The Shakeout Podcast

• Emilie Mann | Rising Star of Canadian Ultra Running

  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

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• The Rundown: Boston Marathon Preview ft. Rory Linkletter, Paula Roberts Banks & Kristian Jamieson

  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.

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• Jennifer Sygo RD | Fuelling forward and Maximizing Race Day Performance through Nutrition

  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.

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• Evan Dunfee | Breaking down his new World Record

  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.

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• The Rundown: Indoor Season Recap & Spring Racing Preview

  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. 

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