110. Patricia Roney | Physiotherapist & Canadian Para-Athletics Classifier

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Patricia Roney is a Winnipeg-based runner and physiotherapist who works with Athletics Canada as a classifier for para athletes competing in track and field. All para sport athletes need to be classified in order to compete so there’s a system in place to determine eligibility based on their impairment, and Patricia is right at the center of this fascinating and evolving scene. She is also a very accomplished athlete and runner herself. She got her start on the track at the University of Victoria and found some success on the roads after that, but since 2014 has been spending time developing her trail and mountain running skills, often landing on the podium of many 25-50K races. In 2019 Patricia was selected for the Canadian team to compete at the World Mountain Running Championships in Patagonia, but ultimately had to turn down the offer when it conflicted with her work as the Lead Therapist for the Para-athletics World Championships. We learned a lot about Para-sport in this conversation and we hope you do too. Resources we discussed in the episode: Episode 87 with Nate Riech: Tokyo Paralympic 1500m Gold Medalist Favourite Mantra: Lyrics from a Bob Marley song Favourite Place to Run: Anywhere with ocean views Bucket List Race: Alpine trail race or Trans Rockies stage race Favourite Running Book: The Champion’s Mind by Jim Afremow Favourite Post Run Indulgence: Big burrito wraps, coffee, pastry Connect with Carolyn & Kim: Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.com Inspired Soles Instagram Kim's Instagram Kim's Facebook Carolyn's Instagram Carolyn's Facebook Carolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage) You can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts . Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.