Find out about one of Canada's most promising distance runners! This week on the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we're joined by Jadyn Keeler, the University of North Dakota standout and Canadian Track and Field League (CTFL) athlete currently shattering records in the 5,000m and 10,000m.

Jadyn joins us to discuss her unconventional path to the NCAA, her independent recruitment hustle, and the reality of being an international student navigating NIL endorsements. But it's not all track—Jadyn also dives into her demanding double major in Molecular Biology and Geography, explaining how she balances high-level scientific research with an elite training schedule.

Highlights include:
- The Pivot: Transitioning from the rink to elite track and field.
- Technical Talk: A deep dive into the "double threshold" training method.
- Olympic Dreams: Her roadmap to representing Team Canada at LA 2028.
- Longevity: Essential advice for young athletes on consistency and health.

Whether you're a coach, an athlete, or a fan of the sport, Jadyn's story of scientific precision and athletic grit is a must-listen.

Learn more about CTFL at: https://www.instagram.com/jadynkeeler/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-canada-road-trail-membership

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What is the future of Canadian athletics? The Canadian Track and Field League (CTFL) is rewriting the script. In this episode, we're joined by Erin Teschuk, Sam Kenahan, Matthew Lozano, and Saed Griffith to discuss how a unique team-based structure is building a sustainable home for track and field talent in Canada.

Episode Highlights:
- From Roots to Results: The guys share stories of early inspirations—from childhood soccer to being coached by their fathers—and how those roots fuel their current Olympic and marathon aspirations.
- The CTFL Blueprint: Why a team-centric format is the "secret sauce" for keeping the competitive fire alive after graduation.
- The Mental Grind: A candid look at the resilience needed to bounce back from long-term injuries and the importance of a solid coach-athlete bond.
- Community First: Discover the professional opportunities and community-driven culture defining this emerging era of Canadian track.

Whether you're chasing a personal best or curious about the domestic circuit, this conversation offers a front-row seat to the future of the sport.

Learn more about CTFL at: https://www.instagram.com/ctfl_official/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-canada-road-trail-membership

Check out Hammer Nutrition Canada (and use our special discount code AORP15 at checkout): https://hammernutrition.ca/

For International Women's Day, we're burning the "shrink it and pink it" playbook. This week on the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, Lindsay Housman, Founder and CEO of Hettas, joins us to explain why your running shoes have a gender problem.

A woman's foot isn't just a smaller version of a man's—so why is the industry still treating it like one? We're diving deep into the biological grit: how hormones impact your ligaments, why your stride mechanics are unique, and how Hettas is using independent research to prevent the injuries the big brands ignore.

From funding biomechanical studies to championing the women's decathlon movement, Lindsay is proving that gender-specific data isn't just a ""nice to have""—it's the key to performance and equity. Stop squeezing into a design that wasn't made for you and start running in a brand that actually knows your name.

Learn more about Hettas at: https://www.instagram.com/wear_hettas/

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-canada-road-trail-membership

Check out Hammer Nutrition Canada (and use our special discount code AORP15 at checkout): https://hammernutrition.ca/