Best Maya Walker Podcasts (2024)

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EP 130: Rory Linkletter 40:35

4h 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

6h 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

2d ago48:39

48:39

By John Shep

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EP 127: Canal Pursuit 1:04:40

22d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

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

16d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

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

24d 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

1M 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

2M 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

3M 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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Jeff Jimenez 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

Jeff Jimenez, PLNU Director of Border Engagement Ministries speaks on Luke 15:11-32By Point Loma Nazarene University

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

4M ago51:06

51:06

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Marcos Canales 32:58

3M ago32:58

32:58

Pastor Marcos Canales speaks from John 19:41-42, and John 20:11-18By Point Loma Nazarene University

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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

4M 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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Adley Van Soest 25:52

4M ago25:52

25:52

Student Adley Van Doest speaks from John 1:35-42By Point Loma Nazarene University

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Megan Bishop 28:35

4M ago28:35

28:35

Megan Bishop, PLNU Resident Director shares her faith story through Psalm 37:3-5.By Point Loma Nazarene University

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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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Richard Griffiths 30:03

4M ago30:03

30:03

Pastor Richard Griffiths speaks on living a life of worship.By Point Loma Nazarene University

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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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Bob Brower 29:58

5M ago29:58

29:58

President of PLNU, Bob Brower speaks from Philippians 1: 9-11By Point Loma Nazarene University

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

5M 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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Maya Walker 24:38

5M ago24:38

24:38

Maya Walker, Director of Multicultural and International Student Services speaks from Jeremiah 29:11-13By Point Loma Nazarene University

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

5M 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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Mary Paul 25:24

6M ago25:24

25:24

Mary Paul teaches from Hebrews 12By Point Loma Nazarene University

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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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Esteban Trujillo 27:55

6M ago27:55

27:55

Esteban Trujillo teaches from Mark 10By Point Loma Nazarene University

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Jon Huckins 32:27

6M ago32:27

32:27

Jon Huckins teaches from Matthew 5By Point Loma Nazarene University

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Deirdre Brower-Latz 26:17

6M ago26:17

26:17

Deirdre Brower-Latz teaches from Luke 9By Point Loma Nazarene University

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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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Deirdre Brower-Latz 43:31

6M ago43:31

43:31

Deirdre Brower-Latz teaches on 1 Kings 19By Point Loma Nazarene University

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Deidre Brower-Latz 23:23

6M ago23:23

23:23

Deidre Brower-Latz teaches from Genesis 3By Point Loma Nazarene University

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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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Karla Sanchez-Renfro 28:52

6M ago28:52

28:52

Karla Sanchez-Renfro teaches out of Acts 9By Point Loma Nazarene University

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

6M 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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Eugene Cho 57:54

7M ago57:54

57:54

By Point Loma Nazarene University

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Esteban Trujillo 20:28

7M ago20:28

20:28

Esteban Trujillo speaks from Matthew 2:1-12By Point Loma Nazarene University

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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

7M 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 …