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16 Sub-3-Hour Marathons and Counting: Trailblazer Shawanna White Keeps It Positive

16 Sub-3-Hour Marathons and Counting: Trailblazer Shawanna White Keeps It Positive

FromSet the Pace


16 Sub-3-Hour Marathons and Counting: Trailblazer Shawanna White Keeps It Positive

FromSet the Pace

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We’re joined this week by Shawanna White, the 9th-fastest U.S.-born Black woman marathoner, who was the inspiration for “The List” maintained by Gary Corbitt and consisting of 31 Black American-born women who have run sub-3-hour marathons. Shawanna has run 16 sub-3-hour marathons, more than any other Black American-born woman, and was featured in the documentary Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African American Women Marathoners. Tune in to hear Shawanna talk about her running journey, from high school track sprinter to marathoner. She recalls a coach whose belief in her talent for longer distances changed her life and shares how programs like Black Girls Run can help bring women of all ages and abilities into distance running. Shawanna is also a K-8 PE teacher, and she hosts a Friday night dance party on Instagram. Find out what inspired her hashtags #keepitpositive and #sexypace.LINKS:Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African American Women MarathonersShawanna White on IG peachrunner26.2. Black Unicorn Marathoners 10th Annual Celebrate & Connect EventFOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTokSUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Feb 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Set the Pace Presented by New Balance is the official podcast of New York Road Runners. We invite you to join us on this journey filled with life-changing stories and running insights. Join hosts Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, and Meb Keflezighi, 2009 New York City Marathon champion and Olympic medalist, every Thursday in conversation with inspiring athletes, from everyday enthusiasts to elite marathoners, to hear stories of perseverance, drive, and dedication. Plus, Meb will share his training tips to help you get ready for November 5!