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James Leitner is passionate about getting people access to clean drinking water. These days he’s working hard to make a difference in Uganda and it was a treat to hear his story and learn about why he created Mission Clean Water. He’s been able to make an impact through his trail events and the sport made its way into his heart in a big way. Put all of these things together and it’s why he’s happy to chat about why he carries 45 pounds of water and how he feels it’s an easy way to represent the challenge so many women and children face.
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Hosted and produced by Adam Lee. Theme music “Get Your Ass Outside” by A Brother’s Fountain(!). Used with permission.
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"Mission Clean Water. With James Leitner" is an episode of Community Trail Running. Runtime 23 min. Published August 17, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.