Le Run Down

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://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/support-tommy-rivers-puzey-in-the-run-with-rivs-virtual-challenge/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Tommy-Rivers-Rest-Up

Show Notes:

@gomeb

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meb_Keflezighi

https://marathonmeb.com/

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 Hill - Colorado governor signs sweeping police reform bill ending qualified immunity, banning chokeholds

Los Angeles Daily News - DA Jackie Lacey’s husband charged after allegedly pointing gun at BLM protesters

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:

Willamette Week - Protestors Feast on Riot Ribs, a Donations-Only Barbecue in the Center of a Standoff With the Feds

New York Times - 50 Nights of Unrest in Portland

Oregon Public Broadcasting - Federal Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab Protesters Off Portland Streets

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://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29358312/new-york-city-marathon-set-nov-1-canceled-due-coronavirus

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chicago-marathon/ct-chicago-marathon-status-update-20200624-baih3rwlergsdj6sixr6rjahlq-story.html

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/

http://transelkirks.com/video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mKUaF0Wag4

https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/?hl=en

http://www.artsciencerun.com/

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

The Intercept - In Buried Report, US Government Admits Major Failures in Confronting Domestic Terrorism

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

https://ryansandes.com/

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 Globe and Mail - Four Officers, No Weapons, No Charges, a Yukon First Nation's Solution for Keeping the Peace

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.