Le Run Down

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On this episode of Le Run Down I had a great chat with plant-based Ultra Endurance Athlete, Robbie Balenger.

Simply put, Robbie loves to run and push his limits.He's conquered the run across America in 75 days and most recently crushed the fastest known time for loops around central park in 24 hours.

His accomplishments are remarkable but the message he carries about making better food choices and creating more sustainable food sources is just as incredible.

News Notes:

https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/gladwell-creams-chavez-in-mile-match-up-of-the-century/

https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/utmb-officials-confirm-plans-for-2021-in-person-race/

Show Notes:

Robbie Balenger: the man running 3,200 miles across America on plants | Million Dollar Vegan

Robbie Balenger - Central Park Loop Challenge (NY) - 2021-03-21 | Fastest Known Time

A vegan athlete who ran 100 miles around Central Park in under 24 hours said a plant-based diet is his 'superpower' (msn.com)

Robbie Balenger (@robbiebalenger) • Instagram photos and videos

News:

CBC - Renewed calls for justice as officer who fatally shot Chantel Moore faces no charges

Reuters - Canada’s Trudeau vows to fight far-right groups after Muslim family slain

CBC - More than half of Asian Canadians experienced discrimination in past year: survey

Global News - Alberta men begin walk to Ottawa to honour missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls

How to Help:

Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help

Black Lives Matter Canada

Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations

List of American and Canadian Bail Funds

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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This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up.

On this episode of Le Run Down I was lucky to connect with marathoner, community leader and Parkdale co-captain, Michelle Kay.

She was more of a sprinter growing up but found an appreciation for distance running after joining the iconic Parkdale Road Runners.

As a leader and organizer, Michelle's been able to inspire those around her, and has been working within the run community to help raise awareness of anti-asian hate and social injustice.

News Notes:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/23/world/asia/china-ultramarathon-deaths.html

https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/balestrini-duchene-break-canadian-50k-records/

https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/cam-levins-hits-olympic-standard-with-21014-marathon-in-austria/

Episode Notes:

Michelle K (@yo_mk) • Instagram photos and videos

Parkdale Roadrunners (@parkdaleroadrunners) • Instagram photos and videos

@chinatownrunners • Instagram photos and videos

News:

CBS News - Texas Governor Abbott says he will sign a bill that prevents cities from defunding police

AFP Fact Check - Black Lives Matter did not voice support for Hamas

The Independent - George Floyd anniversary: The death toll that shows little has changed since his murder shocked the world

ABC13 Houston - 23 Houston police shootings in the last year, but no video released

How to Help:

Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help

Black Lives Matter Canada

Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations

List of American and Canadian Bail Funds

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.

This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up.

On this episode of Le Run Down I had a great conversation with runner, writer and community builder, Sean Hamilton.

Running is a journey. For Sean, his next step was a 6 month runcation to discover new places on foot, but it was cut short by the pandemic.

Settling in Vancouver, he found the trails and the words to write his first book. He even landed a job with one of the fastest growing brands in running. And with the birth of a run group called "Dark Starts", Sean certainly seems to have found his new home.

News notes:

https://runningmagazine.ca/uncategorized/7-reasons-youre-running-slower/

Show notes:

Sean Hamilton (he/him) (@itsmeseanhamilton) • Instagram photos and videos

rttw - Long Distance

Like the Wind Magazine (@likethewindmag) • Instagram photos and videos

News:

Ottawa Citizen - Canadian military intelligence monitored Black Lives Matter movement, claiming pandemic justified such actions

The New York Times - Colombia Police Respond to Protests With Bullets, and Death Toll Mounts

The Guardian - ‘We’re terrorized’: LA sheriffs frequently harass families of people they kill, says report

Toronto Star - Team of Toronto cops conspired to lie in court under oath, judge finds

How to Help:

Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help

Black Lives Matter Canada

Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations

List of American and Canadian Bail Funds

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.

This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. Head to Velofix.com and use promo code LERUNDOWN15 for 15% off your next tune up.

On this episode of Le Run Down I caught up with masters sprinter and multiple record holder, Karla Del Grande.

She loved running in school but found a new fire for it in her 40s, and now she's been inducted into two halls of fame and awarded WMA Female Athlete of the decade.

She's the woman who came closest to running her age in the 400 meter, falling short by just one second, and it's something she hopes to achieve later this year.

News links:

https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/cam-levins-runs-unofficial-canadian-record-with-10104-half-marathon-time-trial/

Episode links:

Karla Del Grande (@karla.delgrande) • Instagram photos and videos

Canadian masters sprinter Karla Del Grande earns female athlete of the decade award | The Star

Q&A with Karla Del Grande - Canadian Running Magazine

Canadian masters sprinter Karla Del Grande earns female athlete of the decade award - CityNews Ottawa

News:

The Guardian - Police killings of Black Americans amount to crimes against humanity, international inquiry finds

The New York Times - G.O.P. Bills Target Protesters (and Absolve Motorists Who Hit Them)

The Mercury News - Pathologist: Andrew Brown Jr. was shot 5 times by deputies

NBC News - Justice Department launches investigation into Louisville policing practices

How to Help:

Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help

Black Lives Matter Canada

Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations

List of American and Canadian Bail Funds

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.

This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. Head to Velofix.com and use promo code LERUNDOWN15 for 15% off your next tune up.

On this episode of Le Run Down I had an amazing conversation with Pro Skier, Runner and Wings For Life World Run Ambassador, Mike Shaw.

Mike participated in many sports growing up but really excelled at extreme sports and fell in love with free skill skiing. In an instance that love was taken away from him after tragic ski accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.

Miraculously he's been able to recover from his injury and enjoys a pretty normal life, dedicated to helping others. He's now a motivational speaker, runner and yes, he's even been able to hit the slopes, something he never thought would be possible. 

News Links:

Ruth Chepngetich runs 1:04:02, breaks half-marathon world record in Istanbul - Canadian Running Magazine

Our Mission - Wings for Life World Run

Locations - Wings for Life World Run

Show Links:

About — Mike Shaw (mikeshawski.com)

Book — Mike Shaw (mikeshawski.com)

News:

CBS Minnesota - Daunte Wright Killing: Officer Kim Potter, Police Chief Resign; Potter May Soon Face Criminal Charges

The Intercept - NYPD “Goon Squad” Manual Teaches Officers to Violate Protesters’ Rights

Washington Examiner - New Mexico ends qualified immunity

The Root - Maybe America Is Racist

How to Help:

Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help

Black Lives Matter Canada

Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations

List of American and Canadian Bail Funds

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.