Stay ConnectedThis podcast allows runners to connect and envision what they could become. Everyone starts somewhere but it’s how you move forward that determines which path you’ll take. For some, running is just exercise, however we believe it is much more than that: it’s mental, physical and in some cases even spiritual. Our guests are inspiring in terms of their accomplishments but they put one foot in front of the other just like everyone else.
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On this episode of Le Run Down I speak with pro vegan triathlete, coach and Skechers athlete, Antoine Jolicoeur Duroches.
He discovered at a young age that his passion was in endurance sports. Antoine split his time between cross country skiing in the winter and short track triathlon in the summer finding that they complemented each other quite well.
Now 25, he’s been racing pro for the last 5 years and has been vegan athlete for just as long. In 2018 he placed 4th at Ironman Mont Tremblant and is looking for a better performance in just a few weeks. We’ll be tracking and cheering him on every step of the way.
News links:
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a28521046/runner-tackles-alleged-flasher-massachusetts-path/
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a28505368/sleep-improves-athletic-performance/
Episode links:
https://www.greatveganathletes.com/antoine-jolicoeur-desroches-vegan-triathlete/
https://tremblantexpress.com/en/ironman-70-3-mt/
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/podcast-du-triathlete/id1195626753
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On this episode of Le Run Down I speak with endurance athlete and competitive Ironman age grouper, Tony O’Keeffe.
He found running when he joined the military as a way to lose weight and reduce stress. Due to a running injury he took up biking, which inevitably led to his first Triathlon.
Completing this first race made him so proud that he quickly decided to sign up for his first Ironman, and the rest is history. He's completed over 30 Ironmans, 9 Ultramans, and the Ride Across America 3 times. Tune in to find out how he got to this point and what fuels his inner fire to succeed.
News links:
https://www.outsideonline.com/2399246/jim-walmsley-broke-western-states-course-record-2019
Show links:
IG @tonyokeeffe_racing
https://triathlonmagazine.ca/feature/ultraman-makes-tony-tick/
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On this episode of Le Run Down I speak with one of Canada’s best elite distance runners, Tasha Wodak.
Wodak grew up playing multiple sports and fell in love with running on the track. Hailing from B.C, she studied in Arkansas on a running scholarship and eventually at Simon Fraser University. She's been running ever since.
Find out how Tasha pushed through setbacks, overcame injuries and found success late in her running career. Tasha is an Olympian and holds the National Record in the 10,000m. She is off to an amazing start for 2019, already winning 5 races. We can’t wait to see what’s next.
News links:
https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/wodak-wins-fifth-race-of-2019-at-vancouver-half-marathon/?fbclid=IwAR3WOhO4KXSmTtxydfMoeIxtpDXBTWhb8ELegBkYMy7F5hP1MGQXQJNovYA
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/sports/julia-hawkins-running.html?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_NN_p_20190621§ion=whatElse?campaign_id=9&instance_id=10378&segment_id=14519&user_id=4ed4b419a60dec39d718be890e57121c®i_id=80564996ion=whatElse
Episode links:
https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/wodak-wins-fifth-race-of-2019-at-vancouver-half-marathon/?fbclid=IwAR3WOhO4KXSmTtxydfMoeIxtpDXBTWhb8ELegBkYMy7F5hP1MGQXQJNovYA
https://www.nsnews.com/sports/natasha-wodak-keeps-speeding-up-1.23779224
https://ottawacitizen.com/sports/other-sports/ottawas-dylan-wykes-and-vancouvers-natasha-wodak-win-canadian-10k-titles/wcm/8e0613a8-5dba-4b63-bb56-3526980502dc
https://vancouversun.com/vancouver-sun-run/intraining-clinics/sun-run-injury-splits-wodakmarchant-rivalry
IG: @tashawodak
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On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with mental skills coach, Camille Charbonneau. She grew up playing rugby, and took a liking weight lifting and martial arts. Charbonneau embraced mindfulness and meditation in order to balance and counter the often aggressive nature of those activities. We go in depth on the topics of mental skills, confidence, self-talk, visualization, stress management, and goal setting, all of which might help you in your own development as an athlete.IG: https://www.instagram.com/cam.charb/FB: https://www.facebook.com/cam.charbzLinks from news:https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Gabriele-Gabe-Grunewald-Runner-With-Cancer-Who-Inspired-Many-Dies-at-32-511190441.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_BAYBrandhttps://www.si.com/edge/2019/06/17/nike-virgil-abloh-athlete-progress-collection-caster-semenya-clothingLinks from the episode:http://www.peakperform.ca/about.html
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On this episode of Le Run Down I drove down to Ottawa to speak with Marathon mom, Olympian, and dietitian Krista Duchene.Growing up she played hockey over the winter and ran in the summer, creating balance in her life. Her breakthrough came after her win at the Mississauga Marathon on mothers day.In 2016 she ran in the Rio Olympics, and in 2018, at the age of 41, she finished 3rd at the Boston Marathon. The results speak for themselves and Krista is proving that age is only a number. https://kristaduchene.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krista_DuChene https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/trackandfield/kamauchi-linden-boston-marathon-winners-1.4621664 https://runningmagazine.ca/rio-2016/canadians-in-rio-olympic-marathon/
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On this episode of Le Run Down I had another great chat in Boston with ultra runner and strength coach Mat Dore.Growing up playing hockey, he used his competitive spirit to constantly challenge himself. That same intensity later translated into running and often pushed him to the limit. Since then, he's learned to harness that energy to train and race smart.We got to speak about this experience in ultra trail running, adventure racing and what he expected for his first ever Boston Marathon. Safe to say his prediction was pretty damn close.News links:https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a27412249/who-is-running-chicago-marathon/https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a27431980/pittsburgh-marathon-last-place-finishers/Episode links:IG- @mathieudorerunIG- @vicefitnessalburyFB- https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Coach/Mathieu-Dore-2045554149005920/https://www.vicefitnessalbury.com/https://www.baa.org/
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On this episode of Le Run Down I had a chat with Ottawa City Run Club member, triathlete and coach, Kelsey Hunter. She grew up as a swimmer and competed through university until it just wasn’t fun anymore. She retired from the sport she loved, until a few friends encouraged her to sign up for her first triathlon just 6 years ago. Since then she hasn’t looked back.We discussed Ottawa Race Weekend, her journey to becoming a triathlete, the stresses work can put on training.Growing up with professional athlete as a parent has taught Kelsey hard work. And with the Toronto Waterfront Marathon coming up this fall. She’ll use that mentality to try and get a Boston Qualifier. Can’t wait to see how she does!News Links:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/london-marathon-thousands-of-seaweed-pods-will-replace-single-use-plastics/https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a27244432/eliud-kipchoge-wins-london-marathon-in-2nd-fastest-time-in-history/Episode Links:http://www.6run3.com/https://www.runottawa.ca/news-item/2019-registration-is-now-openIG @kelseyhunterIG @ottcityrunclub
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On this episode of Le Run Down I was lucky to have a great talk in Boston with professional endurance athlete, Tommy Puzey. From early childhood through high school and into university, running remained a constant in his life. In fact, once he started he never really stopped.Years of hard work and determination brought him to where he is today. He’s a student of sport and continuously pushes himself, to unlock his true potential. With the U.S Olympic Trials in his sights, he’ll lean on the unconditional love and support of his family to make that dream become a reality.News links:https://www.podiumrunner.com/stephen-vangampleare-takes-the-boston-marathon-open-title_177135?fbclid=IwAR0EBug7rXtn4Drx-pvk2FBLKO9FdkJi3NeuIqhO3BTrwzK5REB8KwMoiyghttps://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/ca/en/app-run-montreal/Show links:https://www.peakrunperformance.com/coachesIG @tommy_rivsFB https://www.facebook.com/thomas.puzeyhttp://trailandultrarunning.com/brothers-jacob-and-rivers-puzey-to-compete-with-the-elites-at-the-2017-boston-marathon/
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On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with pro wakeboarder, Ben Leclair. He always had an interest in extreme sports but truly found his passion on the water.Determined to improve, he quickly found himself climbing the ranks and competing at the highest level. But one day an accident took that all away, paralyzing him from the neck down.2 years later he sits in a wheelchair but has regained mobility in both arms. Ben has stayed positive since day one and definitely has the mindset to defy the odds and prove everyone wrong.News links:https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/ca/en/app-run-montreal/Episode links:@benleclair@wflworldrunhttps://www.bensquad.org/Video links of Ben:https://vimeo.com/183035588https://vimeo.com/149985804https://youtu.be/uTyICiBy8mI
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In this episode of Le Run Down I got to interview the fastest marathoner on show to date, Nicole Stevenson. She took up running at a very young age, and competed through high school and university. She enjoyed long distance running the most, and won her first coached marathon in Toronto with a time of 2 hours 36 minutes. She went on to improve to a personal best time of 2 hours 32 minutes and earned the Canadian national marathon title. Nicole is now retired from competitive running but she continues to share her passion and knowledge with high performing athletes. Coaching and helping them reach their full potential, the same way she was supported throughout her successful career.
News links:
https://www.inscriptionenligne.ca/tourdelhorloge/
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a20853048/10-reasons-you-should-watch-boston/
https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/sponsorships/marathons/banque-21k-de-montreal-et-5k.html
For information on how to raise money in support of the Neuro Team at St-Justines hospital please reach out to Justin directly via email justin@whatsreallygood.com or @lerundown
Interview links:
https://nicolestevensondotcom.wordpress.com/
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/running/the-execution-run-an-epic-workout-to-get-you-ready-for-the-big-race/article591124/
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/running/the-key-to-marathon-training-the-weekly-long-run/article599102/
https://runningwell.ca/profile-nicole-stevenson/
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