Stories, interviews and discussions about the running world, from the editors of Canadian Running magazine.Read more »
Stories, interviews and discussions about the running world, from the editors of Canadian Running magazine.Read Less
This week Maddy Kelly and Kate Van Buskirk are joined by 2019 OUA and U Sports cross-country champion Lucia Stafford. A standout junior runner, Lucia is quickly establishing herself as one of the best collegiate athletes in Canada. She talks about her recent success, battling Graves Disease, and balancing an engineering degree with the goal of becoming an Olympian.
[4:48] The Philadelphia Marathon disqualified 147 runners for course cutting, and The Valencia Marathon saw tons of records fall!
[9:18] The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium was unveiled, fuelling excitement for competitors and fans alike!
[12:52] The Canadian Cross-Country Championships produced some thrilling finishes and qualified several runners for the 2020 Pan Am XC Championships!
[22:38] In trail news, the Western States Endurance Run and Hardrock 100 are both holding their lottery draws for the 2020 editions.
[25:07] Lucia talks about her winning streak, her health and balancing her academic and athletic goals.
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