10 Questions with David LePorho

Montreal-based runner David LePorho isn’t just one of Canada’s fastest marathoners (2:19). He’s also the reigning snowshoeing world champion. This fall, the 39-year-old father of two hopes to run his fastest marathon ever at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. He hopes to follow that up in 2017 with a Canadian masters record.

1 What would you say are your defining characteristics as a runner?

I’m multi-disciplined, wise, strategic and able to endure.

2 What do you admire most in another runner?

The ability to focus on a goal. Being able to constantly get motivated for key workouts; being disciplined.

3 What is your idea of happiness?

Taking a coffee break during a long trekking trip with my beloved, lost in the nature, in front of a wonderful landscape.

4 Who are your athletic heroes?

I admire pure performances, as much as the ability to maintain such performances at a high level for decades. Meb Kef lezighi and Eric Gillis are the perfect examples.

5 Where would you like to live?

I’ve travelled a lot, many places are attractive. Nevertheless, Montreal, where I currently live, perfectly balances all aspects of my lifestyle.

6 What is your greatest running-related regret?

That I didn’t start to run seriously earlier ( before I turned 30). But I really enjoyed my 20s with no binding discipline related to sports.

7 What is your greatest fear?

To not be able to travel any longer in different countries.

8 If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I would like to be a bit less anxious. The good news is that running is a good remedy.

9 What’s one thing you can’t live without?

Coffee.

10 What is your motto?

The thing that’s important for me isn’t just to take part, but to enhance my own performance.– CR