If you were to ask Vancouver’s Gerard Charton, if he was a Canadian hero, he’d tell you no, but on Fitspeek 136, we’ll let you decide.
As an air force pilot, he has helped protect our country, keep peace around the world, and train a new generation of “Top Guns.” As a philanthropist, he has raised awareness and thousands of dollars for places like Covenant House and Canuck Place. As a triathlete, he was a trail-blazer on the Canadian scene in the 1980’s.
On Fitspeek 136, we spend close to an hour taking a mini-history lesson on Canadian triathlon, featuring Gerard’s adventures from the training grounds of Moose Jaw to the homes of grateful families in the Middle East to the roads of Death Valley.
Although Gerard’s competitive spirit has diminished, his passion and energy has matured. Now when you see him at a start line, chances are he won’t be gunning for personal glory but for a local charity instead. 1963 was a fine vintage indeed. Hear his engaging and inspiration story by pressing play below.
Return of the Mack: Fitspeek 135 with Kevin Mackinnon.
Nick & His Tri-Nerds
The Power Trio: Fitspeek 133
Okanagan Bound! Fitspeek 132 with Martin Caron & Dave Matheson
Fitspeek 131: The Roundtable
Lungs & Legs for Hire: Fitspeek 130 with Cam Wurf
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Brent’s Back! Fitspeek 129: Brent Hayden & The Roundtable
From Mission, With Love: Fitspeek 128, Brent Hayden
Jag @ Henny’z 23: Covers
Awful Audio~Great Interview: Fitspeek 127 with Brent McMahon
Return of the Hoodie: Fitspeek 126: Paul Regensburg
Have mic, will travel. Fitspeek 125: Steve Fleck
Option C: The Dynamic Gambit (Fitspeek 124)
Fitspeek 122: Perfectionism – a double-edged sword (in conversation with Ironman Champion Cody Beals).
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Peter Filice: Digs deep into the psyche of multisport athletes
Fitspeek 120: The 2020 Year In Review Roundtable
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