Episode 16: Saxon Harrar

Saxon is a barefoot/minimalist ultra-runner with probably the most unique approach to training that we’ve heard yet. Pizza, beer and 300 mile weeks. Check it out. Links Saxon Harrar Find Alex on Twitter at @alexflint Find Corey on Twitter at @CSTTRIs Subscribe on iTunes and leave us a rating and review!

BareMinimum: Trash & Trails

BareMinimum (founded by past guest David Yona ) is a group of good friends who often run in the Toronto trails. Up the Don Valley, through Brickworks and where ever the path happens to take us. A few weeks ago a member of the group, Samantha , took us for a tour of her favourite route. A section of the trail we ran that day, behind a group of apartment buildings off Thorncliffe Park Drive was some of the most beautiful running I’ve ever done, especially considering it’s in the heart of Toronto. However, it was completely littered with junk, trash and garbage. A week or two later, Sam and I were running together, going to cheer on fellow BareMinimalist, Damien , at a race and to enjoy some trails in Taylor Creek Park. We were discussing the idea that running feels best when it’s for something, a cause or a greater good. The idea to clean up the trails came up in the conversation, then passed. The thought wouldn’t leave my head all day, then the next day and the next…

Distance Obsessed Episode 15: Toronto Marathon Recap

A special midweek episode of Distance Obsessed! Past guests Dave Yona and Rob Kent join me to recap the Toronto Marathon.