Best Evan Pearson Podcasts (2024)

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EP 131: Malindi Elmore - Ready for Paris Olympics 37:53

6h ago37:53

37:53

New name, same great quality guests! The now AO Running Podcast is proud to welcome Paris 2024 Canadian marathoner Malindi Elmore to the show. Paris 2024 Olympics will close out with Malindi competing in the women's marathon - who will she inspire with her 2024 performance? Because we know she has inspired us all the way to get here. Listen and che…

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Interview with Elliott Evans (a.k.a ‘Alternate Marty’ / ‘Ensemble’) 46:37

28m ago46:37

46:37

It’s been about a year since our last cast interview… but we’re BACK! ⚡️ The phenomenally talented Elliott Evans who currently plays Alternate Marty and many other residents of Hill Valley in Back to the Future The Musical in the West End recently joined us for a little chat! With just a few weeks left in Hill Valley, we discussed Elliott’s path to…

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EP 130: Rory Linkletter 40:35

7d ago40:35

40:35

Rory Linkletter has had a banner 2024 so far: a half marathon personal best of 1:01:02 at the Houston Half Marathon in January, followed by a personal best of 2:08:01 at the Seville Marathon in February that helped him qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He is the second fastest Canadian male of all time over the marathon distance, but h…

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EP 129: Olivia Lundman & Evan Dunfee - Mixed Race Walker Olympic Team 40:02

14d ago40:02

40:02

First time ever! That is the Mixed Race Walker Olympic Event and Canada is sending Olivia Lundman and returning guest Evan Dunfee to compete at Paris 2024! This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, they join host John Shep to chat about respecting the process and what it means to have a powerful team dynamic - and how these two things brought them…

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EP 128: Ben Flanagan - Paris 2024 Olympics 48:39

22d ago48:39

48:39

By John Shep

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EP 127: Canal Pursuit 1:04:40

29d ago1:04:40

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Learn how to support Canal Pursuit at: https://mdsc.akaraisin.com/ui/dd2024/g/42046 and use the promo code trillium10 for a great discount!!By John Shep

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EP 126: Western States Endurance Run Ontario Party 1:08:53

1M ago1:08:53

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The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. On this episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, we catch up with four athletes who are taking on that 100 mile challenge! Host John Shep speaks this week with Jeff Rowthorn of Happy Trails Racing, local trail legend Iris Cooper, ulltrarunner Fran…

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EP 125: Pride Month Running Panel - AO Celebrates Pride Month 47:23

2M ago47:23

47:23

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membershipBy John Shep

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EP 124: Rach McBride, Triathlete - AO Celebrates Pride Month 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

We continue our celebration of Pride Month with Rach McBride (and guest co-host Cory Freedman!), who is a five-time Ironman 70.3 winner and the first open non-binary professional triathlete. They are crushing it in the worlds of triathlon and gravel racing, but it has not been easy as a non-binary athlete. The world of athletics encounters similar …

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EP 123: Dee Pearson - AO Celebrates Pride Month 48:21

2M ago48:21

48:21

Dee Pearson is an athlete, an LGBTQ+ advocate and an inspiration. Guest co-host Cory Freedman of the TO Women's Run Series joins us to learn all about Dee's running story, their ever-growing connections to the running community, and their recent 50k finish at Sulphur Springs Trail Race! Enjoy as we run with and celebrate Pride this month at Athleti…

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EP 122: Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2024 Recap 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2024 is in the books! This past weekend, the Ontario trail running community came out in full force for 10k, 20k, 50k, 50mi, 100km, 100mi and 100mi Team Relay events. We recap this amazing weekend of races with those who were there, including host John Shep, Canadian running icon Krista DuChene, Gotta Run Racing podcast h…

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EP 121 - Maya McDonald, Ottawa Frontrunners 37:39

2M ago37:39

37:39

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membershipBy John Shep

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EP 120: Marc Roy, Sportstats 33:19

3M ago33:19

33:19

Ready, set, go! We are off talking to the man behind Sportstats (and the newest addition to the Ironman family: Ironman Ottawa!), Marc Roy. What are his best finish line stories? How do you catch those athletes trying to game the system? And what are the best travel tips from the road warrior himself? Find out more about Marc Roy on IG: https://www…

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EP 119: Ian Sharman, Ultrarunner, on the Ontario Triple Crown of 100s 47:04

3M ago47:04

47:04

The Ontario Triple Crown of 100s: Sulphur Springs Trail Race, Tally in the Valley by Happy Trails Racing, Haliburton Forest 100. In this province, these are the three trail 100 milers and our host, John Shep, speaks to the US Grand Slam of Ultrarunning's record holder, Ian Sharman, about taking on the challenge to complete them all in 2024. How do …

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EP 118: Ellie Greenwood, Ultrarunning Legend 46:38

3M ago46:38

46:38

Find out more about Ellie Greenwood on IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliejgreenwoodBy John Shep

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EP 117: Natasha Wodak, Canadian 10K Champion - Celebrating 50 Years of Running 42:13

3M ago42:13

42:13

Natasha Wodak, Canada's fastest female marathoner, is taking on the Hamburg Marathon this weekend in her bid to qualify for a third Olympic team at Paris 2024. She chats with Trillium Running Podcast host John Shep about how she navigates the adversity in competition, but also the collective soul of Canadian athletics. They also take a detour to ce…

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EP 116: Rick Hansen, the "Man in Motion" Canadian Icon - Celebrating 50 Years of Running 29:51

4M ago29:51

29:51

On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend with the icon, the legend, the "Man in Motion" himself... Rick Hansen! Rick chronicles his national and international athletic success, his Man in Motion tour and winning Ottawa's inaugural wheelchair marathon in 1983. Find out more abo…

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EP 115: Micha Powell, Canadian Olympian and Author of "Sprinting Through Setbacks" 51:06

4M ago51:06

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EP 114: Andy Jones-Wilkins, Ultrarunner and Lover of Western States Endurance Run 44:04

4M ago44:04

44:04

The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is there to love about Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with Andy …

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EP 113: Jason Dunkerley, Para-Marathoner - Celebrating 50 Years of Running 36:13

4M ago36:13

36:13

On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, host John Shep and Canadian Paralympic legend Jason Dunkerley, a visually impaired runner, each share their connection to the history of Tamarack Ottawa Race weekend. We all have a story, whether it is your first, tenth or twentieth Ottawa Race Weekend! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ot…

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EP 112: Valerie Jerome and Khamica Forbes - International Day for the Elimination against Racism 33:23

5M ago33:23

33:23

This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, we have the past, present and future of Black Excellence and Anti-Racism Advocacy in Canadian Athletics to celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racism. Two-time Olympian sprinter (and Paris 2024 hopeful) Khamica Forbes and Valerie Jerome, author of Races, share their (and Valerie's brother's,…

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EP 111: Hilary Spires, Host of Trail Running Women Podcast 37:09

5M ago37:09

37:09

We are taking the Trillium Running Podcast to the west coast! Trail Running Women host Hilary Spires joins us to share what makes BC road and trail running unique and what makes her and the Trail Running Women podcast amazing. Find out more about Hilary and the Trail Running Women podcast: https://www.instagram.com/hilsport55/ Register to be an Ath…

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EP 110: Rhonda-Marie Parke and Byron Guptill - Double Anvil Challenge 31:11

5M ago31:11

31:11

It takes someone visually impaired to see the accessibility issues of competing as an endurance athlete! Rhonda-Marie Parke is a visually impaired runner taking on the Mammoth Endurance Double Anvil Challenge - a double-Ironman distance event - in September. Host John Shep speaks with Rhonda and guide (and friend of the podcast) Byron Guptill, to s…

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EP 109: Jared Broughton, RunOttawa - Celebrating 50 Years of Running Series 28:26

5M ago28:26

28:26

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. This episode, host John Shep speaks with the multi-talented Jared Broughton, member of the Run Ottawa Board of Directors and a passionate runner, coach …

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EP 108: Mark McColgan, Saint John Trail Runners - Running Across Canada Series 36:07

6M ago36:07

36:07

It is not the number of finish lines you cross, it is not the place you finish in the race, it is not the furthest distance you go - it is about the people you enjoy the runs with. That is the case for Mark McColgan of the Saint John Trail Runners. The cross-Canada journey (and final episode in this Running Across Canada series) takes the Trillium …

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EP 107: Brian Gallant, Sinister Sports - Running Across Canada Series 37:44

6M ago37:44

37:44

Race Director Brian Gallant and Sinister Sports have been in the racing business for over two decades. And with all that experience, they are still learning and pushing to be a pillar in Canada's trail and ultrarunning communities. Brian joins host John Shep on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast to share the learnings he has had, t…

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EP 106: Cheryl Lowery, Athletics Alberta - Running Across Canada Series 28:12

6M ago28:12

28:12

By John Shep

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EP 105: Stephen Andersen, RunOttawa - Running Across Canada and Celebrating 50 Years of Running Series 36:27

6M ago36:27

36:27

We continue running across Canada to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. For our first long-form conversation, we invite newly-minted elite running coordinator Stephen Anderson to share his p…

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EP 104: Robert Demers, Athlétisme Québec - Running Across Canada Series 36:19

6M ago36:19

36:19

"Parles-vous français?" For our host John Shep, not so well! So he is thrilled to speak with Executive Director of Athlétisme Québec in his native tongue about Quebec running, including the Montreal Marathon and the Quebec Mega Trail, Canada's contribution to the World Trail Majors! We find out about how Athlétisme Québec supports runners through t…

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EP 103: Saskatchewan Marathon - Running Across Canada Series 31:42

7M ago31:42

31:42

By John Shep

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EP 102: Kirsten Fleming, Calgary Marathon - Running Across Canada Series 30:19

7M ago30:19

30:19

The Trillium Running Podcast is taking a journey across Canada! We celebrate Ontario road and trail running, but we also learn from national and global running experts. This series to kick off 2024 takes us learning and running across Canada - with our first stop in Alberta to chat with the Executive Director of the Servus Calgary Marathon. Registe…

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EP 101: Athletics Ontario Road and Trail 101 with Associate Manager Sheryl Preston 30:30

7M ago30:30

30:30

Who better to give us a lesson in Road and Trail 101 than Athletics Ontario's very own Road and Trail Manager, Sheryl Preston! On this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, she and host John Shep speak about her journey from rowing to ultrarunning and from BC to Ontario, along with the future of road and trail running in our province. Reg…

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EP 100: Past, Present and Future - Reid Coolsaet, Kerri Labrecque, Amanda Nelson, Kevin Coffey & Amanda Richardson 36:50

7M ago36:50

36:50

To celebrate the 100th episode of Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep meets back up with past guests Reid Coolsaet, Amanda Richardson, Amanda Nelson, Kerri LaBrecque and Kevin Coffey to discuss their past, their present and their future! Don't miss the celebration of all things 2023 and what we are looking forward to in 202…

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EP 99 - Shannon Caulfield, Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador 38:09

8M ago38:09

38:09

Cows and hedgehogs and whales and dogs, oh my! It isn't just animals that we find on the trails; oftentimes, we find ourselves. This week's guest Shannon Caulfield and host John Shep share their love for the trail and ultra community in this final installment of our Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador series. Find out more about Shannon on …

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EP 98 - Dr. Geoff Gamble, Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Ambassador 47:06

8M ago47:06

47:06

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/By John Shep

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EP 97 - Dr. Sasha Gollish, Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador 36:54

8M ago36:54

36:54

We welcome back Dr. Sasha Gollish to the Trillium Running Podcast for a conversation all about FUN. Host John Shep catches up with her 2023 year, her 2024 goals and an extremely insightful project Sasha is working on to ensure sport and athletics are mentally healthy and FUN! Find out more about Sasha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sgollishruns/ …

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EP 96 - Vincent Kuber, Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Ambassador 39:29

8M ago39:29

39:29

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/By John Shep

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EP 95 - Kim Krezonoski, Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Ambassador 37:41

9M ago37:41

37:41

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/By John Shep

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The Late Armenia Episode (Play For The Dragon #54 - 19/11/23) 1:34:42

9M ago1:34:42

1:34:42

PFTD #54: Better late than never...but in this episode Sam, Lewis & Martin discuss 2 massive games for Cymru's automatic Euro 2024 qualification campaign against Armenia and Turkey. Line up predictions, score predictions, does Brennan Johnson start? Is Dan James shit? All included in this return to form episode. If you liked what you heard, please …

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EP 94 - Adriano Padoin-Castillo, Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador 22:55

9M ago22:55

22:55

Our youngest Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador, Adriano Padoin-Castillo, is still a veteran sportsperson! He speaks with host John Shep about his athletic diversity as a hockey, swimming, soccer and running aficianado, and how that all led to him speed skating? Listen in to find out how! Find out more about Adriano on IG: https://www.inst…

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EP 93 - Lisa Sun, Athletics Ontario Road & Trail Ambassador 28:35

9M ago28:35

28:35

What is the Athletics Ontario Road and Trail Ambassador Program? In a series highlighting these amazing individuals, host John Shep and the Trillium Running Podcast start things off by speaking with Lisa Sun of Ontario run crew We Run North York about the everyday and every way runner. Find out more about Lisa Sun on IG: https://www.instagram.com/b…

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EP 92 - John Medinger, Western States Endurance Run 43:04

9M ago43:04

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The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with John Medinger, Past Presi…

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EP 91 - Shane DeMerchant, Movember 39:25

9M ago39:25

39:25

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/By John Shep

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EP 90 - Melanie Murzeau of Black Runners of the GTA and TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Post-Event 41:49

10M ago41:49

41:49

Connect with Black Runners of the GTA on IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackrunnersofthegta/ Register NOW for the 2023 Trillium Running Festival: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76090/athletics-ontario-trillium-running-festivalBy John Shep

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EP 89 - Grace Panoff, Ultrarunner 43:41

10M ago43:41

43:41

Connect with Grace on IG: www.instagram.com/ultra_grace_panoff Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsontario.ca/2022-ao-membership-registration/By John Shep

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EP 88 - Connie Desousa and John Jackson, Runners and Owners of Charcut 41:59

10M ago41:59

41:59

It is Thanksgiving week and what does that mean? FOOD! Host John Shep invites Top Chef Canada alum Connie Desousa and her partner at Charcut, John Jackson, to chat of course about eating, but also the role that running plays in their busy restaurant and food-focused lifestyles. We are also one week away from the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Wit…

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EP 87 - Erin M. Doucette, The Trail Collective 59:23

10M ago59:23

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Find out more about the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/ Register NOW for the 2023 Trillium Running Festival: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76090/athletics-ontario-trillium-running-festivalBy John Shep

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EP 86 - Mathieu Gentès, CEO of Athletics Canada on Mental Health and Well-Being 36:09

11M ago36:09

36:09

Athletics Canada is walking the talk (or run, as the case may be!). Coming of a great World Championships, CEO Mathieu Gentès shares the other side of supporting our athletes: their mental health and well-being. We are only three weeks out from the 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and Community & Charity Challenge Manager Anh Vuong-Phillpotts j…

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EP 85 - Fred Fox, Terry Fox Foundation 38:24

11M ago38:24

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Find out more about the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/ Register NOW for the 2023 Trillium Running Festival: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76090/athletics-ontario-trillium-running-festivalBy John Shep

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EP 84 - Chris and Liana Williams, Race Directors of 5 Peaks Ontario East 39:49

11M ago39:49

39:49

It is all about good people. This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep catches us with good people and 5 Peaks Ontario Race Directors Liana and Chris Williams, including an interesting origin story of the great Andre De Grasse! With their love for each other and for trail running, they have expanded the 5 Peaks Ontario racing scene …

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