Grounded with Dinée Dorame
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsGrounded with Dinée Dorame is a weekly podcast exploring the intersection between running, land, culture, and community through long-form conversations with athletes of all backgrounds and levels. I want to know– what grounds you?
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Common Ground - Episode 8
October 12, 2022 21:23 - 1 hour - 137 MBIn our eighth installment of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I’m co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast, we talk all things music! This episode is one we’ve been talking about doing for a long time, and it’s one that many listeners have been asking for. We’ve put together a Common Ground playlist (10 songs from me, 10 songs from Mario), which can be accessed via Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. There is no running talk this week but we go through each of the son...
Common Ground - Episode 7
September 01, 2022 22:37 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBIn our seventh installment of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I’m co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast, we talk about the ups and downs of marathon training. What do you do when faced with obstacles or even breaks in the middle of a training cycle? Mario gives some of his thoughts from a Coach’s perspective and I reflect on my mentality moving forward. We hope you enjoy this conversation! Common Ground will be released monthly in both the morning shakeout and G...
Common Ground - Episode 6
July 27, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBIn our sixth installment of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I’m co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast, we talk all things World Athletics Championships! We give you our favorite moments from the meet and I give some personal updates on my training/running journey. I also give some insight into my day job at College Horizons, a national non-profit that supports American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian youth in their higher education journey. For more info...
Common Ground - Episode 5
June 29, 2022 21:17 - 52 minutes - 73.3 MBIn the fifth installment of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I’m co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast, I give a full race recap from my time last month at the New York Mini 10k (hosted by New York Road Runners). We also give you our current favorite music and talk about what’s exciting us at the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships this year. Common Ground will be released monthly in both the morning shakeout and Grounded Podcast feeds so there’s no need to s...
Episode 46 - Kelli Hashimoto, Creator of Runnergrams (Custom Digital Art Shop)
June 18, 2022 22:14 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBKelli Hashimoto is a Japanese American digital creator and the artist behind the popular custom digital art shop, Runnergrams (on Instagram and Etsy). Kelli specializes in creating animated images of athletes of all backgrounds, as well as tons of fun and whimsical stickers! Most recently, she designed stickers for AAPI heritage month to be included in online order packaging for women’s running apparel brand, Oiselle. Kelli is an avid marathoner and digital marketing professional in her day-...
Episode 45 - Kyle Whalum, Ultramarathoner & Professional Musician
June 08, 2022 23:49 - 1 hour - 116 MBKyle Whalum is an ultramarathoner and professional musician. He currently plays bass in the house band for the Kelly Clarkson Show and for Katy Perry, but in his free time he logs many miles on California trails. Over the past decade, Kyle has completed 16 ultramarathons and five 100-milers. He is also an ambassador for Path Projects, Ultimate Direction, and Superfeet. In Kyle’s most recent 100-miler, the Coldwater Rumble (in Arizona), he finished in under 24 hours which shattered his previou...
Common Ground - Episode 4
June 01, 2022 21:48 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBWe’re back with a new episode of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I’m co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my upcoming partnership with New York Road Runners and announce my new running coach! Mario and I also shoutout some amazing high school performances on the track from the past month. Common Ground will be released monthly in both the morning shakeout and Grounded Podcast feeds so there’s no need to subscribe to a separate show. ...
Common Ground - Episode 3
April 27, 2022 23:04 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWe’re back with our third installment of Common Ground, a new monthly cross-cast I’m co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast. In this episode, we enthusiastically recap the Boston Marathon and all the excitement surrounding it, give updates on our lives, and review the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album! Enjoy! Common Ground will be released monthly in both the morning shakeout and Grounded Podcast feeds so there’s no need to subscribe to a separate show. Please let us...
Common Ground - Episode 2
March 30, 2022 21:33 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBWe’re back with our second installment of Common Ground, a new monthly cross-cast I’m co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast. In this episode, we cover the Indoor World Championships, the recent NYC Half Marathon, and some of our favorite music these days. Common Ground will be released monthly in both the morning shakeout and Grounded Podcast feeds so there’s no need to subscribe to a separate show. Please let us know what you think by sending us a message via social ...
Episode 44 - Aliandrea Upshaw (Diné), University of New Mexico Student-Athlete (Track & Cross Country)
March 18, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBAliandrea “Ali” Upshaw (Diné) is a member of the University of New Mexico Track & Cross Country team. She is from Fort Defiance, Arizona and is born for the Charcoal-Streaked Red Running into Water clan. Although Ali is academically classified as a sophomore, she competes athletically as a freshman due to NCAA COVID-19 sports reclassifications. Her freshman season at UNM was cut short due to the pandemic but in her first full cross country season at UNM this past fall, she placed fifth at the...
Common Ground - Episode 1
March 02, 2022 21:44 - 1 hour - 108 MBWelcome to the first episode of Common Ground, a new monthly cross-cast I’m co-hosting with Mario Fraioli. We met a little over a year ago through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program and have become close friends since he started serving as my podcast mentor. We’re calling this new project Common Ground because we are two people who come from very different backgrounds and upbringings yet share a mutual love of running, podcasting, music, and more. We will feature conversations about what’s cur...
Episode 43 - Christian Gering (Katishtya'meh & Pi'pil), Multimedia Artist & Trail Runner
February 18, 2022 21:45 - 1 hour - 103 MBChristian Gering is a multimedia artist and trail runner hailing from Katishyta (San Felipe Pueblo) and the Pi’pil people of El Salvador. He recently designed several prints and graphics for Janji’s Fall/Winter 2021 running apparel line– American Southwest. His creative inspiration is heavily linked to his passion for movement. Christian is known for translating his experiences of running up peaks, down arroyos, and across a variety of landscapes into feelings, emotions, and ideas in the for...
Episode 42 - Craig Curley (Diné), Marathoner & 2012 Olympic Trials Qualifier
February 11, 2022 04:02 - 1 hour - 114 MBCraig Curley (Diné) is a marathoner and 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier. Craig’s professional running journey has been a winding path. In the early 2000s, he was considered a top high school runner in Arizona. Forgoing Division I collegiate opportunities, he went on to compete for Pima Community College for two years and broke the 5,000m record which was previously held by Pima Community College alum Abdi Abdirahman. Shortly after the 2012 trials, Craig won the Columbus Marathon and signed...
Episode 41 - Life Updates & New Year Goals
February 02, 2022 23:23 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBSolo episode time! Join Dinée for a recap of the first year of Grounded Pod, 2022 goals, and exciting updates! Top 5 Episodes of 2021: Kara Goucher – Ep. 37 Meb Keflezighi – Ep. 2 Billy Mills – Ep. 23 Jordan Marie Daniel – Ep. 1 Rosalie Fish – Ep. 40 Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook: facebook.com/groundedpodwithdinee Subscribe, Listen, & Review on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | Stitcher Music by Jacob...
Episode 40 - Rosalie Fish (Cowlitz & Muckleshoot), Activist & Student-Athlete at the University of Washington
November 18, 2021 03:24 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB“Running for survival is not political. [Saying] ‘Stop killing Native women’ is not political. Representing myself as an Indigenous person is not political.” Rosalie Fish (Cowlitz & Muckleshoot) is an activist and student-athlete running Division I Track/Cross-Country at the University of Washington. After a successful run at the junior college level running for Iowa Central CC, she joined the 2021-22 UW Track and Cross-Country recruiting class. She was the first member of her tribe to sig...
Episode 39 - Emma Zimmerman, Writer, Journalist, & Host of the Social Sport Podcast
November 11, 2021 05:47 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB“As I grow as a writer and a journalist, I am constantly just trying to listen and learn from new perspectives. Never put something off as a topic that you ‘know about’ or that you’ve done work on…always be open to learning more and listening more.” Emma Zimmerman is a Brooklyn-based writer, journalist, and podcast host. Her work primarily explores topics of women in endurance sports, sport and social change, and environmental justice. Emma’s Social Sport podcast, which is part of the CITI...
Episode 38 - Dr. Amanda Cheromiah (Laguna Pueblo), Indigenous Higher Education Scholar, Photographer, & Runner
November 04, 2021 01:20 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB“All our Indigenous communities have runners that were messengers and caretakers…runners were the ones that helped communicate important messages about when to uprise..we are Indigenous runners, we are lifelines to our people and communities.” Dr. Amanda Cheromiah (Laguna Pueblo) is an educator, storyteller, photographer, and avid runner. She recently received her PhD in Higher Education from the University of Arizona and is currently the Director of the Native SOAR (Student Outreach, Acce...
Episode 37 - Kara Goucher, 2x Olympian, NBC Olympics Distance Analyst, & Athlete Advisor at Oiselle
October 27, 2021 20:18 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB“I think because of the way I started running, with my Grandpa, it wasn’t about performance, it was about time with him…running was this whole thing built around friendships...I think I’ve always been able to go back to that place, that’s what gotten me through some of those rough points.” Kara Goucher is a two-time Olympian and is known as one of the most decorated athletes in American distance running history. She currently works as an Athlete Advisor at Oiselle and is part of Team Altr...
Episode 36 - Graciela Esquivel, Runner, Judicial Clerk, and my Lifelong Best Friend
October 21, 2021 04:12 - 1 hour - 118 MB“Movement and sport, in whichever way you want to do it, is this access point to so many other things…it’s this access point to meeting new people, it’s this access point to education. Everybody in my family always knew that it was more than just an individual [thing].” Graciela Esquivel is a New Mexico based runner, a Judicial Clerk for the NM Court of Appeals, and she happens to be my lifelong best friend! Graciela and I grew up together playing youth sports and went on to be basketball ...
Episode 35 - Life Updates + My Running Story
October 13, 2021 22:57 - 45 minutes - 63 MBSolo episode time! Join Grounded Pod creator/host, Dinée Dorame, for some stories around running, life, body and health, social media, and Navajo culture and traditions. In This Episode: SHEFIT Sports Bras Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook: facebook.com/groundedpodwithdinee Subscribe, Listen, & Review on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | Stitcher Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM). This podcast was m...
Episode 34 - Kyle Sumatzkuku & Duane Humeyestewa, "A Journey from Hopi to Boston"
October 06, 2021 18:13 - 1 hour - 105 MBKyle Sumatzkuku (Hopi) is an endurance runner who qualified for the 2021 Boston Marathon and is currently raising funds for his trip. This year’s marathon falls on October 11th (Indigenous Peoples’ Day) and Kyle hopes to shed light on the legacy of Hopi running, represent his community, and put his longtime training to the test. Kyle’s marathon journey is being fully documented by filmmaker Duane Humeyestewa (Hopi) for an upcoming project. Duane is also a lifelong distance runner who specia...
Episode 33 - Oiselle 2021 Women Run the Vote Panel: Historical & Present Erasure of Black & Indigenous Communities in the Land/Outdoors with Teresa Baker, Faith E. Briggs, Guarina Lopez & Rebecca McCown
September 29, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBOiselle 2021 Women Run the Vote Panel (on September 21, 2021) on the historical and present erasure of Black and Indigenous communities from the land/outdoors was moderated by Dinée Dorame, with Teresa Baker, Rebecca McCown, Guarina Lopez, and Faith Briggs. The 2021 Women Run the Vote Virtual Relay covered 907 miles from Apsaalooké (Crow) lands at Yellowstone National Park and ended in Duwamish territory in Seattle, WA from September 20th - 26th, 2021. More than 75 physical activities cou...
Episode 32 - Victoria Lo, Creator of Chinatown Runners
September 22, 2021 22:13 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB“What better way to break down whatever artificial barriers that we may build up around us to protect ourselves than by doing something so physical and raw– like running is.” Victoria Lo is an NYC-based designer, creative, and runner. She recently started Chinatown Runners, which is “a collective of runners around the world, formed by the community, for the community.” Their mission is to “use running to protect and give back to our local Chinatowns and any other AAPI-centric neighborhoods...
Episode 31 - India Cook, Creator of Miles from India Vlog & Co-host of the Run Duo Podcast
September 02, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB“I am Miles from India because I didn’t see what I am when I started running. I want to help and inspire other people. I want to help people who want to get into running who don’t feel as if they ‘look like a runner.’ There is not one look for a runner. Me showing up…is my way of illustrating that.” India Cook is an Atlanta-based runner, podcast host, YouTube vlogger, and RRCA certified run coach. She began her running journey in 2008, quickly noticing the lack of representation for women ...
Episode 30 - Alisa Meraz-Fishbein, University of Colorado Student-Athlete & Albuquerque High Alumna
August 25, 2021 23:40 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB“Don’t see your athleticism or your competitiveness as a negative. In our society, when women are seen as driven or passionate or athletic, that can be seen as a negative. It’s so important to accept who you are and take advantage of it, see it as a gift…” Alisa Meraz-Fishbein is a current sophomore running Track and Cross Country and majoring in Journalism at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Like me, she’s an alumna of Albuquerque High School and was coached by my dad, Doug Dorame. In ...
Episode 29 - Guarina Lopez (Pascua Yaqui), Visual Artist, Runner, & Founder of Native Women Ride
August 18, 2021 23:12 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB“One thing that activism has taught me is to use my voice...I can share photographs about what I’m doing but also tell a story. We come from a storytelling tradition and I think that more of our voices need to be out there.” Guarina Lopez (Pascua Yaqui) is a visual artist, mother, runner, cyclist, and the founder of Native Women Ride. As a lifelong Indigenous activist and environmentalist, she utilizes photography, film, and writing to share stories of the land and Indigenous communities. ...
Episode 28 - Mario Fraioli, Host of the Morning Shakeout Podcast & My Mentor
August 11, 2021 19:08 - 1 hour - 104 MB“You have days when you want to quit and ask yourself “is this worth it?” Whether it’s podcasting, whether it’s continuing on a run…Having people who can help you, in a mentorship role or a training partner–find those people. It’s a lot easier to get through things when you’ve got support from others.” Mario Fraioli is the host and creator of the Morning Shakeout podcast and newsletter, a running coach, and my mentor in the Tracksmith Fellowship Program. Since last fall, Mario has been an ...
Episode 27 - Q&A with Dinée!
August 04, 2021 19:56 - 1 hour - 106 MBJoin Grounded Pod creator/host, Dinée Dorame, in conversation with her partner, Reed, as she answers fun questions from listeners about running, life, injury updates, and more! Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook: facebook.com/groundedpodwithdinee Subscribe, Listen, & Review on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | Stitcher Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM). This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmi...
Episode 26 - Monica Etsitty Dorame (Diné), Library Operations Manager, Runner, and my Mom!
July 29, 2021 02:15 - 1 hour - 130 MB“For me, I felt like when I was running, people were watching. But I didn’t care…I thought, you know what? I’m doing this because I like it and when I’m running I’m thinking about my grandmothers and all the other women who are our ancestors.” Monica Etsitty Dorame (Diné) is Tábąąhá (Edge of Water clan) and born for Tótsohnii (Big Water clan). She currently resides in Albuquerque, NM and is originally from Ft. Defiance, AZ. As you may have guessed, she is also my Mom! Monica is a library o...
Episode 25 - Yatika Starr Fields (Osage, Cherokee, Muscogee Creek), Painter/Muralist & Ultrarunner
July 14, 2021 08:41 - 1 hour - 103 MB“It goes back to my family and having an enrichment in my culture…knowing that I’m a part of rhythm. When we dance, my feet touch the same ground. I dance hard in ceremonies, and I’m gonna run hard too.” Yatika Starr Fields (Osage, Cherokee, Muscogee Creek) is a painter, muralist, and ultrarunner based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Yatika grew up in an artistic family and specializes in using oil, acrylic, and watercolor mediums. He’s currently a fellow in the Tulsa Artist Fellowship program, which ...
Episode 24 - Rebecca Mehra, Olympic Trials Qualifier & Oiselle Athlete
July 08, 2021 00:50 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB“Being at the Olympic Trials the past ten days…it could’ve gone so many ways but no matter what, the people I’m surrounded by…my partner, my family, my coach, my team. They have made all the difference.” Rebecca Mehra is a professional track athlete running for the Oiselle Littlewing elite team based out of Bend, Oregon. Rebecca recently raced in both the 800m and 1500m at the U.S. Olympic Track Trials earlier this month. Although Rebecca’s journey in the 800m run ended in the semi-final r...
Episode 23 - Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota), 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist in 10,000m
June 30, 2021 16:08 - 1 hour - 116 MB“The biggest lesson that running has taught me is to find your passion. At some point in time, the competitive running is behind you…so use running as a catalyst to seek higher ground.” Billy Mills (Tamakoce Te'Hila) is an Oglala Lakota distance runner, 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 10,000m run, and co-founder of the non-profit organization Running Strong for American Indian Youth. Mills was born in Pine Ridge, South Dakota and is the only U.S. Olympian to bring home the gold medal in ...
Episode 22 - Ashleigh Thompson (Red Lake Ojibwe), Archaeologist & Trail Runner
June 23, 2021 18:23 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB“What I’ve learned as I’ve grown older is how interconnected our wellness is…I’m trying to lead a life where wellness is centered– mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. These things make us who we are and impact one another.” Ashleigh Thompson (she/her/hers) is Red Lake Ojibwe and an archaeologist, climber, and avid trail runner. Ashleigh is based on Tohono Oo’dham and Pascua Yaqui lands (also known as Tucson, AZ) while working towards her Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of Arizo...
Episode 21 - James Ro, Co-Founder of the Atlanta Run Club
June 16, 2021 11:09 - 59 minutes - 82.6 MB“[My parents] were able to run this race ahead of me and pave the way. I’m able to now pick up the mantle and run my own race, in a sense. I feel such gratitude in being able to trailblaze and set trends for how other people view Asian Americans and people of color… we are able to be creative, and innovative, and lead, and set the path for things.” James Ro is the co-founder of the Atlanta Run Club (ARC), a trainer and physical therapist, and a Lululemon Ambassador. He is also a newly mint...
Episode 20 - Alison Mariella Desír, Director of Sports Advocacy at Oiselle
June 09, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB“Every run I take now is an exploration of my body and myself…it’s a reminder of how powerful I am. Running remains this discovery of myself and what I can do.” Alison Mariella Desír is a runner, mother, mental health coach, author, activist, and speaker. She is also the newly minted Director of Sports Advocacy at Oiselle, a running apparel brand that is “by and for women.” She is also an ambassador for HOKA ONE ONE. We dive into just about everything here, including how she started runnin...
Episode 19 - Jinghuan Liu Tervalon, Advocate, Marathoner & Brooks Runfulness Project Runner-Up
May 26, 2021 12:09 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB“The Asian American population is severely underrepresented in media. It’s only through well-rounded storytelling that you fight this stereotype…there is such diversity within the community.” Jinghuan Liu Tervalon is a Chinese American advocate, marathoner, and mother who can often be found speaking on issues of safety on the run, representation, and visibility for Asian American athletes. Jinghuan works in global strategic insights for the Coca Cola Company by day, but is also an active l...
Episode 18 - Lee Glandorf & Kamilah Journét, Tracksmith Fellowship Program Overview & Advice
May 18, 2021 23:58 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBAre you a runner with a creative ambition? This episode is a deep dive into the Tracksmith Fellowship Program with two Tracksmith team members– Lee Glandorf (Director of Marketing & Communications) and Kamilah Journét (Marketing Manager). Tracksmith is an independent running brand that crafts performance apparel that celebrates both the style and culture of running. Last year, they launched the inaugural Tracksmith Fellowship Program, which supported 6 projects through a year-long creative g...
Episode 17 - Starla Garcia, Registered Dietitian & Olympic Trials Qualifier
May 12, 2021 10:46 - 1 hour - 118 MB“It is so healing when people get back to their ancestral foods…those are always going to give us much more connection, not just to ourselves but when we’re out there, we’re going to feel more like ourselves. And that’s why people go for a run, right? To feel more like themselves.” Starla Garcia is a Registered Dietitian, owner of The Healthy Shine, LLC, 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier, and body and cultural diversity advocate. She was also my dietitian and worked with me closely for 6 month...
Episode 16 - Brandon Dugi (Diné), Outdoor Photographer & Trail Runner
May 04, 2021 22:12 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB“[Running] helps me explore. It helps me go out and see different places. I can go on a 15 mile long run and go down some cool canyons and into rivers, you’re seeing stuff that nobody else gets to see. My photography mindset is still with me while I’m running.” Brandon Dugi (Diné) is an outdoor adventure photographer, visual storyteller, and trail runner. He grew up on the Navajo Reservation in Łichíiʼii (LeChee, AZ) and only recently started racing competitively in the trail and ultra-run...
Episode 15 - Doug Dorame (Mexican/Yaqui), High School Coach, Athletic Director, and my Dad!
April 28, 2021 07:48 - 1 hour - 138 MB“QUOTE” Doug Dorame (Mexican/Yaqui) is currently the Athletic Director, Head Girls Track & Field Coach, and Head Girls Basketball Coach at Albuquerque High School in New Mexico. As you may have guessed, he’s also my Dad! He’s played one of the biggest roles in my running journey, as both my coach and parent, so I’m incredibly excited to share this episode. My dad grew up in the small town of Tularosa, NM as a multi-sport athlete for most of his life and went on to run Division I Track at t...
Episode 14 - Beth Wright (Pueblo of Laguna) , Attorney, Marathoner, and one of my BFFs!
April 21, 2021 06:44 - 1 hour - 125 MB“It’s about the process…something running teaches you is that your goals don’t necessarily get easier. But you do get stronger and better at working towards them over time." Beth Wright (Pueblo of Laguna) is an attorney at the Northwest Justice Project, 3-time Boston Marathon finisher, and former NCAA Division I runner at Syracuse University. She also happens to be one of my lifelong best friends! Beth and I are former high school cross-country/track & field teammates, and I am lucky to ha...
Episode 13 - Dustin Martin (Diné), Executive Director of Wings of America
April 14, 2021 04:19 - 1 hour - 105 MB“What I love most about running is the rhythm, at a very base level. You can go into a rhythmic trance and find thoughts you wouldn’t be able to otherwise. Your breath is in conversation with whatever terrain you’re running.” Dustin Martin (Diné) is the Executive Director of Wings of America, a non-profit organization based in Albuquerque, NM that empowers Native youth and their families through running. If you’ve listened to past episodes of this show, you have likely heard so many shout-...
Episode 12 - Lydia Jennings (Huichol & Pascua Yaqui), Environmental Microbiologist and Trail Runner
April 07, 2021 08:58 - 1 hour - 101 MB“I am a scientist because of running… as you’re running, you’re on the land making observations. That’s the first step of the scientific process.” Dr. Lydia Jennings is a Wixáritari (Huichol) and Yoeme (Pascua Yaqui) environmental microbiologist and trail runner. She is originally from Santa Fe, NM but currently resides in Tucson, AZ– where she recently completed her PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Arizona. Lydia’s dissertation and research interests include soil health...
Episode 11 - Women's Running Across the Generations with Kathrine Switzer, Patti Catalano Dillon, & Weini Kelati
March 31, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBThis recording is from a live panel on "Women’s Running Across the Generations" that took place on March 20th, 2021 as part of the “Creating Community Through Movement” event hosted by the Native Health Initiative (NHI). Panelists include: Kathrine Switzer is an icon in running, an author, and an Emmy award-winning television commentator. She was the first woman to officially run Boston as a registered competitor in 1967 and New York City Marathon champion. She has been widely recognized f...
Episode 10 - Ric & Nell Rojas, Father/Daughter Running and Coaching Duo
March 24, 2021 21:26 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB"One of the most important things in inspiring other brown-skinned girls to run or achieve whatever they want, is to do it myself. I get motivation every day in my training from [knowing] the kind of role model I can possibly be.” – Nell Rojas “New Mexico is a great running community… we all spoke the same language– a running language. No matter what, that was the bond that we had with each other.”- Ric Rojas Ric and Nell Rojas are a dynamic father-daughter duo in running. Between the tw...
Episode 9 - Latoya Shauntay Snell, Endurance Athlete & Food/Fitness Blogger
March 17, 2021 02:54 - 1 hour - 105 MB"It takes a lot of grit to be able to show up, way before the race. A lot of people put so much emphasis on the day of, but we don’t give ourselves enough credit for the actual training that we put in…give yourself the credit and grace to say I am capable of doing hard things.” Latoya Shauntay Snell is an endurance athlete, activist, and food/fitness blogger. Latoya has completed over 30 marathons and documents much of her training over on her blog, Running Fat Chef. She is also the co-hos...
Episode 8 - Russell Dinkins on Saving College Track & Field
March 10, 2021 14:25 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MB"Track & Field is important to me because of the opportunities...my youth program coach stressed using your sport as a means for accessing greater academic opportunity. Since 6 years old, I have carried that message with me." Russell Dinkins is an elite athlete and former Princeton University runner. After writing a viral piece for Medium.com last June, Russell found himself leading the charge to save Men’s Track & Field and Cross-Country at several colleges and universities across the Un...
Episode 7 - Faith E. Briggs, Documentary Filmmaker & Runner
March 03, 2021 14:40 - 1 hour - 84 MB"I love having folks to be stride in stride with. There’s a lot of community in sweating together.” Faith E. Briggs is a runner, storyteller, and documentary filmmaker passionate about sharing contemporary stories from diverse communities. Her work spans many fields, and we talk about some of her amazing documentary films including This Land, which digs into conversations about public lands, what it means to be a conservationist and who is invited to the conversation. As part of making tha...
Episode 6 - Leroy Silva (Pueblo of Laguna), NB3 Foundation Community Coordinator
February 24, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB"For a lot of Indigenous cultures, movement is essential to our survival…whether it’s food or ceremony. I feel that is one of the roots of how running is carried on in my life. I can see it in my culture.” Leroy “Buster” Silva (Pueblo of Laguna) is a movement and wellness advocate, community coordinator for the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation, and former teacher/coach and student-athlete. He’s also the founder of Family+Indigenize+Thrive, an organization he created that takes an intergene...
Episode 5 - Verna Volker (Diné), Founder of Native Women Running
February 17, 2021 12:29 - 1 hour - 87 MB"I want Native women to be seen in a positive way... to show that we're visible in the running community, but also to provide a space for Native runners because I felt like that space wasn't there. I wanted to build that for these women.” Verna Volker (Diné) is a Hoka One One Global Ambassador and the founder of Native Women Running. With over 17k followers on Instagram, Native Women Running provides “visibility, inspiration, and community to Native women runners on and off the reservation...