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 we had an uplifting chat with runner, writer and black roses NYC crew leader, Knox Robinson.
Honestly, it’s hard to wrap this guy into a short introduction. He's multifaceted and our talk spans running, culture, literature, music, and more.
From high school races, to training camps with Kipchoge, Knox shares his wild journey. He’s well spoken, creative and real. You’ll love this conversation, as it’s unlike any other story we’ve told.
News links:
https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/des-linden-is-considering-a-move-to-the-trails/
https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/joshua-cheptegei-breaks-5000m-world-record/
Show links:
https://www.instagram.com/firstrun/?hl=en
https://www.blackrosesnyc.com/sika
https://medium.com/the-morning-shakeout/going-long-an-interview-with-knox-robinson-bd55c7fbbc20
Ways to help:
Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help
Black Lives Matter Canada spreadsheet
Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations
List of American and Canadian Bail Funds
News:
CTV News - Toronto protesters block sheriffs from conducting evictions amid COVID-19
Educational materials:
Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads
Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing
Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series
Second Thought - America's Police Problem
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For our 50th episode of Le Run Down we reached for the stars and got to have an amazing conversation with Meb Keflezighi.
His story is one that could be turned into a movie script as his family left a world of poverty and war in Eritrea and made their way to America. He knew that every opportunity was precious, and he did not squander the chance to do something great with his life.
He worked his way up the ranks, earning a silver medal at the olympics and winning the New York City and Boston marathons, but always remained grateful and humble throughout his journey. This episode is a little shorter than most but make sure you listen to every word because just like in running, Meb makes every moment count.
News Notes:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Tommy-Rivers-Rest-Up
Show Notes:
@gomeb
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meb_Keflezighi
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x0RXCPQeKj4
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MTo7zVGBbVc
Ways to help:
Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help
Black Lives Matter Canada spreadsheet
Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations
List of American and Canadian Bail Funds
News:
Open Vallejo - Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings
The Nation - Homeland Security Is Quietly Tying Antifa to Foreign Powers
Educational materials:
Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads
Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing
Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series
Second Thought - America's Police Problem
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On this episode of Le Run Down we discover running from an adventurous and spiritual point of view with one of the co-founders of Aire Libre Running, Maurizio Diaz.
He grew up watching his dad run marathons and sure enough he ended up becoming a runner. Although Mauricio excelled at running and took it to a high level he always enjoyed it as a way to discover new trails and explore new places.
That passion for running is what eventually led to the creation of his running retreat, where he gets to enjoy his passion for running with people from all walks of life in places all over the world. After this episode your next vacation might be a run-cation.
News Notes:
https://trailrunnermag.com/people/inspirational-trail-runner-tommy-rivs-fights-for-his-life.html
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Tommy-Rivers-Rest-Up
Show Notes:
https://www.instagram.com/maudac/
https://www.instagram.com/airelibre.run/
https://airelibre.run/exploring-the-remote
Ways to help:
Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help
Black Lives Matter Canada spreadsheet
Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations
List of American and Canadian Bail Funds
News:
New York Times - 50 Nights of Unrest in Portland
USA Today - South Dakota tribal leader joins call to remove Mount Rushmore ahead of Trump visit
Educational materials:
Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads
Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing
Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series
Second Thought - America's Police Problem
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On this episode of Le Run Down we uncovered a life of running with elite distance runner, Jacob Puzey.
Growing up, running was a way to get around and get into trouble but when his family moved to Oregon, running became everything.
He’s an accomplished distance runner, an experienced coach, family man and he co-hosts his own podcast too. Get to know Jacob and hear his life long journey through running.
News links:
https://endurancebusiness.com/2020/industry-news/2020-boston-marathon-to-be-held-virtually/
https://endurancebusiness.com/2020/industry-news/bmw-berlin-marathon-not-taking-place-in-2020/
Show links:
https://www.peakrunperformance.com/
https://www.transrockies-run.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mKUaF0Wag4
https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/?hl=en
Ways to help:
Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help
Black Lives Matter Canada spreadsheet
Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations
List of American and Canadian Bail Funds
News:
The Globe & Mail - 75% of Canadians believe RCMP has a problem with systemic racism
CNN - German Special Forces unit to be Dissolved, source says, after reported far-right links
New York Times - Supreme Court Won't Block Ruling to Halt Work on Keystone XL Pipeline
Educational materials:
Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads
Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing
Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series
Second Thought - America's Police Problem
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On this episode of Le Run Down we had a great chat with Canadian Sprinter, Kim Hyacinthe.
From high school on, Kim has climbed the ranks as an elite sprinter, competing at championships all over the world. Her story is one of determination, challenge, and a will to become a better version of herself.
Get ready as we dive into Kim's experiences where she shows us there's so much more to a person than simply running.
News links:
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a32868772/red-bull-race-the-moon/
Episode links:
https://www.instagram.com/kimhyacinthe/?hl=en
https://olympic.ca/team-canada/kimberly-hyacinthe/
Ways to help:
Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help
Black Lives Matter Canada spreadsheet
Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations
List of American and Canadian Bail Funds
News:
Vice - Canada Among Very Worst White Supremacist Countries
Maclean's - The Nova Scotia Shooter Case Has Hallmarks of an Undercover Operation
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Five People of Color Have Died In Hangings Across Country
The Hill - NYPD Comissioner: Officers Who Drove Into Protestors Did Not Violate Use-of-force Policy
Educational materials:
Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads
Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing
Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series
Second Thought - America's Police Problem
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On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with one of the most seasoned ultra runners we’ve had on the show to date, Ryan Sandes.
Ryan currently holds the fastest known time running through the Great Himalayan Trails, has won major trail races in all 7 continents and does not shy away from adventure runs either. Most recently, he ran 100 miles on a 100 meter loop around his house.
Absolutely wild but he loves it and that's what matters, right? Can't wait to share his story with you.
Show links:
https://www.redbull.com/ca-en/athlete/ryan-sandes
Ways to help:
Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help
Black Lives Matter Canada spreadsheet
Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations
List of American and Canadian Bail Funds
News:
MSN - Indigenous Mom Chantel Moore Killed By New Brunswick Police
The Star - The Hard Truth About Regis Korchinski-Paquet
The Guardian - Movement to Defund Police Gains Unprecedented Support Across US
The Nation - The Only Solution Is to Defund the Police
Educational materials:
Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads
Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing
Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series
Second Thought - America's Police Problem
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Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Black Lives Matter Canada spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l0TGDdHJIO6FGkKNWBBXINUmfGSXdM8eK6eY2ZmrK8Q/mobilebasic
List of bail funds to donate to in America and Canada
Martin Luther King Jr. - Letter from a Birmingham Jail
https://www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen/Letter_Birmingham.html
Slate - Police Erupt in Violence Nationwide
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/05/george-floyd-protests-police-violence.html
The Nation - The Only Solution Is to Defund the Police
https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/defund-police-protest/
Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads
https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources
Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing
http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/
Vice - Indigenous Leaders Demand Investigation into Police Killing of Chantel Moore
The Herald - Black Canadian Woman, Regis Korchinski-Paquet Falls Off 24th Floor Balcony After Police Accosted Her
https://www.herald.ng/regis-korchinski-paquet-falls-balcony/
Double Down News - Black Lives Matter & The Question of Violence | Gary Younge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGFwxcjAbnM
Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v
Second Thought - America's Police Problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEVoX-RwMJw&bpctr=1591459509
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On this episode of Le Run Down we dug deep with an elite marathon runner, writer and father, Peter Bromka.
For Peter running is part of his DNA. It was part of his upbringing and he thrived in the culture. After taking a step back from competitive running he returned a few years ago with a new fire and motivation, which eventually turned into his pursuit for a spot on the U.S Olympic Trials Team.
Join us on this journey as we uncover the rollercoaster ride that is running and what it means to have big scary goals.
News Links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/sports/mary-cain-sponsor.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBwtCf2X5jw
Show notes:
https://tempojournal.com/article/keep-on-dreamin/index.html
https://www.bowermantc.com/store
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In this episode of Le Run Down, we had the privilege of speaking with Canadian Olympian and elite distance runner, Lanni Marchant.
Running was a punishment when she started out as a figure skater, but today it's the sport she loves most.
We discuss her early struggles with sports, mental health, her journey to Rio, and how she’s handled the last 3 years recovering from multiple surgeries. Despite all that, she sounds more driven than ever to line up for the Olympic Games in Tokyo next summer.
News notes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbKabvQLgm8
Episode notes:
https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/watch-lanni-marchant-opens-up-about-her-surgery-and-recovery/
https://www.instagram.com/lannimarchant/?hl=en
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On this episode of Le Run Down I with run coach, marathon runner and community leader, Matt Luke Meyer.
Matt only found running later in life. He moved to New York City to pursue an acting career and was working as a bartender to make a living, which led him down an unhealthy path. He didn’t like who he had become and decided he needed to make a change.
That change was in fact life changing. Running was only a small part of the at the time but five years later, running is all Matt knows. He’s wrapped himself in the new york city run community and pushed his limits further that he ever thought possible. He’s got even bigger dreams on the horizon and if this trend continues, his potential is endless.
News links:
https://en.mathieu-blanchard.com/
https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/quebec-man-runs-125k-around-the-island-of-montreal/
https://www.instagram.com/mathieu_blanchard_/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/covidclassic/?hl=en
Show links:
https://www.instagram.com/matthewlukemeyer/?hl=en
https://tempojournal.com/article/the-brightest-stage/
https://www.streets101.run/about
https://www.nycustompt.com/our-athletes
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