Just In Stride

It’s been just over a year since I’ve started this new show and I have you to thank for standing by me as we’ve seen it grow. I’ve also been blessed to be supported by exceptional people who have believed in this project from the very beginning, so I’m thrilled to share a little bit more about one of their stories with you here today. On this episode of Just In Stride Community Spotlight Edition, we’ll get to dig a little deeper into what fuels the man behind Xact Nutrition, founder, entrepreneur and community builder Lawrence Colsell. You might recognize Lawrence from interview number 2 but we wanted to bring him back to learn more about what makes him tick. We try to get a glimpse of what motivates him, the challenges he faces and how he stays so passionate after 12 years of building his dream. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

My thoughts for today are around the idea that we should never take our good health for granted and I’ll tell you why. I recently had an accident that took me out of running or any sport for that matter for about a week and a half. It happened right outside my house on my bike going super slow, barely pedaling. There was a curb that my front tire cleared but my back tire did not and next thing I knew I was laying head first on the ground with blood dripping from my forehead. Stitches were required and I somehow had major bruising in my lower abdominal. It wasn’t fun and I couldn’t run. I was mad at myself for letting it happen, for not being more careful but of course it could always be much worse. I’ve slowly come back to running and so grateful to feel good doing it again. So be safe out there and cherish whatever form of movement you’re able to do today, wherever you’re at in the process. On today’s episode of Just In Stride I sat down with Ultrarunner and adventurer, Faye Alice. Faye grew up being active and ran for her school. Dance however was what she wanted to pursue as a career until she realized she may have reached her potential and decided to move on. Where dancing stopped, her running continued, finding joy on the roads and later on the trails. Over the years her passion has grown but also the distances as she takes on multi day races of 200 miles and beyond. Of course, with the Canadian Rockies as her training ground there’s endless opportunities to explore for hours on her own two feet. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

When I first started running 14 years ago and signed up for races, I fell into the trap of wanting to jump into the next distance too quickly. A 10K turned into a half marathon which then led me to a marathon shortly after. I didn’t know much about the sport back then but if I had to go back I would stick with one distance for a while longer until I was comfortable to move up. Recently I’ve been racing some shorter stuff and I have to say I’m loving it. Preparing with less mileage, running fast, racing strategically and recovering quicker too. So if your goal is a marathon or ultra this year, find a fast 5 or 10K to get you out of your comfort zone, you might surprise yourself. On this episode of Just In Stride I hit the trails with Elite sub-ultra marathoner, Remi Leroux. In his youth he loved playing tennis and excelled at it. Despite his success he decided to give it up due to the lack of resources he felt he needed to remain competitive. In fact, that’s what drew him to running so much. The idea that he could run anytime, anywhere, without training partners and really be in control of his results, made distance running very attractive. Remi progressed quite rapidly, signing up for a 5K and quickly jumped up to longer distances, leading him to the Ultra trails. After years of ultra marathons, he realized he’d much rather race fast and challenge himself on the shorter mountain tracks. That transition has led him to some impressive results, racing 30 times in the last 2 seasons and finishing on 9 podiums in 2023 alone. Proof that running the distances you’re passionate and training for specific goals could be the key to your own success. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

I love thinking about the idea that just because your life has been a certain way until this point, doesn’t mean you can’t change your own trajectory. Who you were 10, 5 or even last year is not the same person you are today. We live, we learn and we grow. Take the time to acknowledge the challenges and accomplishments in your life, and celebrate how far you’ve gotten. On this episode of Just In Stride I had a pleasant chat with Elite Ultra Trail Runner and Nutrition Coach, Jazmine Lowther. She had an active and competitive childhood but fell out of sports and into other interests that put her future in danger. Fortunately for her, she realized her own potential before it was too late. Today her focus is much different, becoming a pro ultra trail runner and going all in. Her breakout year was in 2022, winning the 100K as the underdog at Canyons, earning a Golden Ticket to Western States and finishing 4th in the CCC at UTMB in Chamonix. Unfortunately after that, injuries got in her way of realizing some of those dreams but she’s shown resilience, battled back and is ready to compete this upcoming season. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

One of the things I truly believe in is if you’re passionate about something and you truly love doing it, then you’ll 100% be successful at it. It’s how people make a living doing what they love but nobody said it was easy, you need to put in the work and stay consistent. It takes trying, learning, succeeding and failing to truly make it work, making it all the more rewarding when it goes right. Set a goal but more importantly, draw out a plan to get where you want to go because the only person that can get you there is you. On this episode of Just In Stride I had a really fun chat with pro ultra trail runner, Emily Hawgood. Emily grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe and played all sorts of different sports as a kid. She later took a liking to long distance triathlon but with some encouragement from her now coach, turned to running on the trails and she never looked back. Ultra running became her passion and she now does it professionally. Her results over the years have been impressive and so consistent from race to race, no matter the distance. It’s so clear she loves to run and that passion shines through every time she toes the line. I wouldn’t be surprised to see her finish on the podium at Western States later this year. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Part of what makes this show a success is your involvement, dedication and recommendations. When you like something about the show you let me know but when you have suggestions you let me know too and for that I’m grateful. It helps me learn, develop and grow as a creator that I hope will translate into an even better listening experience. On this episode of Just In Stride I had an uplifting conversation with Olympic hurdler, Silver Medalist and Keynote Speaker, Sarah Wells. She wasn’t a natural athlete in high school by any means but her track coach saw potential in her that she didn’t see in herself and was he ever right. Sarah harnessed that talent and became one of the best 400m hurdlers in Canada, ultimately landing her on the 2012 Olympic team in London. That achievement certainly didn’t come without its challenges and adversity along the way. She shares the power of belief in oneself and how to pursue excellence in our own race, in what was an incredibly inspiring conversation. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Have you ever wanted to stop everything in your life to do something that you’re truly passionate about? What if money wasn’t an issue and you had an abundance of time on your hands? What would you accomplish or set out to do? Maybe life looks different through that lens than it does at this very moment. Sometimes it’s good to reflect on what we really want out of life and create a vision for how we plan on getting there. On this episode of Just In Stride we travel the world on foot with marathoner, explorer and documentarian, Ben Pobjoy. Ben’s story is one of health, adventure and discovery. Once morbidly obese, he used movement and healthier eating habits to shed the weight and ultimately change his life. He won’t wow you with his race splits, however, last year alone he completed more marathons than you’ll likely do in your entire life. That’s right, Ben quit his steady job, gathered whatever funds he had and traveled to 70 countries, while completing 242 marathons in the process. He was on a self supported mission to see the world, experience new cultures all on his own two feet and he’s here to share the journey with us all. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

To set a goal and pour your life into it is something I’ve always admired about endurance athletes. For many professional runners, the Olympics is the ultimate achievement. The chance to be amongst the best in the world, compete in a world class event and to put on your country’s colors is an opportunity of a lifetime. On today’s episode of Just In Stride we get a pro’s perspective with elite marathoner Rory Linkletter. Rory found running through school and really never looked back. As he progressed, he realized there were opportunities for him in the sport and had the drive to succeed. Today, he’s one of the fastest Canadian distance runners there is. Training full time in Flagstaff with Coach Ryan Hall by his side, he’s had an impressive stretch of races. All leading up to the Seville marathon in February, where he hopes to put together his best performance yet and crack the Canadian Olympic team. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Happy New Year everyone. I’m excited for the year ahead and I can’t wait to share more inspiring stories with you all. For many of us January can symbolize a fresh start or a new beginning. But it’s important to realize that we can make changes at any moment in our lives regardless of the day, month or year. Set a goal, make a plan and take the necessary steps to get there. On this episode of Just In Stride, get ready to be inspired by Paralympic bronze medalist, keynote speaker and author, Kevin Rempel. Kevin grew up learning how to work hard and the value of a dollar. He also loved motocross and the thrill it gave him. Until one day, a tragic accident took that away and at 23 he was told he would never walk again. Today, Kevin has defied the odds, learning to walk again, becoming an Paralympic athlete in sledge hockey, speaking in front of large audiences and even wrote his own book. He speaks passionately about what he calls “The Hero Mindset”, where by focusing on small things that make a big difference we can become a hero in your own story. Check out www.kevinrempel.com to learn more about his keynote speaking or coaching.

As the end of 2023 approaches, it’s fun to look back and see everything we’ve been through. The wins, the loses, the challenges, the triumphs, the hardship and the moments of joy. Personally, as much as I use this time to reflect on the past, I also love to learn from those experiences and see how I can improve moving forward. On this episode of Just In Stride we uncover some valuable tools with Olympic lifter, runner and mental skills coach, Cam Charbonneau. She’s been a high performance athlete her entire life. Whether it’s rugby, lifting, martial arts or running, Cam always strives to train and perform at the highest level. As a professional mental skills coach, she gets to share her own experience with others and help athletes navigate their own mental struggles, allowing them to achieve optimal performance. We covered a wide range of topics from self talk, to confidence, planning, goal setting and recovery too, all of which can be applied in many aspects of life, not only sports. Cams Offer to You: If you'd like to purchase her Performance Planner: Inner Pace, you'll get 30% OFF when you use promo code JUSTINSTRIDE Innerpace (myinnerpace.com) ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Winning isn’t everything but it’s certainly nice when it happens. For pro runners especially it can make a huge difference in sponsorship contracts, annual income and quality of life too. On today’s episode of Just In Stride we get into a winning mindset with Elite Marathoner, CJ Albertson. Talking to CJ one thing was clear, he loves to run but also loves to win. Most recently he did just that at the California International Marathon in a staked field. His competitive nature is something he’s had from a young age and he understands that to be the best you need to beat the best. Something he hopes to do at the upcoming Olympics Trials in Orlando next February. Photo by @vspicturescom ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

When we think about training for endurance sports, we often consider having a training plan, perhaps a coach, the proper equipment but nutrition and fueling somehow gets lost in the shuffle. In shorter distances we can get away with being negligent but nutrition becomes increasingly important the further we go. On today’s episode for Just In Stride, we dove into the importance of nutrition with Elite Marathoner and sport dietician, Rachel Hannah. Rachel Hannah (@rachelhannahrd) | Instagram profile Rachel is no stranger to running, in fact she’s been doing it since the age of 7. She ran throughout her academic years, receiving a university scholarship and later took up the sport professionally. To complement her career as a pro athlete, she’s also a registered dietitian, which has not only enabled her to help others but has given her the knowledge to uncover some of her own deficiencies. Now healthier than ever, Rachel hopes to build on what’s been a successful season. Photo Credit: JODY - OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER | CANADA (@jodywilsonphotos) | Instagram profile Rachels Offer to You: If you'd like to have a consultation with Rachel, you'll get 50% OFF your follow up session with her if you mention Just In Stride! Rachel Hannah Registered Dietitian - Book appointment (cliniko.com) ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

I’m actually recording this on my 39th birthday. As tradition would have it, I woke up bright and early to complete 39 kilometers to celebrate 39 years of life. With that comes some reflection about running itself and why I do it in the first place. Sure the tests we face on race day are great but it’s the daily act of lacing them up that’s what I enjoy the most. Endurance sports have given me structure, strength, good health, discovery, adventure, pleasure and of course the sense of community. The goals we set will change over time but movement is something that can remain constant. On today's episode of Just In Stride I touched on all aspects of running with Elite Marathoner and Writer, Peter Bromka. Peter’s love for running is clear and it’s been part of him for his entire life. It was a pleasure hearing about his journey. From his pursuit of the Olympic Trials, coaching, training and using creative outlets to share his passion with others. Certainly, he’s had an influence on people through his accolades but it’s his words that resonate and impact fellow runners all over the world. Links: Writing On Running (peterbromka.com) Peter Mancini Bromka (@bromka) • Instagram photos and videos Peter Bromka – Medium Relay (relaypodcast.com) ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

I often say that social media is a two edged sword. On one hand, it can consume our time and we can easily compare ourselves to others, putting us in a negative mental space. On the other, we can document our journey and share it with anyone out there willing to listen, potentially impacting someone in a more positive way. I much prefer the latter if I do say so myself. On today’s episode of Just In Stride I had the chance to connect with Ultrarunner and content creator, Rob Perez. Rob got into running as a way to prepare for the intense training he experienced during his time with the U.S Navy. He built his base running 5 miles daily, quickly jumping into ultra running events covering 50 kilometers and beyond. After years of consistency, Rob took on the challenge and completed The Speed Project Solo earlier this year and plans on completing the international edition, by crossing the Atacama desert this November. Above all else, Rob loves creating useful running content on his social platforms, covering registration hacks, training tips, fueling advice and so much more. All in an attempt to help fellow runners as he hopes to make running more available and accessible to all. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Every so often you come across someone who is a shining light. Who can brighten up your day. Who can make you laugh and who has the ability to change the lives of the people around them, for the better. Today on Just In Stride I introduce you to queer entrepreneur, gym owner, and strength and conditioning coach, Heidi Rubin aka “Captain Fun”. Being an athlete and adventure seeker has always been part of life for Heidi. Less so on the competitive side but more about how moving the body can generate a positive impact. Whether it is strength training, roller derby or now running, Heidi has always found a way to do just that. Through The Infinity Movement studio, Heidi has been able to create a brave space for marginalized people in the community. Welcoming them with open arms, providing them the same access, opportunity and love as the rest of the World. The Infinity Movement HEIDI RUBIN ⚓️ CAPTAIN FUN (@sweatmtl) • Instagram photos and videos ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

One of my goals for this show is to speak to guests in every country where people listen. So far we’ve reached 20 different countries but have only spoken to guests in 5 of them, so we got a bit of work to do. This conversation of Just In Stride takes us down under, with Ultra Runner, strength coach and community leader, Mat Dore. Mat grew up playing every sport he could and had a built-in training partner in his twin brother, which harnessed a strong competitive spirit within himself. He found running as a great way to stay in shape after his hockey career and naturally wanted to be the best he could be, taking on World Majors and Ultras. A born Canadian, he moved across the World to Australia where he found his place as a Strength coach and integrated himself through sport. We discussed what it’s like to live somewhere new, how training changes after you have kids and how you can still get great results with less time in your schedule. Mat certainly is proof of that, recently taking 10 minutes off his already impressive marathon time! ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Every so often someone special comes across my social media feed and is doing something incredible. I guess that’s the blessing, that we can connect with strangers through one common passion and in this case it’s running. On this episode of Just In Stride I spoke with ultra runner and mental health advocate Sachin Latti. He didn't start out as a runner but has been a high level athlete his whole life, competing in wrestling, bodybuilding and jiu jitsu. It was during Covid that Sachin found his stride, using running as a way to stay active and work through troubling times, as many of us can relate. Through this new way of movement he fell in love with the sport, taking on longer and more challenging distances. Having a career in law enforcement opened his eyes to the troubles active and retired members of service face each day, and wanted to do something about it. So he’s running to raise money and awareness for his community, most recently taking on 22 marathons in 22 days in support of veterans and first responders mental health. Fundraiser by Sachin Latti : Sach-in-Motion's Run to Remember (gofundme.com) ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

I recently asked if you had questions for a running coach via Instagram and you delivered. Listener carefully to see if I got to your question in this next episode. I’m hoping to have more chances to interact with you through this show but that was a great start. Please feel free to reach out on social media or email if you have guest suggestions or questions you like to ask, I’d love to hear from you. Today on Just In Stride we learn a lot about training with Chartered Professional Coach, John Lofranco. He’s not only a runner himself and a knowledgeable coach but a true student of the sport. Accredited by the coaching association of Canada and manager of Coaching Education at Athletics Canada, John is helping the athletes of today and those of the future too. We go in depth on training methods, recovery strategies, old theories and new. It was fun to listen to him speak about a sport that has made a huge impact on his life and how he’s evolved as a coach after more than 20 years of experience. Show Links: - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-athlete-development-show/id1156301534?i=1000622575976 - https://www.acroad.ca/documents/DistanceRecommendation_2014-01-15.pdf ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

My comfort zone as an interviewer has been speaking to guests who share my passion, which is running. The goal for this show however is to speak with all athletes in endurance sports and try to see if there’s some common ground between them. On today’s episode of Just In Stride I got in the water with former swimmer, master scuba dive trainer and now competitive indoor freediver, Natascha Leisi. Whether it was swimming in the lake near her childhood home or jumping in the pool, she’s always gravitated towards the water. That passion evolved and has taken her far beneath the surface into the depths of the Sea. Now freediving has given her the fire to compete for her country at the national level, while continuing to learn and grow in her sport. Now freediving has given her the fire to compete for her country at the national level, while continuing to learn and grow in her sport. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

I’ve heard people say “do what you love” time and time and time again. But how many times is that actually the case? Where we do what we love, follow our passion and can actually make a living doing it. Today on Just In Stride I caught up with elite cyclist, pro photographer and YouTuber, Charles Ouimet. His first love was actually skateboarding but also enjoyed taking photos for skate brands, which gave him access to the latest and greatest gear. Over time his willingness to try new things has allowed him to grow both professionally and as an athlete. Today it’s high speed road cycling that has his full attention. While he creates video YouTube content covering all aspects of the sport to help others learn the same way he did years ago. ------- Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S. Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we’ll be able to make the show even better and it’ll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!