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John Stanton
Founder of The Running Room and Walking Room
Author of Six Books on Running and his new Canadian Best selling book, Running: The Complete Guide to Building Your Running Program |
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A best-selling Canadian author of six books on running, John Stanton released his newest book in April 2010, the much anticipated Running: The Complete Guide to Building Your Running Program. Maclean’s magazine’s 2004 Canada Day Honour Roll named the Running Room founder one of 10 Canadians making a difference in our nation for his contribution to health through fitness. He is the 2009 recipient of the Dr. Harold N. Segall Award of Merit, recognizing his significant contribution to the prevention of cardiovascular disease and the promotion of cardiovascular health in Canadians. Most recently John Stanton was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. John has also been featured as a guest on CBC , CTV, Canada AM, CHUM Television, Global Television, A Channel, Rogers, the Weather Channel, the National Post, the Globe and Mail, and numerous radio and television programs across Canada and the United States. |
A three-kilometer fun run with his sons in 1981 was the catalyst for the then out-of-shape, overweight John Stanton realizes he had to change his lifestyle. A food industry executive who smoked two packs of cigarettes a day, Stanton began running secretly before dawn because he felt self-conscious about having his neighbors see “this chubby little guy” who could only run from lamp post to lamp post before having to take a walk break. In 1984 Stanton opened a store and meeting place for runners in an 8x10 foot room of an old house shared with a hairdressing shop in Edmonton. Twenty years later, the Running Room is one of North America’s most recognized names in running and walking. In 2004, to be more inclusive, the Walking Room was launched—a mirror of the Running Room concept. The store caters specifically to the needs of walkers. His sons John Jr. and Jason are now partners with John, in the family company, with over 100 stores in Canada and the USA.
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John Before the Running Room
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John Stanton has run more than 60 marathons, hundreds of road races and numerous triathlons, including the Canadian Ironman and the Ironman World Championship, Kona, Hawaii. His pre-dawn runs would ultimately become John Stanton’s 10:1 run/walk combination helping well over 600,000 Canadians do everything, from learning to run, to completing marathons, upright and smiling.
An Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of The Loyal Edmonton Regiment 4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, John Stanton was the recipient in 2009 of the Dr. Harold N. Segall Award of Merit recognizing his significant contribution to the prevention of cardiovascular disease and the promotion of cardiovascular health in Canadians.
John Stanton, C.M. is a Member of the Order of Canada.
John works with many charitable organizations and boards and is a vice president of the Commonwealth Games Association of Canada.
Thousands of people have lost weight, improved their health and fitness levels and truly changed their lives as a result of one man who was determined to change his own life by losing weight and getting fit.
Read About the History of the Running Room
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| "I don’t believe anyone has done more for the sport of recreational running than John Stanton and the Running Room. The Running Room walking and running programs and clinics are highly-respected across North America.”
Frank Shorter
Olympic Marathon Champion |
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| John Stanton has been the recipient of many awards over the years. The awards range from recognition of the business success of the Running Room and for the community and charitable involvement of John Stanton. John has been recognized for his exemplary corporate and personal commitment to heath, fitness and community involvement. He has been recognized and honoured by former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Anne McLellan, former Premier of Alberta Ralph Klein, Premier of Manitoba Gary Doer, former Mayor of Edmonton Bill Smith, founder and CEO of Nike Phil Knight, the Province of Alberta, the Retail Council of Canada, Junior Achievement, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association, the University of Alberta, NAIT and Grant MacEwan College of Alberta. Of all the awards and recognitions, John feels having the Running Room named as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies is of particular importance because it represents the contribution of the entire Running Room Team and that team’s commitment to excellence and community support.
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CMA Award for Excellence in Health Promotion 2010
This award is intended to highlight specific efforts by an individual or organization outside of the health sector to promote the health and wellness of Canadians.
Order of Canada
- The honour of a nation
The Order of Canada is awarded to Canadians who have made a recognizable difference to the country. The honour, which is the highest in Canada, was established in 1967 to recognize extraordinary Canadians and their extraordinary achievements.
On the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada, the Governor General is pleased to announce the following appointments:
John Stanton, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
Member of the Order of Canada
For his contributions to promoting physical fitness and active lifestyles as founder of the Running Room, as well as for his support of charitable groups, namely the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
CIBC Spirit of Leadership Community Award 2009
The Running Room is a $10,000 winner for its commitment to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. By leveraging its store locations, employee spirit and new product introductions, the Running Room continues to take on a national leadership role with a contagious entrepreneurial spirit. John Stanton donated the $10,000 award to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Alberta Venture Magazine
- Most Respected Corporations, 2009
Finalists - Corporate Social Responsibility
The Running Room has broken out ahead of the corporate social responsibility pack with its support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and its “Giving” initiative. The running shoe and apparel retailer supports the annual Run for the Cure, a Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation event and has raised over $700,000 for the foundation with a Pink Ribbon product line. What’s more, it has also mobilized Running Room customers to support more than 200 charitable groups throughout the year. Its online Giving initiative has raised more than $1.2 million for a suite of charitable organizations.
Dr. Harold N. Segall Award of Merit
This award was created in 1991 in honour of the late Dr. Harold N. Segall, who was a founding Member of the CCS and for many years served as the Society's Archivist. It is offered in recognition of a significant contribution to the prevention of cardiovascular disease or the promotion of cardiovascular health in Canadians.
Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel
May 2009, upon the recommendation of the Chief of the Defence Staff, John Stanton, Founder and President of the Running Room was appointed as the new Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of The Loyal Edmonton Regiment 4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.
Outstanding National Corporate Award 2008—Canadian Diabetes Association
Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies 2007 | 2008
Running Room is a year 2007 winner of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies program. In 2008 the Running Room once again retained the mark of excellence as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Appointed John Stanton—Canadian Institute of Retailing and Services Advisory Board, University Of Alberta School Of Business 2007
NAIT Honorary Diploma 2006
On June 7, 2006, at Edmonton Alberta, the board of directors of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology granted John Stanton an Honorary Diploma in recognition of significant and outstanding achievement in marketing.
CIBC Spirit Of Leadership Community Award 2006
The Running Room is a $5000 winner for its commitment to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. By leveraging its store locations, employee spirit and new product introductions, the Running Room continues to take on a national leadership role with a contagious entrepreneurial spirit. John Stanton donated the $5000 award to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Alberta Venture 2007—Most Respected Corporations
Running Room founder John Stanton helps to promote and organize as many as 400 charity walk/run events every year.
Junior Achievement Award 2006
On May 17, 2006, John was recognized by Junior Achievement—Alberta Business Hall of Fame.
Alberta Centenial 2005
On September 1, 2005, John received the Alberta Centennial Medal in recognition for his service to the people and province of Alberta.
Maclean’s Honour Roll 2004
They have all made a difference. And, for the most part, the 10 people on the 2004 Maclean’s Honour Roll have done so quietly, not seeking the glare of publicity many of them normally attract.
Innovative Retailers Rewarded for Pushing the Envelope 2004
Retail Council of Canada
The awards, to be presented at Retail Council of Canada’s Excellence in Retailing Awards Dinner on Monday, June 7, 2004, at the Toronto Congress Centre, honour companies that have demonstrated outstanding market leadership and innovative approaches to customer and employee relations, and that have taken their brands to the top of the class.
Grant MacEwan Collage—Distinguished Citizen 2003
John Stanton has been recognized as a Distinguished Citizen and has received an Honorary Diploma in community service from Grant MacEwan College.
Alberta Capital Heath—Award of Distinction 2003
John Stanton received this award for his contribution to health and wellness in the Alberta community.
Achilles Track Club—Volunteer of the Month 2000
“John Stanton is a key player in the establishment of Achilles Canada,”
—Shane Carmichael
President, Achilles Canada
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Alberta Venture: Marketer of the Year 1999
Alberta Venture bestows the designation of MARKETER OF THE YEAR on an individual whose business philosophy and practice demonstrate his commitment to the rolse of marketing as an integral component of success. We are pleased to name John Stanton, CEO, Running Room Canada Inc. as the 1999 Alberta Marketer of the Year.
Henry Singer Award Recipient 1997
John Stanton received this award from Henry Singer that goes to Alberta’s business leaders in retail.
Pinnacle Award 1995
The Pinnacle Awards were created in Calgary in 1987 by Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP to honour individuals in the business community for their entrepreneurism and community contribution. The awards program has grown to become a very prestigious event that is well recognized by the Alberta business community. |
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