An Interview with Canadian Marathon Legend Bruce Deacon
© Copyright – 2010 – Christopher Kelsall – Originally published on Flotrack - Note: I wrote this interview with Bruce Deacon during March of 2010, for the May issue of Canadian Running Magazine. As the print business goes, the Canadian Running Magazine version was truncated down to 794 words. That is plenty of truncating! But a thank you must go out to Michal Kapral,... Read More
A Father’s Day Interview with Simon Whitfield
In the lead-up to Father’s Day this Sunday on June 20th, www.WhereParentsTalk.com is featuring profiles of 5 famous Dads who are in the public eye. In this interview www.WhereParentsTalk.com asks famous Dad Simon Whitfield 5 questions. Happy Father’s Day to all you Fathers out there. Read More Read More
An Interview with 2010 Vancouver Sun 10k Winner Malindi Elmore
Following is an interview by Christopher Kelsall with recent Vancouver Sun Run winner Malindi Elmore, who lives and trains in Kelowna. This interview was originally posted on the Flotrack website and has been re-posted here with Chris’s permission. ============================ © Copyright – 2010 – Christopher Kelsall Stanford University alumnus Malindi Elmore... Read More
Opera Singer Training for Competitive Track Series this Spring
The following article, which features Trainharder blogger Marilyn Arsenault, was written by Travis Paterson and published in the Saanich News… ====================== There’s a lot more energy in opera singer Marilyn Arsenault’s voice this spring. There’s also a lot more spring in her step. A former varsity runner for the University of Victoria, Arsenault is in a year... Read More
An Interview with Victoria Runner Dylan Haight
Here’s the latest interview by Christopher Kelsall with Victoria-based junior runner Dylan Haight. Originally published on Flotrack, it has been re-produced here with permission. Thanks Chris! =================== © Copyright – 2010 – Christopher Kelsall Dylan Haight is a rising star. Based in Victoria, BC, Dylan ran High School track and field and cross-country for... Read More
An Interview with BC-Raised Runner Justine Johnson
Originally published on Flotrack and reproduced here with permission, here is Christopher Kelsall’s latest interview with Victoria-raised runner Justine Johnson… =================== © Copyright – 2010 – Christopher Kelsall Justine Johnson, born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia competed in High School for Oak Bay under long-time successful coach, Keith... Read More
An Interview with Victoria Runner & Beer Mile World Record Holder Jim Finlayson
The following interview comes courtesy of Christopher Kelsall and was originally published on the Flotrack website. Chris has graciously allowed us to re-post here… ============================ © Copyright – Christopher Kelsall – 2010 Jim Finlayson is a former Canadian Marathon champion, three-time competitor in the IAAF World Cross Country Championships and winner... Read More
An Interview with TrailRunner Emily Solsberg
Ultra runner Ellie Greenwood recently posted an interview on her blog with up and coming BC trail runner Emily Solsberg. Emily trains with the Vancouver Falcons Running Club in Vancouver and has represented Canada twice at the World Mountain Running Championships. The first part of the interview is included below. To read it in full please visit Ellie’s blog here. ===================== Have... Read More
An Interview with Vancouver Island Runner Cameron Levins
Following in an interview with local ‘up-and-comer’ Cameron Levins, who is from the Courtney/Campbell River area on Vancouver Island and who is currently running for Southern Utah University. This interview was posted originally on Flotrack and has been reproduced here with permission by the author. =============== © Copyright – 2009 – Christopher Kelsall On June... Read More
An Interview with Scott Simpson
© Copyright – 2009 – Christopher Kelsall As the saying goes, nice guys finish last. Twenty-nine year old Scott Simpson is an athlete and physiotherapist, plying both trades in Victoria, British Columbia. Originally from Sackville, New Brunswick, Simpson is one of the nice guys in our sport, but sometimes he finishes first. He is, at least on the outside, the epitome of sedate... Read More
An Interview with Geoff Martinson, UVic Athlete of the Year
Here’s the latest interview from Christopher Kelsall. In it he speaks with UVic athlete of the year, Geoff Martinson. He talks of running from bears, Olympic goals and slagging baseball players. Originally published on the Flotrack website and re-produced here with permission. ============= I WAS DOWN ON THE TRACK watching the Victoria Track Classic, wondering (as writers... Read More
An Interview with Gary Reed
(C) Copyright – 2009 – Christopher Kelsall Gary Reed is one of the fastest 800m runners in the world. Currently he possesses a personal best of 1:43.68, which happens to be the Canadian record and a time that is considered fast by anyone’s measure. He also owns a 4th place performance he achieved at the 2008 Olympics from Beijing, China and a silver medal from the... Read More
MOMAR Interview with UltraRunner Gary Robbins
MOMAR (Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race) Race Director Brian Tasaka recently interviewed elite ultra runner Gary Robbins. Gary will be competing in the Western States Endurance Run (100 miles) in less than two weeks on June 27-28. During the interview Gary talks about his training, other runners who inspire him, and whether or not he thinks he’ll lose control over his bodily... Read More
An Interview with BC Runner Jason Loutitt
Christopher Kelsall is back at it again with another fantasic interview, this time with BC athlete Jason Loutitt. This article was originally published on Flotrack and has be reproduced here with permission from Christopher. ================== © Copyright – Christopher Kelsall – 2009 Jason Loutitt has lived just about everywhere in western Canada. He was born in Trail, British... Read More
Steve Osaduik – Post Stanford Invitational 10,000m Interview
Written by Christopher Kelsall, originally published on Flotrack, and reproduced here with permission. March 31, 2009 (C) Copyright – Christopher Kelsall – 2009 Steve Osaduik had a rough 2008. After years of dominating the local race scene (British Columbia)and at the same time developing a seemingly ever-improving running resume, he finally experienced his first running... Read More
A Simon Whitfield Update
So what’s Simon up to these days? slowtwitch.com has recently posted an interview with the Beijing silver metalist, following is an excerpt: ============ Since his silver medal win at the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, Simon Whitfield has been a very busy man. Speaking engagements, a coaching change, a training camp in Maui and some longer races on the horizon. But he had... Read More
An Interview with Victoria Runner Maurice Tarrant
In Christopher Kelsall’s most recent interview he chats with 79 year old Victoria runner Maurice Tarrant. Maurice has won his age group hundreds of times and is widely considered the best Canadian runner in his age group. Note: this article was originally published on Flotrack and has been reproduced here with permission. ===================== (C) Copyright –... Read More
An Interview with Kelvin Broad
Following is an interview with Kevin Broad, who has won the Calgary Marathon 8 consecutive times and the Royal Victoria Marathon 5 consecutive times. The interview was conducted by Christopher Kelsall and originally posted on the Flotrack website. ===== The first of two long runs I had done with Kelvin Broad were over 20 miles and included a group of fellow runners of varying abilities... Read More
An Interview with BC Adventure Racer Gary Robbins
From EndurancePlanet.com … Some people might argue that stubbornness is a character flaw but it’s not if you’re an endurance athlete. Ask Gary Robbins of North Vancouver, British Columbia. The 32-year-old adventure racer took his never-say-die attitude into his first 100-mile ultramarathon this past year and set a new course record. Today on Endurance Planet we... Read More
Music in Motion – A diva’s voice, a runner’s soul, a winner’s heart
Trainharder.com’s very own blogger Marilyn Arsenault (click here to visit her blog) has been featured in today’s edition of The Province newspaper. Enjoy the read! ===== (Written by Howard Tsumura and published Friday, November 07, 2008) Marilyn Arsenault was born on valentine’s day with a soul full of song and a heart like a wheel. If you snuck inside the rehearsal... Read More
