Le Run Down

We have some big news, the time has come for our first Le Run Down host Justin Pugliese to move on, good news for all of you, Justin has launched his own podcast, @justinstridepod. Give it a listen!While we begin our search for a new host for the show, our guest hosts emma.deguara and leslie woods interview pro wakeboarder, Ben Leclair for his second appearance on the pod. Catch the first episode #16 with Ben Leclair here. Heads up! Both Ben and Emma are francophones, so we go back and forth between French and English. I want to apologize in advance, if you're not bi-lingual, you may have trouble following along with the conversation. We will be publishing a video of the episode that will include subtitles.News:Register for the 2023 edition of Wings For Life World Run https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/locations/montrealThe video we played at the start of our conversation with Ben is Natural Playground recorded in late 2016.The Q&A that followed the interview asked Ben how he edits videos with his injuries. Here is a video of Ben showing his editing setup.That's all for now, gotta run.

On this episode of Le Run Down I had an eye opening conversation with ultra runner, Jerry Hughes. He overcame adversity far before getting into running, pushing forward through his diagnosis and treatment for Gardner's Syndrome. He used running as a way to improve his health and quickly realized endurance was for him. From marathons, to 100 milers and now the Canadian 48 hour record, he's inspiring the run community and proving that we are all capable of so much more than we think.News:Al Jazeera - What will 2023 bring for Iran and its protest movement?Mission Local - SFPD authorized to kill suspects using robots in draft policyProPublica - The School That Calls the Police on Students Every Other DayThe Tyee - We're Making a Terrible Mistake on MAID and Mental IllnessHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series

#112: Teaser

Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.----On this episode of Le Run Down I had a fun conversation with professional triathlete, Katie Zaferes. Katie was a natural runner growing up becoming a multi-time cross country champion in High School. She was later identified by the USA Triathlon Recruitment Program and never looked back. She's been competing at the Elite level for almost 10 years now and has shown steady progress throughout her career. Katie thought that starting a family would slow her down but instead it's fueled her fire for competition.News Notes:THE OUTRUN RETREATShow Notes:Katie Zaferes (teamusa.org)Katie Zaferes (@kzaferes6) • Instagram photos and videosKatie Zaferes' Husband & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.comNews:Global News - COP15: Latest demonstration sees hundreds gather in Montreal city squareAl Jazeera - Indigenous people seek leadership, respect in biodiversity battleAtlanta Black Star - Black Veteran Sues After Uncovering VA's Pattern of Racial Bias In Approving BenefitsBusiness Insider - Leaked documents indicate over 300 members of far-right paramilitary Oath Keepers may be current or former DHS employees, Project on Government Oversight reportsHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series

#111: Teaser

Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.----On this episode of Le Run Down I had a nice fun chat with comedic content creator and distance runner, Laura Green. She loves to run and crack jokes and combines those two passions to create hilarious reels for all of us to enjoy. Laura pokes fun at all the quirky things runners do and think about, during training or leading up to a race. She reminds us to laugh, lighten up, and just have fun.News Notes:Canadian UTMB crusher sets new FKT in Paris - Canadian Running MagazineShow Notes:Laura Green (@lauramcgreen) • Instagram photos and videosSplits: Runners, Have a Little Laugh at Yourselves—and Each Other - Women's Running (womensrunning.com)Ali on the Run Show Episode 565: 26 Questions with Laura Green | Ali On The Run (aliontherunblog.com)Laura Green, Comedian, Content Creator, Runner (lauramcgreen.com)News:The Tyee - The BC Federation of Labour Calls for Policing AlternativesCNN - Officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio, have been reinstated, chief saysAtlanta Black Star - Phoenix Police Confiscated Nearly $40K a Black Business Owner Saved to Buy New Truck — Two Years Later He's Still Fighting to Get It BackReuters - U.S. House to vote Wednesday to block rail strikeHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish...

#110: Teaser

Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.----On this episode of Le Run Down I had an inspiring chat with Ultra Runner and creator of End2End, Alexis Limoges.He started with 3 kilometer runs around his house but slowly increased his distance and saw there was so much more to discover the further he went.Alexis continued to develop that passion, growing through the sport and is trying to help those who aren't so lucky. Creating End2End has allowed him to not only push his own personal limits but raise funds for local charities as well.News notes:Chinese man runs a 3:28 marathon while chain-smoking - Canadian Running MagazineShow notes:End-to-End with Alexis Limoges – Ostrya (ostryaequipment.com)Fundraiser by Alexis Limoges : End2End 55 for CIVA (gofundme.com)News:Newsweek - Iranian Shopkeepers Begin 3-Day Strike Marking Brutal Killing of HundredsThe Conversation - Ontario education strike fallout: Workers' anger about economic inequalities and labour precarity could spark wider job actionThe Tyee - Speak Out for ‘Women, Life, Freedom' in IranAtlanta Black Star - ‘Every Black That I Know, You Need to Fire': Former North Carolina Sheriff, Who Resigned After He Made Racist Remarks About Black Staffers, ReelectedHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical...

#109: Teaser

On this episode of Le Run Down I had an awesome chat with distance runner and community builder, Robbie Tubajon. I've had the pleasure of meeting Rob at a few running events throughout the years and simply put his energy is contagious. He has the ability to raise people up, supports them and helps them grow. It's not only his passion, it's his job. Whether it's a race weekend, long distance relay or world major, Rob always brings the positivity and a great big smile wherever he goes. News Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/ashton-kutcher-headlines-list-of-celebrity-runners-at-tcs-new-york-city-marathon/ (https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/ashton-kutcher-headlines-list-of-celebrity-runners-at-tcs-new-york-city-marathon/) Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1school1day/?originalSubdomain=ca ((6) Rob Tubajon | LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/robbietubajon/ (Rob Tubajon (@robbietubajon) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pl8HI9IG14 (Speak from The Couch _ Ft: Robbie Tubajon - YouTube) News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/mohawk-mothers-win-injunction-1.6632734 (CBC - Kanien'kehá:ka elders win fight for injunction to stop work at Montreal's old Royal Vic hospital) https://globalnews.ca/news/9239024/ontario-tables-bill-to-avert-education-workers-strike/ (Global News - CUPE to stage provincewide protest Friday in response to Ontario's ban on strike) https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/biased-ottawa-police-intelligence-harmed-its-ability-to-contain-freedom-convoy-say-security-analysts-1.6129384 (CTV - 'Biased' Ottawa police intelligence harmed its ability to contain 'Freedom Convoy,' say security analysts) https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/10/29/us/juvenile-detention-abuses-louisiana.html (New York Times - ‘Dying Inside': Chaos and Cruelty in Louisiana Juvenile Detention) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#108: Teaser

Offers: From Xact Nutrition This episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to https://us.xactnutrition.com/ (us.xactnutrition.com) and FUEL YOUR GOALS today. ---- On this episode of Le Run Down we discuss fueling with Ultra Trail Runner, David Jeker. David's first love was cycling, embarking on long multiday tours to travel and explore Europe. He still uses the bike to commute but now it's more of a way to get to exciting run destinations. He's an exceptional endurance athlete but what makes David even more interesting is his keen understanding of fueling and how it affects performance. It's a topic I've been very curious about lately and I can't wait to share his knowledge with you all. News Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/u-s-marathoner-cj-albertson-reclaims-50k-world-record/ (U.S. marathoner CJ Albertson reclaims 50K world record - Canadian Running Magazine) Show Notes: https://www.quantumendurance.com/about (About — Quantum Endurance) https://www.instagram.com/davidjeker/?hl=en (David Jeker (@davidjeker) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach/jeker#about (David Jeker | Road Cycling Coach | TrainingPeaks)| --- News: https://apnews.com/article/iran-middle-east-riots-dubai-united-arab-emirates-b84859076acd4c5ebfadea40d5580a12 (AP News - Protests reach 19 cities in Iran despite internet disruption) https://www.huffpost.com/entry/john-donnelly-police-officer-charlottesville-white-supremacist-woburn-massachusetts_n_634856a1e4b08e0e60812d63 (HuffPost - He Marched At The Nazi Rally In Charlottesville. Then He Went Back To Being A Cop.) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/18/opinion/democracy-america-authoritarianism-midterms.html (New York Times - The U.S. Thinks ‘It Can't Happen Here.' It Already Has.) https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/12/us/trump-supporter-false-flag-fire-minnesota-camper/index.html (CNN - Purported Trump supporter who claimed Antifa burned down his camper admits to staged attack, DOJ says) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#107: Teaser

Offers: From Xact Nutrition This episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to https://us.xactnutrition.com/ (us.xactnutrition.com) and FUEL YOUR GOALS today. ----- On this episode of Le Run Down I enjoyed a great conversation with Elite Distance runner and Mile2Marathon coach, Justin Kent. Justin played all sports growing up but decided to turn his focus to running. With the influence of his father and coach's, he's been able to grow up through the sport in a positive way. He holds speedy times in the 1500 meters all the way up to the marathon and he races all distances to keep himself sharp for any challenge. His ultimate goal is to make an Olympic team, slowly building year after year in pursuit of his own personal potential. News Notes: https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/natasha-wodak-smashes-canadian-marathon-record-in-berlin-1.6083538 (https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/natasha-wodak-smashes-canadian-marathon-record-in-berlin-1.6083538) Show Notes: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/trackandfield/justin-kent-world-half-marathon-standard-1.5723459 (Justin Kent qualifies for half marathon worlds, narrowly missing B.C. course record | CBC Sports) https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/justin-kents-favourite-workout-building-up-to-the-marathon-project/ (Justin Kent's favourite workout building up to The Marathon Project - Canadian Running Magazine) https://mile2marathon.com/coach-justin-kent-headed-to-the-2020-world-half-marathon-championships/ (Coach Justin Kent - from World Champs to the Vancouver Seawall - Mile2Marathon) ----- News: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/04/iranian-schoolgirls-take-up-battlecry-as-protests-continue (The Guardian - Iranian schoolgirls take up battle cry as protests continue) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/09/26/amnesty-international-u-s-has-subjected-haitian-asylum-seekers-to-torture-rooted-in-anti-black-racism/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘They Did Not Treat Us Like People': Amnesty International Report Finds U.S. Has Tortured Haitian Migrants Because of Anti-Black Racism) https://hellgatenyc.com/nypd-extrajudicial-rikers-policy (Hell Gate NYC - NYPD is Illegally Sending People to Rikers Without Ever Seeing a Judge, Lawsuit Claims) https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/47-norcal-sheriffs-deputies-lose-badges-duties-over-low-psych-exam-scores/ (LA Magazine - 47 NorCal Sheriff's Deputies Lose Badges, Guns for Bad Psych Tests) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#106: Teaser

Offers: From Xact Nutrition This episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to https://us.xactnutrition.com/ (us.xactnutrition.com) and FUEL YOUR GOALS today. ----- On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with Canada's best 10K runner, Benjamin Flanagan. Ben played all sports growing up but showed some promise in X country back in high school. It's there that the dream to one day make an Olympic team was born. He currently hold Canada's 10k record and many other titles. And most recently took home his 3rd win at the Falmouth road race. Seems like he's gaining momentum at the perfect time, as he looks to seize this opportunity and make his first Olympic appearance in Paris 2024. News notes: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/in_person/ (TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon - In-Person Race) Show notes: https://www.instagram.com/ben_flanagan/ (Ben Flanagan (@ben_flanagan) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://time.com/6213022/breonna-taylor-raid-gut-feeling-plea/ (Time - Officers in Breonna Taylor Raid Allegedly Falsified Evidence Based on 'Gut Feeling,' Detective Says) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/09/18/its-time-to-take-and-no-longer-ask-could-new-king-move-reparations-in-british-caribbean/ (Atlanta Black Star - It's Time to ‘Take' and No Longer ‘Ask': Could New King Move Reparations In British Caribbean?) https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-police-calls-death-mahsa-amini-an-unfortunate-incident-fars-2022-09-19/ (Reuters - Five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody - rights group) https://www.propublica.org/article/state-investigation-reveals-racial-disparities-in-student-discipline-and-police-involvement (ProPublica - State Investigation Reveals Racial Disparities in Student Discipline and Police Involvement ) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#105: Teaser

Offers: From Xact Nutrition This episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to https://us.xactnutrition.com/ (us.xactnutrition.com) and FUEL YOUR GOALS today. ----- On this episode of Le Run Down I had a fun chat with Ultra Trail Runner, Joshua Ferenc. I was fortunate to meet Josh a few years back at Ultra Trail Harricana in Charlevoix Quebec and his energy was contagious. He's got a love and passion for the sport that's hard to beat. He's taken on many challenging races and always gives it his all, most recently tackling the TransRockies and finishing 3rd, after taking the title back in 2021. He takes that same work ethic and applies it to all aspects of life, whether it be his marriage, his kids or his students in the classroom too. News notes: https://mtlmarathon.com/en/home-2/ (Home - Marathon Beneva de Montréal (mtlmarathon.com)) Show notes: https://darntough.com/pages/joshua-ferenc (Joshua Ferenc – Darn Tough) https://www.instagram.com/wild.neoteny/ (Wild Neoteny: Joshua Ferenc (@wild.neoteny) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://apnews.com/article/us-news-cc8a16ddccf2e811f48b1bd11cd8bbfa (AP News - Pregnant Black activist serving 4 years for protest comments) https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/pa-kids-for-cash-scandal-judges-mark-ciavarella-michael-conahan-20220818.html (The Philadelphia Inquirer - The Pennsylvania ‘kids-for-cash' judicial scandal, explained) https://indiancountrytoday.com/the-press-pool/apache-stronghold-begins-caravan-to-ninth-circuit-court-for-rehearing-of-oak-flat-case-against-the-united-states (Indian Country Today - Apache Stronghold begins caravan to Ninth Circuit Court for rehearing of Oak Flat case against the United States) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/09/06/operates-within-a-culture-of-corruption-and-lawlessness-black-residents-in-mississippi-town-with-police-chief-caught-in-racist-rant-slap-department-with-civil-rights-lawsuit/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘Operates Within a Culture of Corruption and Lawlessness': Black Residents In Mississippi Town With Police Chief Caught In Racist Rant Slap Department with Civil Rights Lawsuit) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#104: Teaser

On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with marathoner and Tracksmith Marketing Manager, Drew Hartman. Growing up it was all about soccer for Drew. It was only when he realized he couldn't live out his childhood dream that running took center stage. Now he's tackling his personal goal of running 10 marathons before his 30th birthday, and using his role with Tracksmith to help grow communities and provide positive experiences wherever he can. News Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/u-k-s-forrest-gump-runs-across-ireland-in-under-24-hours/ (U.K.'s 'Forrest Gump' runs across Ireland in under 24 hours - Canadian Running Magazine) https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runroblarun (Rob Pope is fundraising for WWF-UK (justgiving.com)) Show Notes: https://www.instagram.com/hartman.io/ (D R E W • H A R T M A N (@hartman.io) • Instagram photos and videos) https://bio.site/sR5JPS (DREW HARTMAN — Bio Site) News: https://globalnews.ca/news/9073938/canada-discharged-catholic-entities-25m-residential-schools/ (CBC - Canada discharged Catholic entities from $25M promise for residential schools: document) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62532840 (BBC - Climate activists fill golf holes with cement after water ban exemption) https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/blog/affluent-authoritarianism-mcguire-and-delahunts-new-evidence-on-public-opinion-and-policy (Institute for New Economic Thinking - Affluent Authoritarianism: McGuire and Delahunt's New Evidence on Public Opinion and Policy) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/us/kelly-goodlett-breonna-taylor.html (New York Times - Ex-Detective Admits Misleading Judge Who Approved Breonna Taylor Raid) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#103: Teaser

On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with endurance athlete and suicide prevention advocate, Lynn Keane. She loved running in school and was competitive on the track before taking a long hiatus from the sport, coming back at age 39. Running and triathlon remain a huge part of her life. It helped her to grieve over the tragic loss of her child, and allowed Lynn to find a path forward showing tremendous perseverance and resilience. News Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/galen-rupp-to-headline-new-york-city-marathon/ (https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/galen-rupp-to-headline-new-york-city-marathon/) https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/malindi-elmore-to-race-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/ (https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/malindi-elmore-to-race-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/) Show Notes: Web site http://lynnkeane.ca/ (lynnkeane.ca)  Instagram lynnkeane_7 Twitter @keane_lynn  https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/running-through-extreme-grief/ (Canadian Running - Running Through Extreme Grief) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L8Vx_5Zr_kM (TEDX YOUTH TALK - We need to talk about Suicide Prevention) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEZ7poWkZ8Y (PSA Video - A Letter to Daniel ) https://www.canadianliving.com/life-and-relationships/culture-and-entertainment/article/a-mother-on-dealing-with-a-childs-suicide (Canadian Living Magazine - Give Sorrow Words Book Excerpt) https://blog.bell.ca/lynn-keane-on-the-importance-of-mental-health-education/ (Bell Let's Talk - Lynn Keane on the Importance of Mental Health Education) News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/travis-mcmichael-sentenced-life-prison-federal-hate-crimes-killing-ahm-rcna41566 (NBC News - Father and son sentenced to life in prison, neighbor gets 35 years for federal hate crimes in killing of Ahmaud Arbery) https://apnews.com/article/arrests-mississippi-kidnapping-emmett-till-greenwood-86b6b9acefe957dff24f0b04dc6a615e (AP News - Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killing) https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/06/metro/it-was-you-traffic-spat-turned-police-coverup-leads-questions-da-hayden/ (Boston Globe - ‘It was you!' Traffic spat turned police coverup leads to questions for DA Hayden) https://www.npr.org/2022/08/07/1116221784/vincent-alabama-racist-text-police (NPR - After a police officer sent a racist text, a town dissolved its police department) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#102: Teaser

On this episode of Le Run Down I had a great conversation with ultra trail runner and recent Western States 3rd place finisher, Marianne Hogan. She did elite level triathlon, distance running for her school in California, trails in Colorado, and over the last few years Marianne has built a solid ultra running resume. Battling through serious injury, she earned herself a Golden Ticket to Western States and finished that race on the podium. It really seems like she's finding her stride and ready to take the ultra scene by storm. News Notes: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/cam-levins-earns-canadian-record-154709505.html Show Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/marianne-hogan-on-western-states-absolutely-all-its-hyped-up-to-be/ (Marianne Hogan on Western States: "absolutely all it's hyped up to be" - Canadian Running Magazine) https://www.irunfar.com/marianne-hogan-post-2022-western-states-100-interview (Marianne Hogan Post-2022 Western States 100 Interview – iRunFar) https://www.instagram.com/mariannehogan/ (marianne (@mariannehogan) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/07/19/we-are-absolutely-outraged-activists-worried-about-long-term-impacts-of-arizona-law-making-it-illegal-to-record-police/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘Bystander Video and Police Officer Video are Different': Activists Worry About Long-term Impacts of Arizona Law Making It Illegal to Record Police) https://www.mississippicir.org/news/mississippi-police-chief-linked-to-racist-recording (Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting - Mississippi police chief linked to racist recording) https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/10/growing-culture-of-extremism-among-uk-and-european-police-forces-report-warns (The Guardian - Growing ‘culture of extremism' among UK and European police forces, report warns) https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/07/14/arizona-cities-would-collapse-without-prison-labor/10062910002/ (AZCentral - Arizona communities would 'collapse' without cheap prison labor, Corrections director says) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#101: Teaser

Offers: From Xact Nutrition This episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to https://us.xactnutrition.com/ (us.xactnutrition.com) and FUEL YOUR GOALS today. From Velofix This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. --- On this episode of Le Run Down I had a smooth chat with distance runner and elite marathoner, Dakotah Lindwurm. She actually didn't start out as a runner but had dreams of making it big as an ice hockey goaltender. The running started as a way to have a more balanced approach to sport. Dakotah's love for running was a gradual progression, sticking with it, making improvement's year after year but most of all, having fun. Whether it's a world major or Olympic qualifier, she can always be seen with a smile across her face. Show Notes: https://www.minnesotadistanceelite.com/dakotah-lindwurm (Dakotah Lindwurm | MN Distance Elite (minnesotadistanceelite.com)) https://teamrunrun.com/coach/dakotah-lindwurm-minneapolis-running-coach/ (Dakotah Lindwurm - Minneapolis Running Coach – Team RunRun) https://www.instagram.com/dakotahlindwurm/ (Dakotah Lindwurm (@dakotahlindwurm) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=dakotah+lindwurm&docid=608011891690705887&mid=48F759FE0679886E336448F759FE0679886E3364&view=detail&FORM=VIRE (How to Win Grandma's Marathon, with Dakotah Lindwurm - Bing video) News: https://abcnews.go.com/US/relatives-jacob-blake-breonna-taylor-arrested-protests-jayland/story?id=86381081 (ABC News - Relatives of Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor arrested in protests over Jayland Walker's death) https://www.propublica.org/article/vallejo-police-killing-investigations (ProPublica - The City Where Investigations of Police Take So Long, Officers Kill Again Before Reviews Are Done) https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/07/07/More-Criminal-Charges-Gas-Pipeline-Conflict/ (The Tyee - More Criminal Charges in Gas Pipeline Conflict) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/07/05/ohio-police-deploy-chemical-irritant-on-protesters-after-shocking-video-shows-barrage-of-bullets-aimed-at-jayland-walkder-mayor-issues-state-of-emergency-to-quell-violence-and-damage-from-pro/ (Atlanta Black Star - Ohio Police Deploy ‘Chemical Irritant' on Protesters After Shocking Video Shows Barrage of Bullets Aimed At Jayland Walker, Mayor Issues State of Emergency to Quell ‘Violence and Damage' from Protests) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#100: Teaser

Offers: From Xact Nutrition This episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to https://us.xactnutrition.com/ (us.xactnutrition.com) and FUEL YOUR GOALS today. From Velofix This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. --- On this episode of Le Run Down we discussed all things running with distance runner and Uptempo Running co-founder, Shadoe Huard. He's been passionate about sports since he can remember and used running as a way to stay in shape for his first love which was basketball. Shadoe's enjoyment for running only came later but now uses it as a vehicle for inner growth and personal development. It's even lead him to the creation of a run group that provides all runners with the power to discover and explore their potential through movement. News notes: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/grandmas-marathon-lindwurm-brings-another-grandmas-marathon-title-home (https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/grandmas-marathon-lindwurm-brings-another-grandmas-marathon-title-home) Show notes: https://uptemporunning.com/ (Uptempo Running) https://www.instagram.com/uptemporunning/ (Uptempo Running (@uptemporunning) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.instagram.com/shadoehuard/ (Shadoe (@shadoehuard) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://news.yahoo.com/phoenix-roe-abortion-supreme-court-protests-tear-gas-134242966.html (Yahoo News - Angry Phoenix protest over Roe decision ends in tear gas) https://www.wfdd.org/story/ecuadors-government-has-lifted-state-emergency-amid-indigenous-led-strike (The Associated Press - Ecuador's government has lifted a state of emergency amid an Indigenous-led strike) https://www.npr.org/2022/06/16/1105291030/scotus-roe-v-wade-abortion-law (NPR - As Roe falls, criminal defense lawyers sound the alarm about mass incarceration) https://inews.co.uk/news/mick-lynch-effect-sees-spike-in-union-interest-with-google-searches-up-500-per-cent-1702418 (iNews - Rail strikes: ‘Mick Lynch effect' sees surge of interest in unions with Google searches rising 500%) How to Help: https://donations4abortion.com/ (Abortion Funds in Every State) https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#99: Teaser

Offers: From Xact Nutrition This episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to https://us.xactnutrition.com/ (us.xactnutrition.com) and FUEL YOUR GOALS today. From Velofix This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. ----- On this episode of Le Run Down we enjoyed a great conversation with trail runner and ultra endurance athlete, David Kilgore. From a young age, running was a way for David to enjoy nature and explore the outdoors. As a teen he was able to shift that passion to track and field but managed to keep it fun while racing competitively. Fast forward and he's now taking on ultra distances, nurturing his light heartedness towards the sport with challenges, and generating funds for charities in need. News Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H6uak3zhmY (escape - YouTube) Show Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/thespeedproject-3-0-kicks-off-today-and-covers-340-miles-from-la-to-las-vegas/ (The Speed Project: America's crazy ultra relay you've never heard of - Canadian Running Magazine) https://www.on-running.com/en-us/athletes/david-kilgore (David Kilgore | On (on-running.com)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE3NeyX4yH8 (David Kilgore: Running 340 Miles Solo Through the Desert at The Speed Project | Beer Mile Pod Ep60 - YouTube) https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a31965588/david-kilgore-runs-100-miles-support-running-stores-nyc-hospitals-coronavirus/ (David Kilgore Runs 100 Miles, Raises $10,000 for NYC Running Stores, Hospitals (runnersworld.com)) https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/florida-man-completes-solo-100-mile-charity-run/ (Florida man completes solo 100-mile charity run - Canadian Running Magazine) https://www.instagram.com/davidkilgore/ (David Kilgore ® (@davidkilgore) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/06/13/When-Drivers-Attack-Protesters/ (The Tyee - When Drivers Attack Protesters) https://apnews.com/article/ronald-greene-police-misconduct-louisiana-racial-injustice-a761c247993aa580859719fa727b2023 (AP News - Justice Department opens probe into Louisiana State Police) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/06/14/i-may-be-too-honest-for-this-position-new-jersey-police-director-alleges-she-was-fired-because-of-her-refusal-to-participate-in-preferential-treatment-of-white-officers/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘I May Be Too Honest for This Position': New Jersey Police Director Alleges She Was Fired Because of Her ‘Refusal to Participate In Preferential Treatment of White' Officers) https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/kent-to-pay-1-5-million-to-settle-dispute-with-assistant-police-chief-who-displayed-nazi-insignia/ (The Seattle Times - Kent to pay $1.5M to settle dispute with assistant police chief who displayed Nazi insignia) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#98: Teaser

Offers: From Xact Nutrition This episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to https://us.xactnutrition.com/ (us.xactnutrition.com) and FUEL YOUR GOALS today. From Velofix This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. ------------- On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with amputee ultrarunner and cancer survivor, Jacky Hunt-Broersma. Originally from South Africa, she moved around a lot before eventually calling Arizona her home. In 2001 a cancer diagnosis required the amputation of her leg, but eventually she found running which gave her a new outlook on life. Today she holds multiple endurance records as an amputee runner. Most recently completing 104 marathons in 104 straight days for charity, proving that we are all capable of extraordinary things. News Notes: https://torontosun.com/sports/other-sports/running-and-running-in-memory-of-a-beloved-father (Running and running in memory of a beloved father | Toronto Sun) Show Notes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61299527 (Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The cancer survivor who ran 104 marathons in 104 days - BBC News) https://www.instagram.com/ncrunnerjacky/ (Jacky Hunt-Broersma (@ncrunnerjacky) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/racemassacre/icymi-fight-for-justice-is-ongoing-one-year-after-tulsa-race-massacre-centennial/article_65f8cf26-e0fa-11ec-9be1-67f5bc2cba5f.html (Tulsa World - ICYMI: 'Fight for justice is ongoing' one year after Tulsa Race Massacre centennial) https://news.yahoo.com/tulsa-race-massacre-survivors-advance-090000406.html (Yahoo News - Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Advance Lawsuit And Receive Surprising Gift) https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/racial-profiling-trial-begins-into-power-of-quebec-police-to-make-random-car-stops-1.5924587 (CTV News - Racial profiling trial begins into power of Quebec police to make random car stops) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/05/27/she-begged-me-to-turn-white-michigan-family-sues-district-for-not-protecting-their-adopted-black-daughter-from-years-of-racial-harassment/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘She Begged Me to Turn White': Michigan Family Sues District for Not Protecting Their Adopted Black Daughter from Years of Racial Harassment ) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#97: Teaser

Offers: From Xact Nutrition This episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today. From Velofix This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. --------- On this episode of Le Run Down we explored the elements with professional adventure and documentary filmmaker, Caroline Cote. As a kid Caroline was always interested in discovering nature and outdoors. These days she uses running as a way to prepare herself for new challenges and expeditions she's about to face. She's an amazing talent and person, capturing beautiful images in some of the most remote and untouched areas on our planet. Her passion is her life, one that allows her to feel fulfilled every day. News notes: https://www.runottawa.ca/races-and-events/half-marathon#:~:text=Best%20of%20all%2C%20the%20half%20marathon%20boasts%20an,personalized%20race%20bib%20%28register%20before%20May%201%2C%202022%29 (Ottawa Half Marathon presented by Desjardins - Run Ottawa) Show notes: https://www.caroline-cote.com/ (Woman Adventurer | Caroline Cote | Quebec (caroline-cote.com)) https://www.instagram.com/caro.line.cote/ (C A R O L I N E C O T E (@caro.line.cote) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/05/17/tucker-carlson-tries-to-absolve-himself-of-white-replacement-theory-cited-by-buffalo-shooter-despite-talking-about-it-at-least-400-times-calls-shooter-mentally-ill/ (Atlanta Black Star - Tucker Carlson Tries to Absolve Himself of ‘White Replacement Theory' Cited By Buffalo Shooter Despite Talking About It at Least 400 Times; Calls Shooter ‘Mentally Ill') https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/17/israeli-police-attack-funeral-procession-of-palestinian-man (Al Jazeera - Dozens injured in Israeli police attack on Palestinian funeral) https://madamenoire.com/1314781/remembering-move-9-37-years-after-philadelphia-brought-destruction-to-their-homestead/ (Madame Noir - Remembering Move 9, 37 Years After Philadelphia Brought Destruction To Their Homestead) https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/shireen-abu-akleh-funeral-israel-forces-assault-mourners (Middle East Eye - Shireen Abu Akleh: Israeli forces assault mourners carrying casket ahead of burial) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#96: Teaser

On this episode of Le Run Down we had the honor of speaking with one of Canada's fastest marathoners and Olympian, Trevor Hofbauer. Trevor didn't enjoy running track in high school but could see the benefits it gave him for his true passion, basketball. He continued to run cross country as a way to stay in shape and that developed into so much more. Today, he's one of two Canadians to break the 2 hour 10 minute marathon barrier and has his sites set on Paris 2024.  News Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/aleksandr-sorokin-breaks-100k-world-record/ (https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/aleksandr-sorokin-breaks-100k-world-record/) https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en (Join the Wings for Life World Run, May 8, 2022 - Wings for Life World Run) Show Notes: https://olympic.ca/team-canada/trevor-hofbauer/ (Trevor Hofbauer - Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website) https://trevorhofbauer.com/ (Trevor Hofbauer) https://www.instagram.com/trevhofbauer/?hl=en (Trevor Hofbauer (@trevhofbauer) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://kstp.com/special-coverage/george-floyd/minnesota-department-of-human-rights-to-release-findings-of-investigation-into-minneapolis-police-department-wednesday/ (KSTP - State investigation: City, Minneapolis Police Department engage in ‘practice of race discrimination') https://www.npr.org/2022/05/01/1095429608/california-police-biased-report-no-plans-address-problem (NPR - Some California police are biased. A report says they have no clear plans to fix that) https://www.wtvm.com/2021/01/29/hamilton-police-chief-patrolman-asked-resign-after-body-cam-black-lives-matter-protest-surfaces/ (WTVM - Hamilton police chief, patrolman asked to resign after body cam footage of Black Lives Matter protest surfaces) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/05/01/people-have-been-absolutely-framed-biggest-mass-exoneration-in-chicago-history-sees-212-convictions-linked-to-dirty-cop-wiped-clean/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘People Have Been Absolutely Framed': Biggest Mass Exoneration In Chicago History Sees 212 Convictions Linked to Dirty Cop Wiped Clean) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#95: Teaser

On this episode of Le Run Down we caught up with Toronto Marathon Runner and member of Reid Coolsaet's "Coolsaet Go" Run Club, Nick Rupert. Nick ran track as a teenager but ended up having a negative association to the sport and decided to give it up for over 5 years. He returned to running to improve his mental and physical health with the goal of racing the Boston Marathon one day. This year he achieved that goal, toeing the line and completing his first, making that dream become a reality. News Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/top-canadian-results-at-the-2022-boston-marathon/ (https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/top-canadian-results-at-the-2022-boston-marathon/) Show Notes: https://www.instagram.com/roopruns/ (Nick Rupert (@roopruns) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.instagram.com/coolsaetgo/ (Coolsaet Go (@coolsaetgo) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://www.npr.org/2022/04/24/1094552130/arizona-execution-clarence-wayne-dixon (NPR - In rejecting death row inmate's case, judge says law enforcement isn't a profession) https://www.sltrib.com/news/2022/04/25/unacceptable-utah-police/ (The Salt Lake Tribune - ‘Unacceptable': Utah police departments ignored their own policies, left deadly force uninvestigated) https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/04/26/North-Coast-Gas-Project-Approved/ (The Tyee - BC Approves North Coast Gas Project Despite First Nations' Objections) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/04/19/abused-his-power-and-authority-jury-convicts-oklahoma-corrections-supervisor-who-was-exposed-by-whistleblower-after-setting-up-black-inmates-to-be-attacked-ordering-crucifixion-of-another/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘Abused His Power and Authority': Jury Convicts Oklahoma Corrections Supervisor Who Was Exposed by Whistleblower After Setting Up Black Inmates to be Attacked, Ordering ‘Crucifixion' of Another) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#94: Teaser

On this episode of Le Run Down we talk running in a mindful way with elite marathoner, yoga instructor and writer, Alex Dickinson. I had the pleasure of meeting Alex just after the California International Marathon last year and knew then he'd be a great guest on the show. He's a very interesting guy who has found synergy between his two passions, yoga and running. He's also well travelled and isn't scared to switch up his living situation from time to time, even if that means living in a van for a while. News Notes: https://canadarunningseries.com/montreal-21k/ (21k de Montréal - April 23-24, 2022 (canadarunningseries.com)) Show Notes: https://www.instagram.com/alexdickinson/?msclkid=da958ccdb5e611ec8847a39c1185c24f (Alex Dickinson (@alexdickinson) • Instagram photos and videos) https://satisfyrunning.com/blogs/possessed/the-speed-project-team-satisfy?msclkid=da965d86b5e611ec82e0b1a7f4f79bdf (The Speed Project: team Satisfy (satisfyrunning.com)) https://podbay.fm/p/beyond-running?msclkid=f55de884b5e611eca585684a2c24c18d (Beyond Running | Podcast on Podbay) News: https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/04/12/tearful-california-hero-gunned-down-by-police-after-disarming-man-says-he-refused-to-die-files-lawsuit-as-future-in-football-remains-uncertain/ (Atlanta Black Star - Tearful California ‘Hero' Gunned Down By Police After Disarming Man Says He ‘Refused to Die;' Files Lawsuit As Future In Football Remains Uncertain) https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxda9n/martin-gugino-protester-buffalo-officers (Vice News - Cops Who Fractured 75-Year-Old Protester's Skull Cleared of Any Wrongdoing) https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2022/04/teens-disengage-school-police# (American Psychological Association - Teens more likely to disengage from school after police stops) https://www.huffpost.com/entry/illinois-cop-resigns-after-white-supremacist-posts-surface-online_n_624b0e7ee4b068157f7a8e81 (Huffpost - Illinois Police Officer Resigns After White Supremacist Posts Surface Online) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#93: Teaser

On this episode of Le Run Down, we got to know marathoner, community leader and co-founder of WERUN313, Lance Woods. Lance moved away from his home town of Detroit to pursue education, and when he returned his focus shifted to bettering his community and sharing his passion for running with everyone. In only a few years, Lance and his team have built something lasting and life changing through this sport we all love. He's also pursuing his own goals as he prepares to take on his first ever Boston Marathon this spring. News Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/eliud-kipchoge-and-brigid-kosgei-win-the-tokyo-marathon/ (Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei win the Tokyo Marathon - Canadian Running Magazine) Show Notes: https://www.instagram.com/__lwoods/ (Uncle Woods (@__lwoods) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.instagram.com/werun313/ (We Run 313 (@werun313) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.werun313.com/team (Team (werun313.com)) News: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-12/most-lapd-officers-who-break-deadly-force-policy-in-shootings-avoid-serious-discipline (Los Angeles Times - Most LAPD officers who break deadly force policy in shootings avoid serious discipline) https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/06/europe-covid19-lockdowns-expose-racial-bias-and-discrimination-within-police/ (Amnesty International - Europe: COVID-19 lockdowns expose racial bias and discrimination within police) https://time.com/6156590/breonna-taylor-no-knock-warrants/ (Time - Breonna Taylor's Killing Sparked Restrictions on No-Knock Warrants. But Experts Say Those Rules Don't Actually Change Much) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/03/08/this-is-nothing-new-gwinnett-county-parent-not-surprised-black-students-account-for-disproportionate-amount-of-school-discipline-actions/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘This Is Nothing New': Gwinnett County Parent Not Surprised Black Students Account for Disproportionate Amount of School Discipline Actions) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#92: Teaser

Offers: From Plantiga Go to plantiga.com/membership and learn how to build athletic longevity, prevent injury and increase your body's resilience. If you like what you see, use the promo code LeRunDown to get early access to Plantiga today. From Velofix This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. -------------- On this episode episode of Le Run Down I had a nice chat with marketer, marathoner and community builder, Jenna Crawford. Whether it's through her creativity, growth marketing expertise or mentoring others, she has found a way to link it back to endurance sports. Her passion for running has grown to the ultra trails and she enjoys using that to connect like minded people within the Los Angeles run community. News Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/canadas-viktoria-brown-breaks-the-72-hour-world-record/ (Canada's Viktoria Brown breaks the 72-hour world record - Canadian Running Magazine) Show Notes: https://www.instagram.com/jennavieve_/ (jenna crawford (@jennavieve_) • Instagram photos and videos) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgntQ9JuN3k (The Trail Runner SWT | Meet: Jenna Crawford | Allbirds - YouTube) https://www.strava.com/athletes/18642435 (Strava Runner Profile | Jenna Crawford) News: https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/02/23/keeping-black-homeowners-in-their-homes-oregon-man-is-on-a-mission-to-fight-gentrification/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘Keeping Black Homeowners In Their Homes': Oregon Man Is On A Mission to Fight Gentrification) https://www.azmirror.com/blog/ex-cop-lawmaker-wants-to-restrict-recording-videos-of-cops/ (Arizona Mirror - Ex-cop lawmaker wants to restrict recording videos of cops) https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2022-02-28/the-long-road-to-rockfords-civilian-oversight-board (Northern Public Radio - The long road to Rockford's civilian oversight board) https://www.theroot.com/racist-former-nypd-union-boss-charged-with-fraud-1848587810 (The Root - Racist Former NYPD Union Boss Charged With Fraud) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#91: Teaser

Offers: From Plantiga Go to plantiga.com/membership and learn how to build athletic longevity, prevent injury and increase your body's resilience. If you like what you see, use the promo code LeRunDown to get early access to Plantiga today. From Velofix This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. -------------- On this episode of Le Run Down we spoke with Elite Marathoner and Olympian, Dayna Pidhoresky. Growing up Dayna always loved to run but was interested in a variety of sports like soccer, figure skating, and gymnastics. After completing university she decided to invest more time into running and that move paid dividends. Now after more than 12 years, she's a 10 time national medalist, was named to the Canadian World Champion Team, and most recently competed in her first Olympics in Tokyo. News Notes: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a35275361/nick-willis-sub-4-mile-record/ (Nick Willis becomes first to run sub-four-min mile for 20 consecutive years (runnersworld.com)) Show Notes: https://olympic.ca/team-canada/dayna-pidhoresky/ (Dayna Pidhoresky - Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website) http://www.daynapidhoresky.com/ (The Official Website of Dayna Pidhoresky) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/dayna-pidhoresky-olympic-marathon-finish-1.6136421 (She came in last place, but it's remarkable Canada's Dayna Pidhoresky finished her marathon | CBC News) News: https://cultmtl.com/2022/02/will-anyone-see-the-police-the-same-way-after-the-trucker-convoy-protests-occupation-ottawa-ambassador-bridge/ (CultMTL - Will anyone see the police the same way after the trucker convoy protests?) https://www.cbs46.com/ahmaud-arbery-would-not-have-been-killed-if-he-were-white-prosecutors-say-in-hate/article_5e064b85-b7d3-5718-811a-f6489e0276fb.html (CBS46 - Ahmaud Arbery would not have been killed if he were White, prosecutors say in hate crimes trial) https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-police-still-teaching-excited-delirium-syndrome-despite-claiming-it-stopped/600146112/ (Star Tribune - Minneapolis Police Department still teaching controversial 'excited delirium' syndrome — despite claiming it had stopped) https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/02/09/anatomy-of-a-cover-up-family-and-activists-call-out-minneapolis-police-for-framing-amir-locke-as-a-suspect-rather-than-a-victim-who-appeared-more-trained-on-the-use-of-his-firearm/ (Atlanta Black Star - ‘Anatomy of a Cover-Up': Family and Activists Call Out Minneapolis Police for Framing Amir Locke As a Suspect Rather Than a Victim Who Appeared More Trained On the ‘Use of His Firearm') How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#90: Teaser

Offers: From Plantiga Go to plantiga.com/membership and learn how to build athletic longevity, prevent injury and increase your body's resilience. If you like what you see, use the promo code LeRunDown to get early access to Plantiga today. From Velofix This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. -------------- On this episode of Le Run Down we chat with nonbinary pro triathlete, "The Purple Tiger" Rach McBride. At an early age they enjoyed running cross country but traded it for something more creative in their early teens. Rach rediscovered a love for endurance sports in their late 20's, finding early success in the marathon. Then, with the encouragement of a mentor, they began training to become an elite triathlete, turned pro and never looked back. Show Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/bladerunner-aiming-to-complete-100-marathons-in-100-days/ (Bladerunner aiming to complete 100 marathons in 100 days - Canadian Running Magazine) https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcb/ (Rachel "Rach" McBride

#89: Teaser

Offers: From Plantiga Go to plantiga.com/membership and learn how to build athletic longevity, prevent injury and increase your body's resilience. If you like what you see, use the promo code LeRunDown to get early access to Plantiga today. From Velofix This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. ----------- On this episode of Le Run Down we swim, bike and run around the world with extreme endurance athlete and adventurer, Jonas Deichmann. @jonas_deichmann Even since Jonas could remember he was always interest in exploring and discovery. His sense for adventure and love of cycling has allowed him to cross many countries and continents in record breaking times. In his latest expedition he circumnavigated the entire world in the longest triathlon of his life, completing the equivalent of 120 ironman. As his book titles "The limit is just me", the sky is the limit for this incredible guy. News Notes: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a38735092/boston-marathon-2022-professional-field/ (2022 Boston Marathon Olympic Medalists Headline Boston Marathon Field (runnersworld.com)) Show Notes: https://jonasdeichmann.com/ (Jonas Deichmann Adventures >> Athlete. Adventurer. Speaker.) https://jonasdeichmann.com/triathlon-360-degree/ (Triathlon 360 degree | Jonas Deichmann) https://www.youtube.com/c/jonasdeichmann (Jonas Deichmann - YouTube) https://www.instagram.com/jonas_deichmann/ (Jonas Deichmann (@jonas_deichmann) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://apnews.com/article/ahmaud-arbery-georgia-race-and-ethnicity-sentencing-savannah-0d1a8ed25f1a075844160f253a9d0535 (AP News - Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/george-floyd-niece-shot-new-years-day/ (CBS News - George Floyd's 4-year-old niece shot at home on New Year's Day) https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/rogue-police-officer-s-claim-about-barcelona-terror-strike-triggers-anger-1.4774969 (The Irish Times - Rogue police officer's claim about Barcelona terror strike triggers anger) https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/conversion-therapy-is-now-illegal-in-canada-1.5731911 (CTV News - Conversion therapy is now illegal in Canada) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series)

#88: Teaser