This is a special episode of Soul Sister Sessions. Abbey and Julia are joined by Dr. Madeline Manning Mims. Madeline is in a class of her own. She has a storied career that remains far from over. She is a decorated multi-time Olympian, and held multiple World and American Records. At the 1968 Olympics, she became the first American Woman to win a gold medal in the 800m, which was the at the time, the longest distance women were allowed to race. She held a World Record in High School, and had an impressive career as an athlete, which was unprecedented at that time. Madeline is an equally talented gospel singer, author and speaker, as well as the founder of the United States Centre for Sports Chaplaincy. Madeline has been present at every Olympiad as a chaplain since she stopped attending as a competing athlete, and serves as a mentor for chaplains and athletes alike. Madeline is eloquent, talented, driven and has such wisdom from her diverse experiences breaking through barriers across the board. This conversation is all Madeline, and is one of the most powerful conversations on ROO to date.This conversation covers the following:Her thoughts on Ahmaud Arberys deathGrowing up in the projects in Ohio and her early lifeHer first exposure to racism and being called a racial slur by a neighbourHer love of being outside and playing as a child, and how as a child she acted as a mentor to other kidsHow mandatory fitness testing led her to volleyball and trackPrejudice and learned behavioursHer Hungarian coach, and evolution as runnerThe 1968 Olympics, winning a gold medal, and what that experience was like for herHer career as an athlete and her reflection on training and competingThe role of faith and religion in her lifeBeing a chaplain and mentoring athletes and chaplainsSinging and how her career evolved and grewOvercoming challenges and misconceptions in her lifeAnswering a variety of questions from listeners____EPISODE LINKSUSCSCBook: Chaplancy in the history of the OlympicsMadeline's FacebookAbby's InstagramAbby's TwitterAbby's Facebook____SPONSORSCurrexUnlike most insoles, Currex insoles are both designed to be incredibly comfortable in your shoe, as well as providing stability and support to aid you in your daily activity. Designed by German sports scientists, Currex is the first insole brand to provide dynamic arch support, and offers the largest line of sport/activity specific insoles (running, cycling, soccer cleats, walking and more). The insoles are thin and low profile, and deliver maximum support and comfort, providing a range of functional benefits. They reduce foot pressure providing additional relief for your feet, and can be cut to custom fit your shoes. Currex stands behind their product, and offers a 60 day warranty, even if you have custom cut your insoles.Currex insoles improve any shoe, and they are offering ROO listeners a 15% discount. If you want to ‘Feel the Currex difference’, please visit https://currex.us and use the code ROO15 at checkout.XenduranceXendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonom