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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.
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EP 150: "There is No Finish: The Backyard Ultra Story" With Author Stephen Parker, Justin Wright and Neil McKay

Dec 12, 2024

What is a Backyard Ultra? We get the explanation on this week's episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast from a panel of experts: Stephen Parker, author of There is No Finish: The Backyard Ultra Story, Persistence Racing's Neil McKay and 2024 Backyard Ultra World Championship competitor Justin Wright! Listen to stories about this amazing oddity of a running event, including the appearance of anti-cheerleaders, completing laps while wearing a tutu and the event where all runners received a DNF!

Connect with Stephen Parker on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/thebackyardultrastory/

Check out Persistence Racing on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/persistenceracing/

Connect with Justin Wright on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/justin_wright74/