Bonus: Running and Climate Change with the United Nations Humanitarian Office
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An exploration of how climate change is impacting the sport we love and what others are individually doing to change it. This bonus episode is a collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), for World Humanitarian Day (WHD) 2021 to bring awareness to the critical conversations happening right now. First, through the storytelling of Fernanda Maciel on how she left her job as an environmental lawyer and now annually creates her “white flow” campaigns; a combination of incredible feats of running to drive awareness and enact change focused...
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Running Realized Episode Ten: Motherhood and The Olympics
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An exploration of motherhood and the Olympics.
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Running Realized Episode Nine: The LGBTQ+ Runner Experience
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An exploration of the openly gay and transgender athletes who represent Team USA.
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Running Realized Episode Eight: The Sustainable Road Race
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An exploration of the present and future of sustainable road racing.
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Running Realized Episode Seven: The Running Joke
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An exploration of comedy and running.
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Running Realized Episode Six: The Load We Carry
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An exploration of the extra load that underrepresented races and genders can carry while logging their daily mileage, specifically through the lens of two Asian-American runners.
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Running Realized Episode Five: The Lifelines of Your Running Shoes
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An exploration of understanding the environmental impact of the running footwear industry - what sustainability looks like now and what we hope for it to be in the future.
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Running Realized Episode Four: Gender on the Trail and Ultra Scene
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An exploration of trans and non-binary inclusion in running, and how unexpectedly, the sport of trail running is leading the way in creating policies and practices to make runners feel welcome, safe, and seen at their races.
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Running Realized Episode Three: The Inner Disconnect
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It's never been more clear how disconnected we are with ourselves. An exploration of using running as a means to more deeply understand oneself, how spirituality, introspection, and social justice intersect. First, Shaun Martin shares how the Navajo have used running as a form of prayer for years. Second, the intersection of spirituality, introspection, and social justice with Dr. Simran Jeet Singh. Third, how to use running as a form of inner connectedness. Finally, Tianna Bartoletta leads a meditation.
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Running Realized Episode Two: The Coaching Conundrum
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An exploration of running coaches through experience, education, and tenure - how a male-dominated industry can be toxic to the development of female athletes.
info_outlineJoin running industry voices Tina Muir and Knox Robinson on a mission to explore running culture as a vehicle to realize its fullest potential. A combination of the thematic focus and journalism of The Daily with the audio aesthetic and creative storytelling of This American Life, the show will be a fresh and important addition to the global running community.
We want to understand what is happening and know what we can do to help uplift underrepresented genders, celebrate and include different cultures and backgrounds, and address the environmental impact of running. Running Realized is a space to explore, discuss and provide insight to create meaningful change.
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Thank you to our sponsor Tracksmith for partnering with Running Realized. Tracksmith is a Boston-based running apparel brand, born from a desire to celebrate both the history and the evolving culture of running. Their team works to create a space where stories and conversations from all corners of the sport are welcome. They believe that stories have the power to both inspire the next generation and grow the sport. And they know that conversations drive change and empower new perspectives. Check out the Tracksmith Journal at journal.tracksmith.com to learn more.
Running Realized is hosted by Tina Muir and Knox Robinson. Produced by Jon Phillips.
Original music, Sound Design, and Mix by Daniel Brunelle. Cover image created by Mari De Monte and Toby Kelleher.