Motivate to Move
John and Diane discuss what motivates people to move . What it is that gets them up in the morning or after work to keep themselves in shape . Plus we will have guests and ask them what it is they do and why they do it . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivate-to-move--4528736/support.
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December 11, 2025 • 21 mins
In this fun episode, we welcome one of our favourite guests back on our show, Santa Claus. It was tough getting Santa back; he is so busy this time of the year, but Diane managed to pull it off for a 6th time. Great job Diane. We ask Santa a few questions about keeping in shape, his coldest Christmas Eve ever and how important it is to give during the holiday season. Sit back and enjoy some candy cane in your Hot chocolate, and li...
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December 4, 2025 • 17 mins
Riverview Running Idiots 5 K Fun Run (Part of our Travelling Podcaster Series) In this episode of Motivate to Move, we hit the road once again for another stop in our Travelling Podcaster Series — this time with the Riverview Running Idiots! On November 27 at 6 PM, this fun-loving group gathered for their Idiots 5 K Fun Run, bringing together about 40 runners of all levels. Some were just wrapping up their Couch to 5 K journey, wh...
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November 26, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode of Motivate to Move, we continue our powerful conversation with Boyd Dunleavey, a two-time Acute Myeloid Leukemia survivor who has faced more in life than most could imagine. In Part 2, Boyd dives into what keeps him grounded: healthy eating, positive lifestyle choices, and the power of intermittent fasting. He shares which fasting approach works best for him and how moderation and self-control have become the found...
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November 20, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of Motivate to Move, we welcome back Boyd Dunleavey, a two-time survivor of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and someone who has truly stared down impossible odds. Boyd is a longtime listener, and after everything he’s been through, we wanted him back on our show. Boyd was first diagnosed in 2011, and after his cancer returned, he ultimately received a life-saving stem-cell transplant in 2012. His donor, Nathan Barns, ...
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November 11, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode of Motivate to Move, we chat with Savannah Awde, a Fredericton-based adventurer, journalist, and all-around powerhouse. When she’s not working as a reporter and editor for CBC, Savannah can be found pushing her limits — on the trails, in the mountains, or halfway up a frozen waterfall. Savannah recently completed 85 km at Loonie Loops, her longest distance yet! John met her there in the middle of the night — she was...
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November 5, 2025 • 100 mins
We wanted to try something a bit different for our 200th episode. We recorded on 2 different evenings, and I would piece it together no problem, right? On Wednesday, we had a massive thunderstorm, and the internet wasn't good; the program stopped recording. Luckily, people stayed to give me more content, and I want to thank them because 15 minutes turned into 90 minutes easily.
The second evening, everything went off without a hi...
The second evening, everything went off without a hi...
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October 27, 2025 • 42 mins
Legs for Literacy is back, and I take my mic and my recording program and interview as many people as possible. I want to know how their Legs for Literacy experience went for them. How was the weather and the course? Will they run the event again, and what was the course support like? It is an incredible feeling to hear someone telling you live how they crushed their goal at the finish line—some incredible stories from incredible ...
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October 15, 2025 • 62 mins
We sit down with runner, filmmaker, and world traveller Mark Hemmings, whose running story is anything but ordinary. Mark only started taking trail running seriously in April 2023, and instead of easing in, he immediately set his sights on getting listed on the Fastest Known Time (FKT) website. His target? The legendary Fundy Footpath — a brutally challenging 64.3 km trail along the rugged New Brunswick coastline. Along with good ...
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October 8, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode, it’s just your favourite duo — John and Diane — catching up on everything life, running, and a little bit of lawn bowling! We kick things off with Diane, who says she’s too busy to go to work — and she’s not kidding. Between lawn bowling in multiple leagues, playing with her grandson (and winning, of course), being president of the Centennial Lawn Bowling Club, running, and co-hosting this podcast, her days are jam...
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October 3, 2025 • 57 mins
Episode #195 – The New Pickleball of Winter Sports: Stick Curling with Harry McDougall This week on Motivate to Move, we welcome Harry McDougall, who’s bringing fresh energy back to Saint John’s curling scene. After returning home, Harry found the old curling club nearly shut down and lifeless. Instead of letting it fade away, he helped breathe new life into the rink by launching a stick curling league. Now, Friday nights are buzzi...
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September 25, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode of Motivate to Move, we welcome Denis LeBlanc, a runner with an extraordinary story. Denis is legally blind, with only about 5% of his vision, yet he is determined to take on his very first full marathon this year at Moncton’s Legs for Literacy event. Denis shares the unique challenges of training and racing with limited vision, and how running with guides helps him safely navigate obstacles on the course. His story...
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September 10, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode of Motivate to Move, we head to Riverview, N.B., for the Greater Moncton Run Club’s annual Ice Cream Run. With both 5 km and 10 km distances on the menu and a Dairy Queen treat waiting at the finish line, it’s no wonder this event sold out with over 200 runners. We brought our mic to Claude D. Taylor School to catch the excitement, chatting with participants about their runs, the atmosphere, and of course — the ice ...
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September 4, 2025 • 80 mins
In this episode of Motivate to Move, we welcome back four familiar faces: Drew Wallace, Dawson Mossman, Chester Dana, and Tim McDonough. These New Brunswick trail runners took on one of the most unique and challenging events out there — the Vermont 100.
Chester and Dawson tackled the 100 km course, while Drew and Tim pushed through the full 100 miles. Along the way, they faced changing weather, tough terrain, and the mental battles ...
Chester and Dawson tackled the 100 km course, while Drew and Tim pushed through the full 100 miles. Along the way, they faced changing weather, tough terrain, and the mental battles ...
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Episode 192 – N.B. Women's Trail Runners
In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, we welcome nine incredible women from across New Brunswick’s trail running scene. Representing Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton Women’s Trail Running groups, these passionate runners share what the trails mean to them—why they started, what keeps them going, and how showing up, no matter what kind of day they’ve had, has changed their lives. From b...
In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, we welcome nine incredible women from across New Brunswick’s trail running scene. Representing Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton Women’s Trail Running groups, these passionate runners share what the trails mean to them—why they started, what keeps them going, and how showing up, no matter what kind of day they’ve had, has changed their lives. From b...
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July 31, 2025 • 63 mins
Episode 191 – GMRC Ice Cream Run with Lindsay Laltoo & Colin McQuade
In this episode of Motivate to Move, we welcome back two familiar faces in the Greater Moncton running scene: Lindsay Laltoo and Colin McQuade. Both are passionate members of the Greater Moncton Running Club (GMRC) and never shy away from a good challenge—or a good cone. We dive into Colin’s experiences at the Boston Marathon, and his unexpected turn at the uno...
In this episode of Motivate to Move, we welcome back two familiar faces in the Greater Moncton running scene: Lindsay Laltoo and Colin McQuade. Both are passionate members of the Greater Moncton Running Club (GMRC) and never shy away from a good challenge—or a good cone. We dive into Colin’s experiences at the Boston Marathon, and his unexpected turn at the uno...
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July 23, 2025 • 53 mins
What happens when a passionate trail runner decides to give back to his community? You get a brand new race—and a whole lot of heart. In this episode, we chat with Chester Dana, the creator of the Mastodon Rumbler, a brand-new trail running event held for the first time this year at White Rock in Hillsborough. Chester takes us through his journey from 5Ks to marathons and how his love for trail running inspired him to create someth...
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July 10, 2025 • 18 mins
This is #4 in our traveling podcaster series. I enjoy this type of format, and we hope to create more content like this. This time, I'm with my mic at the Tartan 5k Race in Moncton, speaking with some local runners who have just completed a Couch to 5k run. This is the end of the program, and we chat with Julie Stokes about the Couch to 5k program and some of the runners with her, as well as a few who joined in the fun.
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July 1, 2025 • 45 mins
We love welcoming guests back, and this one is special. Nicholas Richards returns to the podcast after his first appearance in Episode 150 – No Fear (if you missed that one, hit play—it’s worth it!). This time, Nick is back with even more incredible stories of pushing his limits for a powerful cause. On June 8th, he took on the Keji Backyard Ultra, running for 32 hours to raise awareness for mental health. As Nick puts it, "this is...
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June 19, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of Motivate to Move, we sit down with ultra-trail runner Allison MacFadden — a woman who’s not just chasing big goals, she’s running straight through them, literally. Allison shares what it’s like to run across entire provinces — first PEI, then Nova Scotia — and why taking on these massive challenges helps her stay grounded, motivated, and in love with movement. But that’s not all. She’s also setting sail (literall...
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June 11, 2025 • 61 mins
Ever wonder what it takes to run 100 miles through rain-soaked trails, deep into the night (and the next day)? Meet Nick Landry. In this episode, we chat with Nick about his incredible experience at the Riverlands 100, where he battled the elements for 30+ hours on a soggy, rugged course. With his wife, kids, and mom supporting him as crew, Nick powered through four 25-mile laps, staying strong and well ahead of the 32-hour cutoff....
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