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I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Jeff Le. Jeff is an ultrarunner who has finished four 100-mile races. About Jeff Le Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. A recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, his analysis and opinion-writing has been featured in POLITICO Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, FOX News, The Hill, Washingtonian, Roll Call, Bustle, Forbes, local and regional newspapers, and broadcast television in 30 states. During the height of the #StopAsianHate movement, Jeff penned an opinion piece that received national attention in POLITICO Magazine called I Thought I Knew How to Succeed as an Asian in U.S. Politics. Boy, Was I Wrong. that highlighted his experiences in workplace discrimination in politics and racism throughout his life. Jeff is now an executive leader in technology where he is Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs for Rhino, a fintech startup working to give renters everywhere greater financial freedom through affordable insurance options. Prior to joining Rhino, Jeff was U.S. State and Local Public Policy Lead for VMware, a digital technology and infrastructure company, and managed the company’s gubernatorial, state, county, and local relationships across all 50 states and Canada. Jeff focused on emerging technology policy, including privacy, 5G, broadband, cyber, sustainability, workforce development, diversity and inclusion, education, and IT modernization. He also sits on the Homeland Security Advisory Committee for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services where he provides recommendations to the Governor's Homeland Security Advisor on response and policy pertaining to cyber, disasters, terrorism, drug interdiction, intelligence, and other emerging threats. Jeff has completed four 100-mile running races, qualified for the Boston Marathon, has been to every Major League Baseball ballpark, all 50 states, and 85 countries. Running interviews and features: A World of Difference (Runner’s World, May 11, 2010) For Everyone Who Says They Can’t (Fannetastic Food, July 3, 2013) These 10 Fun, Interactive Apps Will Help You Go from the Couch to Your First 5K in 90 Days (Parade, Aug. 3, 2021) Have a Healthy Marriage When Training for a Marathon (The Mother Runners, June 10, 2021) Links Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Listen To This Episode What You'll Learn How Jeff went from 300 pounds to his first marathon Lessons learned from four 100-mile races How his 100-mile races changed his mindset about what’s possible Why ultrarunning is a team sport—and why having support is so vital Things people in the outdoor adventure community can do to help people of color feel welcome Things We Discussed Chicago Marathon Sacramento Marathon Boston Marathon UTMB Courtney Dauwalter Western States Endurance Run Hardrock 100 Leadville 100 Western States golden hour JFK 50 Mile HURT 100 AA Advancing Justice Miwok 100K Related Episodes 416 Holly Worton ~ Lessons Learned From My First Ultra 412 Mark Struczewski ~ Productivity Gives You the Freedom to Have More Adventures 411 Holly Worton ~ Who Do You Need to Be for The Adventures You Want to Have? (now with downloadable transcript!) 408 Holly Worton ~ Start Where You Are (now with downloadable transcript!) Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.