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On Episode 15: Ryan Allison becomes a RUNEGADE
Ryan Allison joins us and shares his running journey, his thoughts on the running boom, and the efforts he and his partners are spearheading to bring a race weekend to Downtown Windsor, Ontario on September 14, 2025.
The Windsor Waterfront Half Marathon - the flatests, fastest, most scenic and spectator friendly course you will find in a half marathon.
Ryan is well known in the Windsor running community, and has built an impressive running career and shares his passion of running with his local running club The Blue Heron Blazers. He's a fast runner, looking to help others improve and run their best. He's broken 15 minutes in the 5km, has run a 32 min and 58 sec 10km, blazed a mile in 4:34 and his half marathon PB is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The conversation focuses on the Windsor Waterfront Half Marathon and 5K race. Ryan discussed the importance of promoting and utilizing the city's resources, such as local businesses and community support, to make the race successful. He also mentioned the strategic planning behind the race course and the goal of creating a fun and engaging experience for all participants. Ryan shared his own running experiences and emphasized the inclusivity of the race, welcoming runners of all levels.
Registration opened on July 1, 2024 - get this race into your 2025 calendars, the perfect build for your fall marathon.
Click here to REGISTER
More Ryan:
Facebook: Blue Heron Blazers
The Windsor Waterfront Half Marathon and 5k
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