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 spoke with a Para Athletics Team Canada track and field star Nate Riesh.
He comes from a family of gifted elite athletes and for Nate, it wasn’t any different. He excelled in baseball and his future in the sport looked bright, but suddenly a golf accident took that away.
Nate was paralyzed on his right side but after years of therapy, he found running. He now competes on the world stage as a 800 and 1500meter runner but if not for the support of family and friends, he would not be where he is today. (His words, not ours).
News:
https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/what-runners-can-learn-from-platypuses/
https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/gear/tips-for-buying-running-shoes-online/
Interview:
https://paralympic.ca/team-canada/nathan-riech
https://www.tsn.ca/canada-has-new-paralympic-middle-distance-running-star-in-nate-riech-1.1132884
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On this episode of Le Run Down I got to speak with strength and conditioning coach, spinning instructor and marathoner Val Poynter.
Looking at her now you'd see healthy, strong and powerful women, but it wasn’t always that way. Like many, Val faced a troubled past with substance abuse and an eating disorder but eventually she turned her life around.
Find out how she lifted up from rock bottom and is now on the top of her game, motivating everyone around her in the fitness community. Her story is nothing short of inspiring, hope you enjoy it!
News Links:
https://harricana.info/en/free-your-wild/
https://www.instagram.com/lumanfre84/?hl=en
Show Links:
@coach.fitpony
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On this episode of Le Run Down I had a great chat with one of the province’s best runners, Francois Jarry.
He fell in love with the sport years ago when he won a race he entered in high school and he never looked back. He’s been the Quebec ten thousand meter champ for the last five years but he’s a pretty great marathoner too. Running two hours and twenty two minutes in his elite marathon debut. And his goal is to set the Quebec marathon record one day.
For Francois, running was a sport that helped shape his identity. Something I think we can all relate to one way or another on our own running journey.
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On this episode of Le Run Down I dug a little bit deeper into nutrition with registered holistic nutritional practitioner Danielle Levy.
We discuss our relationship to food, the importance of fueling properly and how we can approach our meals in a more balanced way.
So if you have questions about nutrition and how it relates to sports or in everyday life, you won’t want to miss my conversation with Danielle. It will definitely give you some food for thought!
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On this episode of Le Run Down I got to speak with sports nutritionist, triathlete and BRAVA co-creator Stephanie Jamain.
We spoke about her introduction to running, how sports help her stay active and spend time with friends, and how her love for triathlon led to the creation of Brava.
On top of it all she’s a sports nutritionist so it was fun to pick her brain on that, especially when it comes to fueling for these long endurance races. Hope you enjoy this talk as much as I did.
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On this episode of Le Run Down we recorded live from Gusta restaurant for the first race of the RUNK Race Series here in Montreal. This event was created by Gophrette Power who you can find @gophobservation on Instagram.
This first edition is called La Ultima Carrera. It’s an alley cat style race where the goal will be to collect items at each checkpoint on the way to the finish, only finding out where they need to go once the race starts.
Take a listen to see how this one unfolds and hearing what the runners have to say after the race!
Special thanks to:
@gophobservation
@runk_series
@runritemtl
@gustafoods
@club.kombucha
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On this episode of Le Run Down I chatted with my good friend and training buddy Geoff McGregor. Growing up in British Columbia he took a liking to music and eventually got into endurance sports.
It was through sport that he learned that hard work leads to positive results. Those same life lessons translated into the world of ultra running.
I consider Geoff to be one of the strongest runners I know both through his ability to tackle big training weeks and also his mental toughness. He’s got a drive to succeed at everything he does, yet somehow always finds a way to make it fun and enjoyable for those around him.
News Links:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-la-ultima-carrera-v10-91283937715
Show Links:
IG: @geoffmclachlanmcgregor
IG: @runritemtl
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On this episode of Le Run Down I got back to basics with the manager of Coaching and Development for Athletics Canada, John Lofranco.He’s enjoyed life as a runner himself and has continued to explore that passion by teaching others how they can be the best they can be.John has helped many athletes flourish, including Episode 12 guest Melanie Myrand, and Andrew MacMartin from Episode 35. Whatever your level, you'll have something to learn from Coach Lofranco.
Episode Links:
1. runavm.com (our club website...I probably should have mentioned this!)
2. Jay Johnson strength and mobility: https://www.youtube.com/user/coachjayjohnson/playlists
3. Jack Daniels easy running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veAQ73OJdwY
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On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with former Pro Triathlete and World Cup Champion, Andrew MacMartin.
As a young teenager he took a liking to endurance sports, immersing himself in cross country and cycling. But when he heard about triathlon, that became his focus and becoming the best in the world quickly became his long term goal.
Despite tremendous success as a pro athlete, he decided to step away from the sport he loved. After a long hiatus, he found his love for running again. Although he knows he can’t perform at the same level as once did, Andrew is motivated to break a two hour forty minute marathon before he turns fifty and I have no doubt he’ll get there.
New links:
Show links:
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_MacMartin
https://www.instagram.com/amacmartin/?hl=en
https://www.triathlon.org/athletes/profile/14920/andrew_macmartin
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In this episode of Le Run Down I wanted to take the time to appreciate everything we have a accomplished in 2019. It's so easy to keep looking forward to our next goals or next big race but let's recognize all the great things we've done in 2019 and celebrate all that we have accomplished. Cheers and congrats, you killed it last year! Now take what you've learnt and run with it.
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