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Running Tales Guest: Rodney Fuentes | Running for Monarch Conservation
What if running could help save a species? In this episode of Running Tales, filmmaker Rodney Fuentes shares the inspiring story behind The Monarch Ultra, a 4,300km relay run from Ontario to Mexico that follows the migration path of monarch butterflies. This ultra-marathon isn’t just about endurance—it’s about conservation.
Rodney dives into the environmental threats monarchs face, including habitat destruction and pesticide use, and how runners mirrored the butterflies’ struggles—battling extreme weather, exhaustion, and isolation over 47 days. As both filmmaker and race organizer, Rodney…
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