The New Leaf Running Podcast Archives

We had a blast creating these episodes, and while the mic is now off, the conversations are still here for you.

From 2020 to 2022, we explored the struggles and triumphs of runners just like you. Dive into our archives to find inspiring stories, honest training discussions, and takeaways you can use on your own journey. We hope you find a new favorite episode!


Rino Levesque on What it Truly Takes to Chase After a Boston Qualifier and a Dream
Amanda McNeil Amanda McNeil

Rino Levesque on What it Truly Takes to Chase After a Boston Qualifier and a Dream

This is a conversation that every runner who is or is thinking about having a Boston Qualifying marathon time as a goal should pay attention to. Marathon running is a cruel sport. It doesn't care how prepared you are, how fit you are, and how mentally ready you are. Sometimes when you line up to that start line, factors outside of your control mean that it is just not going to be your day. When you are chasing a time standard at the limit of what you are capable of, it will be hard. Someone will rarely get it on their first try, and if they do, then that time standard was that close to their limit of potential. What takes true courage, grit and determination are to keep showing up and trying again that 2nd, 3rd or more times because you've decided that it is truly important to you.

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Ian Loughead on How Taking the Time To Slow Down Made Him a Faster Runner
Amanda McNeil Amanda McNeil

Ian Loughead on How Taking the Time To Slow Down Made Him a Faster Runner

This is a conversation about learning to slow down to run fast. Ian is a fellow running coach and one of the BLT Runners' founders in Halifax, NS. He is always finding a way to give back to his community through volunteering with the BLT runners coaching speed workouts, organizing races to fundraise for charity, and picking up tons of trash while he is out for his runs.

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Mike Hudson on The Adventure Therapy Project
Amanda McNeil Amanda McNeil

Mike Hudson on The Adventure Therapy Project

This is a conversation about mental health and using adventure as a tool to improve your overall wellbeing. Mike Hudson is making adventure and nature accessible and teaching both kids and adults how to get outside have fun and get healthy.

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Erin Poirier on Running Across The Gambia
Amanda McNeil Amanda McNeil

Erin Poirier on Running Across The Gambia

This is a conversation about determination. Erin is a badass runner, fellow coach, mother, and nurse. She has won races outright, but she works hard to keep performing at this level, and it shows through in everything that she does. One morning she casually dropped that she ran across an entire African country, and I’ve always wanted to know more about that, so here we are.

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Laura Power on Conquering the 298 km Cabot Trail
Amanda McNeil Amanda McNeil

Laura Power on Conquering the 298 km Cabot Trail

This past summer Laura and 6 of her friends ran all 17 legs of the Cabot Trail Relay Race. If your looking to find out the difference between why some everyday runners are able to follow through on there goals while others are not, then this conversation is for you.

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Robyn Manning on Having a Breakthough Season During a Pandemic
Amanda McNeil Amanda McNeil

Robyn Manning on Having a Breakthough Season During a Pandemic

This is a conversation about understanding your “why" and making your training, races and adventures about more than just the run. Robyn is someone that I’ve wanted to meet for a while and this new Podcast project of mine gave me the perfect excuse to reach out to her and have a conversation.

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