Tortoise & Hare: Reflections on Endurance Running

Featuring Olympian Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, and her coach & husband Rowan DeBues-Stafford

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Explore thoughts on training philosophy, experiences racing and running around the world, and maybe the occasional bit of gossip or rant about the wider world of Track & Field.

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Recent Race Highlights

World Athletics Championships 1500m

3:59.65 – 11th in the World and G’s fastest 1500m in 3 years!

Canadian 1500m & 5000m Champion

G snagged the 6th and 7th Senior Canadian Titles of her career in Ottawa in the 1500m and 5000m.

Morton Games 1500m

Gabriela achieved her first World or Olympic qualifying standard since 2022 with a 4:01.19 and 2nd Place at the Morton Games in Dublin.

For all of Gabriela’s results, check out her World Athletics Profile and follow her on Instagram.

Working with Rowan

Rowan works with dedicated athletes across all abilities in events ranging from the 1500m to the 50 mile ultras.

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