New Leaf Running Podcast

Sarah Warford competed for Canada at the world championships for canicross. She is also the one who is mainly responsible for bringing the sport of canicross and dog harness sports here to the Maritimes, and she also coaches others in the sport. Many of her athletes have also gone on to compete both nationally and internationally. For the full story head to  newleafrunco.com/pod/020.

05-25

02:02:25

There is a lot of feelings out there right now around Covid. Especially right now in Nova Scotia, with the more recent tighter lockdowns and restrictions are taking place. I get it; I miss the running community, I miss racing, I miss my run crew that I have barely seen at all over the past year.This conversation with Blair hit home for me with all that has been going on over the past few weeks. We have to remember that we all in the same storm, and even though we are experiencing it together at the same time, everyone's individual experience is different. We have to respect others' feelings and generally be kind to one another.For the full story head to  newleafrunco.com/pod/019.

05-16

02:08:40

Laura Gfeller is an accomplished triathlete who has represented Canada at the world championship for her age group and an ultra runner, but she also a physiotherapist, which gives her a unique perspective when it comes to the treatment of injuries in athletes. For the full story visit newleafrunco.com/pod/018.

05-10

01:58:01

This week on the podcast, I talk with Rino Levesque about goal setting, managing expectation and confidence. This is a conversation that every runner who is or is thinking about having a Boston Qualifying marathon time as a goal should pay attention to. Marathon running is a cruel sport. It doesn't care how prepared you are, how fit you are, and how mentally ready you are. Sometimes when you line up to that start line, factors outside of your control mean that it is just not going to be your day. When you are chasing a time standard at the limit of what you are capable of, it will be hard. Someone will rarely get it on their first try, and if they do, then that time standard was that close to their limit of potential. What takes true courage, grit and determination are to keep showing up and trying again that 2nd, 3rd or more times because you've decided that it is truly important to you.  For the whole story visit newleafrunco.com/pod/017.

05-02

01:55:50

This is a conversation about filling your soul up outside of your "job". Like me Janna works as a Professional Engineer, but that is not all that defines her. We often get hung up on what we do for a living as our single source of what is most important in our lives and how most of society tries to judge us, and you've probably heard the buzz phrases like your job should be your passion. Even if you do like your job and enjoy what you do for a living, I'd say it is pretty rare to have a job that ticks all of those boxes for you, and that is normal. But it is also ok and normal to seek additional fulfillment outside of this job, which can be extremely rewarding. When you do this, you end up showing up in your life as a better, more whole human. For the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/016.

04-26

01:31:50

Wilco Cramer is an accomplished Ultra Runner who completed his first 100 mile at Antelope Canyon, and later that year, he was my pacer for my 100 mile race at the Capes 100. Yes, the conversation gets into all the details of both of those races, but shortly after pacing me Wilco was diagnosed with a genetic heart condition, and he immediately had to stop running and being active altogether as it might kill him. Wilco's attitude and determination since getting this diagnosis have been nothing short of inspiring, and we can all stand to learn something from how he handled this life-changing event. For the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/015. 

04-19

02:02:16

Be advised: this episode contains mature subject matter: drugs, addiction, suicide.At the core of it, this is a deep conversation around mental health. Andrew started his relationship with alcohol at a very young age because he never felt comfortable in his own skin. It eventually almost cost him everything, his wife and ultimately almost his life. During his recovery, Andrew found running to keep his mind occupied and focused on something other than trying not to take another drink. Little did he know that running and a mindfulness practice would turn into a whole new passion where he has even gone on to run ultra marathons. Andrew is now working towards sharing his experience using movement and nature to foster wellness in his new business the Adventure Fitness Cooperative. For the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/014.

04-12

01:46:36

This is a conversation about learning to slow down to run fast. Ian is a fellow running coach and one of the BLT Runners' founders in Halifax, NS. He is always finding a way to give back to his community through volunteering with the BLT runners coaching speed workouts, organizing races to fundraise for charity, and picking up tons of trash while he is out for his runs. For the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/013.

04-05

01:28:01

This is a conversation about how listening to your body is the key to taking on epic adventure after epic adventure. I admire Tim as an athlete because of his innate ability to tune in and listen to his body. That is his superpower. It enables him to consistently put in high volume training weeks and crush big races, adventures, and challenges all year long...  year after year. For the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/012.

03-29

01:53:20

This is a conversation about work ethic and following your heart. Laurie is truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. What inspires me about him is how intentional he is about his lifestyle. He makes time for the things that matter and pairs down on the things that don't. A lesson we could all do well to learn more. To get access to the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/011.

03-22

01:39:04

This is a conversation about listening to your gut when you know it’s time for a change. In Shawn’s case, he took a lot of courage because he didn’t have the answers he was looking for when he decided it was time for a change. Instead of waiting to know all of the answers first, Shawn and his wife took a leap of faith and took an extended trip away and what they found is quite an inspiring tale. To get access to the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/010.

03-15

01:23:31

This is a conversation about community, inclusivity, and fostering diversity. Mark is an accomplished runner in his right, but this conversation is about so much more than that. Mark is the head of St. John Trail Running and sits on the board of New Brunswick Trail Running. We talk about the work he is doing to make the sport of trail running in New Brunswick an inclusive, accepting, and diverse activity for all to enjoy. To get access to the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/009.

03-08

01:38:43

This is a conversation about mental health and using adventure as a tool to improve your overall wellbeing. Mike Hudson is  making adventure and nature accessible and teaching both kids and adults how to get outside have fun and get healthy.  To get access to the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/008.

03-01

01:35:34

This is a conversation about determination. Erin is a badass runner, fellow coach, mother, and nurse. She has won races outright, but she works hard to keep performing at this level, and it shows through in everything that she does. One morning she casually dropped that she ran across an entire African country, and I’ve always wanted to know more about that, so here we are. To get access to the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/007.

02-22

01:23:46

This past summer Laura and 6 of her friends ran all 17 legs of the Cabot Trail Relay Race. If your looking to find out the difference between why some everyday runners are able to follow through on there goals while others are not, then this conversation is for you. To get access to the full story, visit newleafrunco.com/pod/006.