Runningflat Radio Podcast

Bill Ewing from the Detroit Free Press Marathon join us on the final updates to the big weekend. John Hughes the man behind Track Shack and the Run Disney events talks about the changes over the past 20 years of Disney Running Events.

Dr Gabe Mirkin pioneered Sports Medicine 50 years ago. He has 40 marathons to his name but cycles more than 200 miles weekly at the age of 79. We discuss what to eat as an athlete, and autoimmune diseases. Also John Lofranco from AC Road Athletics Canada talks about the New Race Director Summit in Toronto.

77 Year old Thomas Podruchny joins Kelly and Chris to talk about his 198th Marathon at Run For Heroes (he runs on every other week). Also Eleite Hansons runner and RPT Clint Verran from www.runguru.com joins us to talk about the Hansons method.

Chris and Kelly wrap up on the winners of the Run For Heroes Marathon weekend. Matt McCue writer for Runner’s World talks about his article about Why Themed Races have failed lately.

We deep dive the Heroes Weekend in Amherstburg; what to expect and how to make the most of it.

Steve Bell -Sports Director from AM800CKLW and Jay Hudson -Program Director from 89X join Kelly and I to talk about running with injuries as well as The Run For Heroes Marathon.

Jim Crist from Marathonpacing.com talks about the art of Professional Pace Groups. Why a great pacer will help you achieve your goals in time and enjoyment. Jim is also the race director for the Christmas Story Run in Cleveland Ohio, get your Red Rider BB Gun and Leg Lamp!

The Detroit Free Press Marathon, in its 38th year, is one of the most unique in the world with an international crossing of a bridge and tunnel from Canada. Bill Ewing the Operations Director joins us in studio to talk about the race’s history and challenges with infrastructure.

Dr. Michelle Prince from the Lifetime Wellness Centre in Windsor opens up and talks about her current battle with Colon Cancer and how nutrition, treatment and running are apart of her winning strategy to be cancer free. She inspires us all and it is a must listen for everyone. Caela Fenton from Canadian Running Magazine talks about Running Movies and a Commonwealth Games wrap up.

At the age of 42 Cheryl Zarkowski decided to run a marathon in 2000, the following year a Marathon a month and then she was hooked. The 6 time Bad Water 135Mile Ultra finisher tells us how and why all the miles and her latest quest of 1,000 miles to run the coast of California. Canadian Running Magazine report and more.

Hamza Syed joins us to explain The Fasting 5K, a Ramadan running event, really highlighting the grass roots running movement. This event will be huge around NA in the next couple years and hear how it all began.Kelly and I also talk about Color Run Windsor and the Run For Heroes Marathon weekend.

Adam Campbell former pro Triathlete and Ultra Runner gets struck bylightening and still gets third place. He also gives us an in-depthexplanation of Sky Running.

Dr Melissa Dattilo-Kidd joins us to talk about taking care of your eyes as a runner, what to wear and what to watch out for. You only have one set of eyes so make sure you protect them.

We talk to Fred Fox, Terry Foxes older brother, and get a understanding of who Terry was, why is he more popular today than ever and insight I bet you never new about this ‘Great Canadian’ icon. Happy Canada D’eh from RunningFlat Radio.

Chris and Kelly talk about why Fun Run event experiences are so important to not just the industry but society. Building larger numbers at events and showing through experience is very important to building the runner culture. Michael Doyle from Canadian Running Magazine joins us with the weekly news.

Kelly and I talk to a Pelee Island Runner with an amazing story about the recent Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon. Chuck Engle Marathon Junkie talks about his 340 Marathons, 302 sub 3hr Marathon and his world record of winning a Marathon in every state in the United States. Chuck stays with us to talk to the new World Record Holder for the BEER MILE, James Nielsen. James explains how to train for the elusive Beer Mile.