Le Run Down

We have some big news, the time has come for our first Le Run Down host Justin Pugliese to move on, good news for all of you, Justin has launched his own podcast, @justinstridepod. Give it a listen!While we begin our search for a new host for the show, our guest hosts emma.deguara and leslie woods interview pro wakeboarder, Ben Leclair for his second appearance on the pod. Catch the first episode #16 with Ben Leclair here. Heads up! Both Ben and Emma are francophones, so we go back and forth between French and English. I want to apologize in advance, if you're not bi-lingual, you may have trouble following along with the conversation. We will be publishing a video of the episode that will include subtitles.News:Register for the 2023 edition of Wings For Life World Run https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/locations/montrealThe video we played at the start of our conversation with Ben is Natural Playground recorded in late 2016.The Q&A that followed the interview asked Ben how he edits videos with his injuries. Here is a video of Ben showing his editing setup.That's all for now, gotta run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Le Run Down I had an eye opening conversation with ultra runner, Jerry Hughes. He overcame adversity far before getting into running, pushing forward through his diagnosis and treatment for Gardner's Syndrome. He used running as a way to improve his health and quickly realized endurance was for him. From marathons, to 100 milers and now the Canadian 48 hour record, he's inspiring the run community and proving that we are all capable of so much more than we think.News:Al Jazeera - What will 2023 bring for Iran and its protest movement?Mission Local - SFPD authorized to kill suspects using robots in draft policyProPublica - The School That Calls the Police on Students Every Other DayThe Tyee - We’re Making a Terrible Mistake on MAID and Mental IllnessHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.----On this episode of Le Run Down I had a fun conversation with professional triathlete, Katie Zaferes. Katie was a natural runner growing up becoming a multi-time cross country champion in High School. She was later identified by the USA Triathlon Recruitment Program and never looked back. She's been competing at the Elite level for almost 10 years now and has shown steady progress throughout her career. Katie thought that starting a family would slow her down but instead it's fueled her fire for competition.News Notes:THE OUTRUN RETREATShow Notes:Katie Zaferes (teamusa.org)Katie Zaferes (@kzaferes6) • Instagram photos and videosKatie Zaferes’ Husband & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.comNews:Global News - COP15: Latest demonstration sees hundreds gather in Montreal city squareAl Jazeera - Indigenous people seek leadership, respect in biodiversity battleAtlanta Black Star - Black Veteran Sues After Uncovering VA’s Pattern of Racial Bias In Approving BenefitsBusiness Insider - Leaked documents indicate over 300 members of far-right paramilitary Oath Keepers may be current or former DHS employees, Project on Government Oversight reportsHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.----On this episode of Le Run Down I had a nice fun chat with comedic content creator and distance runner, Laura Green. She loves to run and crack jokes and combines those two passions to create hilarious reels for all of us to enjoy. Laura pokes fun at all the quirky things runners do and think about, during training or leading up to a race. She reminds us to laugh, lighten up, and just have fun.News Notes:Canadian UTMB crusher sets new FKT in Paris - Canadian Running MagazineShow Notes:Laura Green (@lauramcgreen) • Instagram photos and videosSplits: Runners, Have a Little Laugh at Yourselves—and Each Other - Women's Running (womensrunning.com)Ali on the Run Show Episode 565: 26 Questions with Laura Green | Ali On The Run (aliontherunblog.com)Laura Green, Comedian, Content Creator, Runner (lauramcgreen.com)News:The Tyee - The BC Federation of Labour Calls for Policing AlternativesCNN - Officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio, have been reinstated, chief saysAtlanta Black Star - Phoenix Police Confiscated Nearly $40K a Black Business Owner Saved to Buy New Truck — Two Years Later He’s Still Fighting to Get It BackReuters - U.S. House to vote Wednesday to block rail strikeHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.----On this episode of Le Run Down I had an inspiring chat with Ultra Runner and creator of End2End, Alexis Limoges.He started with 3 kilometer runs around his house but slowly increased his distance and saw there was so much more to discover the further he went.Alexis continued to develop that passion, growing through the sport and is trying to help those who aren't so lucky. Creating End2End has allowed him to not only push his own personal limits but raise funds for local charities as well.News notes:Chinese man runs a 3:28 marathon while chain-smoking - Canadian Running MagazineShow notes:End-to-End with Alexis Limoges – Ostrya (ostryaequipment.com)Fundraiser by Alexis Limoges : End2End 55 for CIVA (gofundme.com)News:Newsweek - Iranian Shopkeepers Begin 3-Day Strike Marking Brutal Killing of HundredsThe Conversation - Ontario education strike fallout: Workers’ anger about economic inequalities and labour precarity could spark wider job actionThe Tyee - Speak Out for ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ in IranAtlanta Black Star - ‘Every Black That I Know, You Need to Fire’: Former North Carolina Sheriff, Who Resigned After He Made Racist Remarks About Black Staffers, ReelectedHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of Le Run Down I had an awesome chat with distance runner and community builder, Robbie Tubajon.I've had the pleasure of meeting Rob at a few running events throughout the years and simply put his energy is contagious.He has the ability to raise people up, supports them and helps them grow. It's not only his passion, it's his job. Whether it's a race weekend, long distance relay or world major, Rob always brings the positivity and a great big smile wherever he goes.News Notes:https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/ashton-kutcher-headlines-list-of-celebrity-runners-at-tcs-new-york-city-marathon/Show Notes:(6) Rob Tubajon | LinkedInRob Tubajon (@robbietubajon) • Instagram photos and videosSpeak from The Couch _ Ft: Robbie Tubajon - YouTubeNews:CBC - Kanien'kehá:ka elders win fight for injunction to stop work at Montreal's old Royal Vic hospitalGlobal News - CUPE to stage provincewide protest Friday in response to Ontario’s ban on strikeCTV - 'Biased' Ottawa police intelligence harmed its ability to contain 'Freedom Convoy,' say security analystsNew York Times - ‘Dying Inside’: Chaos and Cruelty in Louisiana Juvenile DetentionHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.----On this episode of Le Run Down we discuss fueling with Ultra Trail Runner, David Jeker.David's first love was cycling, embarking on long multiday tours to travel and explore Europe. He still uses the bike to commute but now it's more of a way to get to exciting run destinations. He's an exceptional endurance athlete but what makes David even more interesting is his keen understanding of fueling and how it affects performance. It's a topic I've been very curious about lately and I can't wait to share his knowledge with you all.News Notes:U.S. marathoner CJ Albertson reclaims 50K world record - Canadian Running MagazineShow Notes:About — Quantum EnduranceDavid Jeker (@davidjeker) • Instagram photos and videosDavid Jeker | Road Cycling Coach | TrainingPeaks|---News:AP News - Protests reach 19 cities in Iran despite internet disruptionHuffPost - He Marched At The Nazi Rally In Charlottesville. Then He Went Back To Being A Cop.New York Times - The U.S. Thinks ‘It Can’t Happen Here.’ It Already Has.CNN - Purported Trump supporter who claimed Antifa burned down his camper admits to staged attack, DOJ saysHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.-----On this episode of Le Run Down I enjoyed a great conversation with Elite Distance runner and Mile2Marathon coach, Justin Kent. Justin played all sports growing up but decided to turn his focus to running. With the influence of his father and coach's, he's been able to grow up through the sport in a positive way. He holds speedy times in the 1500 meters all the way up to the marathon and he races all distances to keep himself sharp for any challenge. His ultimate goal is to make an Olympic team, slowly building year after year in pursuit of his own personal potential.News Notes:https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/natasha-wodak-smashes-canadian-marathon-record-in-berlin-1.6083538Show Notes:Justin Kent qualifies for half marathon worlds, narrowly missing B.C. course record | CBC SportsJustin Kent's favourite workout building up to The Marathon Project - Canadian Running MagazineCoach Justin Kent - from World Champs to the Vancouver Seawall - Mile2Marathon-----News:The Guardian - Iranian schoolgirls take up battle cry as protests continueAtlanta Black Star - ‘They Did Not Treat Us Like People’: Amnesty International Report Finds U.S. Has Tortured Haitian Migrants Because of Anti-Black RacismHell Gate NYC - NYPD is Illegally Sending People to Rikers Without Ever Seeing a Judge, Lawsuit ClaimsLA Magazine - 47 NorCal Sheriff’s Deputies Lose Badges, Guns for Bad Psych TestsHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.-----On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with Canada's best 10K runner, Benjamin Flanagan. Ben played all sports growing up but showed some promise in X country back in high school. It's there that the dream to one day make an Olympic team was born. He currently hold Canada's 10k record and many other titles. And most recently took home his 3rd win at the Falmouth road race. Seems like he's gaining momentum at the perfect time, as he looks to seize this opportunity and make his first Olympic appearance in Paris 2024.News notes:TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon - In-Person RaceShow notes:Ben Flanagan (@ben_flanagan) • Instagram photos and videosNews:Time - Officers in Breonna Taylor Raid Allegedly Falsified Evidence Based on 'Gut Feeling,' Detective SaysAtlanta Black Star - It’s Time to ‘Take’ and No Longer ‘Ask’: Could New King Move Reparations In British Caribbean?Reuters - Five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody - rights groupProPublica - State Investigation Reveals Racial Disparities in Student Discipline and Police Involvement How to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.-----On this episode of Le Run Down I had a fun chat with Ultra Trail Runner, Joshua Ferenc. I was fortunate to meet Josh a few years back at Ultra Trail Harricana in Charlevoix Quebec and his energy was contagious. He's got a love and passion for the sport that's hard to beat. He's taken on many challenging races and always gives it his all, most recently tackling the TransRockies and finishing 3rd, after taking the title back in 2021. He takes that same work ethic and applies it to all aspects of life, whether it be his marriage, his kids or his students in the classroom too.News notes:Home - Marathon Beneva de Montréal (mtlmarathon.com)Show notes:Joshua Ferenc – Darn ToughWild Neoteny: Joshua Ferenc (@wild.neoteny) • Instagram photos and videosNews:AP News - Pregnant Black activist serving 4 years for protest commentsThe Philadelphia Inquirer - The Pennsylvania ‘kids-for-cash’ judicial scandal, explainedIndian Country Today - Apache Stronghold begins caravan to Ninth Circuit Court for rehearing of Oak Flat case against the United StatesAtlanta Black Star - ‘Operates Within a Culture of Corruption and Lawlessness’: Black Residents In Mississippi Town With Police Chief Caught In Racist Rant Slap Department with Civil Rights LawsuitHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Offers:From Xact NutritionThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Xact Nutrition. They're offering you 15% OFF your order when you use promo code LERUNDOWN. So go to us.xactnutrition.com and FUEL YOUR GOALS today.-----On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with marathoner and Tracksmith Marketing Manager, Drew Hartman.Growing up it was all about soccer for Drew. It was only when he realized he couldn't live out his childhood dream that running took center stage.Now he's tackling his personal goal of running 10 marathons before his 30th birthday, and using his role with Tracksmith to help grow communities and provide positive experiences wherever he can.News Notes:U.K.'s 'Forrest Gump' runs across Ireland in under 24 hours - Canadian Running MagazineRob Pope is fundraising for WWF-UK (justgiving.com)Show Notes:D R E W • H A R T M A N (@hartman.io) • Instagram photos and videosDREW HARTMAN — Bio SiteNews:CBC - Canada discharged Catholic entities from $25M promise for residential schools: documentBBC - Climate activists fill golf holes with cement after water ban exemptionInstitute for New Economic Thinking - Affluent Authoritarianism: McGuire and Delahunt’s New Evidence on Public Opinion and PolicyNew York Times - Ex-Detective Admits Misleading Judge Who Approved Breonna Taylor RaidHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Le Run Down I spoke with endurance athlete and suicide prevention advocate, Lynn Keane. She loved running in school and was competitive on the track before taking a long hiatus from the sport, coming back at age 39. Running and triathlon remain a huge part of her life. It helped her to grieve over the tragic loss of her child, and allowed Lynn to find a path forward showing tremendous perseverance and resilience.News Notes:https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/galen-rupp-to-headline-new-york-city-marathon/https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/malindi-elmore-to-race-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/Show Notes:Web site lynnkeane.ca Instagram lynnkeane_7Twitter @keane_lynn Canadian Running - Running Through Extreme GriefTEDX YOUTH TALK - We need to talk about Suicide PreventionPSA Video - A Letter to Daniel Canadian Living Magazine - Give Sorrow Words Book ExcerptBell Let’s Talk - Lynn Keane on the Importance of Mental Health EducationNews:NBC News - Father and son sentenced to life in prison, neighbor gets 35 years for federal hate crimes in killing of Ahmaud ArberyAP News - Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killingBoston Globe - ‘It was you!’ Traffic spat turned police coverup leads to questions for DA HaydenNPR - After a police officer sent a racist text, a town dissolved its police departmentHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Le Run Down I had a great conversation with ultra trail runner and recent Western States 3rd place finisher, Marianne Hogan. She did elite level triathlon, distance running for her school in California, trails in Colorado, and over the last few years Marianne has built a solid ultra running resume. Battling through serious injury, she earned herself a Golden Ticket to Western States and finished that race on the podium. It really seems like she's finding her stride and ready to take the ultra scene by storm.News Notes:https://ca.news.yahoo.com/cam-levins-earns-canadian-record-154709505.htmlShow Notes:Marianne Hogan on Western States: "absolutely all it's hyped up to be" - Canadian Running MagazineMarianne Hogan Post-2022 Western States 100 Interview – iRunFarmarianne (@mariannehogan) • Instagram photos and videosNews:Atlanta Black Star - ‘Bystander Video and Police Officer Video are Different’: Activists Worry About Long-term Impacts of Arizona Law Making It Illegal to Record PoliceMississippi Center for Investigative Reporting - Mississippi police chief linked to racist recordingThe Guardian - Growing ‘culture of extremism’ among UK and European police forces, report warnsAZCentral - Arizona communities would 'collapse' without cheap prison labor, Corrections director saysHow to Help:Abortion Funds in Every StateBlack Lives Matter - Ways You Can HelpBlack Lives Matter CanadaMontreal-Based Racial Justice OrganizationsList of American and Canadian Bail FundsEducational Materials:Reclaim The Block - Resources and DownloadsCritical Resistance - Abolish PolicingCritical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.