Ep.013: Gilbert Tuhabonye - Running with Joy Part I

Gilbert Tuhabonye was born in Burundi, a small country in east-central Africa. Despite the natural beauty of Gilbert’s home country, Burundi has had a history of conflict between the Tutsi and Hutu tribes, which Gilbert describes in detail. This turmoil reached a peak on a day Gilbert will never forget, a day he barely escaped with his life. In Part I of our interview with Gilbert, he talks about growing up in Burundi and how running was a part of everyday life. He also describes how he began to run competitively in high school. Part I closes with Gilbert beginning to describe the day in which he almost lost his life. We also talk with Ryan Hess, a runner and owner of Ready to Run, a running shoe store in Austin, TX. Ryan shares how Gilbert and his story have influenced him as a runner and man. Part II of Gilbert’s story will be released on September 12, 2016.

This episode is hosted by Matt Sorenson and is sponsored by goodr. Use code “runified2016” at www.playgoodr.com for a special Runified discount and to help support Runified!

Link to buy Gilbert’s book, This Voice in My Heart

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Gilbert’s Gazelles Website, Gazelle Foundation Website, Run for the Water Website