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For many athletes, especially in the world of endurance sport, the exhaustion that follows a hard effort is part of the reward for the training it took to make it happen. But when the mountaintop feeling of a new personal best fades away and the fati... more

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A few months ago, Madelyn Eybergen joined this show as Canada's university cross-country champion. Today, she's back as a world champion, but not in running. Instead, she conquered one of the fastest-growing sports in endurance: hybrid racing.

If th... more

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For all of Canada’s incredible venues for trail racing, none captures the attention of the running world quite so much as the famed Quebec Mega Trail. For years, QMT has been the proving ground for the nation’s top ultra endurance athletes and one th... more

Nickademus de la Rosa is no stranger to mountaintops, of both the literal and metaphorical variety.

For much of the 2010s he was at the top of the ultrarunning world, rattling off podium appearances at some of the longest, toughest and most iconic e... more

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Recent Guests

Kelsey Hogan
Canada's top returner for QMT; veteran ultrarunner
Canadian Trail Championships competitor
Episode: For multi-time champ Kelsey Hogan, Quebec Mega Trail is a race like no other
Nickademus de la Rosa
Mental health and performance coach; former Barkley Marathons finisher
Independent coach; former elite ultrarunner
Episode: The Peak beyond the podium: Barkley finisher & mental performance coach Nickademus de la Rosa on escaping a performance-based identity
Avery Pearson
Colorado University athlete, first NCAA Outdoor Championships appearance
Colorado University
Episode: The Rundown: all the storylines you need to know for this year's Canadian track & field championships
Sandra Frail
Registered dietitian
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Episode: Stop paying for pricey pee: What electrolyte companies don't want you to know about hydration
Evan Jager
Olympic silver medalist and runner now leading athlete relations at Nomio
Nomio
Episode: Evan Jager: An Olympic medallist, a Swedish startup and the super supplement that's sweeping endurance sport
Jonathan Green
Marathon coach who has worked with elite runners including Molly Seidel and Rory Linkletter
Episode: Debriefing the debut: My post-marathon recap with Coach Jonathan Green
Olivier Duhaime
Cancer survivor and endurance athlete
self/athlete
Episode: Canadian cancer survivor's journey to the Ottawa Marathon
Jacob Thomson
Professional marathoner and coach; founder of Thompson Trained
Thompson Trained
Episode: After the marathon: How to recover like a Pro ft. Rory Linkletter and Jacob Thomson
Shalaya Kipp
Exercise physiologist at Mayo Clinic, Olympian, running economy and shoe innovation expert
Mayo Clinic
Episode: The shoe that went sub-2: The science of super shoes with Dr. Shalaya Kipp

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John Gay
Host of The Shakeout Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 328 ratings
  • One of the Best!

    I just discovered this podcast after hearing the crossover with the Out and Back Podcast. John Gay is a polished interviewer who is always prepared and keeps the conversation moving. The show is well edited and there aren’t frequent pauses or silences that interrupt the flow of conversation that other podcasters sometimes have. I would rank it on par with Out and Back, Ali on the Run, I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein, and Road to the Trials. Keep putting out the awesome content!

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    5
    Jwu5062
    United States2 months ago
  • Lucia Stafford Episode

    SO GOOD!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenWWWWW
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great New Host

    Really enjoy what John Gay is bringing to the Podcast. Doing a great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Onwardrun
    Canadaa year ago
  • Genuine interest

    You can tell the host genuinely loves running. Such an awesome listen!

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    5
    orennick
    Canada2 years ago
  • Top class

    Legendary guests and a legendary host. Highly recommend

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    5
    DouglasP.
    Canada2 years ago

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Many say it's great for commuting or long runs and features high-caliber guests.
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The Peak beyond the podium: Barkley finisher & mental performance coach Nickademus de la Rosa on escaping a performance-based identity
Q: Can you share a practical tool listeners can use mid-race to keep their emotions from hijacking performance?
Yes. A multi-part approach: (1) perform a quick body scan to identify which mental part is driving; (2) acknowledge and name the feeling; (3) respond with compassionate self-talk and small physiological checks (breath, tension release) to move toward a green/yellow zone; (4) rehearse a simple cue like saying 'doing my best' to ground behavior during high-stress moments.
The Peak beyond the podium: Barkley finisher & mental performance coach Nickademus de la Rosa on escaping a performance-based identity
Q: What happened in 2017-2018 that forced you to rethink your relationship with sport?
A knee issue and a diagnosed bicuspid aortic valve culminated in open-heart surgery, followed by years of recovery and intense mental health challenges. This period forced a reexamination of purpose beyond racing and catalyzed his shift toward coaching and helping others manage identity and emotions.
For multi-time champ Kelsey Hogan, Quebec Mega Trail is a race like no other
Q: What does fueling look like specifically going into this weekend?
I'm focusing on higher carbs before the race, using electrolytes, and balancing liquids with some solid foods at aid stations to manage energy and digestion.
For multi-time champ Kelsey Hogan, Quebec Mega Trail is a race like no other
Q: Kelsey, welcome to The Shakeout Podcast.
Thanks for having me. Excited to share what makes QMT special and what I'm preparing for this year.
Stop paying for pricey pee: What electrolyte companies don't want you to know about hydration
Q: What does that pre-hydration strategy look like for something like a 100K Ultra where you're out there for such a long time and maybe have such limited access to fluids?
Hyperhydration protocols are highly specific and not generally applicable to ultras with aid stations; the priority remains understanding your hourly fluid needs and whether you can replace 70% of losses, with sodium targeted accordingly when needed and accessible.

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A running-focused show featuring in-depth interviews with elite athletes, coaches, nutritionists, scientists and industry insiders. Episodes frequently cover training philosophy, race strategy, recovery, performance science, gear and sponsorships, with a strong emphasis on Canadian running and endurance events. Notable strengths include thoughtful, well-researched conversations and access to high-level athletes across track, road and trail disciplines, plus a consistent emphasis on practical takeaways for runners and teams. Listeners likely include serious amateur runners, coaches, and industry professionals seeking evidence-based insights and inspiration from top performers and experts.

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Recent guests on The Shakeout Podcast include:

1. Kelsey Hogan
2. Nickademus de la Rosa
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4. Sandra Frail
5. Evan Jager
6. Jonathan Green
7. Olivier Duhaime
8. Jacob Thomson

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