Dr. Theresa Tam on COVID-19, Safety this Summer, and Her Return to Running

June 25, 2020

There’s been no steadier voice in Canada than Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Health Officer, who has led us through the novel coronavirus crisis. While we’re not out of the woods yet, by any means, there’s been reasons for optimism, and Dr. Tam offers iRun readers this advice: “Keep running.” Sutcliffe talked to Dr. Tam from her office in Ottawa.

MS: Dr. Tam, thank you. What do runners need to do to keep safe?

TT: Don’t let the good training and habits you’ve learned these last months go to waste. Keep going, and stay adapting as we learn more about COVID-19. I always tell my staff this pandemic is like a marathon—pace yourself, this is not a 100-metre dash.

MS: Is it safe to go running?

MS: Yes. Running outside is a good thing to do. Don’t go out when you’re sick or have symptoms, but if you feel fine, get some exercise. It’s important for physical and mental health.

MS: Share your best tips for how to run safely.

TT: Try and keep 2-metre space between yourself and another runner. Pick non-busy hours and routes for your runs. Avoid other people, particular walkers.

MS: Can you run with a friend?

TT: Yes. Someone who is in your bubble. But keep listening to the public health advice. COVID-19 is changing all the time.

MS: Can you tell us about your own running?

TT: I got into running somewhat accidentally. Work colleagues—avid runners—threw me in the bus one day when they decided to run. I went out of curiosity and found I was able to run further than I thought. You get hooked a little bit.

MS: So how did you get from there to a marathon?

TT: In running it is very easy to make progress, slowly. I found it very satisfying and a great alternative to the other exercises I was doing.

MS: What do you love about our sport?

TT: I find it meditative. I focus on my breathing. I don’t listen to music or get distracted when I run. I get into a zone and fall into my pace. It’s relaxing for me. Also, prior to COVID-19, I enjoyed running on the weekend with a small group of friends. I enjoyed socializing.

MS: Are you running at all these days?

TT: This particular crisis has completely disrupted my running so far. Doing this interview today stimulates me to think about beginning to start my running routine up again. To be honest, I haven’t been outside too much. I’ve been trying to squeeze in ten minutes of exercise at home when I can.

MS: What Canadian events have you run?

TT: Ottawa Race Weekend and the Canada Army Run are the two runs I participated in the most. Those are tremendous events where the whole community gets involved and there’s a tremendous atmosphere. I think races build community and I’m part of the community, so I participate in the events. Plus, so many people are running for a good cause.

MS: Would you describe for us how it felt to complete your first marathon?

TT: I think anyone finishing their first marathon remembers crossing the finish line and you can’t quite believe it. I’m not a fast runner, but I know I have a lot of mental stamina. I know I’m going to finish.

MS: But you said you couldn’t believe it!

TT: Well, nevertheless, it was still quite surprising. It was an incredible feeling. I bet anyone running their first marathon feels the same way.

MS: Has running helped you in your work or has your work helped you in your running?

TT: I’m someone who likes to have a goal—a target to aim for, and reaching that goal is a tremendous feeling. It’s not just about getting to the end, it’s the journey that matters and that’s the same with so many aspects of life: whether managing an outbreak or pacing yourself appropriated in a race. Slow down a bit when you need to. Make sure you’re hydrating. And if you hit a bit of a wall, have patience and compassion for yourself to get past it. You have to believe you will reach that finish line. It’s a journey we take in all aspects of life.

MS: So, have you applied the lessons of your running to your work?

TT: It might be the other way around.

MS: Tell us more.

TT: I didn’t get into longer runs until later in my life. I think my mental abilities to focus on my work and work long hours and manage events, or outbreaks, or residency training in medicine gave me the mental stamina to do longer runs. Of course, it goes the other way, too. Having completed a marathon, you can apply those learnings to your everyday life.

MS: Do you think a marathon is an appropriate metaphor for the pandemic?

TT: It’s a good analogy. COVID-19—we still don’t know a lot about this virus. What we do know is there’s not a lot of immunity worldwide in the population. This virus isn’t going away. We actually don’t know what might happen next, except that all the incredible work that every Canadian has done has kept the virus at a level that our healthcare system can manage.

MS: That’s really good to hear.

TT: That doesn’t mean it has disappeared. We have to look further down the road in the immediate weeks and plan ahead for the scenario that might come. A vaccine might take another twelve or eighteen months, so we all have to work together for a significant amount of time. Remember, this is a marathon.

MS: Any last words of advice?

TT: Be compassionate with each other. Be compassionate, and we’ll get through this together.

MS: Thank you very much for your work, and for your time, Dr. Tam.

TT: Thank you, Mark. This has stimulated me to start running again. Thank you for that.

MS: That makes me happy.

TT: It’s true.

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Canada’s Recipe for Civil Unrest

Ben Kaplan

June 25, 2020

Whether you came here ten years ago or 100 years ago, we’re all immigrants. Unless you’re Indigenous. Ever since I came to this portfolio, racism has been personal: how do we get everyone in our beautiful country to feel represented?

We all have the same story. We came to Canada for the opportunity to work hard and make the best life possible for our families.

We have made a lot of mistakes and we still, as a country, have a lot of work to do. But it starts with an honest conversation about racism, without becoming defensive. I know that when we talk about racism it gets very personal. That’s a good thing. I wear a turban. But when I listen to movements like Black Lives Matter I have to put myself in their position and that helps me understand. By doing that, I get a different perspective—I become educated—and I think, as a country, that’s what we have to do.

It’s also called ‘empathy,’ and it allows all Canadians to understand what I go through, or what women go through. From there, we can have thorough discussions to find honest solutions. This is the way we can make change, together.

Education is the key to empathy, and it’s critically important not to alienate people who want to help. There are Canadians who didn’t realize these situations existed. That’s a hard conversation. But I’ve been having them my entire career, and it’s essential. I’ll give you an example. Say someone wants me to take my turban off. I never say I’m the Minister of Defence. I challenge them on their rule. It’s about educating them so the next time someone comes through your airport or courthouse, you won’t stereotype them. People can learn. People can change.

This is Canada. And we need to do better. We have a lot of work to do in this country regarding racism. But in Canada, everyone is welcome. When you come to Canada, we don’t want you to melt into our culture. We want you to celebrate your own culture, and do it with us. Together, if we genuinely want to learn about each other, we can break down our barriers. We must celebrate our differences.

Canada isn’t perfect. But you can still work hard in this country and break through barriers. Be proud of where you come from. Educate your neighbours. Every Canadian should feel there’s a pathway forward for them becoming Prime Minister of this country. That’s the country I want for our children. That’s what diversity means for me.

The Virtual Canadian 10K Championships, and a Chance for You

Ben Kaplan

June 25, 2020

Dylan Wykes is an Olympian, founder of Mile2Marathon Coaching and the new elite runner coordinator for the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon. We all know by now the deal with races. They ain’t happening. However, Wykes, working with his race director Ian Fraser, has created a Canadian 10K Championship, to be held virtually on July 1. It’s the first race of its kind and features a challenge component for the regular middle-of-the-pack hoofer. Teams of ten can work together and run 1K splits in the hopes of beating our elite champions. Ben Kaplan caught up with Wykes as their children wailed in the background.

BK: Thanks for doing this. I feel like it’s interjecting a shot of fun into an otherwise dreary existence.

DW: I said to Ian, ‘Would you ever do something for the elites beyond having them do the mass participation virtual races, in terms of having structure and prize money?’ He was receptive to it and we bantered around and came up with a few different scenarios.

BK: And you just called up your friends, racers like Natasha Wodak and Rachel Cliff?

DW: Basically. It was just people I know in the running world who I thought would be into it and everyone who had signed up for the real race, and just went from there. It was probably a week ago.

BK: Is that usually how long it takes to set up a race?

DW: In an ideal world, this would’ve been set up months and months ago. Elites want time to prepare but: it is what it is. I think it’s an opportunity for people who are in shape and who’ve stayed in shape and others, who haven’t been doing a lot, are saying, ‘I’m out,’ and that’s cool.

BK: It’s cool that it’s on Canada Day and racers have a six-hour window to complete their race. Results will be posted on Sportstats.

DW: People can log on and see who’s winning at any given point in time. The idea is to have some fun, race, and give people something to do.

BK: How do you know that people won’t cheat?

DW: We thought about that. We thought about maybe limiting it to ten people and get their route accredited, but you know what? We didn’t have the resources for that, and also we have to trust everyone to be honest. We’re asking people to have video evidence, and asking racers to do an out and back course, so they can’t just run down a mountain. This is a competition and a race, but we want people also to recognize the fun element.

BK: I think our world is small enough that we can basically trust one another.

DW: I hope we don’t get into a situation where so and so gets beaten by five seconds and gripes that so and so’s course is faster. It’s inevitable. And GPS data isn’t accurate. I mean, everyone’s watch has different distances and times. But I think we need to all take a small step backwards and step back from our uber-competitiveness and realize this might be an odd scenario where things come out a bit wonky, but I’m an optimistic person. I think we’ll be fine.

Rachel at the 2017 Ottawa Race Weekend. Source: Victah Sailer/Photorun.net

BK: If someone cheats at this they should forever have their sneakers encased in concrete.

DW: Cheating in general is kind of mind boggling. It’s a hard thing to wrap your head around but if I see a huge outlier, I’m not afraid to call someone out.

BK: I have faith in runners. Let’s talk about the competition aspect for runners like myself and my crew—runners who have a chance to race against you.

DW: It’s a Beat the Champions thing and the coolest thing about the sport of running is that anyone can interact with the top people. Any runner who competes at the Scotiabank Ottawa 10K lines up at the same start line as the top Canadians in the country. So we’re trying to give people that same opportunity. You can’t see people running live in person—to see how fast they whip past—but in the sense of running 1K splits with your team, it gives everyone a sense of what it means to be elite.

BK: It’s like the Kipchoge treadmill challenge they had at the Chicago Marathon.

DW: Exactly, and we did this in 2012 at Forerunners, where I used to work in Vancouver. We had a relay on the track and people tried to run the pace I was doing in the marathon for 200-metres or as long as you want. It was a lot of fun and hopefully it just gets people running.

BK: The New York Marathon just cancelled, Berlin. What’s your take on the state of racing?

DW: It’s tough. You have to give people the opportunity to mourn the loss of their race. For a lot of people, these races are lifelong goals. Hopefully the opportunity will be there in the future. I was supposed to run Boston this year and it didn’t happen, and now we know it also won’t happen in the fall. It’s disappointing, but I think you can find a silver lining.

BK: Which is?

DW: Many of us get stuck in the cycle where we run marathons or even races in the spring and the fall. Obviously now that didn’t happen. So it’s a chance to train for different things, switch up your training and remove the pressure of a race on the horizon.

BK: Well, except for the Canadian 10K Championships.

DW: Right. The pressure for that one is real.

Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Noodle Bowl

Anna Lee Boschetto

June 23, 2020

An irresistible vegetable and protein mix, this Asian-inspired noodle bowl is a quick-fix solution for a summertime meal. Even if you don’t have asparagus in your fridge, you can try substituting broccoli or get creative with the vegetables you have on hand.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

½ cup rice wine vinegar or rice vinegar
¼ cup toasted or regular sesame oil
1 zest of lime
¼ cup fresh lime juice
⅛ cup mirin rice wine
⅛ cup less sodium soy sauce

Noodle Bowl

⅔ pound large black tiger shrimps, peeled and washed
12 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ cup olive oil
1 zest of lemon
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp EACH salt & pepper
8 ⅛ oz rice vermicelli noodles, prepared according to package directions
4 soft-cooked eggs, peeled and halved
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
½ cup sliced green onion
Black sesame seeds for garnish

DIRECTIONS

ONE: Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, lime zest and juice, mirin and soy sauce; set aside.

TWO: Bowl: In a medium bowl, coat shrimp and asparagus in garlic, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add shrimp mixture and cook, stirring often, for 6 to 7 minutes or until shrimp are cooked.

THREE: Divide cooked noodles, eggs, sliced avocado and shrimp mixture between four bowls. Sprinkle with green onions and black sesame seeds. Drizzle with dressing.

Tip: You can substitute the mirin rice wine for 2 tbsp (30 mL) white wine and 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar.

Recipe provided courtesy Egg Farmers of Canada.

iRun Radio

Why I Run

June 22, 2020

On this edition of iRun Radio:

Howard Cohen has completed the Ottawa Marathon every single year it’s been run. We’ll talk to him about the unusual circumstances of this year’s event.

We’ll share the story of a runner who found a way to go around the world, sort of, in 80 hours.
And author Becca Pizzi will join us. She is one of a very exclusive club of runners who have done seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

Dads Explain Where the Road of Parenthood Has Taken Them as Runners

Anna Lee Boschetto

June 20, 2020

Whether you’re an Olympian or hitting the pavement training for your first 5K, becoming a parent changes you as a runner. For dads the shift happens rather suddenly, some might even say they weren’t prepared for how becoming a father would change their perspective and others discovered running because they became a parent. For many lacing up and hitting the roads and trails has been a way through and forward many challenges. In honour of Father’s Day, we rounded up dads who are elite runners and ones who came into running later in life to find out how being a dad changed everything. In fatherhood, and running here’s what they had to share and how they are all finding joy every step of the way.

“Being a dad has changed my perspective of myself and my running. Before having kids my identity was very much tied to being a runner. Kids live very much in the moment and can really help provide a good perspective. For me now, I can really separate my running from my family life when I need to. Prior to kids I would dwell a lot on the finer details of training; my exact splits in workouts, the total mileage in a given week, etc and sometimes that would greatly impact my mood and my overall outlook on things. Being a dad when you walk in the door from a workout, good or bad, it doesn’t really matter to the kids. They simply want to hang out with their dad, regardless of whether I ran 3:00/km pace or 6:00/km pace on my run. But it’s also nice to be able to share the sport with my kids. Getting back to the simplicity of the activity of running and enjoying movement is really what running is all about. And when I run with the kiddos I’m really reminded of that. They get such joy from just running; it’s not about the time on the watch or the place you finish.”–Dylan Wykes, Canadian Olympian, Ottawa, Ont.

“As a dad who battles chronic illness (Diabetes and Crohn’s Disease), I offer my boys a perspective in life that I hope they can continue to carry forward in their own lives. My boys support me on my bad days where a weekend can be spent resting and healing. They also know that a few days later, I am back on the road, pushing myself and making them cheer, wonder in awe, and give high fives all around. I am a firm believer that a happy parent makes for the best parent. For me, happiness includes running and it gives me time for myself, to recharge and approach single parenting with renewed energy. Through my running and cycling, I hope to set a great example for my boys and to teach them about dedication, perseverance, and that our struggles in life do not define us or set our limits. To all the dads out there, Happy Father’s Day. Let’s continue to be amazing examples for the little people in our lives.” —Mark Hanlon, Kewsick, Ont.

“As someone who was not very active prior to starting to run three years ago, running has helped me become a better parent in a couple ways. Joining the vibrant & supportive Toronto running community later in life, my family and I are amazed that in three short years I have already run several races ranging from 5K to 42.2K. This level of physical activity helps me keep up with my energetic nine-year-old daughter and be a positive role model for staying active and working towards a goal. My daughter refers to my finisher medals as gold medals. In her mind I am an Olympian. As a parent, one of my fondest running memories was my daughter running the Oasis Zoo Cubs Run because she wanted a gold medal of her own. Last year at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, I could hear my daughter’s voice so clearly over the thousands of people in attendance cheering me on as I crossed the finish line of my first marathon. As my interest in running has evolved, I read more frequently it be a more informed runner. It’s common for the two of us to relax at the end of the day and read together. I can say with certainty, that running has helped me become a better parent by inspiring my daughter to be involved in sport and to continuously learn.” –James Durling, Toronto, Ont.

“Becoming a parent has changed my running for the better. Having little ones running around like dinosaurs and constantly asking you to play with them or yelling for a snack, forces you to be more organized with training, meal prep, sleep, and mobility. With children, you are forced to have it planned or it doesn’t happen. Before becoming a dad, missing a run or having a bad workout would have put me in a bad mood. Now I am happy and thankful just to be out there. If I can’t get a workout in, I don’t let it ruin my day. I have also found my motivation has changed. I was always focused on goals and races and while that drive is still there, now the focus is more on my physical and mental health and being a positive role model for my boys. This new focus makes running easier to lace up even when the weather is bad or when I don’t have a race to train for. When I am running, I am more organized, I can let go, I feel better and think more clearly! Being well and being a good parent go hand in hand. I think many would agree, without running parenting would feel a lot tougher.” –Kris Sheppard, Co- Founder The Runner’s Academy, Toronto, Ont.

“Being a distance runner I’ve learned patience, which is great to have when raising kids. Having kids has helped me put running into perspective. Running isn’t as high on my importance list anymore, that helps take some stress away. You can’t dwell on a sub-par race when you get home to a busy house.”–Reid Coolsaet, Canadian Olympian, Hamilton, Ont.

“Running has created a forum for me to spend time with my girls, to teach them life lessons and to lead by example. When my girls were young, we ran all summer in anticipation of the upcoming cross-country season. Running on the trails together was a shared growth experience I will always cherish. As the years moved on, running served the purpose of cross training for other sports. Teaching my girls grit and determination while doing hill-repeats at Sunnidale Park in Barrie helped them understand how to push forward in other areas of their lives. I was lucky enough to run shoulder-to-shoulder with my daughters as they learned that a dad who practiced what he preached. They saw me always work hard and run the road less travelled. Whether in my running shoes or corporate dress ones, my girls always knew I’d go the extra mile. This Father’s Day, I’m thankful for running but I’m even more thankful for the time it gave me with my girls.”–Mark Gray, Waterloo Ont.

“I found running in the past 7 years and my biggest motivation for starting were my two girls. Running, fitness and play is at the core of how we hangout as a family. From bike rides to hiking to family runs to playing organized sports like volleyball and basketball, we are a family that has trouble staying still for too long. Running helps me to stay focused on a healthy routine and make consciously better decisions for myself and my family. I want my girls to look to my running pursuits and accomplishments as proof that no matter when you start something, if you apply yourself and work hard, you’ll find success. I’m thankful every Father’s Day for the opportunity to celebrate being these amazing girls father.–Jay West

Virtual Run to Celebrate the Great Lakes

Ben Kaplan

June 19, 2020

The summer landscape is shaping up for runners to be devoid of actual physical races, which is a good thing. We do not want to add to the burden on the taxed Canadian healthcare system. Virtual events will be a runner’s summertime best friend.

A new event that we love—for cyclists, paddlers, walkers and, yes, runners like you and me—is the Great Lakes challenge, a combined series of events that allows participants to swim, paddle, cycle, walk or run along the Great Lakes. The first event takes participants around Lake Michigan. It’s 494 kilometres and benefits the mighty Swim Drink Fish.

“This summer more people than ever will be staying home. It is time to re-discover the amazing parks, beaches and paths that connect us to wilderness, woods and water in our own waterhoods,” says Mark Mattson, president of Swim Drink Fish Canada, who built the Swim Guide to help people find beaches with swimmable water. “We all know it is best for our health to get outdoors this summer, while maintaining social distance and safety. There are many ways to do that. We’re excited about this great series of events.”

Successive events will see participants also circumnavigating Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Superior, and Lake Ontario. Fun-loving summer thrill seekers and their families can participate in one, or attempt to complete all five events. It’s a good way to reconnect with nature and the natural Canadian landscape. Besides, it also has some of the country’s best bling.

“The race series is open to people of all ages and abilities. Families are encouraged to compete together and the Great Lakes Guide can help racers track their progress along the way,” Mattson says. “COVID-19 took away our ability to meet in person, but the Great Lakes Challenge virtual race series is encouraging people to get outside, stay connected with each other, and the Great Lakes. “

The Great Lakes Challenge by Virtual Run World has five races in total, one for each Great Lake. As of June 18, 2020, Virtual Run World has launched the Lake Huron race and the Lake Michigan event. The remaining races will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Each race is a different distance. All participants have the option to donate to Swim Drink Fish when they register for a Great Lakes Challenge event.

To sign up for the Lake Michigan Virtual Challenge, please click here.

Speed Kills

Ben Kaplan

June 19, 2020

Questions:

i) If an average-sized male runner doing a recovery run at 4:30-minutes-per-kilometre, running as he should facing traffic, and an average-sized vehicle travels in the opposite direction at 60 km/h, what is the probability that the runner survives when the car makes contact with the runner?

ii) How much longer does it take to travel five kilometres at 30 km/h compared to 60 km/h? For simplicity, assume there are no stop signs, turns or other measures that slow the vehicle.

Answers:

i) Almost 100%.

ii) 5 minutes. That converges to a negligible amount of time as you add in stop signs, stop lights, and corners.

OK, let’s drop the math. But let me take you through an exploration of road safety and how it relates to us enjoying this new found freedom.
While the COVID pandemic offers many challenges it has opened up more opportunities to be active. Running and cycling are on the rise, meaning more people on the streets to enjoy the freedom of the open roads.

Those open roads may also incentivize people to drive faster. The unwritten rule in Ontario is you can drive about 20 km/h over the speed limit before the cost-benefit ratio of fines and points to the speed reach an inflection point where the costs are just too high.

That means roads signed at 30 km/h likely have people driving at 50 km/h, 40km/h people will drive close to 60 km/h and on 50 km/h, you’ll see people travelling close to 70 km/h.

What that also means is certain death for the vulnerable user—you, the runner, and all the other cyclists and pedestrians out on the road. (While having a ride with my friends, I had a driver brush by me. Read about it on my Instagram, here.)

These images from Streets Blog, captured in an interactive interface produced by ProPublica illustrate that once cars reach a certain speed, just above 30 km/h, they become much more deadly. Note that this is for cars, not larger SUV’s, trucks, or transport vehicles.

We are in a period of unprecedented times, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the civil unrest around Black Lives Matter. Everything we know is being reexamined. In addition, how, when and where we use public spaces are changing.

One value that stands out for me in all of this is kindness. Be kind when you’re out running and smile to those around you. Be kind when someone says something you may not agree; respond with a smile, and kindness. You may not agree with their view, but meanness is not acceptable. Be kind when you get behind the wheel and look out for those around you—people walking, running, biking and standing around chatting with neighbours.

This is not a war on cars and vehicles. This a time to step back and ask how you can help make the world a better place.

Smokey Citrus Turkey Taco Salad

Anna Lee Boschetto

June 16, 2020

Chipotle peppers add a smoky heat to this summertime salad while citrus adds a freshness that’s pure summertime backyard eating.

INGREDIENTS

1 pkg (about 400 g) Ontario turkey breast slices or tenders
1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated orange rind
3 tbsp (45 mL) orange juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped
1 chipotle pepper, minced
3 cups (750 mL) mixed baby greens
3 cups (750 mL) broccoli slaw
1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup (125 mL) corn kernels
2 cups (500 mL) tortilla chips
Lime wedges

Avocado Dressing:

1 small ripe but firm avocado, chopped
2 tbsp (25 mL) lime juice
3 tbsp (45 mL) water
1 tbsp (15 mL) white wine or cider vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

For Avocado Dressing: In a small food processor combine avocado, lime juice, water, vinegar, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

ONE: In a bowl, whisk orange rind and juice, oil, cilantro and chipotle pepper. Add turkey and turn to coat evenly. Let stand for 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

TWO: Place turkey on greased grill over medium-high heat for about 12 minutes or until no longer pink inside and thermometer reaches 170 F (77 C). Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

THREE: In a large bowl, combine greens, broccoli slaw, tomatoes and corn. Toss with dressing. Divide among 4 plates and top with turkey. Place tortillas around salad and top with lime wedge to squeeze over top just before eating.

Recipe courtesy of Turkey Farmers of Ontario.

iRun Radio presents: Dr. Theresa Tam

Why I Run

June 15, 2020

On this edition of iRun Radio:

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, will join us to talk about her love of running and how runners can get through the pandemic. We’ll also tell the remarkable story of runner Daniel McGlinchey who completed a marathon on his hospital floor.

Plus, Mark checks in with an old friend, Eric Strand, who is still running incredible distances and testing his limits—even in this new world order.

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