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Dylan Wykes

1500m, mile, 3000m, 5k to 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon
road, track
Ottawa, ON
  • London,
    2012
  • Berlin,
    2009

Dylan Wykes

road, track
Dylan lives in Ottawa with his wife and two young daughters. During the winters he'll most likely be found on the cross country ski trails.

About Dylan

Dylan is one of the most accomplished Canadian marathon runners. He represented Canada at the 2012 London Olympics, finishing 20th in the marathon.

Prior to focusing on road racing, Dylan excelled in middle and long distance track and cross-country events, winning 4 OFSAA championships and representing Canada at the World Cross Country Championships.

In 2013, he co-founded Mile2Marathon with Michael Woods. Since then, he has mentored and guided hundreds of individuals towards their running goals.
Dylan speaks:
  • English and
  • French

Qualifications

  • M.Sc., Queens University
  • NCCP Club Coach Certified
  • Athletics Canada Road Running Course Facilitator

My Coaching Philosophy

Be patient & enjoy the moment are two big things that I try to apply with my athletes. As an athlete, I was terrible at both. I put a lot of pressure on myself to achieve some pretty lofty goals in my career. If I could do it again I’d take more time to step back and appreciate the process.

  • 4 x OFSAA Champion
  • 2010 California Int. Marathon Champion
  • 2 x World Cross Country Championships participant
  • 2009 Berlin World Championships - 33rd - Marathon
  • 2012 London Olympics - 20th - Marathon
  • Marathon
    02:10:47
    Rotterdam, 2012
  • Half-Marathon
    01:02:14
    *NYC, 2011
  • 10,000m
    00:28:12
    Palo Alto, 2011
  • 5,000m
    00:13:47
    Eugene, 2011
  • Mile
    04:01:19
    Boston, 2005

Qualifications

  • M.Sc., Queens University
  • NCCP Club Coach Certified
  • Athletics Canada Road Running Course Facilitator
Fergus
Vancouver, BC

Finding a healthy relationship with running

My daily relationship with running has evolved a lot; I remember when going 2 days back-to-back was daunting, now I run 6 days a week without hesitation. Learning how to do that in a healthy manner has made some of my runs feel more like a daily meditation, which I never expected to find.

Interview

  • Favourite race type and why?

    If I had to pick between road racing, cross country and track, I would definitely pick road racing. The atmosphere is more laid back than track and cross country and there are more opportunities to connect with more participants. I’ve never raced a trail race. But I am intrigued by the idea of being able to eat a bag of chips during a race.

  • Favourite post-workout treat or go-to place?

    I’ve been known to crush a pancake or two (or ten) following a long run.

  • Favourite single race?

    The Vancouver Sun Run. There’s nothing quite like being at the front of a race with 40,000 other runners behind you.

  • Favourite sporting moment? (that you experienced)

    London 2012 Olympic Marathon. The crowds were simply incredible. And it was amazing to have family and friends in the crowd.

  • Favourite sporting moment? (any sport, athlete/team)

    1993 Stanley Cup. Go Habs!

  • How long have you been a runner?

    Since grade 4. I got my start at our elementary school cross country practice.

  • Favourite part about coaching with M2M?

    The opportunity and challenge of helping runners of all differently abilities reach their goals.

  • Favourite post-race meal?

    Beer

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