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.
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First, through the storytelling of Rebecca Mehra. Second, a discussion with Porscha Dobson on how female coaching is paramount for the success and health of female athletes. Third, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take immediate next steps on being an active participant in supporting female coaches. Last, Alexi Pappas reads an excerpt from her new book Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas.
Meet the guests:
Rebecca Mehra
- Professional runner for Little Wing Athletics and Oiselle
- Personal bests of 2:01.09 in the 800m, 4:08.14 in the 1500, 4:22 in the road mile
- 3x all-American at Stanford
- Finalist at 2019 US championships in the 800
- 3rd place at 2019 5th Ave mile
Porscha Dobson
- Director of Dartmouth Track & Field and Cross Country
- Third female director of both a men’s and women’s cross country and track and field program in the history of the Ivy League and first Black woman
- 2018 and 2019 USTFCCCA Mid-Atlantic Region Assistant Coach of the Year
- Garden State Record Holder
Calls to action:
- Normalize family interactions- show you can win while having children or balance within your life
- Utilize your connections- how can you help the women you know who want to get into coaching get a position? Do you know anyone who you could reach out to?
- What is your role- what young girls and women can you speak to. How can you normalize conversations about periods and the stagnation that comes with female body changes? Can you post on social media? Volunteer as an assistant coach? Speak to the girls and women in your life
- Donate/give back
If you take action and do one of our suggested takeaways, tell us! We would love to hear what you did, and how it changed you. Tag us in a post on Instagram or email [email protected] to share.
Thank you to Dena Evans, Sarah Lesko, and Alison Wade for their input for this episode.
Running Realized is hosted by Tina Muir and Knox Robinson. Produced by Jon Phillips. Original music, sound design, and mix by Daniel Brunelle. Edited by Gordon Bramli. Cover image created by Mari De Monte and Toby Kelleher.
Thank you to 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.
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Thanks for joining us. See you on March 22nd for Episode three!