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08/29/2024
Returning guest to Athletics Ontario Road and Trail running podcast, Molly Hurford, who took on the Leadville 100 Trail Race this August - and it did not go as planned! Listen to see how it turned out, how she still maintains a positive attitude through the clouds and silver linings and everything she learned in the process. Host John Shep and Molly talk about all the feelings that athletes have when they cannot exercise and how to navigate through those dark thoughts. Let the redemption arc begin!
Lock in your spot for Ontario’s legendary Chilly Half Marathon before the price increases on September 1st! This iconic race is Ontario's premier event, offering top medals, cozy shirts, a chili party, and a fast, flat course. Register now to secure your spot and help us reach our $400.000 fundraising goal for Joseph Brant Hospital.
“I’m never going to put myself in a corner,” Riech says, and he was a semifinalist in the able-bodied national championships at the University of South Alabama. “A lot of able-bodied runners are better than me—I have no problem admitting that—but I have big goals, that’s what keeps me in the sport.”
Read more about Canada's Nate Graywolf on the eve of the Paralympics, here: https://www.dontwalkirun.ca/irunsummerdigitalissue
08/23/2024
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The Scarborough 5K is the epitome of a community race that is for the community, by the community. And as a result, it reflects the community. Learn from Melanie Murzeau of Black Runners of the GTA about how the 2024 edition of the Scarborough 5K brings the identity, the inclusion, the community, and of course, the fun vibes galore!! Listen here: https://athleticsontario.ca/road-trail-running/athletics-ontario-running-podcast/
Team Player
We're announcing our first New Balance Run Your Way contest winner: Lisa Sun, who organizes, volunteers, cheers and cajoles runners in her circle to do things they never thought possible. Read about Lisa's selfless acts of running kindness, and nominate someone in your own circle for the New Balance prize package, acknowledging runners who improve our culture. Read how, here. https://www.irun.ca/index.php/new-balance-run-your-way-first-rockstar-winner-lisa-sun-we-run-north-york/
08/22/2024
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No Finish Lines
Episode two of the new iRun podcast is live with Dean Karnazes, the ultramarathon runner, now 61, continuing his 100 mile adventures in search of enlightenment. What makes Dean run? Listen to his story on motivation, endurance and the sheer joy of everyday progress. No Finish Lines episode two, click here: https://redcircle.com/shows/no-finish-lines
08/19/2024
“I felt like a failure and like I couldn’t get it done and I hate disappointing people and I hate that I’m not going to Paris,” Wodak says in her podcast debut No Finish Lines, a joint venture between iRun Nation and All-Season Co, a leading Canadian outdoor content and apparel line. “For every Malindi that makes it, there’s a Natasha that doesn’t, but by sharing my journey, I’ve received so much support.”
🚨🎙Steve Fleck endurance sport guru, joins the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast to give a state of the union about the worlds of athletics and running. We dive into the stories from throughout 2024, including a great Olympic Games for Canada in Paris, and what the running world has in store for 2025 and beyond. Listen here:https://athleticsontario.ca/road-trail-running/athletics-ontario-running-podcast/
08/15/2024
Kipchoge, women's sprints, super shoes, and more.
In further exploring takeaways from the 2024 summer Olympics, running expert Stephen Andersen reports live from Paris where he dissects the energy from a still-celebrating country and predicts what the just-wrapped Olympics means for the future of sport. Read Andersen, here: https://tinyurl.com/mpjm9e7z
Images courtesy of the Canadian Olympic Committee
08/14/2024
"We fall, stumble, and get knocked down. But we don't have to stay there, do we?"
The 2024 Paris Olympics are over and with them goes enough inspiration to power even the most ambitious fall goals. From Malindi Elmore to Andre De Grasse, Alysha Newman to Summer McIntosh, Canadians put forth a master class on how to train, compete and endure with class. Here are the lessons we learned for your running from Canada's brightest and best, click here: https://www.irun.ca/index.php/actionable-olympic-takeaways-for-your-own-running/
08/12/2024
How cool is it when you have a city mayor behind the running community!?
You can check out Toronto's Mayor Olivia Chow in the latest edition of iRun Magazine. Here: https://www.dontwalkirun.ca/irunsummerdigitalissue
08/12/2024
KT Tape Giveaway!
Email us and let us know how you use KT Tape at [email protected]
Prize pack includes:
1 - Pro Jet Black
1 - Extreme Sonic Blue
1 - Cotton Beige
1 - Chafe Safe Gel Stick
1 - Ice Sleeve S/M
1 - Ice Sleeve L/XL
1 - Blister Prevention Multi-Pack 30 Strip Beige
1 - PRO Ice 20 Strip 10" Precut Black
Must be 18 years+, open to Canadian residents only, except in the Province of Quebec. iRun will be in contact with the winner on August 16, 2024, and do not collect financial information.
This giveaway is not involve META and its affiliates.
08/10/2024
We hope to see as many as you as we can!
08/09/2024
iRun and New Balance are teaming up to shout out the runners who inspire you to Run Your Way
Every community has one: the team leader or volunteer who brings out the best in everyone. Selfless, tireless, encouraging—these runners are the backbone of our sport and New Balance and iRun want to share their shine.
Tell us who you appreciate, who helps you show up for practice, hit your pace times, or sign up for an event that you might not otherwise do.
Nominate the runner you wish New Balance to thank by emailing iRun editor Ben Kaplan, [email protected] and we'll feature four exemplary runners in the fall print issue of iRun. *Each candidate with receive New Balance gear.
Running is a solo endeavour. But it's also a community sport.
Let's highlight the heroes in your local crew.
Through them, the rest of us are inspired to Run Our Way.
*Subject to inventory availability.
08/09/2024
08/08/2024
🚨🎙Keegan Gaunt is taking her talents to Paris! Ahead of the Paris Paralympics this month, the Canadian Record Holder in the 1500m joins the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast to share her journey from Thunder Bay to the University of Guelph to Victoria, BC, to become a consummate Team Canada Athlete! She has defeated injuries, stress fractures and disordered eating, and now she's ready to take on the competition in Paris 2024. Listen here: https://athleticsontario.ca/road-trail-running/athletics-ontario-running-podcast/
08/07/2024
Turf Wars is August 10 in Toronto
New York's wildly popular ten-discipline sporting event for all athletes kicks off Saturday morning in Toronto at the University of Toronto back campus field. Fun, wild, and with a $1,000 cash prize for Toronto's fittest athletes, Turf Wars is a unique event not to be missed. Use the code IRUN at registration to receive a 15 discount, click here. https://raceroster.com/events/2024/91715/turf-wars-toronto
08/04/2024
Olympic Dreams Do Come True
Ahead of Sunday's Olympic marathon, newspaper award winner Michael Doyle unpacks Malindi Elmore's career, philosophy and approach to next Sunday's Olympic marathon race. Elmore is 44 and the only Canadian woman in contention. What makes Malindi run? Read that, and also discover the Midnight Runners, Nate Graywolf, the 100 Women Challenge, Running After Babies and iRun's new podcast, No Finish Lines, which debuts with Natasha Wodak, discussing what it's like to watch Malindi race from the CBC announcer's booth.
There's never been a better time to be a runner.
We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed making it. Let's all root on Malindi, and all the other Canadian athletes, and to get inside the action, please click here: https://www.dontwalkirun.ca/irunsummerdigitalissue
08/01/2024
Even if you're outside Ontario, you can still virtually attend and enjoy this historic moment with us - you can be entered into our raffle and receive a (stacked!) gift bag. . . Go Malindi, Go!!!
We are so pumped to be partnering with iRun Magazine for an epic night! Join us for a Midnight Rally Run and Marathon viewing party on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 11:30pm at Totum Life Science, 445 King St. West, Toronto. 🏃♀️✨
We’ll be supporting Kidsport and cheering iRun’s cover star as she competes in the Women’s Marathon at the Summer Olympics in Paris! 🇨🇦🏅
Enjoy delicious bites from , refreshing drinks from , treats by chef Rafael Echata, amazing take-always and awesome prizes from and more! Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a pair of Saucony shoes!
All proceeds from the $21 door charge will go to Kidsport, in honour of Malindi Elmore. Let’s make this night unforgettable! Link to register is in bio.
08/01/2024
🚨🎙"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 cheer her on as she races on August 11 at Paris 2024.
We also get a visit from Ben Kaplan of iRun Magazine to get amped up about their 2024 Athletic Brewing Contest for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon!"
Listen here: https://athleticsontario.ca/road-trail-running/trillium-running-podcast/
07/31/2024
🇯🇲Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K🇯🇲
The Reggae Marathon is Jamaica’s premier international long-distance race event featuring a Marathon (only available virtually), in-person Half Marathon, 10K & 5K races in Negril, on December 8, 2024.
Runners from over 25 countries race on a flat, fast course with reggae music at every mile. The pre-race, World’s Best Pasta Party, takes place the night before featuring delicious options prepared by Negril’s outstanding chefs and entertainment by the high-energy Silver Birds Steel Band and other top entertainers.
Drummers and the horn signaling the signature race start send runners off promptly at 5:15 AM, on the internationally certified Course parallel to Negril’s famous 7-mile white sand beach, and enthusiastic supporters cheer on runners. The event’s winners have represented an array of nations and it’s no surprise that the 10K winners have been mostly Jamaican.
The finish line leads to the sea and the post-race party keeps runners' energy pumping. The race is known for its organization and fun-filled atmosphere from start to finish. This is a uniquely local event: a fusion of fun, food, sport, and music, an ideal 'runcation' in Jamaica's capital of casual, Negril.
Register now: https://www.reggaemarathon.com/
07/31/2024
Here's a sneak peak for what's to come on the next AO Running Podcast (formerly the Trillium Running Podcast). Have a listen...
07/30/2024
Malindi Elmore is running the women's marathon for Canada on August 11 in France. Elmore, a 44-year-old mother of two, raises money for Kidsport, which provides grants to kids under 18 so they can play a season of their favourite sport.
Elmore is an extraordinary runner. But she's also a great human being.
Join iRun in Toronto on Saturday, August 10 at 1130pm and let's have a Midnight Run and Rally to watch Elmore compete at the Olympic Games. Her race begins at 8am in France, so that's 2am in Toronto—even watching her run is no easy task.
But we have food from Mandy's Gourmet Salads, plenty of Athletic Brewing drinks, prizes from Mountain Equipment Co-op and Saucony, chef Rafael Echata treats, and Geez Louise, Smart Sweets, Organika Health, Matte Equation, KT Tape and David's Tea in each gift bag.
The price of entry is $21, and every penny goes straight to Kidsport.
Elmore is running for her country. Let's cheer so loud that she hears us in France.
"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 he is much more that his performances. On this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, Rory and host John Shep chat about his hopes and dreams for the Paris 2024 Olympics along with all the other things (coffee, kids, tattoos!!) that make Rory an amazing and interesting athlete.
We also get a visit from Melanie Murzeau to get amped up about the third edition of the Scarborough 5K, running on August 10, 2024!"
Listen here: https://athleticsontario.ca/road-trail-running/trillium-running-podcast/
07/26/2024
The Runner's High, Explained
Long sought after but tough to achieve, the runner's high is a state of bliss occurring often unintentionally on a run. But what is it and how can we help bring it on? A story about science, explained: https://www.irun.ca/index.php/the-runners-high-explained/
07/25/2024
Win a Free Bib and Athletic Brewing Race Kit for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Why do you iRun? Is it for the exercise, camaraderie, to set a goal and achieve it, or is it something else? iRun is partnering with Athletic Brewing to give 20 runners race bibs, $50 gift certificates to BlackToe Running and AB racing gear. To win, just email Ben at [email protected], and tell us: why do you iRun?
This giveaway is not affiliated with META or Instagram. Canadian residents only excluding residents in the province of Quebec, must be 18 years and over to qualify and any and all travel and accommodation are not included in this offer. We do not ask for financial information.
07/25/2024
The Case Against Run Clubs Becoming Tinder. Should Run Clubs be Tinder?
With running growing in popularity and being adapted by crowds not usually associated with the sport, the dating component is being listed as a huge positive. But what does that mean for women and what can be done to ensure safety comes along with the fun? Read this important piece here: https://www.irun.ca/index.php/the-risks-of-the-running-is-the-new-dating-app-trend/
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All Night Long
Sabrina Young from iRun magazine competed in the 140K Riot Relay this weekend and ran all night long on dusty trails, dark concessions roads and alongside a peacock which made her question her own eyes. What she discovered was camaraderie, fun and a 2 a.m. desire for cheeseburgers - a race she won't forget anytime soon.
📸 credits: Koray Core-Eye Salih & Heather Colasuonno
Read about it here:
https://www.irun.ca/index.php/a-rioted-run-down-memory-lane/
Chix Run The 6ix
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The Greatest of All-Time
She won the 10K in Ottawa on Saturday and now the 44-year-old sets her sights on the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. What makes Malindi run? Read our Q&A with the epic Canadian racer, right here: https://tinyurl.com/bdzb4waz
Sulphur Springs Recap
Here is a snippet of the Sulpher Springs Ultra Marathon recap with Molly Hurford. Tune in on Thursday, May30th for the full report!
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Sulphur Springs Trail Race Athletics Ontario Trillium Running
The spring print edition of iRun magazine is dedicated to health, sustainability, community and overall good times, for everybody, everywhere: may we all find new finish lines.
Read it here: https://issuu.com/irunmagazine/docs/irun_spring_issuu
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Print copies available at the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend , Calgary Marathon expos and at these local running retailers:
Frontrunners Victoria
@runnersouleth
Boutique Endurance
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Running 60K Backwards in Calgary
🚨🏃Running 60K Backwards in Calgary
Running an ultra marathon is one thing. Running it backwards is something entirely else. And doing the whole thing for charity makes the entire endeavour worthwhile. Who is Austin Sedgwick and what's he up to? To support an inspiring Canadian, click here: https://www.irun.ca/index.php/running-backwards-for-women-at-the-servus-calgary-marathon/
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NB FuelCell Rebel v4
FuelCell Rebel v4 - Built for lightweight, everyday training.
👟💨Rebel by name, rebel by nature, the FuelCell Rebel v4 will change the way you look at an everyday trainer. The propulsive feel of FuelCell technology creates a remarkably responsive underfoot that can quickly adapt from long, steady runs to something shorter and more spontaneous. Additional details like a streamlined mesh upper add race-inspired accents to a dynamic upbeat trainer, designed to bring an element of fun back into your run.
Get your pair now: https://www.newbalance.ca/en_ca/collections/fuelcell-collection/fuelcell-rebel/
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The new METASPEED™ PARIS
The new METASPEED™ PARIS Series has arrived. Lighter than ever and with even more energy return, they’re how ASICS athlete Diane van Es finds her speed. #METASPEED
Available March 4th, at these Canadian retailers:
BlackToe Running Inc.
Boutique Courir
Boutique Endurance
Le Coureur
Brainsport
Browns Shoes
Culture Athletics
Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop - Edmonton
Forerunners
@frontrunnersvictoria
Le Coureur Nordique
Maison de la Course
Run As You Are
Running Room
Strides Running Store
The Runners Shop
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Drops March 4th at 12:01PM EST. Available at the following retailers across Canada:
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Boutique Endurance
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Brainsport
Browns
Culture Athletics
Fast Trax
Forerunners
Frontrunners
Le Coureur Nordique
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Running Room
Strides
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Sasha talks about fun, but not before she delves into the precipitous drop off of girls participating in sport.
COME AND HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH US ☠️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏽
Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Race. Welcome to a unique atmosphere, full of friendly faces, unforgettable experiences, and great food. Be prepared to get in touch with another culture in a very interactive way.
A 9K journey through the underworld to reach Mictlan. As well as the Mexicas in their quest, our runners will encounter quick and memorable experiences in each km of our route. These activities will prepare them to reach glory at the finish line. Remember, the “preparation process” begins at packet pick up. Spend some time with us in our running activities, they will make your journey memorable. A unique event to finish your running calendar year.
Join us in this unique race to celebrate the great Mexican holiday in a 9K like no other!
Register here:
https://raceroster.com/events/2023/76658/day-of-the-dead-race-canada
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Day of the Dead Race
🫶🏃🏃🏼♀️"I like working with runners and athletes because they are people who know all about discipline, planning and setting goals," says Cook. "When I partner with clients, I like to say that we'll be Working Together for the Long Run, pardon the pun." says Winston Cook.
Winston is a successful money manager based outside Toronto with 30 years of doling out winning financial advice. From estate planning to investing, wills, insurance and assessing risk, Cook has assisted thousands of everyday investors and focuses also on runners.
To get his clients started, Cook prepares what he calls an asset map, which helps people understand their overall financial picture. To speak with Cook, ping [email protected]. He's a good guy, and knows his stuff. Here's a video of what he does first with his clients.
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The Dynamic Due of Lynn Bourque and Cory Freedman
🚨🗣The Dynamic Duo of Lynn Bourque and Cory Freedman
The Runners Shop and Toronto Women's Race are collaborating to help female runners set the pace and own the space.
It was a packed house last Tuesday, at The Runner's Shop, as Toronto Women's Run Series series founder Cory Freedman and Lynn Bourque of The Runners Shop announced they have teamed up to help women set the pace and own the space. With PUMA Running offering their Deviate model as demo shoes, the 70+ strong group celebrated the moment with a 5K run followed by beverages and snacks.
The collaboration will see race kit pick-up at The Runners Shop for all three of Toronto Women's Race events. Adding to their repertoire of training runs, interested parties can train for free for any of the Toronto Women's Race events.
In addition, runners were treated to a free demo of the PUMA Deviate NITRO shoe. To align with the female physique, it has a narrower heel and lower instep, but doesn't sacrifice on the responsiveness nor cushioning.
Some initial feedback,
The shoes offered were a good and smooth run for me. Uppers were good, and no hot spots.
-Lisa @belovedrunner
I love the Deviates. From the get go they were a great fit as my feet are very narrow in the instep. The toe box didn't feel tight. They were great to run in for both an easy pace and when I picked up the pace into a sprint. - Ania @fiercefeminineathletics
PUMA Deviate NITRO retail at $200CDN.
Register here for free runs: https://www.therunnersshop.com/collections/run-club/products/free-runs-1
For Toronto Women's Race Series events see here: https://www.towomensruns.com
📸Photo credit: Katrina Innanen
Parent and kid approved 🍝 #nomnomnom #getinmybelly
🍝 🚨 🔉 For anyone carbo-loading for Boston, or anyone planning a spring marathon, healthy runners are increasingly feeding their families Catelli Smart Pasta products. Here, iRun editor Ben Kaplan serves up Catelli Smart Pasta Fettucini, with twice as much fibre as their regular white pasta, to his 9 and 11-year-old. Children never lie. Let's go to the tape and see if favourable responses are served.
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Female Health with Uresta
#ICYMI
There were some great take aways from our pelvic floor health conversation with Physio Therapist Caroline Packard DPT, Lauren from Uresta and iRun's very own Anna Lee Boschetto. If you missed it, no worries, we have the recap here!
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#womenshealth #IWD #run #pelvicfloorhealth #physiotherapy #uresta #stoptheleaks #running #health #selfcare
Female Health with Uresta
#ICYMI
There were some great take aways from our pelvic floor health conversation with Physio Therapist Caroline Packard DPT, Lauren from Uresta and iRun's very own Anna Lee Boschetto. If you missed it, no worries, we have the recap here!
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#womenshealth #IWD #run #pelvicfloorhealth #physiotherapy #uresta #stoptheleaks #running #health #selfcare
Allo Nutrition
Allo is the world’s first protein powder designed for hot beverages! Unlike run of the mill protein powder, Allo will completely dissolve in your beverage and leave behind a deliciously subtle taste of either caramel, vanilla or hazelnut. Simply add Allo to your hot coffee or tea, stir and enjoy 10g of high quality hydrolyzed protein. 8 varieties of low calorie protein creamers and non-creamers for on the go. For at-home convenience, we also have our four non-creamer varieties available in 25-serving tubs. Want to add a protein boost to your meals, too? Allo is also great in recipes ranging from oatmeal to savoury soups! Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free & Clump-free is our guarantee. Live Smarter. Live Allo.
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JOIN US!
Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Race. Welcome to a unique atmosphere, full of friendly faces, unforgettable experiences, and great food. Be prepared to get in touch with another culture in a very interactive way.
A 9K journey through the underworld to reach Mictlan. As well as the Mexicas in their quest, our runners will encounter quick and memorable experiences in each km of our route. These activations will prepare them to reach glory at the finish line. Remember, the “preparation process” begins at packet pick up. Spend some time with us in our running activations, they will make your journey memorable. A unique event to finish your running calendar year.
Dare to run to other side! Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2022/63530/dia-de-muertos-race-toronto
ASICS Cumulus 24
🔈To uplift the mind 🧠
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for body and mind.
GEL-CUMULUS™ 24 👟 adds positive energy to body and mind. Blast off with more energy and land with great cushioning.
Blast off to your nearest running retailer or here: https://www.asics.com/ca/en-ca/
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Scarborough 5K start
Runners who care can achieve anything
The Inaugural Scarborough 5K was a sold-out event hosted by members of an underserved community whose runners decided to make a change. Their passion and drive created a day that won't soon be forgotten, and is something every dedicated runner can do. To find out here:
https://www.irun.ca/index.php/joy-in-the-air-at-the-inaugural-scarborough-5k/
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More than a million Canadians are runners, making it this country’s most popular recreational and fitness activity. Canadians run for exercise and we run to raise money for important causes. We run alone and in groups. And every year, hundreds of thousands of us participate in organized races, from fun runs to marathons, which are growing steadily.
Until now, Canadian runners haven’t had our own running magazine. But now, there’s iRun, providing a uniquely Canadian perspective on the activity and the sport. Published six times a year, iRun educates, informs and inspires Canadian runners. And, behind our parent company Sportstats, the largest race timing company in the world, iRun has become the ultimate running celebration, in mobile, print, social media and at irun.ca.
Marc Roy, CEO, Sportstats
iRun because there’s only 24-hours in a day.
A triathlete and 2x Ironman finisher, Roy purchased Sportstats with his wife Isabelle Fradette in 1995, and transformed the Ottawa-based company into the largest race-timing institution in the world. A father of three, and diehard Senators fan, Roy has recently expanded his company abroad, with new offices opened in San Diego, Utah, Thailand, and Singapore. He recently oversaw a major re-launch of the Sportstats website at sportstats.ca, which holds data of more than six million athletes. He vows to run another Ironman soon.
Mark Sutcliffe, Group Publisher
iRun for a better life
Few people in Canada have written, broadcast, or talked more about running and the runner’s experience than Mark Sutcliffe. It started when he turned his passion for running into a weekly column in the Ottawa Citizen, then he launched iRun and the weekly iRun radio show and podcast. He has since written three books about running: Why I Run, Canada’s Magnificent Marathon and Long Road to Boston. Mark has completed 25 marathons and raised more than $200,000 for charity through his running. In addition to iRun, Mark has also launched several other publications, including the Ottawa Business Journal and the Kitchissippi Times. Mark hosts a daily talk show on 1310 NEWS in Ottawa and also appears regularly on Rogers TV and CPAC.
More on Mark via whyirun.ca
Ray Zahab, Runner-in-Chief
iRun because I can’t stop!!! I love it too much
A former pack-a-day smoker, Ray transformed his life and became an ultra-distance runner, winning some of the world’s most challenging foot races. Beginning in November 2006, Ray and two other runners ran 7500km across the Sahara Desert in 111 days, averaging 70 kilometres per day without a single day’s rest. Since then, Ray has completed numerous running expeditions all over the world, including unsupported 650km run across Siberia’s Lake Baikal in winter, a 1200km run the length of the Atacama Desert and a crossing of Death Valley off-road. In 2008, he founded impossible2Possible (i2P), an organization that aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, and inclusion and participation in expeditions. At no cost to schools or participating youth, i2P has taken Youth Ambassadors on expeditions to Amazon, Sahara, Bolivia and more.
In addition to his running adventures, Ray co-hosts iRun: The Running Show on The TSN 1200 radio. He also speaks around the world at events such as TED, IOC World Conference, Idea City, The Economist World in 2010 and 2011, World Affairs Council and countless other events- spreading the message that we are all capable of the extraordinary in our lives and that in fact, the impossible is possible.
Find out more about Ray’s Impossible to Possible http://impossible2possible.com
Ben Kaplan, General Manager
iRun because I like being free
Author of Feet, Don’t Fail Me Now, and former running columnist for the National Post, Kaplan joined iRun in December, 2014, and has since collected twelve new pairs of running shoes. A former editor at GQ and New York magazines, Kaplan also taught a year-long running clinic at Toronto’s Black Toe Running and took a group of people from the couch to the marathon. A frequent guest on radio and TV, Kaplan has appeared on Global’s Morning Show, Steven and Chris on CBC, and Metro Morning with Matt Galloway.
Anna Lee Boschetto, Managing Editor
iRun because it challenges and changes me.
A health and wellness writer, Boschetto has been a part of the iRun team since 2013. Previously an editor with Oxygen and Clean Eating magazines, she has also contributed to Parents Canada, Elevate and Canadian Living. Boschetto has also facilitated community running groups for York Region residents.
