On this episode of Le Run Down I had a powerful conversation with Hedi Moussavi.
He grew up playing sports as a way to fit in, and only recently started running. After surviving a life threatening illness just over a year ago, running is how he chose to celebrate living and honor the memory of those who have passed.
In episode 14 Kat said "we're just ordinary people doing extra ordinary things." And Hedi's feat of 50 marathons in just over 100 days is nothing short of extraordinary.
News links:
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a34252678/london-marathon-2020-results/
https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a34318407/finishing-kick-in-races/
Show links:
https://www.instagram.com/hedionic/
https://www.kare11.com/mobile/article/life/minneapolis-man-runs-50-marathons-this-summer/89-4d322a83-00d0-4fe9-99ad-aa40c2a4e3d5
News:
Washington Post - Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin released on bond as he faces trial in George Floyd’s death
NBC - A Denver Program Is Trading Police for Social Workers on Some 911 Calls
Denver Post - Boulder County sergeant arrested after reportedly using stun gun on restrained Black inmate
AJC - Police killings more likely in agencies that get military gear, data shows
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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#60: Stephen Alan Wilson - Runner, Award winning actor, Event host, whiskey aficionado, Boston marathon, Silver linings
#59: Alister Gardner - Elite runner, Ultra trail, UTMB, Vegan Athlete, Xact nutrition, Athletic versatility
#58: Gabriela DeBues-Stafford - Multiple Canadian record holder, Middle distance runner, Olympian, Pushing yourself, Mental strength, Anxiety in sports
#57: Tom Rushton - Ultra runner, Pro Olympic Swim Coach, World Runner/Traveler
#56: Kyla Maher - Ultrarunner, Year long road trip, Recreating yourself. Grand Canyon, Living someplace new
#54: Carrie Tollefson - U.S Olympian, National Titles, NCAA Titles, Mother, Broadcaster, C Tolle Run Podcast
#53: Chris Chavez - Journalist, Writer for SI.com, Olympics, Citius Mag and Runners of NYC podcast host, Marathon runner, World Majors
#52: Dylan Wykes - Top Canadian Marathoner, Olympian, Mile2Marathon founder and Coach, Family man
#51: Knox Robinson - Black Roses NYC, Runner, Writer, Music, Poetry, Coach, Kipchoge
#50: Meb Keflezighi - Olympic Silver Medalist, NYC and Boston Marathon Champion, Escaping poverty & war, Better with age, Importance of family and education
#49: Mauricio Diaz - Trail runner, adventurer, co-founder of Aire Libe Runnin, Boston marathon, passion
#48: Jacob Puzey - Elite Distance Runner, 50 mile treadmill record holder, Marathon, Ultra, TransRockies, Coaching, Fatherhood, a life of running, The Art & Science Podcast
#47: Kim Hyacinthe - Canadian Elite Sprinter, National/Provincial Record Holder, Olympic qualifier, facing adversity, dealing with injury
#46: Ryan Sandes - Ultra Trail Runner, Winning Western States and Leadville 100, The Great Himalaya Trail, Quarantine 100 miler, Adventure, Fatherhood
Black Lives Matter - a message of support
#45: Peter Bromka - Elite marathon runner, writer, father, U.S Olympic Trials pursuit, Boston marathon
#44: Lanni Marchant - Olympian, elite distance runner, recovering from surgery, Tokyo 2021
#43: Matt Luke Meyer - Marathon Elite, run coach, Take The Bridge, Speed Project, New York, Boston, run community, turning life around
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