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    Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

    Athletics Ontario Running Podcast

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    The Athletics Ontario Running Podcast explores the stories behind trail and road running in Ontario. A main goal of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast will be to reach those that we are not already reaching, to give voice to the underrepresented members of our community and bring these stories to the masses. All people, all speeds, all terrains, all abilities are welcome. For you, for all, for life.

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    John Shep

    EP 235: Adam Saltarelli - The 550-Mile Summer: Running Around Lake Ontario for Jumpstart

    EP 235: Adam Saltarelli - The 550-Mile Summer: Running Around Lake Ontario for Jumpstart

    July 30, 2026
    33m

    Fresh out of high school in Port Colborne, Adam is gearing up for LO550—an astonishing 550-mile journey entirely around Lake Ontario to raise funds for Canadian Tire Jumpstart, helping kids overcome financial barriers to sports. Inspired by Canadian running icons like Terry Fox, he is averaging a marathon a day for 21 days starting this August.

    In this episode of the Athletics Ontario Running Podcast, we sit down with Adam to talk about the physical and mental prep behind this massive multi-week trek, how a Grade 8 "Couch to 5K" program with his dad started it all, and how the community can get involved by sponsoring individual miles. Tune in to hear from a young athlete proving that you're never too young to chase an impossible goal and make a massive impact.

    Want to sponsor a mile or track Adam's progress? Check out his LO550 campaign and find out how you can cheer him on!

    Learn more about Adam and LO550 at: https://www.instagram.com/adamsaltarelli

    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/

     

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