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/montreal

The 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.

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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 policy

ProPublica - The School That Calls the Police on Students Every Other Day

The Tyee - We’re Making a Terrible Mistake on MAID and Mental Illness

How to Help:

Abortion Funds in Every State

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

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Offers:

From Xact Nutrition

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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 RETREAT

Show Notes:

Katie Zaferes (teamusa.org)

Katie Zaferes (@kzaferes6) • Instagram photos and videos

Katie Zaferes’ Husband & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com

News:

Global News - COP15: Latest demonstration sees hundreds gather in Montreal city square

Al Jazeera - Indigenous people seek leadership, respect in biodiversity battle

Atlanta Black Star - Black Veteran Sues After Uncovering VA’s Pattern of Racial Bias In Approving Benefits

Business Insider - Leaked documents indicate over 300 members of far-right paramilitary Oath Keepers may be current or former DHS employees, Project on Government Oversight reports

How to Help:

Abortion Funds in Every State

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

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Offers:

From Xact Nutrition

This 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.

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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 Magazine

Show Notes:

Laura Green (@lauramcgreen) • Instagram photos and videos

Splits: 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 Alternatives

CNN - Officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio, have been reinstated, chief says

Atlanta 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 Back

Reuters - U.S. House to vote Wednesday to block rail strike

How to Help:

Abortion Funds in Every State

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

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Offers:

From Xact Nutrition

This 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.

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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 Magazine

Show 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 Hundreds

The Conversation - Ontario education strike fallout: Workers’ anger about economic inequalities and labour precarity could spark wider job action

The Tyee - Speak Out for ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ in Iran

Atlanta 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, Reelected

How to Help:

Abortion Funds in Every State

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

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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 | LinkedIn

Rob Tubajon (@robbietubajon) • Instagram photos and videos

Speak from The Couch _ Ft: Robbie Tubajon - YouTube

News:

CBC - Kanien'kehá:ka elders win fight for injunction to stop work at Montreal's old Royal Vic hospital

Global News - CUPE to stage provincewide protest Friday in response to Ontario’s ban on strike

CTV - 'Biased' Ottawa police intelligence harmed its ability to contain 'Freedom Convoy,' say security analysts

New York Times - ‘Dying Inside’: Chaos and Cruelty in Louisiana Juvenile Detention

How to Help:

Abortion Funds in Every State

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

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