On this episode of Le Run Down we had the pleasure of speaking with elites middle distance runner and Olympian, Carrie Tollefson.
Running was something Carrie loved to do from a young age and winning came naturally. But as she moved on to Villanova, the competition got tougher and she leaned on the support of her family to stay strong and grow as an athlete.
She takes us through her journey of National Titles, NCAA champions and eventually the Olympics but her career didn’t end there. Today, she’s a mother of three, a broadcaster and also hosts her own podcast. She’s full of energy and positivity, so we hope you enjoy this up tempo chat.
News links:
https://runningmagazine.ca/category/sections/health-nutrition/
https://runningmagazine.ca/health-nutrition/signs-youre-dealing-with-a-nutrient-deficiency/
Interview links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Tollefson
https://www.ctollerun.com/about/
http://www.carrietollefson.com/
News:
The Intercept - Unredacted FBI Document Sheds New Light on White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement
Montreal Gazette - Indigenous woman records slurs by hospital staff before her death
NBC News - Breonna Taylor grand jury records will offer a rare glimpse into a secret, distrusted system
Springfield News-Leader - Court hearing: Man charged with assault after breaking Ozark cop's hand ... with his face
Ways 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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