Dave McGillivray joins us for a great show on the state of the Endurance Industry, The Boston Marathon, and personal health. Share it with friends and runners alike. #BostonMarathon​ #heartattack​ Boston Marathon Chris Uszynski

My special guest is one of the leaders in the field of Respirology, Dr. Sanjay Mehta. Sanjay grew up in Montreal, and graduated from McGill University medical school, training in Internal Medicine and Respirology at McGill and Harvard. Currently, he is a Professor of Medicine at Western University, and a Respirologist and Director of the Southwest Ontario Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic, London Health Sciences Center.

Our old friend Steve Fleck joins us as we discuss the current state of the industry and how we run our way back to larger events. If you have questions you can email Chris at [email protected] and if you need more information about the Canadian Endurance Sports Alliance go to https://www.endurancesportsalliance.ca/home

Back on the air, catching up and explaining where we have been. Please comment we will be back as FB Live and on YouTube. Next Week Steve Fleck joins me talking about the state of the industry and where do we go from here. Thank you everyone for your support and Keep Running!

Pro Triathlete Lionel Sanders has dropped by the studio at the end of his season, for the past 3 years to talk with Chris about his lessons learned. The good, the bad and the Fast! Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine on this season 3 finale show.

American Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes joins me live to talk about his new book "The Road to Sparta". An incredible look into the history of the Marathon and his journey in running. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

Stair Event- This week we feature a stair event to do this winter the Europro Vertical Climb and we revisit our friends Dave and Rose Low and the Great Wall of China Marathon, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

NEW WORLD RECORD 29-year-old, Pete Kostelnick, left San Francisco’s City Hall on September 12—his birthday—at 8 a.m. He then headed east for 3,067 miles, completing the trek in 42 days, 6 hours, and 30 minutes. The feat is unprecedented, and ends one of the oldest ultrarunning records recognized by Guinness World Records. That is more than 70 miles per day running and incredible feat. Pete joins us along with Jim Crist -Race Director from the Christmas Story Run in Cleveland Ohio and Song of the week on this episode #103.

Mary Brannagan from BRANNAGAN ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY who works on Olympic and Elite Athletes joins Chris in studio to talk about the how to cure common running injuries.

The incredible Melissa Bishop joins us live in studio to talk about life after Rio and the road to Tokyo 2020. We also talk to Bill Ewing Ops Director of the Freepress Marathon in Detroit for a wrap up on the Marathon weekend. Song of the Week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine all in this episode.

Must listen to episode with Dr. Wadea Tarhuni is in studio to talk about more people die here and around the world of heart disease then all the cancers combined. Fascinating talk through what athletes can do and what are the warning signs.

What if you did not wear deodorant for two weeks this summer? Yup, Marygrace Taylor an award-winning Health and Wellness author and contributor to Prevention Magazine, RedBook and Men's Health and others will be joining us (not in studio). Read her Prevention Magazine story here: http://www.prevention.com/health/not-wearing-deodorant?cid=isynd_ROL_0915&_ga=1.152295225.1855312176.1456967819 Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

The Founder of the Running Room joins us to give us tips for the upcoming Marathon season.

We explore everything you should expect from your first 5K plus Jim Biewer from the Detroit Red Wings joins us to talk about the Hockeytown 5K and everything going on that morning. Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and Song of the Week all in this episode.

Paul Gross is one of the most passionate Station Scientist you will ever meet. Amazing insight into weather and how we need to be more vigilant and use technology to help keep us safe. Song of Week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

Dr Larry Schmidt Professor Emeritus in Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University, London, Ontario joins me to talk about a unique approach to living longer and happier. Getting more active with CALM the Canadian Academy for Lifestyle Medicine. Song of the Week, Steve Bell on the Olympic wrap up and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

Ops Director Bill Ewing is in studio to talk about one of the great international marathons that takes place in October in Detroit. From Detroit it crosses the Bridge into Canada running through Windsor ON to the underwater Tunnel back to the USA. Incredible infrastructure and for sure a must do anyones list, I am running the half this year!

In Studio Corey Bellemare sets 2 world records in 4 days for Beer Mile and his crazy week along with our resident expert Mary Brannagan talks to us about running healthy and figuring out what the pains and aches really mean.

Wreck Beach Bare Bun 5K Run and Running Naked (without technology) plus song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

Steve Bell from AM800 Sports joins me to talk about the status of the Russian Athletics position with Rio only a couple weeks away. We also talk about the Color Run weekend that is approaching along with song of the week.

Mike Brkovich and Ian Gourlay from the Walkerville Brewery drop by to talk beer and running The Walkerville Brewery Craft Draft 5K, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and Song of Week all in this episode.

Ed Whitlock joins me to talk about being 85 years young with 80 age group titles and 30 World Records. From a sub 3hr marathon at 73 to a 7:18:55 Mile at 85. Meet the incredible Ed Whitlock, Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

You can't talk about being fit and runnings without talking about Healthcare and Hospitals. Dave Cooke and David Musyj, Co-chairs of the Program and Services Steering Committee join us to talk about how important a new Hospital system is to our overall health. Send me your questions and comments to [email protected] Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

Chad Evans from the Color Run joins us to talk about everything Color Run Nights and Bob Bellacicco from CTV News talks about the University of Windsor’s bizarre Track Coaching issues. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine and more.

Jim Biewer Director from the Detroit Red Wings join us to talk about the Hockeytown 5K. Evelyn Thomas a runner from the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon tells us about her experience on the Island. Song of the Week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine all in this week's episode.

AnneMarie Fortner from Explore Pelee gives us a tour of Pelee Island in preparation of the Big Race! Rob Moore joins us by phone to explain the OFSAA Track Event that is the largest High School event in the Country and the third largest in North America is in Windsor this weekend.

One of the fastest persons on the earth joins us to talk about her recent win and what is left on the road to the Olympics. Canadian 800M record holder Melissa Bishop is always inspiring and open to answer all the questions. Laura Wall is the spokesperson for the Canadian Cancer Society who is our new Charity with Canada D’Eh Run. We talk about all the amazing work they do around the country.

Do you have what it takes to conquer the Great Wall? A grueling 26.2 miles, 20,518 of uneven steps in the Conquer the Wall Marathon on the Great Wall of China! Husband and Wife Dave and Rose Low from the Amherstburg Running Club join me live from China to talk about the Great Wall Marathon. Also Amanda Sheehan, a new runner, gives us her perspective about Le Chocolat as her first race. She is an inspiration shedding half her weight and starting to run. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on RunningFlat Radio.

Julie Weiss the Marathon Goddess join Chris to talk about her passion of running and raising awareness for Pancreatic Cancer and “We Got This”

Kelly Steele joins us in studio to go through the FAQ and new Runners 101 for what to expect at an event. Song of the Week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

Derek Murphy from Marathon Investigations is on the case running the numbers and identifying all the Bib Mules, Bib Bandits, Course Cutters and just plain Cheaters. He joins us and Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine!

Jen Miller writes for the New York Times, Runner’s World, Running Times and ESPN. She takes you for an amazing journey of self discovery and the hilarious moments during races and her quest to be a better runner. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

Darcy Haggith of Inifint Nutrition Canada joins us in studio to talk about the science of hydration. Professional Triathlete Lionel Sanders calls in to talk about Winning last weekends IronMan California 70.3 and competing 7days later in Ironman Texas 70.3. One week apart leaving nothing on the table and competing to win.

Dave McGillivray is one of the most experienced Race Directors in the World. As Race Director of the Boston Marathon he talks to us about changes to this year's race. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on this weeks episode of RunningFlat Radio. Tune in live on AM800CKLW (http://www.am800cklw.com) at 7pm Tuesday evening or on Podcast

Triathlon Legend and Founder of Competitor Group Bob Babbitt join us to talk about the beginnings of IronMan and how he started Competitor and where the industry is going. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on this weeks episode of RunningFlat Radio. Tune in live on AM800CKLW at 7pm Tuesday evening or on Podcast.

Vancouver again ranks among the world’s best. Forbes Travel has placed the BMO Vancouver Marathon alongside Big Sur, London, Rio de Janeiro, the Great Wall of China, Rome and Paris, as one of the 12 ‘Top Marathons Worth Traveling For’. We welcome Charlene Krepiakevich, Executive Director of RUN VAN to tell use why the BMO Vancouver Marathon represents as Canada’s top destination race. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on this weeks episode of RunningFlat Radio. Tune in live on AM800CKLW at 7pm Tuesday evening or on Podcast.

Australian Trent Morrow is the Marathon Man! World Record holder for most Marathons 160 on all 7 Continents in 1 Year. He also recently ran his 300th and we talk about the adventures. Song of the Week, Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and much more on this weeks episode of RunningFlat Radio.

The Running Room’s Founder, Best selling author John Stanton joins Chris to talk all about benefit of Walking. We also talk about the running and industry trends. Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine and more!

Season Debut with Brooks Hansons Runner Dani Miller tells us about her Olympic Marathon Trial experience and John Lofranco from AC Road/Athletics Canada talks about the National Championships coming to Le Chocolat and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine.

We recap the year, talk about Le Chocolat. John Stanton always a great guest always full of insight(sorry for the technical activities). We go back and review Cmdr Chris Hadfield’d July interview and American half record holder from Oceanside California 80 years old Anne Garret. Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and I talk about making that commitment and getting into a program!

My guest is Kevin Hanson co founder, of the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project, he is the co-owner of the Hansons Running Shops, as well as the creator of the Hansons Running Method available at all fine book stores. We talk elite running, learning to run and lessons thought his career. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan all in this episode.

Our good friend Lionel Sanders drops by the RunningFlat Radio studios to talk about the massive sub 8 hour win at Ironman Arizona. Only the third Canadian to ever sub 8hr an Ironman distance. We talk about Kona and lessons learned and everything in-between. Ben Kaplan and Song of the Week on this episode.

Our good friend Pacer Jim is also the race director of the famous A Christmas Story Run. We talk about the Run the Virtual Run and running! Jim also owns Marathonpacing.com and paces some the largest half and full in the United States. Grab you Leg Lamp and fuzzy bunny costume and listen in. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine on this week.

Dr. Jack Daniels is a two-time Olympic medalist in the Modern Pentathlon and world-renowned exercise scientist. Named “The World’s Best Running Coach” by Runner’s World, he led Cortland University runners to eight NCAA Division III National Championships, 31 individual national titles, and more than 130 All-America awards.We talk Running Formula. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine on this week.

My fellow Canadian Race Director Cory Freedman joins us to talk about the Toronto Women's Run Series, Sporting Life 10K and much more. Song of the week and Ben Kaplan from iRUN magazine

PanAm Games Gold Medalist and Silver Medal World Champion Melissa Bishop co hosts with Chris. They talk to Nicholas Mizera who broke the Guinness World Book or Records for fastest Half Marathon in a suit!.. Ben Kaplan from iRUN and more in this episode.

The newly crowned Canadian Marathon Champion Lanni Marchant is going to Rio! She joins Chris and talks about how she will represent Canada in the 10K and Marathon at the Olympics. Ben Kaplan from iRUN and song of the week by New Order.

Chris talks about inspiring ageless runners who take life on by getting out and doing it. Also John LoFranco from Athletics Canada and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine talk about the big weekend at STWM and all the races around North America.

Introducing the answer to your lack of accomplishment. What to PB, go to Boston, win your age group? We will get you there. Andrew Judson joins us on RunningFlat Radio on how you can succeed no matter what your goal is.

Alan Brookes joins us to talk about the STWM history and how it brings over $30million dollars in economic development to Toronto every year and how the City and Community supports this iconic event.

We wrap up Run For Heroes weekend, Talk to a couple who got engaged on the finish line, update from our great friend Dr Michelle Prince and Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine

Lionel Sanders is the youngest Top 25 triathletes in the world. Born and raised in the Windsor/Essex and on his way to the IronMan World Championships he stops in studio to talk about training, hydration, nutrition and making mistakes.

Andrew Judson is a nutritionist, trainer and former pro fitness model. He designs customized nutrition plans that include meal planning, grocery lists and regular online support 24/7. His methods in nutrient timing are precise and are the product of getting to know each individual’s body type, sleeping and waking patterns, stress levels, training regimes and current eating habits. He considers a variety of factors when planning your specific nutritional needs. Our nutrition package is a 6 month educational tool that will teach you how to eat properly for your body type and lifestyle. There are no gimmicks and no magic pills with Andrew…just clean eating in patterns that match your body type.

Terry Fox’s inspiration was Dick Traum who was the first person to complete a Marathon in a prosthetic. He also founded the Achilles Foundation changing the lives of thousands of athletes with disabilities. Dick give his perspective on Terry Fox and the Gift Terry gave him. Also joining us is Fred Fox, Terry’s Brother who is known for being the public face of the Terry Fox Foundation join us for the family perspective on 35 years of growth and Cancer research. Please listen and share this unique show and insight into one of the greatest Canadians who ever lived.

Dr Charles Morgan is riding from Portland to Portland raising money and awareness for a Doctor recruitment program in our local area.

RunningFlat's very own Finish Line Doc, Dr Tim join us in studio to talk about running in heat, heat stroke and how to treat and prevent it. As well we talk about his 1200K Paris-Brest-Paris Bike Race. Plus Ben Kaplan from iRUN Magazine and more.

800M Specialist Melissa Bishop only one week after her Gold Win at the Pan Am games joins me in studio to be my special guest cohost on RunningFlat Radio. She is wonderful, honest, open about everything from training to nutrition. You will love this show! Go Melissa Go! Good luck in the Worlds next month.

The 25th Premier of the Province of Ontario Kathleen Wynn. She is a runner and proud of it. We talk about running, spreading the message and how to get more Ontarians involved in Running and Walking. We introduce you Ben Kaplan the editor of iRUN Magazine and the newest contributor the RunningFlat Radio. Ben will be on weekly with the iRUN Running News.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield talks about what it takes to be an astronaut and his journey from being a kid in Sarnia Ontario to Commander of the International Space Station for 144 days. Join us for this feature 30 minute feature interview with one of the most famous Spacemen on this planet. @Col. Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield #CmdrChrisHadfield

Local Race Organizers chime in on where the sport is at. John McKibbon from the Tecumseh and Belle River Triathlon Weekend and Dave Campbell from the Leamington Triathlon Weekend are in studio talking about how to get more participants into the Triathlon events.

We get the most knowledgeable minds of Triathlon today together to talk about the state of Triathlon in Canada. Our guests this week are the CEO from Triathlon Canada Tim Wilson; Steve Fleck - industry insider, endurance race and event announcer; Barry Shepley - Hall of fame Olympic coach for Canada and Co-founder of Canada's Kids of Steel program across Canada; Kevin MacKinnon - pro triathlete for nine years, today is a coach, announcer and journalist and is the founding editor of Triathlon Magazine Canada.

Competitors from the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon talk about the weather, the event, the run, the island, the party and the experience overall.

Feature interview with Kathrie Switzer about that legendary day at the Boston Marathon in 1967 that changed Running forever. The first women to compete and complete the marathon started a movement that helped change women rights in the United States and eventually the addition of the Women’s Marathon in the Olympics. Today she is an influence around the world with 261Fearless and a movement for women to overcome any obstacle or oppression.

Dave McGillivray Race Director of the Boston Marathon talks about changes to the 2015 Boston Marathon. Michelle Lemire a runner at Le Chocolat tells us why she is running for Molly’s Matters.

Gary Belanger from the RunningFactory and the New Balance Store joins us in studio to talk about the new ON-Running Shoes as well as other great gear trends we are seeing for 2015.

Brett Lumley Associate Head Coach of University of Windsor Lancers joins RunningFlat Radio to talk about the incredibly successful program and its legacy in a running community.

81 years young Anne Garret holds the US Half Marathon record at 2:13:23. The Oceanside California native is an inspiration and you want to hear how she started running.

Mary Brannagan RPT and Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists. We talk common injury and prevention and what treatments to administer. The most important is who to help you and get to the root cause of why you are injured. Many practitioners just treat the symptoms but you need to find out why the injury has occurred.

Athletics Canada’s John Lofranco announces live that Le Chocolate has been awarded the new National 10K Age-Group/Masters Championships. RunningFlat’s Doc Dr Tim O’Callahan is live in studio to give us advice on how to get started to a healthier you in the new year. We also talk about injury, The Family Health Team structure and why is Dr Tim riding 1200K in France this summer? Maybe your Doc can write you a script for a new Cervelo?

Nearly 50 years in the business, Florine Mark of Weight Watchers tells us about her successes and challenges in todays go go lifestyle. Her passion is evident and she has been a pioneer in the weight loss industry as many big fads like Adkins, Scarsdale, Hollywood and thousands of others have come and gone, Florine and Weight Watchers have always been there.

Chris and Kelly talk training, running and how to get started. We also go through what to not ask a runner.

New Years resolution show with Dr Michelle Prince as well as Adrenaline Extreme Fitness’s Danielle and Chris Mingay.

Kevin Hanson, co-owner of the Hanson’s Running Stores, The Hanson’s Running Method and the Elite Hanson’s Running Team. The Hanson’s have made a huge contribution to running and you see their team at the front of all the races. Kevin give us an amazing tour through their history, their ideology and why the Hanson’s Methodology works. We hope to have Kevin back in studio in a few months to talk more about the Method and training regiments for your spring races.

Lionel Sanders joins us in studio after his win at Ironman Florida. We explore his amazing life story from drug and alcohol abuse to Professional Triathlete.

Jeremy Barton is on a quest to run over 1000km this year. A very doable goal that is 20km a week. Jeremy is doing that in paid running events 5k, 10k and 21k at a time. Registering for all local running events in a 50 mile radius of his home and traveling to some as well. Join Kelly Steele and Chris Uszynski for this interesting talk with Jeremy Barton on RunningFlat Radio.

Deputy Minister Thomas Ullyett and Ben Yushot from the Yukon Athletics join us to talk cold weather running. We deep dive what runners from Whitehorse Yukon are wearing and running with throughout the winter months. -20 C is not uncommon in Whitehorse so what to wear from shoes to undergarments and everything in between.

Always direct and sometimes controversial legendary hockey coach, commentator and Canadian icon Don Cherry joins Kelly Steele and Chris Uszynski on RunningFlat Radio. Every year the runners of Canada D’Eh vote on who they want on the finishers medal. Last year it was Sir John A, and runners suggested who they want for this this year. We tally those votes and boil up the top 3 vote getters (Wayne Gretzky, Rick Mercer and Terry Fox) were this years choices and then runners suggest who they want on next year 2015. We are tallying the votes and in the top three is our guest Don Cherry. He tells it like it is….put it there!

Kelly and Chris talk about Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon that is SOLD OUT, Le Chocolat Half Marathon, 10K & 5K and Winter running. Tony DeSantis from the Community Living Essex County talks to us about the 20 years of the Jingle Bell 5K & 10K Run.

Chris takes on his critics that Heroes Half is too expensive and compares the numbers with a couple dozen other half marathons from around the Great Lakes. Jim Crist from Marathonpacing.com and Steve Fleck announcer for Ironman join us to talk about the costs and status of the industry.

Multi Emmy award winning Radio and Television broadcaster Toni Reavis who voices Boston, NY, LA and Chicago Marathons joins us. Kelly Steele and I discuss the state of the industry and Toni's view developing a professional runner's tour. Toni is very insightful, and gives us an overview of the various running booms and where are running heroes have gone. This is a must listen and very educated view on elite running.

Bill Ewing from the Detroit Free Press Marathon join us on the final updates to the big weekend. John Hughes the man behind Track Shack and the Run Disney events talks about the changes over the past 20 years of Disney Running Events.

Dr Gabe Mirkin pioneered Sports Medicine 50 years ago. He has 40 marathons to his name but cycles more than 200 miles weekly at the age of 79. We discuss what to eat as an athlete, and autoimmune diseases. Also John Lofranco from AC Road Athletics Canada talks about the New Race Director Summit in Toronto.

77 Year old Thomas Podruchny joins Kelly and Chris to talk about his 198th Marathon at Run For Heroes (he runs on every other week). Also Eleite Hansons runner and RPT Clint Verran from www.runguru.com joins us to talk about the Hansons method.

Chris and Kelly wrap up on the winners of the Run For Heroes Marathon weekend. Matt McCue writer for Runner’s World talks about his article about Why Themed Races have failed lately.

We deep dive the Heroes Weekend in Amherstburg; what to expect and how to make the most of it.

Steve Bell -Sports Director from AM800CKLW and Jay Hudson -Program Director from 89X join Kelly and I to talk about running with injuries as well as The Run For Heroes Marathon.

Jim Crist from Marathonpacing.com talks about the art of Professional Pace Groups. Why a great pacer will help you achieve your goals in time and enjoyment. Jim is also the race director for the Christmas Story Run in Cleveland Ohio, get your Red Rider BB Gun and Leg Lamp!

The Detroit Free Press Marathon, in its 38th year, is one of the most unique in the world with an international crossing of a bridge and tunnel from Canada. Bill Ewing the Operations Director joins us in studio to talk about the race’s history and challenges with infrastructure.

Dr. Michelle Prince from the Lifetime Wellness Centre in Windsor opens up and talks about her current battle with Colon Cancer and how nutrition, treatment and running are apart of her winning strategy to be cancer free. She inspires us all and it is a must listen for everyone. Caela Fenton from Canadian Running Magazine talks about Running Movies and a Commonwealth Games wrap up.

At the age of 42 Cheryl Zarkowski decided to run a marathon in 2000, the following year a Marathon a month and then she was hooked. The 6 time Bad Water 135Mile Ultra finisher tells us how and why all the miles and her latest quest of 1,000 miles to run the coast of California. Canadian Running Magazine report and more.

Hamza Syed joins us to explain The Fasting 5K, a Ramadan running event, really highlighting the grass roots running movement. This event will be huge around NA in the next couple years and hear how it all began. Kelly and I also talk about Color Run Windsor and the Run For Heroes Marathon weekend.

Adam Campbell former pro Triathlete and Ultra Runner gets struck by lightening and still gets third place. He also gives us an in-depth explanation of Sky Running.

Dr Melissa Dattilo-Kidd joins us to talk about taking care of your eyes as a runner, what to wear and what to watch out for. You only have one set of eyes so make sure you protect them.

We talk to Fred Fox, Terry Foxes older brother, and get a understanding of who Terry was, why is he more popular today than ever and insight I bet you never new about this ‘Great Canadian’ icon. Happy Canada D’eh from RunningFlat Radio.

Chris and Kelly talk about why Fun Run event experiences are so important to not just the industry but society. Building larger numbers at events and showing through experience is very important to building the runner culture. Michael Doyle from Canadian Running Magazine joins us with the weekly news.

Kelly and I talk to a Pelee Island Runner with an amazing story about the recent Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon. Chuck Engle Marathon Junkie talks about his 340 Marathons, 302 sub 3hr Marathon and his world record of winning a Marathon in every state in the United States. Chuck stays with us to talk to the new World Record Holder for the BEER MILE, James Nielsen. James explains how to train for the elusive Beer Mile.