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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2020 · 28 MIN

Melissa Bishop-Nriagu on Coaching, Motherhood, and the Hunt for an Olympic Medal

from The Shakeout Podcast · host Kate Van Buskirk

Last week one of Canada’s most decorated mid-distance runners opened her 2020 racing season with a bang. Melissa Bishop-Nriagu hasn’t been on the indoor circuit since the birth of her daughter, Corinne, 18 months ago. But the two-time Olympian, multiple time national record holder and World silver medalist has proved that she’s once again in fighting form. This week we talk with Melissa about overcoming injuries, her new coaching role, the challenges and joys of motherhood, and her quest for an elusive Olympic medal. Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/ Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/ Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243

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Last week one of Canada’s most decorated mid-distance runners opened her 2020 racing season with a bang. **Melissa Bishop-Nriagu** hasn’t been on the indoor circuit since the birth of her daughter, Corinne, 18 months ago. But the two-time Olympian, multiple time national record holder and World silver medalist has proved that she’s once again in fighting form. This week we talk with Melissa about overcoming injuries, her new coaching role, the challenges and joys of motherhood, and her quest for an elusive Olympic medal.

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