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Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

The Athletics Ontario Running Podcast explores the stories behind trail and road running in Ontario. A main goal of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast will be to reach those that we are not already reaching, to give voice to the underrepresented members of our community and bring these stories to the masses. All people, all speeds, all terrains, all abilities are welcome. For you, for all, for life.

Dec 25, 2025

Are you ready to test your limits right here in Ontario? Prepare for the ultimate test of endurance! We are joined by Race Director Eric D'Arcy of Crazy Cat Adventures to unveil The Ribbon 200—a grueling new ultra-challenge launching in June 2026. This isn't just a race; it is a wilderness odyssey featuring Ontario’s...


Dec 18, 2025

"Gratitude is what drives me."
This week, we are joined by Jovica Savic (Yatzi) to discuss his incredible journey from fleeing war in the former Yugoslavia to becoming a pillar of the Kitchener-Waterloo running community.
What makes you lace up your shoes? For Yatzi, the answer went far beyond fitness—it became about...


Dec 11, 2025

What happens when a casual 10K bet among friends turns into a complete lifestyle overhaul? On this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, host John Shep sits down with Andrew Kim from Runners' Choice Waterloo to trace his incredible journey.
From his first strides in 2020 to shedding weight and...


Dec 4, 2025

What does it take to turn a lifetime of running into a thriving business?
This week on the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we are joined by the dynamic duo, Kim and Michelle Krezonoski. From their roots in Northern Ontario to the streets of the 2024 Boston Marathon, the sisters share how they’ve evolved from...


Nov 27, 2025

"I stopped trying to prove them wrong, and started trying to prove myself right."
Lanni Marchant’s athletic evolution is nothing short of inspiring. In this 200th episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, the Rio 2016 Olympian and one of Canada's fastest women gets vulnerable about the reality of professional...