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Background
Jean-Paul Bédard is an author, sponsored elite endurance athlete, and an international advocate for survivors of sexual violence.
Jean-Paul’s bestselling book “Running Into Yourself” (published in 2016 by Breakaway Books of New York) explored the mysterious boundary we so often arrive at in endurance sports—the border where one courageously tries to quiet the mind, while allaying incapacitating doubts and fears. By way of his own personal struggles with childhood trauma and addiction, and through the accounts of other runners from Olympians to novice, Jean-Paul explored the beauty of movement and the power of running to heal trauma, disappointment, and loss. Jean-Paul was named one of the “50 Most Influential Canadians” by Huffington Post. In 2015, Jean-Paul received the "Golden Shoe Award" for being named "Canadian Runner of the Year". Most recently, Jean-Paul was named one of “The Most Inspiring Canadians" by CTV News in honour of the “Canada 150” celebrations. Jean-Paul is also a “Featured Contributor” to the Huffington Post (both the American and Canadian edition), and the author behind the popular blog “Breathe Through This”, with over 5 million readers/subscribers. Known internationally for his humanitarian work as an advocate for survivors of sexual violence, and as a leading spokesperson for mental health awareness, Jean-Paul is a sought-after public speaker, and has a substantial media audience, widely interviewed both nationally and internationally. Jean-Paul passionately believes life is not about "what happens to us", but about "what we do with what happens to us." His, is a message of hope, strength, and resiliency. |
A Message of Inspiration
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Jean-Paul is available to speak at private, corporate, or community events on a variety of topics including:
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