Step Ahead

Step Ahead 023 - Bags of Frozen Peas

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:15:00 EST

Carol Levesque and guest host Alex Flint discuss running in the GoodLife Fitness Toronto Half Marathon, the death of ultramarathon runner Micah True and this year's running events in Toronto.

Step Ahead 022 - The Pickle Juice Was Good

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Tue, 1 May 2012 17:45:00 EST

Carol Levesque and guest host Irina Souiki discuss how Irina accidentally ran in the Marathon de Paris.

Step Ahead 021 - Paparunzzi

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 8:30:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss the 2012 Boston Marathon and runners who also happen to be celebrities.

Step Ahead 020 - Grim Reaper Hill

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:45:00 EST

Carol Levesque and guest host Irina Souiki discuss the tragic death of ultra-marathoner Micah True and give a race report about Hamilton's Around the Bay 30k Road Race.

Step Ahead 019 - They're Just on a Raft

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:00:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss Carol's current injury status, the 2012 Antarctica Marathon and Half Marathon and a study demonstrating how oral contraceptives do not adversely affect athletic endurance.

Step Ahead 018 - The Long Run by Matt Long

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 23:45:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss New York City firefighter and athlete Matt Long's book The Long Run. Matt was an avid fitness enthusiast leading up to an accident while he was cycling in New York City. He was hit by a bus, causing him to be impaled on his bicycle, and was given a one percent chance of survival. He eventually recovered to be able to complete a marathon and iron man competition.

Step Ahead 017 - Minimalist Running with Alex Flint

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:30:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss minimalist running with special guest Alex Flint.

Step Ahead 016 - Should You Listen to Music While Running?

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:15:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss and debate the pros and cons (for serious and casual runners) of listening to music for while running. Carol also explains one of her motivations: running from dinosaurs.

Step Ahead 015 - Nutrition Before Running

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:15:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss several nutrition options specifically targeted for before running.

Step Ahead 014 - Winter Running Gear

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 23:30:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss a variety of running gear that can be appropriate for running in cold climates.

Step Ahead 013 - Irina Souiki

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:30:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt welcome their first guest on Step Ahead, runner and fitness enthusiast Irina Souiki.

Step Ahead 012 - Re-Evaluating Goals After An Injury

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:30:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss the process of re-evaluating your running and fitness goals after an injury and the first Canadian woman to complete the Antarctic Ice Marathon. Carol and Chris also debate the definition of adjusting goals.

Step Ahead 011 - Stretching for Runners

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:30:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss stretching for runners, a Chicago jogger injured by pitbulls, David McGuire's marathon per day journey across Canada for brain injuries and Carol's running statistics for 2011.

Step Ahead 010 - Running During the Holidays

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:30:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss a heartwarming story of a runner trying to bring continued attention to Japan's tsunami devastation zone and list some tips for how to keep running during the busy holiday season.

Step Ahead 009 - Running After An Achilles Tendonitis Injury

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Wed, 7 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST

Hosts Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss an interview about endurance running in Men's Health with cartoonist Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal and how to get back into running after recovering from an Achilles Tendonitis injury.

Step Ahead 008 - RunKeeper and Bunions

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:30:00 EST

Hosts Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss a 70 year old cancer surviving marathon runner, an update on Carol's Achilles Tendonitis injury and the RunKeeper mobile app.

Step Ahead 007 - Weight Training for Runners (Part 2)

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 1:30:00 EST

In the second part of our Weight Training for Runners episode, Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss specific weight training exercises that can be beneficial for runners. Chris also catches a case of Tortoise Nervosa.

Step Ahead 006 - Achilles Tendonitis

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 3:00:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss the causes and treatments for Carol's recent Achilles Tendonitis injury. Carol also reinvents a compound word and imitates The Count.

Step Ahead 005 - Weight Training for Runners

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 9:00:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss how weight training can compliment a runner's overall fitness regime. The conversation covers weight training myths, the benefits of weight training for runners and best practices for runners. Chris also gives away the ending of Titanic.

Step Ahead 004 - After the Marathon

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Wed, 2 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST

What are the next steps after completing a marathon? How long should you rest and when should you get the shoes back on and go out for a run? Hosts Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt tackle these questions and more about the post-marathon phase of running. Chris also explains how to properly pronounce kilometer.

Step Ahead 003 - 2011 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Report

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Wed, 29 Oct 2011 18:45:00 EST

Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss highlights of the 2011 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, including Carol's preparation leading up to the marathon, her own experience during the marathon, as well as some news about 100 year old runner Fauja Singh.

Step Ahead 002 - Social Media's Influence on Running

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST

In episode two of Step Ahead, hosts Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss the influence and impact of social media websites on running. They cover popular websites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as running and fitness specific websites like RunKeeper, DailyMile, DailyBurn, TrainingPeaks and Fitocracy.

Step Ahead 001 - Step Ahead: Introduction

hello@motionblurmedia.ca (Motionblur Media) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST

In the first episode of Step Ahead, hosts Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss the concepts and motivation behind doing the podcast, Carol's nine year history as a runner (from starting with a Couch to 5K to completing marathons), and upcoming show topics.