The 41st Hour

Ian Kerr is an industrial engineer and avid runner who recently picked up cycling. Listen to today's episode to hear about his work as a simulation and optimization consultant, as well as his transition from running to biking, and his most recent mileage goal that involves both of those activities.  Link to Ian's Movember page: https://movember.com/t/halifax-gearheads?mc=1 

Jackie Turner is the owner of East Peak Climbing gym here in Halifax. During today's episode we hear from her on how she turned her passion into her career, the struggles of starting and running your own business, and what other outdoor hobbies she's recently picked up.

Graham Dexter is a chemistry lab technician who manages to fit all of his "me time" into his working day. This way he arrives home feeling satisfied with his day, and is able to spend the rest of his evening on day to day chores, but more importantly with his family. Give this episode a listen to learn more about how he balances everything and fits it all into a day, and his recent mishap while climbing at Cape Clear.

Episode 015 features Carolane Pitre, a marathon runner and triathlete who was recently on the wrong side of a biking accident. Click play to hear about both her physical and mental recovery, her plans for upcoming races, and how she incorporates her training into her work day as a French language instructor with the military. 

Liam MacLean is an oiler currently working for the Canadian Coastguard, one of our host Alex's three younger brothers, as well as one of his current roommates. In today's episode, we talk about Liam's month-on month-off schedule, what exactly an oiler does on ship, and his recent roadtrip up to Newfoundland, Labrador, and Quebec. Having grown up together, Liam and Alex also briefly discuss some of their similarities and differences and where they think they stem from.