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The Terminal Mile

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A podcast for Canadian Runners featuring interviews from experts, coaches and athletes! Catch a new episode every week.

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Episodes

  1. Playing Olympic 5000m 4D Chess With Ben Flanagan

    You want action? Drama? Well, you’ve got it. Pre-Olympic team selection storylines are running at a fever pitch right now, with multiple events currently boasting more qualified athletes than spots. One of my favorites right now is the men’s 5,000...and keep in mind, by the time you listen to…

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  2. Matt Hughes Finds The Fire For Running And World Domination

    Matt Hughes, you probably know the accolades by now, National Record Holder in the steeple with an 8:11, multiple time world championship finalist, Pan Am gold medalist, Olympic finalist, 2x NCAA Champion. In 2019 he made a bold move, he left the biggest track and field group in the world of his...

  3. Loney And Rochus Review: Nike's Big Bet: Alberto Salazar And The Fine Line Of Sport

    Director Paul Kemp’s film Nike’s Big Bet: Alberto Salazar and the Fine Line of Sport premiered at this year’s Hot Docs Film Festival and has been catching the eyes of running fans. In the Film, Kemp takes a look at the good and the bad of Alberto Salzar’s work with the Nike Oregon Project, with...

  4. (10,000m Champ)Sergio Raez Villanueva Is Back Baby!

    Sergio Ráez Villanueva, or simply Sergio as he’s known by many, really came into the consciousness of the running nation when as a student at McMaster he won the 2018 10,000m Canadian Championship in an all out sprint finish, qualifying him for the NACAC games. But shortly after the Peruvian-born...

  5. Julie-Anne Staehli Risks It All

    So let’s say you have this dream of making it to the Olympic Games, but it's been months since you’ve raced, and with the world shut down, there's not a whole lot going on in your neighborhood. So what do you do? Well, if you’re Julie-Anne Staehli, you hop the border, relocate to New Mexico with...

  6. The Comeback Of Robert Heppenstall

    You don’t get to be a 7x All American in the 800 without a ton of consistency; years and years of injury free training and properly executed racing strategy. What happens when that consistency gets interrupted though? Robert Heppenstall found out when he tackled his first real injury as an…

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  7. Who Makes The Canadian Marathoner's Mt. Rushmore? Pt.2 Ft. Emily Setlack

    With Eric Gillis and Jerome Drayton selected in Pt. 1, it's time to pick the second half of our Canadian Marathoner's Rushmore. For this task we brought in 10th fastest Canadian marathoner and runner up at the 2019 Olympic Trials, Emily Setlack. Who fills out Rushmore? Is it Marchant? Ruegger?...

  8. Natasha Wodak Vs. The Marathon

    For years Natasha has been seen as someone who found their stride in the 10,000; making 3 World Championship teams, winning Pan Am gold in 2019 and owning the national event record since 2015. That's why it came as a bit of a surprise that when the start list for last December’s Marathon Project...

  9. Who Make's The Canadian Marathoner's Mt. Rushmore? Pt.1 Ft. Reid Coolsaet

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RfDsxVKIZA1_UsZ233Img Who deserves a spot on the Canadian Marathoner's Mt. Rushmore? Is it the dominant Jerome Drayton? The legendary Tom Longboat? The fastest man at the distance, Cam Levins? Or the consistent, and clutch performer, Eric…

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  10. Episode 155-The Future Classic, Charles Philibert-Thiboutot

    13:22. The time of the 10th fastest 5,000m all-time by a Canadian, and 2nd fastest by a Quebecois. Even with 2020 being a dessert for track racing, Charles Philibert, coached by his collegiate coach Felix Lapointe and sponsored by Asics, ran an impressive 5,000m that sets him up nicely for a fast...

  11. Episode 154-The Comeback Kid, Kinsey Middleton

    Last time Kinsey Middleton was on the show, she had just made one of the biggest introductions you could make in this sport. In her debut marathon, she became the 2018 Canadian Marathon Champion at the Scotia Toronto Waterfront Marathon, with a notable 2:32:09. With a monster debut like that,...

  12. Episode 153-Justin Kent: From Mile To Marathon

    Canadian 10km champ, member of the held back Canadian World Championship Half Marathon team, and now looking to make his debut in the marathon in one of the remaining races of the year at the Marathon Project this December; 2020 has been weird for us all, and Justin Kent is no exception. The...

  13. Episode 152-Tristan Woodfine: Olympic Qualifier

    Listen to other episodes here: https://sites.google.com/view/termina... Running an Olympic qualifying marathon time and personal best in front of no live crowds, while being paced by 4 time Olympic Champion Mo Farah is not an experience many will ever have. Tristan Woodfine did just that at the...

  14. Episode 151- Cam Levins V. The Greatest Marathon Of All Time

    Listen to other episodes here: https://sites.google.com/view/terminal-mile-link-tree/home What can’t be said about Cam Levins at this point??? Canadian marathon record holder, Olympian, NCAA Champion...even his training is a part of our sports folklore as rumours of monster mileage dominated…

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  15. Episode 150-Farah Abdulkarim

    When I started this podcast years ago, it was to talk with runners and quench a curiosity for information from the best in the country.As a running fan I had questions that weren’t being answered, and I knew I wasn’t alone. After taking an extended break this year, I found myself with questions...

  16. Epi. 149-Who Are The Backroads Bandits?

    This week we chat with the National Cross Country Men's title holders, London's Backroads Bandits.

  17. Epi. 148-Half Miles, Metric Miles And Marathons With Becky Pieterson

    For fans of the sport, the name Becky Pieterson has probably been on your radar for a while. Starting out as Fanshawe Falcon in the CCAA, the team was at the height of their dominance, and she was a huge reason for that, finishing top 5 at 2 CCAA cross country championships. From there she went…

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  18. Epi. 147- The Twilight Journeyman, Kyle Grieve

    You may know Kyle Grieve as being a member of that killer Gueloh Gryphon cross country team a couple years back...a team by my estimation that may be the greatest ever to ever run in the Canadian league, dominating podiums for years. Hendrix, Proudfoot, Nixon, Woodfine, Sikubwabu, anyways, if you...

  19. Epi.146-The Strange Case Of Paddy Birch

    Paddy Birch is an unusual case when it comes to distance running.Not too many 4 hour plus debut marathoners go on to later run 2:25s...even fewer run that within the first year they first cross the 100km a week threshold. Paddy, with roots in football, or soccer, if you will, has had quite a bit…

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  20. Epi. 145-The Steeple Time Smasher, Marie Bernard-Galea

    This past week, the Candian contingent of athletes heading to Doha for the World Championships was announced, and among those selected, there were quite a few familiar names. One of those athletes, Maria Bernard Galea, will be representing Canada for a second time at a World Track and Field...

  21. Track Wrap-Sept. 3-Debues-Stafford Breaks 4, Zurich DL Results, Berlin ISTAF

    This week on Track Wrap: -Living the diamond life in Zurich; DeBues-Stafford the first Canadian woman under 4, Alysha Newman improves another one of her records and Brandon McBride pushes late for a seasons best. -ISTAF Berlin rolls a new national record for Crew, and another sub 10 for Degrasse,...

  22. Epi. 144-Breaking Barriers In The Metric Mile With Corey Bellemore

    The story of Corey Bellemore is one unlike any other. First showing his hand as a runner to watch at the University level, running as a Windsor Lancer, it was his success as a beer miler that truly vaulted him to fame, essentially debuting as the world record holder. Throughout that time, Corey,...

  23. Track Wrap-August 27-Silvia Ruegger Passes, Paris Diamond League, ResultsGalore

    This week on Track Wrap: -The passing of a pioneer; Sylvia Ruegger, former Canadian marathon record holder gone at 58. -We’ll always have Paris, big results for Canucks at the latest Diamond League meet and -Results from around the world

  24. Epi. 143-The Magnificent Master, Michael Gill

    Often times on the Terminal Mile, we shine a spotlight on athletes in their young 20s to mid 30s, living their physiologically best years chasing the top of the athletic world, but every now and again, there are other areas of our sport that really catch our eyes, and our imaginations. Michael…

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  25. Track Wrap-August 22-Birmingham DL, Edmonton Marathon, Morton Games

    THis week on Track Wrap: -Birmingham Diamond League brings it, results from our top Canadians. -Working the circuit, journeymen and women try their hand on the euro scene, and Show down in the city of champions, the Edmonton Marathon takes to the streets.

  26. Epi 142-Persistence, A Pan Am Gold And A Literary Preview With Natasha Wodak And Lewis Kent

    One of the great things about distance running is that its proof that persistance pays off. While nothing is ever guaranteed, it stands to show that if you put in the work, learn from your experiences, adjust accordingly and keep showing up, you’ll be in a position to improve on past results. On...

  27. Track Wrap-August 14-The Wham Bams Of Pan-Ams, The Hammer Drops In The Steel City

    This week on Track Wrap: -The Wham! Bam! of Pan Ams, Canadians take Peru by storm. -The Hammer drops in the Steel City, 2 meets in 2 weeks light it up in Hamilton, Ontario, and Going for broke in Memphis, updates from the Ed Murphey Classic

  28. Epi 141-Making Medal Moves With Mariah Kelly

    With a 4:12.68 in borrowed spikes, Mariah Kelly netted her first national medal, a bronze in a loaded 1,500, just behind Gabriella Debuess-Stafford and Jenna Westaway, 2 international caliber athletes with top flite seasons. Mariah, a member of the Vic CIty Elite, and Athletics Canada West, as…

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  29. Epi. 140-Matt Lincoln On The DMR, Coaching And His Career(New Balance Terminal Mile Cup Prepper)

    On Monday at the Hamilton PB Twilight, the second annual New Balance Terminal Mile Cup-Distance Medley Relay and Athletics Ontario DMR Championships will be taking place at the Mona Campbell track on the grounds of MacMaster University. As of right now there is still time to sign up, and even if...

  30. Track Wrap-July 29-Canadian Championships, Tely 10, Terminal Mile Cup

    This week on Track Wrap: -Track action in Montreal, the Canadian World Championship trials descend on the City of Saints -Paradise won, the Tely ten sees a record fall -We are one week away from the Terminal Mile Cup-Distance Medley Relay Challenge.

  31. Episode 139-Success, Struggle, And Championship Season With Evan Dunfee

    A quick reminder that we’re just a week and a half away from the Terminal Mile Cup- Distance Medley Relay Challenge, brought to you by New Balance, and combining with Athletics Ontario for their DMR Championships. Register your team today, last year was a celebration of fast running, with…

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  32. Track Wrap-July 22-Debues-Stafford Breaks 1,500m NR, Degrasse Under 10s, Newman Breaks Own Record

    This week on Track Wrap: The long-standing women’s 1,500m national record goes down at London Diamond League meet, Debuess-Stafford continues to re-write the record book with monster season. Degrasse dips under 10 in the 100m. Newman breaks her own National Record. Big results from Belgium; John...

  33. Epi. 138-Taking Risks With Eric Gillis

    “I don’t think I would have reached the level I did in the marathon without Eric and I being so closely lined up for all those years.” I was chatting with Reid Coolsaet, Olympian and 3rd fastest Canadian Marathoner of all time the other day, and that’s what he had to say about his long time Speed...

  34. Track Wrap-July 15-Miles In Monaco, Nailbiters In Napoli and the Sunset Series

    This week on Track Wrap: Debues-Stafford continues to re-write the record book, coming third in the Brave Like Gabe Mile and McBride scores a seasons best at the Monaco Diamond League Meet. Nailbiters in Napoli-highlights from the Universiade in Italy and, the Sunset Series sets some Canadians up...

  35. Epi. 137- The Evolution Of Phil Parrot-Migas

    Epi. 137- The Evolution Of Phil Parrot-Migas by The Terminal Mile

  36. Track Wrap-July 8-Dunfee, MacDougall Break Canadian Records, Lausanne DL and Edmonton 10k Results

    This week on Track Wrap: -Dunfee smashes his own national record, race walker shows good form in record 10,000 at the B.C Champs. -The 34 year old 3000m junior record falls in London at the hands of Brogan MacDougall, a blazing race sees some super times. -Lausanne Diamond League results galore…

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  37. Epi. 136-Kyle Wyatt, The Only Canadian In Atlanta

    Epi. 136-Kyle Wyatt, The Only Canadian In Atlanta by The Terminal Mile

  38. Track Wrap-July 2-Ahmed, Knight, Debues-Stafford Run Pre, Pan-Am Team Selected, Butterworth Runs SB

    Big Performances At Prefontaine, PBs and lessons for mid-d mavericks; Ahmed, Knight and Debues-Stafford. Maple leafs to Lima, the national Pan-Am team selected for the end of July, and podium finishes in Sweden, Crew and Mitton tune up for FISU with notable throws.

  39. Epi. 135- Bucking Trends And Running 10s With Branna Macdougall

    Branna Macdougall has been on the radar of the collective Canadian distance running consciousness for the last half decade. Showing dominance on her own at the junior level, (she still holds the Canadian junior 5,000 record, running 15:48) and then when her younger sister Brogan showed similar...

  40. Track Wrap-June 24- Degrasse Goes Sub 20, Lepage Dominates Dec, And Fast Domestic Results

    Track Wrap-June 24- Degrasse Goes Sub 20, Lepage Dominates Dec, And Fast Domestic Results by The Terminal Mile

  41. Epi. 134-The Night Of Magical Metric Miles (1,500m Night) With Isaiah Frielink And Lucia Stafford

    Whether you’re just trying out your first pair of track spikes, or you’re running at the world championships, for most runners inclined that way, it all traces back to the twilight meet. These “all-comer” affairs provide the venue for testing tactics, setting personal bests and pretty much...

  42. Track Wrap-June 17-Wodak, Flanagan, 10,000m Champs, O'Connell Runs Fast 5,000 And Rabat Results

    This week on Track Wrap: -Van City Spectacular Sees Wodak and Flanagan Take 10,000m Championships -O’Connell and Abdulkarim find their 5k legs at The Adrian Martinez Classic -Rabat results; Degrasse on top and Debues Stafford inches closer to sub 4. -Domestic road and track results

  43. Epi. 133-Rising Above, Setting Records With Nate Riech

    There is no one, not even the most reckless of gamblers, in the world that would’ve put money on Nate Riech to be a world record holder. Never mind the near impossible odds we face between the numbers games and nature and nurture of it all, Nate was never supposed to be able to compete again…

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  44. Track Wrap-June 10-Ahmed And Newman Improve National Records Plus NCAAs, Inferno And Rome DL Updates

    This week on Track Wrap: -Rome is for the runners; records fall, personal bests are tallied at the latest Diamond League stop. -Melissa Bishop makes her return to the 800 and Alysha Newman improves her own pole vault record -We run down the medal winners at NCAA Track And Field

  45. Epi. 132-Hey! Don't Miss The Inferno! ft. Genevieve Lalonde

    “Experience track and field like never before,” is what the Speed River Inferno posters say, and in my opinion, that’s true. The annual meet is a rarity these days, a club putting together a top level meet, bringing in high performance athletes, national record holders and Olympians from across...

  46. Track Wrap-June 3rd-Success In Stockholm (New Canadian Record), Results From St. Louis And Nashville

    This week on Track Wrap: -Aaron Brown wins Diamond League Race -Gabriella Debues-Stafford sets new Canadian record in the 5,000 -Brittany Crew bests her own Canadian shotput record -Results from St. Louis and Nashville from Lindsey Butterworth, Brandon McBride, Mike Tate and more! -Brent Lakatos...

  47. Epi. 131- Aarhus To Oxy, Running Faster 5000s With Erica Digby

    Here’s to the runners that don’t necessarily have that big break out moment. The runner’s who take a little bit off each season and show true grit and persistence, trying to maximize and squeeze every little bit out of themselves. Our guest this week, Erica Digby, mostly fits into that category…

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  48. Track Wrap-May 27-Wykes And Wodak Capture Canadian Champs, Warner Wins Hypo, NCAA Results+ More

    This week on track wrap: -Wodak and Wykes whir up National Championship wins -Marathon triumph and tribulation in the streets of the nations capital, -Damian Warner wins Hypo and -NCAA Regionals and Championship, we’ve got results.

  49. Epi. 130-#JustButter-A Chat With 800m Champion, Lindsey Butterworth

    Epi. 130-#JustButter-A Chat With 800m Champion, Lindsey Butterworth by The Terminal Mile

  50. Track Wrap-May 21-Lalonde Sets New NR, Bishop Is Back, CanCon At The USATF Distance Classic

    This week: Knocking down national records in Shanghai, Lalonde shakes it up in the steeple again. Bishop is back! Melissa Bishop races for the first time in nearly 2 years, running the 1,500m in the Johnny Loaring Classic and Canadians paint the USATF Distance Classic red and white.

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