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The Run Canada Podcast celebrates runners from all walks of life and the community we create within this fantastic sport. Hosted by Kirsten Parker, this show is the perfect partner to get you inspired and laughing and best of all, it gets you out running this beautiful country we call home.
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A grounded conversation on safety, belonging, and making running feel open to more people.
Run Canada Podcast uses a Toronto Waterfront Marathon speaker-stage panel to talk through safety, access, belonging, and the barriers that can keep people out of running. It is not built for pure race-day hype, and that is part of what gives it weight.
Trail running, told from inside race week.
This episode features a panel discussion from the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on creating a culture of safety for runners, covering physical, emotional, and psychological aspects.
The host introduces a sponsor, Altitude Sports, promoting winter outdoor gear, then transitions to previewing an interview with run and strength coach Joyce Law.
This episode segment introduces the Ultra Trail Gaspésia 100 race and profiles runner Ceili McCabe's journey from soccer to becoming a professional distance runner who set a Canadian women's steeplechase record.
This segment discusses athlete Leanne Taylor's journey from a life-altering mountain biking accident to competing in the Paralympic Games, highlighting her resilience and motto of trying to see how far she can go.
This segment introduces the Ultra Trail Gaspésia 100 race and shares Tanya Desrivières' journey from a cancelled Spartan Ultra to becoming an ultra trail runner, highlighting her competitive spirit and recent 100-mile achievement.
This episode introduces Tarrant Crosschild, an ultra runner and founder of Prairie Run Crew, who overcame alcohol addiction and a suicide attempt to inspire running in underserved communities.
This segment introduces a short film about 62-year-old ultra runner Becky Bates from B.C.
This segment introduces Kelsey Hogan, an elite runner from Newfoundland whose passion for running is deeply connected to nature and gratitude.
This episode segment introduces the Under Armour Toronto 10k race details and features Sarah Deeb discussing her journey with Women's Fit Saga and the community aspects of running.
The host shares her experience of crewing for an ultra marathon at the Beaudry Fall Classic, marking her first trail race and fulfilling a long-held running goal.
This episode segment introduces the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Women's Training Group, highlighting its mission to support women marathon runners and featuring new participants Candice and Bianca as they pursue their training goals.
This episode features runner Gabriela DeBues Stafford discussing her journey through persistent injuries, near-retirement, and rediscovering her passion for competitive track running with her coach's support.
This episode segment introduces Alex and Vince Huynh, founders of the Asian Toronto Running Club, highlighting their mission to promote inclusion, provide Asian role models in running, and their club's activities and recognition.
This episode features Nat Severino, a Toronto-based non-binary runner who rediscovered running during COVID and now embraces community through queer run crews.
This episode features an interview with Nicole Sifuentes, a former elite track athlete and Olympic runner who now coaches others to achieve their running goals.
This episode segment promotes upcoming 2026 Canada Running Series events and introduces a conversation with elite runners Kim and Michelle Krezonoski about their achievements and coaching ventures.
This episode segment promotes upcoming 2026 Canada Running Series events and features an interview with trail runner Maika Lamoureux, discussing her balancing of a PhD and competitive running career.
This episode segment discusses fundraising programs for community causes and introduces Crossing Lines, an initiative aimed at increasing diversity in ultra and trail running.
This episode features an interview with Ben Preisner, a Canadian marathon runner, discussing his rapid rise in the sport, including his debut marathon time of 2:10.17, qualification for the Tokyo Olympics, and his efforts to make the Paris Olympic team, all framed by his logical and calm approach to training.
This episode features an interview with Samantha Powderhorn, who overcame a traumatic childhood, addiction, and personal loss to become the first Saisei-Dene woman to complete the Churchill Marathon, inspiring others through her resilience and running journey.