Le Run Down

#27: Teaser

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On this episode of Le Run Down I talked with avid runner and co-Director of Take The Bridge race series, Darcy Budworth. She grew up in Portland, a running mecca coincidentally nicknamed "Bridgetown", but didn't fall in love with running until she moved to New York City. She adored the local community, and after participating in a few unsanctioned races decided to create her own. Today, they race in all major cities and even have a Take The Bridge Podcast to spread the word. Find out about her journey and how she's grown her series from a local event to an international success.

News links:

https://triathlonmagazine.ca/racing/cody-beals-sets-another-record-at-ironman-mont-tremblant/

https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a28607540/shes-fast-shes-motivated-and-shes-14/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflowFBRW&utm_medium=social-media&fbclid=IwAR2JmElhcVtzXODFGLwA1rnFZ-u4AfyLrTDFZKDUtfYAyjzSPHiqQngXZX4

Interview links:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-the-bridge-mtl-tickets-70143269407

https://www.instagram.com/darcybud/

https://www.takethebridge.us/

https://www.instagram.com/takethebridge/

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#26: Teaser

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On this episode of Le Run Down I had a chat with the national Canadian record holder in the half marathon and marathon, Rachel Cliff.

We spoke while she was in town for the Canadian Track and Field Championship, where she placed 3rd in the 10,000 meter. Two weeks later she took home the bronze for Canada at the Pan Am Games in Peru.

Rachel's a talented athlete with a powerful story of perseverance. She was denied a spot on the 2016 Olympic Team despite running the 5,000 meter standard. Now she's back stronger than ever with her sights set on 2020 in Tokyo.

News links:

https://athletics.ca/wodak-cliff-claim-gold-and-bronze-in-10000-metre-final-at-2019-pan-american-games/

https://www.runrocknroll.com/en/Events/Montreal

Episode links:

https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/rachel-cliff-on-going-from-the-marathon-back-to-the-track/

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/trackandfield/canada-marathon-record-rachel-cliff-1.5050479

Instagram: @raecliff

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#25: Teaser

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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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#24: Teaser

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

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/27/vienna-host-eliud-kipchoge-bid-break-two-hour-marathon-athletics

Show links:

IG @tonyokeeffe_racing

https://www.norad.mil/Newsroom/Article/578537/severely-injured-norad-athlete-makes-amazing-recovery-and-comeback-to-ultraman/

https://triathlonmagazine.ca/feature/ultraman-makes-tony-tick/  

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#23: Teaser

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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