The Shakeout Podcast

This week on The Shakeout Podcast we welcome Calgary, AB's Cody Ko, a comedian, DJ, and YouTube megastar. While Cody became famous largely through his YouTube and social media presence, amassing millions of followers and hundreds of millions of views through his signature brand of comedy, running has been a part of his life for a long time and, in recent years, has become the focus of his online presence through his YouTube channel Cody Trains.Born into a family of endurance athletes, the former Division 1 diver at Duke made his return to distance running in 2023, taking up the challenge set for him by his family to join them in completing both an Ultra marathon and an Ironman triathlon. Shortly after, Cody ran the 2023 New York City Marathon, where he was the most tracked participant in a field of more than 50,000 runners.Fast forward to the present and Cody is making his return to the streets of New York for the 2025 edition of the marathon, looking to lower his time, fundraise for a great cause, and bring his fans along with him for the ride. We catch up with Cody between training sessions to talk marathon prep, balancing life as a full time content creator, and how he's harnessed the overwhelming support of the fans who've joined him on his endurance sport journey. Plus, we'll hear what he's doing this time around to make a bid for fastest celebrity in the marathon. Check out Cody's training Vlog on YouTube at Cody TrainsInstagram @itscodytrains and @CodyKoDonate to Cody's NYC Marathon fundraiser in support of Release Recovery FoundationSubscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.

The Rundown returns for a special World Championships preview. With the biggest week in Track and Field of the year finally here, host John Gay and Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson connect to break down all the biggest Canadian story lines heading into Tokyo.Also joining the show is Canadian national team member and 2024 Olympian in the 1500m, Kate Current. Kate joins the conversation from Athletics Canada's final phase training camp in Gifu, Japan, where she's putting the finishing touches on her own preparations, hoping to continue riding a wave of breakout performances and personal bests this season agains the world's best.In addition to sharing about her meteoric rise through the ranks of middle distance running this year, Kate also gives us the inside scoop on the atmosphere within Team Canada's camp as they head into these championships. After an historic showing at the last edition in Budapest, where Canada took home a record 5 Gold Medals, look for the red and white contingent to be setting there sights on even greater heights in the Japanese capital. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.Follow Kate Current on Instagram @Kate_CurrentCheckout runningmagazine.ca for up-to-date reporting on all the action from Tokyo

Run club culture is on the rise in Canada and globally, yet for many would-be participants the idea of showing up can be an intimidating one, especially when their own cultures and ethnicities are underrepresented. With an eye on creating greater representation in the sport of running, a new wave of culturally focused run clubs are on the rise in cities across Canada, setting out to make participation more inviting to a diverse array of runners from all backgrounds and cultures. This week on the Shakeout Podcast we sit down with run club leaders and organizers making a difference in their communities by promoting a more inclusive version of run club culture. Mel Merzeau of Black Runners of the GTA, Ekua Cudjoe of Soleful Runs, Alex & Vince Hyunh of Asian Toronto Run Club and Tep Bautista of Filipinos in the 6ix Run Club (FIT6ix) join the show to talk about their work, the rise of BIPOC run clubs, and how the broader running community can become a more welcoming space for all. Social Media AccountsBlack Runners of the GTA & Scarborough 5k-2026 Scarborough 5k: June 6th, 2026Soleful Runs-Saturdays @ 10am: N Toronto CI Field 17 Broadway Ave, TorontoAsian Toronto Run Club-Saturdays @10am, Wednesdays @6:30pm   - Canoe Landing Park, TorontoFilipinos in the 6ix Run Club-Sundays @9am  at Love Park - 96 Queens Quay, TorontoSubscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.Follow The Shakeout Podcast @shakeoutpodcast

This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Justyn Knight, Olympic finalist, multi-time NCAA Division 1 national champion, and the second fastest man in Canadian history over 5000m. After a devastating injury sustained at the 5000m final at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 kept Knight off the track for nearly 4 years, he's back competing against the world's best in 2025. Fresh off a podium-performance at the Canadian championships and a 13:03 clocking in the 5k just days ago in Europe, Knight joins the show to talk about the long road back to the top of the distance running world. Following years of injury, and a move across the continent to train alongside Canadian record holder Moh Ahmed as part of the Oregon-based Nike Swoosh Track Club, the Toronto-born Knight is still chasing the same lofty goals as ever, albeit with a perspective that's been formed in the trials of the past several years.Follow Justyn @justyn.knight Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.Follow The Shakeout Podcast @shakeoutpodcast  

With the fall road race season fast approaching, now's the time to dial in your fuelling strategy to make sure you get the most out of yourself on race day. Joining the show to answer all your marathon fuelling questions is Rachel Hannah, registered dietitian and 5xCanadian champion on the roads and track.Rachel breaks down the science of fuelling, from day-to-day to peak performance, and shares tips from her own elite marathoning career, including a meal-by-meal breakdown of her race weekend at the 2025 Boston Marathon, where she was the 2nd Canadian woman in a time of 2:34:42. Whether you're tackling your first marathon or you're a seasoned vet, Rachel is here to lend her personal experience and professional expertise to help runners of all abilities dial in their nutrition strategy in training to maximize their performance while racing. If you're looking for extra guidance for your training and racing goals, be sure to check out rachelhannahrd.comYou can follow Rachel @Rachelhannahrd Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.Follow The Shakeout Podcast @shakeoutpodcastHuge thank you to this week's sponsor Altitude Sports. Shop now and enjoy up to 20% off your first order with the promo code “shakeout” Click here to order 👉 https://bit.ly/altitude-shakeoutConditions apply: Valid for a limited time on regular-priced items. Cannot be combined with other offers or the member discount. One use per customer.

The Rundown returns for this week's episode of the Shakeout Podcast. John Gay is joined by Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson to recap the action from last week's Canadian National Championships and do a deep dive into who's in, who's out, and who's on the qualifying bubble for the 2025 World Athletics championships in Tokyo next month.Later on the show, we catch up with newly-minted Canadian 1500m Champion, 21 year old Max Davies. After missing the outdoor seasons in 2023 and 2024 with injury, Max is back and better than ever in 2025, outkicking an elite field of Canadian middle-distance talent to win his first senior national title last week in Ottawa. With his eyes set on a qualifying mark for Tokyo, he joins the show to discuss his return from injury, his record breaking season, and how he's leaned into his status as the dark horse in the hotly contested qualifying battle for Canadian team heading to Tokyo. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.Follow The Shakeout Podcast @shakeoutpodcastHuge thank you to this week's sponsor Altitude Sports. Shop now and enjoy up to 20% off your first order with the promo code “shakeout” Click here to order 👉 https://bit.ly/altitude-shakeoutConditions apply: Valid for a limited time on regular-priced items. Cannot be combined with other offers or the member discount. One use per customer.TIMELINE0:00 - Rundown of Canadians qualifying for Tokyo ft. Marley Dickinson1:04:17 - Canadian 1500m National Champion & U23 Record Holder Max Davies Cover Photo: @johnwithlenses  

This week on The Shakeout Podcast we bring you a conversation between Brian Beckstead, founder of pioneering low and no-drop running shoe maker Altra, and Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson. Brian joins the show for a conversation about his own journey in the sport, recapping how his years-long struggle with recurring injuries and decade-plus of experience in the run specialty retail world combined to form the kernel of Altra’s innovative approach to shoe design.From their origins creating a shoe that emphasized natural movement through their signature low-drop, natural toe-box fit to the continuing innovation at the heart of the company today, tune it to hear how Brian and his team are on a mission to help athletes of all abilities run faster, further, and more naturally by using their feet the way nature intended. Checkout AltraSubscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.Follow The Shakeout Podcast @shakeoutpodcast

This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Kelowna, BC's Jerome Blake, a member of Canada's Olympic Gold medal-winning 4x100m relay and the fastest man in Canada this year in the lead up to this weekend's Canadian Track & Field Championships in Ottawa.A core member of Canada's dominant 4x100 relay team throughout its multi-year global medal streak, Blake has announced himself as a contender in the individual events as well, becoming just the 6th man in Canadian history to eclipse the 10-second barrier in the 100m with his 9.97 clocking in Dessau, Germany last month.Tune in this week as Jerome shares about the changes in training and mindset that led to a breakout season and why he believes the best is yet to come as he eyes his first national title this weekend in Ottawa at the Canadian Track & Field Championships.Thanks to this week's sponsor Altitude Sports. Shop now at Altitude Sports and enjoy up to 20% off your first order with the promo code “shakeout” Click here to order 👉 https://bit.ly/altitude-shakeoutConditions apply: Valid for a limited time on regular-priced items. Cannot be combined with other offers or the member discount. One use per customer.Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.Follow Jerome @_jeromeblakeFollow The Shakeout Podcast @shakeoutpodcast  

In part 2 of our series on gender equality in road races we sit down with Canada Running Series CEO and TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon race director Charlotte Brookes. After noticing a sharp drop off in female marathon participation post-pandemic, Charlotte and her team at CRS set out to address the decline, with the aim of bringing more gender parity to starting lines across CRS events. At the heart of their initiative has been their "Women's Training Program"  in partnership with Mile2Marathon, offering a free 16-week training plan to all female participants in the marathon and half-marathon events at Toronto Waterfront.Now in it's second year, the program has seen participation quadruple since it's inception in 2024 and with it a growing community of motivated female participants supporting one another on their journey to the finish line this October 19th. Tune in this week to hear more about the work Charlotte and her team at CRS are doing as well as how her own experience as a new mother and runner has given her wider perspective on the needs of female athletes. You can find part 1 of our series here. Thanks to this week's sponsor Altitude Sports. Shop now at Altitude Sports and enjoy up to 20% off your first order with the promo code “shakeout” Click here to order 👉 https://bit.ly/altitude-shakeoutConditions apply: Valid for a limited time on regular-priced items. Cannot be combined with other offers or the member discount. One use per customer.You can sign up for the Women's Training program for free by clicking here: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/womens-training-program/For more information on the Toronto-area run clubs supporting TWM's initiatives, as well as TCS Toronto Waterfront's women's training program partners, checkout the links below:Kardia - https://www.instagram.com/kardiaathletica?igsh=Zjg4NDhraXplYXczChix Run the 6ix - https://www.instagram.com/chixrunthe6ix?igsh=bm50dDUxY2VnNG03Badass Lady Gang - https://www.instagram.com/badassladygang?igsh=OXExeG8yeGZqeGNxHill Run Club - https://www.instagram.com/hillstudiowellness?igsh=aXd4Z3o0ZGdhbTg4Partners for the program:https://www.instagram.com/asicscanada?igsh=d3Y5ZzQxbTAxZXc=https://www.instagram.com/mile2marathon?igsh=MTdmemdsbmZ3dGM1bw==Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple , Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. 

Despite rising total participation in road races, the gap between male and females toeing the line is growing. This week on the Shakeout Podcast we bring you part one of our two part series examining the gender gap in road race participation. Joining the show today is Dr. Sasha Gollish, co-host of the “Strong Girl Talk” Podcast, author of the Yellow Running Shoe newsletter, and Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC). A Canadian masters record holder, Canadian University Champion, and multi-time Canadian National team member on the road, track, and trail Sasha has long been a champion of promoting gender equity and initiatives that support higher female participation in athletics. She joins us today to share her perspective from a lifetime of involvement in running, and highlight some of the promising initiatives currently underway. Stay tuned for part 2 next week, where we'll sit down with TCS Toronto Waterfront Race Director Charlotte Brookes to hear about the initiatives she and her race organizing team are championing to actively support female athletes.Thanks to this week's sponsor Altitude Sports. Shop now at Altitude Sports and enjoy up to 20% off your first order with the promo code “shakeout” Click here to order 👉 https://bit.ly/altitude-shakeoutConditions apply: Valid for a limited time on regular-priced items. Cannot be combined with other offers or the member discount. One use per customer.Follow Sasha  ⁨@SGollishRuns⁩  and at the "Strong Girls Talk" Podcast Follow us @ShakeoutPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, X & YouTubeCover Photo Credit: @_Nikkiross Youtube LInk:  

This episode is brought to you by Altitude Sports! Shop now at Altitude Sports and enjoy up to 20% off your first order with the promo code “shakeout” Click here to order 👉 https://bit.ly/altitude-shakeoutConditions apply: Valid for a limited time on regular-priced items. Cannot be combined with other offers or the member discount. One use per customer. This week on The Shakeout Podcast we welcome back multiple-time Canadian Record holder and 2xOlympian Gabriela DeBues-Stafford. After consecutive injury-plagued seasons that left her just short of qualifying for her third Olympic team in Paris last summer, she joins us from her new training base in Edinburgh, Scotland on the heels of a scorching fast 14:47 clocking in the 5000m that has earned her a qualifying mark for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Gabriela takes us through the process of coming back from injury and how she's rediscovered her knack for racing under the guidance of husband and newly-appointed coach Rowan DeBues-Stafford. Tune in this week to hear more about her decision to move to Europe, the potential for a 1500m-5000m double, and what it means to be eyeing a return to Tokyo and the Olympic Stadium after years spent battling injury. Follow Gabriela @GabrielaStafford

With the long-time challenges faced by the queer community being amplified by increasingly hostile rhetoric at home and globally, and the shocks of lost funding as many long-time Pride sponsors dial back or withdraw corporate donations, the Toronto run club community has taken a stand, serving as a driving force in the fundraising efforts long at the heart of Toronto’s Pride & Remembrance Run.This week on The Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Siphelele Danisa and Jocelyn Riet, two local organizers in Toronto's queer running community. They share from their unique experience with organizations like Frontrunners and Queer Run Club, and how the movement that is still very much in its infancy has embraced a central role in bringing awareness, a sense of belonging, and crucial financial support to Toronto’s Pride movement. You can find out more about the Pride & Remembrance Run on June 29th at https://www.priderun.org/Get connected with Toronto Queer running clubs on social media:Frontrunners TorontoQueer Run Club Toronto   

With hotter temperatures arriving across Canada, runners from Coast to Coast are being reminded of the added toll heat takes on their bodies. From easy jogs to all out races, the summer sun can prove to be the greatest competition many athletes will face, but might it also hold the potential to be their biggest ally?This week on The Shakeout Podcast we welcome back Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, renowned sport scientist, coach, and chief performance officer for the Canadian Sport Institute. Having spear-headed athlete heat adaptation programs for many of Canada’s Olympic and World Championship teams, Trent brings his knowledge of heat training to the masses. Whether you’re looking to beat the heat at your next summer road race, or use the hot summer months as your secret weapon in the buildup to a fall marathon, Trent shares the real-world applications of heat training gained from a career working with the world’s best athletes, helping you use embrace the heat like a pro.Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple , Spotify  , YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.TimelineWhy we slow down in the heat - The Science of Heat Training: 1:56How to beat the heat - Strategies for dealing with extreme heat: 15:56Putting the heat to work for you - Using heat as a tool to maximize performance: 21:59Altitude and heat - How running hot mimics living high: 29:38How to prepare - Training applications for race day performance: 35:06

Last year at the Paris Olympics, just 7 of the 17 distance runners on Canada’s Olympic team were training at home. Faced with limited opportunities in their home country, many of Canada’s best and brightest track stars have made the decision to move elsewhere in search of better competition, warmer weather, and the chance to make a viable career out of running fast. Yet while athletes from the rest of the country have flocked elsewhere in their quest for success, one small program has bucked the trend. Under the guidance of Athletics Québec’s young provincial team head coach, Félix-Antoine Lapointe, a small but mighty group in Québec City has ushered in a renaissance for Canadian-based distance running excellence. While Quebec placed just one athlete on the Olympic team in Tokyo in 2021, that number sky-rocketed to 7 last summer in Paris. Leading the charge were Coach Félix and the trio of Charles Philibert-Thiboutot (1500m), Jean-Simon Desgagnés (3000m SC) & Thomas Fafard (5000m), Quebec provincial record holders who not only made it to Paris, but advanced out of the qualifying rounds in their respective events.Today on The Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Coach Félix and the athlete whose career started it all, Charles Philibert Thiboutot, to discuss the rapid rise of the Quebec program, the unique relationship between the two, and how the model they helped build together has now extended to the next generation of Canadian-based distance running stars.Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple , Spotify  , YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.Charles Philibert-Thiboutot @CharlesPTFélix-Antoine Lapointe @CoachLapointe

This week on The Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Brad Culp, author of the newly released book The Norwegian Method: The culture, science, and humans behind the groundbreaking approach to endurance training. Brad takes us on a deep dive into how a tiny Scandinavian country has managed to produce such world beaters as Double-Olympic champion Jakob Ingebritsen and why the same principles that have become a staple for pro-runners the world over might be the secret to your next breakthrough.From double-threshold training to blood lactate testing, this episode is all about going deep on the science behind the Norwegian method, and why slowing down in training could be the recipe for faster times on race day.Whether you're a double-threshold disciple or just figuring out the heart-rate function on your watch, this episode gives you the knowledge to apply Norway's game-changing philosophy to your own endurance training.Purchase The Norwegian Method hereBrad Culp: @BBCulpCover Photo Credit: Nick IwanyshynSubscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple , Spotify  , YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. 

This week on The Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Kelowna BC's Emilie Mann, one of the top Canadian's on the Ultra scene today.Fresh off a podium performance at the Desert Rat's 100km in Utah, Emilie joins the show to talk about her ascent on the ultra trail running scenes, from initial success at "shorter" distances to finding her stride as the miles drag along into triple-digit territory.Emilie shares with us from her incredible breakthrough performance at last September's Run Rabbit Run 100 Miler, where she not only bested a world-class field but came away with a course record in her first completion of the 100 mile distance. Also on the show, Rory Linkletter rejoins the Shakeout in the wake of his historic 6th-place finish at the Boston Marathon this past Monday, where his 2:07:02 finishing time was the quickest ever recorded by a Canadian at Boston, as well as the second fastest Canadian marathon performance of all time.  TimelineRory Linkletter 1:37 @rory_linkletterEmilie Mann 13:00 @emilieesara

The Shakeout Podcast returns with a special Boston Marathon-edition of The Rundown, featuring Canadian Olympian and 2025 Boston Elite-field competitor Rory Linkletter.This week on the show, Rory joins host John Gay to discuss his training leading into Boston, and what makes the 129-year old event like no other marathon in the world.As part of this Rundown episode, John is also joined by first-time guests Paula Roberts Banks and Kristian Jamieson, two 2025 Boston Qualifiers who share their unique perspectives on the marathon and it's importance to Canadians.TIMELINERory Linkletter - 2:00 @rory_linkletterPaula Roberts Banks - 24:43 https://www.paulabanks.caKristian Jamieson - 36:49 @kristian.j1Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple and Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.

This week on the Shakeout Podcast  we welcome back Jennifer Sygo, registered dietitian and sports nutritionist to the Canadian Olympic Track & Field teams in Tokyo & Paris.Jen joins the show to discuss her work in helping athletes of all ability levels reach their goals through nutrition, offering tangible, real world advice to put food to work towards training, recovery, and race day performance.With over 20 years of experience working with elite athletes, Jen shares some of her favourite tips that all runners can use as they prep for their next race as well as giving an inside scoop on some of the exciting new areas of research in the field of sports nutrition.Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple and Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.

This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Evan Dunfee, 3xOlympian, Global medallist and, as of last week, World Record Holder in the 35km Race Walk.A Canadian National Team standout for well over a decade, Evan owns national, area, and world records in the race walk in distances ranging from 3000m all the way to 50km and has been at the forefront of Canadian athletics as a role model and advocate for many years.=On this week's episode Evan takes us through his record-breaking walk in in Dudince, Slovakia last week and shares insights from his extensive career on training, staying motivated, and the importance of an incredible support system in propelling him to the heights of success.Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple and Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.

The return of the Rundown! In this special edition of The Shakeout Podcast, host John Gay is joined by Canadian Running staff writers Cameron Ormond and Marley Dickinson to recap an exciting winter of racing on the indoor oval and set the stage for the fast-approaching spring season on the track and roads.2025 got off to a flying start and the team at CR takes you through their favourite moments thus far, from Canadian dominance at NCAAs to Sarah Mitton's title defence at the World Indoor Championships and Evan Dunfee's incredible new World record.With a full slate of pro meets and marathon majors coming up, Cami, Marley & John also break down some of the biggest storylines heading into the Spring, including which Canadian's to keep an eye on along the road to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this summer.