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Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

Booking Overview

A regional running interview show focused on trail and road running in Ontario, featuring external guests such as endurance athletes, race organizers, and community advocates. Agencies could credibly pitch accomplished runners, event directors, accessibility and inclusion leaders, and charity-focused endurance athletes; booking difficulty is likely low because the show emphasizes grassroots stories and accessible community participation.

Metrics

Episodes: 246

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 3.2k subscribers

Instagram: 13.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

john.shep@rogers.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Credible involvement in trail or road running, endurance athletics, race organization, community access, inclusion, or charitable sports initiatives, supported by a notable personal achievement or meaningful local impact.
Required Achievements:  
Completion or winning of notable endurance races, Organization of grassroots running events, Development of inclusive or accessible running initiatives, Completion of major charity athletic challenges

Recent Guest Discussions

Leslie Huffman - Trail Endurance, Overcoming Serious Injury, Adventure Challenges, And Fundraising For Childhood Cancer Causes.

Sandra Auger - Backyard Ultras, Grief And Running, Elite Training After Motherhood, Recovery, And Qualifying For A World Championship Team Event.

Erin McDougall - Accessible Race Pricing, Community-focused Event Organization, Grassroots Trail Running, And Unconventional Endurance Events.

Adam Saltarelli - Ultra-endurance Preparation, Youth Athletics, Multi-week Running Challenges, And Charitable Fundraising Through Sport.

Recent Topics

Trail Running, Ultrarunning, Road Running, Race Management, Inclusion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Athletics Ontario Running Podcast
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EP 245: Buddy Teaster, Soles4Souls - Building a Business Out of Bettering Lives

October 08, 2026

What does running 100 miles teach you about driving real-world change? In this episode, Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster reveals how the grit of ultramarathon running helped him revive a struggling non-profit and build a global force for good. Buddy shares his inspiring journey from a late-blooming runner to an endurance athlete, detailing how Soles4Souls evolved from basic shoe donations to fostering economic independence and social belonging for children. From navigating injuries by pivoting t...

EP 244: Duan Asemota, Canadian Olympian Sprinter - Running the Pocket Run 5K for Something Real

October 01, 2026

In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with Paris 2024 Olympian, Canadian 100m champion, and Ajax native Duan Asemota to talk about his latest initiative: The Pocket Run 5K. While Duan is best known for his blistering speed on the track, his newest project proves that running is about far more than just medals and titles. Inspired by his transformational journey to Ruhango, Rwanda as a Right To Play Ambassador, Duan created The Pocket Run to bridge his home com...

EP 243: Oluseyi Smith, Racing to Zero - Saving the Planet with Sustainable Sport

September 24, 2026

Can the global sports industry race toward a greener future? Two-sport Olympian Oluseyi "Shay" Smith transitioned from track and field and bobsleigh to leading athletics' environmental movement. After navigating the heartbreaking lows of the 2012 London Olympics, Shay redirected his relentless drive toward ecological responsibility. Through his initiative, Racing to Zero, he helps sports organizations measure and slash their carbon footprints by transforming event logistics and greening trans...

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Frequently asked questions

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Athletics Ontario Running Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Athletics Ontario Running Podcast?

Its publicly listed email is john.shep@rogers.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Athletics Ontario Running Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Athletics Ontario Running Podcast: john.shep@rogers.com.

How many listeners does Athletics Ontario Running Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Athletics Ontario Running Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Athletics Ontario Running Podcast?

Athletics Ontario Running Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Credible involvement in trail or road running, endurance athletics, race organization, community access, inclusion, or charitable sports initiatives, supported by a notable personal achievement or meaningful local impact. Common among recent guests: Completion or winning of notable endurance races; Organization of grassroots running events; Development of inclusive or accessible running initiatives. Recent guests include Leslie Huffman, Sandra Auger, and Erin McDougall.

How hard is it to get booked on Athletics Ontario Running Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Athletics Ontario Running Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Trail Running, Ultrarunning, Road Running, Race Management, and Inclusion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

john.shep@rogers.com

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