For our 50th episode of Le Run Down we reached for the stars and got to have an amazing conversation with Meb Keflezighi.
His story is one that could be turned into a movie script as his family left a world of poverty and war in Eritrea and made their way to America. He knew that every opportunity was precious, and he did not squander the chance to do something great with his life.
He worked his way up the ranks, earning a silver medal at the olympics and winning the New York City and Boston marathons, but always remained grateful and humble throughout his journey. This episode is a little shorter than most but make sure you listen to every word because just like in running, Meb makes every moment count.
News Notes:
https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/support-tommy-rivers-puzey-in-the-run-with-rivs-virtual-challenge/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Tommy-Rivers-Rest-Up
Show Notes:
@gomeb
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meb_Keflezighi
https://marathonmeb.com/
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x0RXCPQeKj4
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MTo7zVGBbVc
Ways to help:
Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help
Black Lives Matter Canada spreadsheet
Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations
List of American and Canadian Bail Funds
News:
Open Vallejo - Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings
The Hill - Colorado governor signs sweeping police reform bill ending qualified immunity, banning chokeholds
Los Angeles Daily News - DA Jackie Lacey’s husband charged after allegedly pointing gun at BLM protesters
The Nation - Homeland Security Is Quietly Tying Antifa to Foreign Powers
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
Bonus: Revisiting EP 17, recorded at the 2019 Boston Marathon with Tommy Rivers Puzey
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