Episode 7: Running Culture: Belonging and Empowerment . Charlie Dark

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Episode 7: Running Culture: Belonging and Empowerment . Charlie Dark

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Dec 26, 2019

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Dec 26, 2019

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A series of deep, intimate conversations with some of the most creative and forward thinking minds in sports, wellness, spirituality, human rights, nutrition, science and technology, where we explore the power of running and mindfulness as catalysts for positive action, self-knowledge, exploration, and health.

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Episode 13: Closing the Adventure Gap with Ron Griswell: This month, I speak with Ron Griswell, he's an explorer, outdoor guide and founder of HBCUs Outside, an organization that helps students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to get outside and participate in the outdoors, where there has... by Beyond Running
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Episode 7: Running Culture: Belonging and Empowerment . Charlie Dark by Beyond Running
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Episode 11: Finding Adventure In Your Backyard with Beau Miles by Beyond Running
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Episode 16: From Here to There with Nils Arend: Here, we introduce the new host of the Beyond Running podcast, Alex Dickinson, and sit down with Nils Arend. Nils is a co-founder of the speed project, a lifelong creative, and a rebel runner. Having just completed The Speed Project, Alex digs into... by Beyond Running
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A Time of Reflection: Looking back into 2021.: For the end of year, we’re doing something different—our first solo episode. It’s a time of reflection and Alex looks back on his own story, how he connected with the Beyond Running Podcast, as well as his notes from the year and ambitions for... by Beyond Running
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Episode 17: Mindwork Series With Charlie Dark: The Mindwork Series is a content collaboration with lululemon to explore movement as an entry point to mindfulness. This episode features guest Charlie Dark, a pioneer in the running culture through the legendary Run Dem Crew, a yoga teacher and... by Beyond Running
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The Optimist’s Guide to Creative Life with Jason Suarez: Our first episode of 2022 features Jason Suarez, sports photographer and athlete with a fascinating creative eye. In this conversation, Jason shares the story behind his career as well as his thoughts on how we can bring more perspectives into the... by Beyond Running
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Michel Rojkind on the Integrated Life, Staying Flexible, and Aging Well.: Michel Rojkind is an artist, world-renowned architect and runner based in Mexico City. He’s done projects all over the world and worked with the Mexican government. He’s a runner who’s well known in the Mexico City crew scene for having dipped... by Beyond Running
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Episode 15: Searching for Quiet with Matt Mikkelsen: Through Matt Mikkelsen's work in film and sound he is working to create awareness about what's not there- the emptiness, the silence, and the value it has for us and for the wildlife that depends on it. According to Matt, it's not enough to just... by Beyond Running
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Running While Black with Alison Mariella Désir: For this episode, we talk with author and activist Alison M. Désir about her recently released book, Running While Black. The book itself, and the conversation, investigate complex and necessary topics like white spaces, the healing and hurting that... by Beyond Running
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A New Beta for Running with Michael Versteeg: Michael Versteeg is a professional ultra runner for Satisfy Running, the winner of this year's Cocodona 250, and the holder of many fastest known times—but the focus of this conversation isn’t necessarily performance. Versteeg unpacks his... by Beyond Running
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Reclaiming, reconnecting, and running with Sergio Avila: In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sergio Avila, a biologist, (recovering) conservationist, and runner. Sergio has dedicated his life to studying and protecting the ecosystems of North America, particularly the Sonoran Desert.... by Beyond Running
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A World of Running with Like the Wind Mag: Like the Wind Mag has been changing the game in the running media landscape since they launched in 2014. Bringing beautiful design together with amazing storytelling in collaboration with a range of artists and writers. We spoke with co-founders Julia... by Beyond Running
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Rewilding, Connecting to Nature, and the Magic of Forests with SUGi.: SUGi is on a mission to empower rewilding and bring Nature closer to anyone anywhere. Mobilizing an incredible team of creatives, forest makers, ocean gardeners, and polymaths, their projects create micro-forests that reflect the indigenous... by Beyond Running
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Finding Your Own Trail with Clare Gallagher: Clare Gallagher is a professional ultra trail runner and environmental activist who has won the Leadville 100 and Western States 100 mile races. She’s also set FKTs on the Zion Traverse and the Joshua Tree Traverse. The way she uses her... by Beyond Running
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Episode 7: Running Culture: Belonging and Empowerment . Charlie Dark

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