Ep. 8: Marilyn Arsenault - The Mindful Master - Part 1

Vikes on the Mic

They say it’s never too late to try new things, and this spirit of growth is championed by our latest guest on the show, current Vikes assistant coach, Marilyn Arsenault. After a long career in voice performance, Marilyn started running in her mid-30s and would go on to claim Canadian Masters records from the 3k all the way up to the marathon. At the age of 40, she represented the Vikes while completing her Masters in Music Performance at UVic, placing 6th at 2008 CIS cross-country nationals and 3rd in the 3km at 2009 CIS track nationals. Eager to share the principles of technique and mindfulness that support her continued success in music and running, Marilyn founded Mindful Strides, a company through which she teaches running form and provides coaching to runners of all levels. In this episode of “Vikes on the Mic”, Marilyn reflects on her journey in music, running, and coaching, and offers valuable insights into the fundamentals of performance in any discipline.