Inspired Soles

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra Team Canada Competitor | Jeremy Welwood

October 27, 2020 Carolyn Coffin and Kim Senechal Episode 6
Inspired Soles
Big Dog's Backyard Ultra Team Canada Competitor | Jeremy Welwood
Show Notes

Jeremy Welwood is a 38 year old trail runner from Winnipeg, MB. He is an Athletic Therapist and Personal Trainer as well as the proud father of 2 children, ages 3 and 5. He has a background in amateur boxing and triathlon and has completed 3 full Ironman events.  Five years ago Jeremy shifted into ultrarunning and has demonstrated he has the personality and grit to excel at really long events. On October 17, 2020 Jeremy competed for Team Canada in Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship in Kelowna, BC.  Since then we have eagerly been waiting to hear all about his experience at this very unique last-man-standing style event.

Connect with Jeremy on Social
Instagram: @jjwelwood

Resources we discussed in the episode:

  • Favourite Mantra: It never always gets worse
  • Favourite Place to Run: Chamonix, France
  • Bucket List Run: Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Tennessee; Moab 240; Tor des Géants; Race around Mt. Fuji 
  • Favourite Book: Eat and Run; Summits of my Life; Run or Die
  • Post-Run Indulgence: A&W teen burger and onion rings; gelato; Mars Bar dark

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