#80: Michelle Daigneault -The Speed Project DIY, Community, Uptempo Running, Overcoming Injury
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This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. ----- On this episode of Le Run Down we got to know distance runner and TSP DIY competitor Michelle Daigneault. She was active growing up, taking a liking to both hockey and running, and her love for the latter was fostered by the sense of community within the sport. With a competitive spirit and lighthearted attitude, Michelle doesn't shy away from challenges. Most recently taking on The Speed Project "Do it yourself" edition with 11 other women in what was an incredibly uplifting experience. News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-fairy-creek-court-civil-liberties-injunction-1.6192827 (CBC - 'Substantial infringement of civil liberties' cited as court ends injunction against Fairy Creek protests) https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-09-28/lapd-use-of-protest-dispersal-orders-soars-despite-few-records-justifying-actions (Los Angeles Times - LAPD’s use of protest dispersal orders soars, with few records justifying actions) https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-civilian-review-complaints-commission-police-misconduct-1.6175194 (CBC - RCMP mishandled teen's sexual assault claim, says watchdog in new Mountie misconduct reports) https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/news/canada/military-leaders-saw-pandemic-as-unique-opportunity-to-test-propaganda-techniques-on-canadians-forces-report-says-100638956/ (Saltwire - Military leaders saw pandemic as unique opportunity to test propaganda techniques on Canadians, Forces report says) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEVoX-RwMJwandbpctr=1591459509 (Second Thought - America's Police Problem)
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