DiscoverJust In StrideMelanie DesAutels on preparing in Kenya for the Berlin Marathon, winning and defending her title at the Beneva Montreal Marathon, her steady rise in the sport, balancing athletics and life, finding success and staying humble
Melanie DesAutels on preparing in Kenya for the Berlin Marathon, winning and defending her title at the Beneva Montreal Marathon, her steady rise in the sport, balancing athletics and life, finding success and staying humble

Melanie DesAutels on preparing in Kenya for the Berlin Marathon, winning and defending her title at the Beneva Montreal Marathon, her steady rise in the sport, balancing athletics and life, finding success and staying humble

Update: 2025-09-17
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On today’s episode of Just In Stride, we’re joined by Mélanie DesAutels, two-time winner of the Marathon Beneva de Montréal and one of Canada’s rising marathon talents.

Mélanie has steadily improved her times while balancing training, school, and life, recently winning Montréal in 2:46:16 . Her story is one of focus and consistency, from training blocks at home to summers spent running in Kenya.

In this episode, Mélanie shares what it’s like to defend a marathon title, stay motivated through setbacks, and chase the next level of performance.

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Melanie DesAutels on preparing in Kenya for the Berlin Marathon, winning and defending her title at the Beneva Montreal Marathon, her steady rise in the sport, balancing athletics and life, finding success and staying humble

Melanie DesAutels on preparing in Kenya for the Berlin Marathon, winning and defending her title at the Beneva Montreal Marathon, her steady rise in the sport, balancing athletics and life, finding success and staying humble

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