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:

https://reliefrun.com.au/

https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/2019-golden-shoe-awards-runner-of-the-year-gabriela-debues-stafford/

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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On this episode of Le Run Down I had a great chat with my friend Lecia Mancini. She was active as a kid but got in with the wrong crowd in her late teens. Until one day she decided it was time to take her life back.

From her first triathlon to her first 100 k race, she breaks down her most challenging moments and her greatest triumphs in the sport. Over the last 6 years she’s carved her place in the run community. She’s a key leader of the run rite athletics club and she now has a run club of her own called Prefontaine. Join us as we talk about everything run and get ready to be inspired.

News links:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bed-talks-by-alice-kass/id1486085705

Episode links:

https://runningcrews.com/crews/ndg-run-rite-athletics-club/

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

https://www.instagram.com/prefontainerunclub/

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On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with Darren Weldrick fresh off his 660km relay race from Toronto to Montreal. An event he created just a few years ago.

Darren’s been running for a long time and as he teaches his athletes, has made it a part of his lifestyle. For him, running is a passion, a hobby and he’s also turned it into a career, coaching running all over Toronto.

We discuss how running culture has changed over the years, best training practices, and ways we can strengthen our bodies. You won't want to miss our talk, hope you enjoy!

News links:

https://www.facebook.com/events/3258096340922533/?notif_t=plan_user_invited¬if_id=1575807693609523

https://www.runrocknroll.com/winter-sale?utm_campaign=WinterPromo&utm_medium=search&utm_source=Google&utm_content=WP-Teaser-&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzKDEg9Ws5gIV5JJbCh1HMAXnEAAYASAAEgLZYPD_BwE

Episode links:

https://www.cultureathletics.com/run-club/coaching-services/

https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/runners-team-up-for-650-km-ultra-relay-from-toronto-to-montreal-1.4675357

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

http://runtomtl.com/

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In this episode of Le Run Down I made my way down to New York City for the marathon and had the opportunity to chat with elite marathoner, Allie Keiffer.

She went into her first marathon, thinking she was going to do the half the night before and ended up winning it with a time of 2:55:30. That was the 2016 Miami Marathon, and only a year later she managed to shave 25 minutes off her time, finishing 5th in New York.

Allie is resilient, dedicated, and focused on the Olympic trials in Atlanta next February.

News links:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/sports/Girma-Bekele-Gebre-nyc-marathon.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/sports/Girma-Bekele-Gebre-nyc-marathon.html

Interview links:

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

https://www.strava.com/pros/akieffer

https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/allie-kieffer-sums-up-exactly-how-injury-feels/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/27/sunday-review/allie-kieffer-weight-marathons-body.html

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