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Olympian steeplechaser John Gay joins the show ahead of his marathon debut at the Ottawa Marathon. We dive into his journey through a challenging stretch of injuries, and how it forced him to rethink training, rebuild confidence, and lean on his support system — including his wife Camille, his coach Jon Green, and fellow athletes/friends.

We also explore his evolution from Olympic finalist in the 3000m steeplechase to first-time marathoner, what it means to start a new chapter in his running career, and what he’s learned from hosting The Shakeout Podcast.

Connect with John & The Shakeout Podcast:

• Instagram: @John_e_gay, @ShakeoutPodcast
• The Shakeout Podcast
  • Live podcast recording at the Ottawa Race Weekend Expo Friday, May 22nd @ 6:00 PM EST
• World Athletics: https://worldathletics.org/athletes/canada/john-gay-14678397

Connect with Carolyn:

• Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffin

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