Podcasts about black trail runners

Welcome to episode 248 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.The week after the marathonIt's the week after the Big Day, and Holly already has some big plans – but should she go through with them? We discuss the pros and cons.I talk about the fallout from the calf injury, and the support I've received, and how I'm feeling a bit self-indulgent.Sabrina Pace-HumphreysWe're joined part-way through by the gorgeous Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, friend of the pod and all round joyful runner, to talk about the shocking moment that lead her to found Black Trail Runners, but also the joyful celebration of running that is the second Black To The Trails, which is happening this very weekend. This is the World's most ethically diverse trail running event and, in 2025, it's set to be even bigger and better. Go along to support and enjoy the festival vibes.Join the gang!As ever, come and join the gang on Discord for chats, support and new running friends. To find your way on to Discord, join us over on Patreon. You can now join our official Inner Circle for just £6 to shape what we talk about. Go to patreon.com/womensrunnning to find out more.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can pick up 6 issues for £6Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!·      Follow Sabrina Pace-Humphreys @sabrunsmiles·      Follow Black Trail Runners and hop along to Black To The Trails this weekend to show your support, and enjoy the vibes!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 248 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.The week after the marathonIt's the week after the Big Day, and Holly already has some big plans – but should she go through with them? We discuss the pros and cons.I talk about the fallout from the calf injury, and the support I've received, and how I'm feeling a bit self-indulgent.Sabrina Pace-HumphreysWe're joined part-way through by the gorgeous Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, friend of the pod and all round joyful runner, to talk about the shocking moment that lead her to found Black Trail Runners, but also the joyful celebration of running that is the second Black To The Trails, which is happening this very weekend. This is the World's most ethically diverse trail running event and, in 2025, it's set to be even bigger and better. Go along to support and enjoy the festival vibes.Join the gang!As ever, come and join the gang on Discord for chats, support and new running friends. To find your way on to Discord, join us over on Patreon. You can now join our official Inner Circle for just £6 to shape what we talk about. Go to patreon.com/womensrunnning to find out more.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can pick up 6 issues for £6Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!·      Follow Sabrina Pace-Humphreys @sabrunsmiles·      Follow Black Trail Runners and hop along to Black To The Trails this weekend to show your support, and enjoy the vibes!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renee McGregor is a world-renowned sports dietitian, ultra-runner, and advocate for women in sport. With over 20 years of experience working with elite athletes, she's passionate about helping individuals fuel their adventures, align with their core values, and thrive in both sport and life. As a trustee of Black Trail Runners, Renee is also dedicated to making the outdoors more inclusive. In this episode, we dive deep into Renee's journey—both professionally and personally—since we last spoke in 2016. From launching her own consultancy and leading a team of eight, to navigating life changes, an autoimmune diagnosis, and the challenges of peri-menopause, Renee shares her honest and insightful perspective on resilience, performance, and wellbeing. What to Expect in This Episode:  How Renee's career has evolved over the years  The truth about carbs, sugar, and fuelling for endurance  The impact of running on mental resilience and stress management  Her latest book, Fuel for Thought, and why nutrition should be accessible for all  Unfiltered—a powerful and deeply personal film following Renee's journey through endurance sports, advocacy, and resilience.  Why trusting your body is key and the myths around glucose monitoring Creating a supportive community in sport and beyond Whether you're an athlete, outdoor enthusiast, or just looking for inspiration on navigating life's challenges, this conversation is packed with wisdom, practical advice, and powerful storytelling. Listen now and get inspired! *** Catch the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, dropping every Tuesday at 7 am UK time! Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women.  Want to play a part in uplifting female representation in the media? Support the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon! Your generosity helps shine a spotlight on female role models in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Join us in making a positive impact by visiting www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you for your amazing support! *** Previous TGP episodes with Renee Jul 26, 2016 - A Leading sports and eating disorder specialist dietitian with over 15 years experience working in nutrition. Renee works with elite athletes, coaches and sports science teams to provide nutritional strategies to enhance sports performance.  Dec 1, 2016 - Talking about how to get the balance right between periods, health, and performance.   *** Show notes Who is Renee Being known for her work and how it has changed over the years Living in Cumbria  When we first spoke back in July 2016 and then in Dec 2016 Book: Fast Fuel Food for Triathlon Success  Book: Fast Fuel Food for Running Success What's being going on over the past 9 years? Carbs and sugar How her life has changed since 2016  Starting up her own consultancy and working with a team of 8 people Going through a divorce and focusing on her girls Continuing to build on her running Writing 2 more books Her adult daughters Working with different types of teams Wanting to help athletes Wanting to align with her core values Having a high tolerance for distress How her running has helped her to manage stressful situations The running community and feeling supported Being diagnosed with an auto immune condition  Creating a strong community on social media and using her platform to educate Wanting people to find the joy in running and eating  NEW Book: Fuel for Thought A practical guide to fuelling for your adventures  Wanting food to be accessible for everyone Her personal journey and what she's learnt along the way Wanting people to thrive  Wearing a personalised glucose monitor? Why food is not the only thing that affects glucose levels Why there can be false reading Having a shot of cider vinegar before a meal….  The fear of glucose spiking  Being able to trust your body and losing site of that Our genetic blueprint Tracking periods and training  Her journey with peri-menopause Changes in mood and dealing with anxiety HRT? New film - Unfiltered  How the film came about Jenny Tough - SOLO film Wanting to make a film about women and mothers Suffering from racial abuse and not feeling welcomed Wanting to help women to stop feeling so much pressure Going on tour with the film Kendal Mountain Film Festival  Fort Williams Mountain Film Festival  London Mountain Festival - 15th March 2025 - Riverside Studios, Hammersmith How you can connect with Renee Thinking about starting a substack? Final words of advice - “There will be something to learn even from the pain”   Social Media Instagram @r_mcgregor Unfiltered website - to find out where you can see the film www.unfilteredfilm.com Book:  Fuel for Thought A practical guide to fuelling for your adventures:  Fuel for Thought by leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor is a practical guide to sports nutrition. Cutting through the jargon and misinformation, Renee draws on over twenty years' experience of working with sportspeople from a range of disciplines to provide straightforward, accessible advice about how you can fuel your adventures.    

“While I was doing the Spine, even though I was on my own on the Pennine Way, it felt like I had the other Black Trail Runners around me.”What started as a reluctant attempt to stay active quickly became a passion for Rebecca Devereux. Her journey was fast and within three years she was standing on the cusp of one of Britian's most grueling races. The Winter Spine Race is notoriously difficult. It also had a really convenient finish line just a few minutes from Rebecca's house. It was a challenge she couldn't resist and so she was in. Community Trail Running is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As much as the race was about personal triumph, it was also about community. Black Trail Runners had been crucial to her growth in trail running. When she first stood at the start line of a race a year into her running journey, she was the only person of colour. It was an experience that left her feeling isolated, despite being used to predominately white spaces in her career and community. The disconnect sat with her until she met Sabrina Pace-Humphries at a talk and heard more about Black Trail Runners. That sense of solidarity gave Rebecca the strength she needed, knowing that she wasn't just running for herself. This new community gave Rebecca energy and a sense of belonging in the sport, and this helped her push herself into such a challenging race."I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Black Trail Runners. I wouldn't have been in that race. I wouldn't be on this podium. They've been such an important part of my running journey.”It was awesome chatting with Rebecca and hearing her story. It's so incredible how fast she's taken to the sport and amazing to think what else she might accomplish! I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.Trail Running Film FestivalWe're incredibly excited to be hosting the Trail Running Film Festival once more. As you may or may not have heard, we are also a media partner and official podcast of the film festival, so we're pretty excited about that too!We will keep this page updated and you will want to pay attention as we announce our sponsors and entertainment! This year will be our biggest and best yet and we can't wait to hang out and celebrate our community with all of you.2025 Community Trail Running Tour Dates* Vancouver, BC – Thursday, April 3 | Rio Theatre* Edmonton, AB – Thursday, May 1 | Metro Cinema* Calgary, AB – Friday May 2 | Cardel Theatre* Crowsnest Pass, AB – Saturday, May 3 | Frank Slide Interpretive Centre* Jasper, AB – Saturday, May 17 | The Legion* Canmore, AB – Thursday, June 5 | artsPlaceFood Fight FridayThe latest episode went up and we are so excited to be sponsored by 7 Summits Snacks! The Long RunLast week our latest episode of the Long Run went up as well! Huge shoutout to Chantelle Erickson for taking over the intro hosting duties while I dealt with some technical issues. I thought she was a natural! I also thought our guest Marlinda Bedonie was awesome and we were so grateful to chat with her and hear some of her story.Listen where you listenSpotify: Click HereGoogle Podcasts: Click HereApple Podcasts: Click HereMusic by Paolo Argentino from PixabayWe're on the journey to 2,000 subscribers, help us get there!If you enjoy this podcast, I would really appreciate it if you could like, share, subscribe, or comment! I'm trying to make this the best trail running podcast it can be and I certainly appreciate your time. Thank you all and happy trails :) Get full access to Community Trail Running at communitytrailrunning.substack.com/subscribe

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to Rebecca Devereux about her journey to this years winter Spine Sprint, the first 46 miles of the Pennine Way.Rebecca is a member of the ever growing community and charity, Black Trail Runners. A group seeking to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of people of Black ethnicity in trail running.We talk about her path into ultra trail running, her training and racing leading up to this years race and how she is slowly coming to terms with the epic challenge that she's set herself, taking on Britain's most brutal race!We discuss the support that Adidas Terrex has given her through their Infinite Trails Race and how she represented BTR through it.We also discuss the issues faced by people of colour coming into a sport, that until now has been known for its participation by mostly white, middle-aged men!Rebecca talks about her own insecurities when she first stood on a start line and looked around to see nobody that looked like her.Black Trail Runners -BTR endeavour to change the previous demographic of a mainly white dominated sport and show that trail and ultra are a sport that is open to everyone.To find out more please follow the links below ⬇️ Insta @rebecca_runs_wildBlack Trail runners @blacktrailrunners Coach :  @kotwf Black to the Trails Sunday 11th May 2025 https://www.blacktothetrails.co.ukA mention and thanks to @adidasterrex for their support and  @lakes.divide and their journey fund.  I'm also an Ambassador for @torqfitness as well. @infinitetrailsraceHere is the link to the film we made about our Infinite Trails journey with BTR https://youtu.be/8aMVuVduGOo?si=tNCiRHpfVDkzxL4KURS

Juliette grew up playing football but after the loss of a close friend in 2017, she turned to running as her coping mechanism. Over the past five years she's developed a love of hiking, trail running and cycling and has taken them to the extreme, running multi-day ultramarathons through the desert, completing an Ironman, travelling through Patagonia for two months and last year she she was part of the all female BTR team at Adidas TERREX Infinite trails race in Austria. Juliette is passionate about improving access to the outdoors for women and young people, particularly those from diverse backgrounds. She's an active member of the Black Trail Runners community and her experiences out on the trails led to her being chosen as the cover star of Women's Running Magazine in April 2023.  Join us as we delve into Juliette's inspiring journey and her mission to make outdoor adventures more inclusive for everyone. *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement.  Thank you for your invaluable support! *** Show notes Who is Juliette Her passion and love for spending time in the outdoors Playing football to a high level before starting her running journey Getting into football from a young age and being supported by her family and parents Not being able to play on the boys team anymore after the age of 11 Joining an all girls team and winning the league every year for 5 years Gaining a sense of winning from football  Building a confidence in herself  Wanting to become a professional footballer and reflecting back on how things have changed Being supported and encouraged by her parents Thinking through the different options Deciding to move away from football and going in a different direction The final game  Finding out a good friend from school was diagnosed with a brain tumour  Wanting to raise funds  Deciding to do something big in 2017 Thinking about running the South Downs Way  Having a team of 6 people running the South Downs Way All the emotions and being able to lean on people How running can help you Running for Laura Being a little underprepared, but pushing on through Needing to have a big challenge in the diary and having something to work towards Deciding to do Ironman Barcelona  Getting the gear for an Ironman  Cost of entry to races.. The realities of training for an Ironman and the time commitment involved 10 Ironwomen - Striving for a 50:50 Gender Split in an Ironman Event.  Giving herself the best possible chance of succeeding Why it was a rollercoaster of emotions on the day of the Ironman The challenges during the race Being supported by friends  Saying yes for big challenges Plans for 2024 The Eiger Ultra Trail Getting excited for Hyrox Competitions  Wanting to inspire women and girls to get active in sports  Women in Sport Self confidence and belief in yourself  The importance of trying something new How to connect with Juliette online  Imo Boddy - Record for 3 peaks - female fastest known time (FKT) to complete the UK Three Peaks  Black Trail Runners Final words of advice and why it's not that easy to just do it Just start. Take the first step   Social Media Instagram: @juliette_dennyy  Tik Tok: @juliette_dennyy     

Strap on your eco-friendly gear and prepare to be immersed in tales of transformation, recovery, and the relentless pursuit of a better world. Join adventurer Phoebe Smith in Egypt's Red Sea (literally) where she meets the resort cleaning up its act - and the ocean. Red Sea Safaris in Marsa Alam (one of the first PADI eco-dive centres in the world) firmly pushes back against the mass tourism model, and empowers divers to be part of the solution by offering the Dive Against Debris course free of charge, alongside other conservation first initiatives, and in doing so improves both the land and underwater world for everyone. Also coming up:How to travel sustainably on a budget; Discover the top 10 places to try diving; I meet ultrarunner and co-founder of Black Trail Runners Sabrina Pace-Humphreys to discuss why Lanzarote is just like running in the Sahara desert and why she never travels without her running shoes. In our regular gear chat we consider the most eco-friendly snorkelling kit;  be awed and humbled by child solider turned artist Peter Oloya, who is using his talent to empower other survivors in Uganda; and in our Wander Woman of the Month - learn about the woman who made waves becoming the first scuba instructor in the USA - Dottie Frazier.www.Phoebe-Smith.com; @PhoebeRSmith

Today's guest is Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, an ultra-runner, award-winning businesswoman, social justice activist, personal trainer, running coach and co-founder and trustee of the community and campaigning charity Black Trail Runners. The mother of four and grandmother of three, recently published her memoir, Black Sheep, a story of rural racism, identity and hope. It's fascinating to hear how a short walk/jog in the depths of post-natal depression evolved through marathons and ultra-distance races into Sabrina becoming a torchbearer in the running community.Sabrina opens up about the trauma she experienced growing up as a black child on the poverty line in a small town in England, the impact of her addiction to alcohol, and what led her to the Marathon de Sables aged 40.We explore how it's possible to mentally push yourself through the discomfort and stress of a gruelling race, why women have such success over long-distance events and her running ambitions for the future. Sabrina is forthright about the urgent need for diversity in trail running and the outdoors. We explore the creation and impact of Black Trail Runners, considering the obstacles that runners of colour face, and celebrate initiatives like Black to the Trails that are reshaping the narrative.This powerful episode highlights the significance of community, representation and the collective work needed to create a trail running environment that welcomes every runner, regardless of their background.Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production

Welcome to The Game Changers. It's hard to believe this is series 16 of the podcast, which celebrates the trailblazers in women's sport exploring critical issues around equality in sport and beyond.We are so pleased that again this season of The Game Changers is supported by Sport England through a National Lottery Award. We're incredibly grateful for their ongoing support, which enables us to share the stories of these inspiring women working across the sporting landscape.My wonderful guest list for this series includes: Jess Carter, an incredible professional footballer who was part of the Lionesses team that won the Euros in 2022 AND silver in the World Cup in 2023. Jess also plays for Chelsea in the WSL.Claire Taggart - ranked number one in the world at Boccia, Claire represented Paralympics GB in Rio and Tokyo and looks all set to medal at Paris 2024.Sue Redfern, a former England Cricketer who is now a blazing a trail as a much respected cricket umpire in the men's and women's games.Sabrina Pace-Humphreys – an ultrarunner, author, social justice activist AND co-founder of the community and campaigning charity Black Trail Runners. Lisa O'Keefe – former Scottish International Rugby Player and director at Sport England who is now  Secretary General for the International Working Group for Women in SportKristen Dusting – a silver medallist for England in the 2014 Roller Derby World Cup and multi-medal winning skater for London Roller Derby. Steph Harries - Managing Director at Women's Sports Group, who was formerly Controller of Production for BBC Sport And Mo Hunt – a legendary England rugby player who's won a World Cup, numerous Six Nations Championships and represented Team GB at the Rio Olympics. Mo's now captain of Gloucester Hartpury, leading her team to victory in the 2023 Premiership. This new series of The Game Changers will be released on Tuesday February 6 so please subscribe now and don't miss out on these fascinating, inspiring conversations.The Game Changers is available for free across all podcast platforms, or you can listen directly from our website at fearlesswomen.co.uk. This is also where you'll find details of all the trailblazing guests featured in previous series – there are over 170 of them. You can also listen to my book ‘Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport' for free on the podcast. You'll find the entire audio of the best-selling book in series 13.The Fearless Women website is also where you can find out more about the Women's Sport Collective, a free, inclusive community for all women working in sport. Membership includes access to networking events, regional groups, webinars, mentoring schemes, our LinkedIn Group, monthly newsletters, free places Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production

Please note: This programme contains discussions about mental health. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide. www.befrienders.orgThe co-founder of campaigning charity Black Trail Runners, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys tells us how the group was founded as a safe space for people of colour to enjoy the outdoors. Pace-Humphreys recalls the racism she has encountered in running, which included being left for dead in the French Alps. She also explains how getting into running helped her cope with severe postpartum depression.Canadian Paralympic shot put champion, Greg Stewart, says his decision to come out of retirement is about more than trying to win a second gold medal in Paris. Stewart tells us he learned a lot about his identity after quitting the sport in 2022.And – Jack Smith discusses overcoming cancer twice, impending fatherhood and how a rugby accident as a teenager left him paralysed. The Great Britain wheelchair rugby player was part of the squad that made history by winning their first ever Paralympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games.Image: Sabrina Pace-Humphreys running on a trail run with a mountain valley in the background. (Photo by James Appleton)

Rebecca's story starts in the North East of England, where she grew up on a smallholding in an area with little ethnic diversity. Influenced by her mom's passion for animals, she pursued a dream of becoming a vet and moved to Liverpool for University.  As a young mom, she discovered tennis and joined a fitness group before her journey led her to running. Residing at the foot of the Pennines in West Yorkshire with her husband and two children. Rebecca turned to running in 2021 as a way to escape life's demands of a busy family life and the stress of running a veterinary practice during Covid. In 2022, she set her first trail race goal, a 16k trail race in the Lakes.  Rebecca's story also includes her involvement with Black Trail Runners, where she found community and purpose. She shares her experiences, from Endure 24 to the 3 Dales Marathon in North Yorkshire.  Rebecca shares more about why she wants to  participate in challenging races, how she build inner strength, and expands her comfort zone. She candidly discusses her experiences, of training for and running in the mountainous  Adidas TERREX Infinite trails race in Austria. Plus how she completed her longest run to date, 77k on the Peak Divide running from Sheffield to Manchester through the Peak District. *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement. Thank you for your invaluable support! *** Show notes Who is Rebecca Her early years in the North East of England Growing up on a small holding  Living in the least ethnically diverse place in the whole of the UK Being influenced by her dad who was super sporty Her mum's passion for animals and how it influenced Rebecca into wanting to become a vet Having one cat  Studying to become a vet at Liverpool University  Being use to working hard and dealing with pressure and stress Gaining work experience at every opportunity Not being able to do sport while at university  Moving to a more diverse city  Growing up in white spaces Not being a runner Having her first child in 2014 and feeling a bit lost  Getting into tennis and starting to play on a regular basis Having her 2nd child in 2018 and joining a mums fitness group The impact of covid while working as a vet   Getting into running in 2021 Living in West Yorkshire at the foot of the Pennines  Running to have time to herself and to get away from everything  Deciding to set a running goal in 2022 and entering her first trail race (16k trail race in the lakes) Her journey with Black Trails Runners, where it all started Watching Martin 'MJ' Johnson in the film - ‘Run to the Source' made with Patagonia  Feeling uncomfortable, weird and isolated  The sense of satisfaction after completing her first race Finding her community and what she wanted to do Getting more involved in BTR and what that looked like Connecting with an online community via social media  Endure 24 with BTR   Signing up for the 3 Dales Marathon, North Yorkshire  Not eating or drinking enough and how it impacted her race Building inner strength and dealing with the hard moments while out on the race Entering the growth zone and expanding your comfort zone Signing up for 2 more races Running The Haworth Hobble in winter  Running the Peak Divide (a 2 day ultra - running from Manchester to Sheffield)  Singing up to do Infinite Trails  Fitting in training around her life and what it looks like  Liking routine and liking to be busy Why it's about the journey  Deciding to apply to run in her first mountain race and becoming part of the first all female, all black running team Needing to be prepared Working with a running coach - Sam from Kings of the Wild Frontier Having the opportunity to train in Chamonix and Snowdonia and spending time as a team Running the “Short Leg” as part of the relay - 21k, 1900m of climbing!  Running the 10k technical descent and the concentration needed to get to the finish  Recovery after the race and struggling to walk afterwards Having a 77k ultra marathon (Peak Divide) the week after!  Dealing with pain and nausea and not being in a good place  Not knowing how she would be able to run the final 40k  Trying to turn it around mentally  Needing to stop thinking about the end and focusing on the next step Taking things step by step and slowly starting to feel better Finishing the race after a difficult and challenging internal battle! Filming a short film for Kendal Mountain Festival Being on the cover of German Trail Magazine  Sharing her journey on Instagram  Final words of advice to encourage and motivate you This about the journey and don't always think about the end goal “You can achieve, you just have to take the first steps"   Social Media Instagram: @rebecca_runs_wild  Black Trail Runners - A community and campaigning charity seeking to increase inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running  Website: www.blacktrailrunners.run  Instagram: @blacktrailrunners  Facebook: @blacktrailrunners   

Bethan is committed to challenging the way we talk about running to encourage as many people as possible to find joy in the experience. She's an advocate for pace inclusion, spending time outdoors and living well in the world. Bethan in her own words: “I live in South London with my husband Mike, our daughter Evie and Loki the Brussels Griffon in a flat that has views over the whole city.  A few years ago I quit the city and went back to university to work on my PhD and I spend my days researching the representations and identities of women in ultra running in the Sport Business Research Centre at Birkbeck, University of London.  I've struggled with my wellbeing and mental health for most of my life. Over the years I've found things that have helped make things more manageable and I'm passionate about sharing what I've learnt to help other people ‘Live Well In The World'.” *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement. Thank you for your invaluable support! *** Show notes Who is Bethan? Being a feminist sociologist of sport Her academic approach to her insights  Having a post modernist feminist perspective  Being an activist with an agenda Asking questions and wanting to learn and develop her thoughts  Sharing about her life on social media  Her manifesto and how it came about Managing her mental health  Wanting to live well in the world Managing the physical and mental stress, rest and energy Wanting to be content and to enjoy herself  Mindset, gratitude and connection The benefits of movement and why it always has a place in her life Feeling better in nature and spending time outside  Starting her running journey 10 years ago Being in her late 20s, in a difficult relationship and a stressful job Running in the dark in her old school t-shirt Knowing that running would change her life  Feeling good and capable Entering her first race and starting to run with other people Running her first half marathon and being inspired to run a marathon Doing her masters part time while working and how running had to take a backseat Running her first post baby marathon in April  Finishing up her PhD and running 30mins here and there to keep things ticking over Spending time around the running community  Having an emergency c-section and returning to physical activity at 6 weeks Working with a postnatal specialist Doing couch to 5k NHS App  Starting running too soon and getting injured and needing to postpone the October London Marathon Finding joy in running (Tina Muir) and why London was her ultimate Joy PB Using a run walk strategy and having a detailed plan in advance Doing her long runs during the week as that's when she's got childcare available  Doing her PhD studying the representations and identities of women in ultra marathon Quitting her job and becoming a full time academic  Wanting more women to take part in sport and physical activity  Why sports are not just a boy thing Post feminist narratives around participation in sports Will women outrun men? Black Trail Runners  The million dollar question!! (When will the PhD be finished?) What's changed over the years and starting to understand post feminism more  The costs of running and why it's not free Reductionist ideas and why we need to be mindful of what's said and seen Why you can't “just do it” The pressure for women to do a lot and to excel at what they do You can have it all…. Working with her partner to balance the challenges of life  Why your priorities can't be everything How to connect with Bethan on the socials Final words of advice  Examine what your privileges are when it comes to sport and physical activity Avoid platitudes and how you can understand your journey better     Social Media Website: www.bethantaylorswaine.com Instagram:  @bethantaylorswaine  @feministsportsociologist   

She's an ultra runner, run coach, author, podcaster and founder of the community and charity Black Trail Runners, yet Sabrina only started running after giving birth to her 4th child.Sabrina tells us how she started running when struggling with postnatal depression as a way to escape some of the symptoms. Running soon became more than that, and although still a way to manage her mental health, Sabrina has gone on to compete in multiple marathons and some incredible and brutal ultra events.Sabrina has also experienced racism throughout her life, which although has brought a lot of trauma, she has used as a force for good change in the running world. Sabrina co-founded Black Trail Runners in 2020, fuelled by multiple personal experiences and publicised global movements such as Black Lives Matter. BTR is now a fast growing community and campaigning charity that seeks to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running.Follow Sabrina:IG: @sabrunsmilesFollow Black Trail Runners:IG: @blacktrailrunnersWebsite: https://www.blacktrailrunners.run/Follow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @5mileseasyEpisode sponsor: Runna If you want to up your running game, you can get 2 weeks free with Runna by using code '5MILES' on the Runna app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are lucky enough to be joined by Sabrina Pace-Humphreys. Sabrina is a mum & grandma, an ultra runner, co-founder of Black Trail Runners, a podcaster, an author, host & presenter and a contestant in this year's Survivor series on the BBC kicking off this weekend. Sabrina's first book, Black Sheep, is about her childhood in The Cotswolds, rural racism, identity and hope.     https://www.getoutinit.events/ - Our website; come check us out and sign up for our newsletter! You'll get bunches of fun freebies and up-to-the-minute info on our Get Out In It sports camps.   Find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2NpPBc-irzTwu48_1ZSqA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091353277028  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getout_in_it/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetOutInIt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/GetOutInIt/ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Fq9bhN4a8Hpcj33V3yVAP?si=e9f3aab856f24ca8    Sabrina Pace-Humphreys: https://www.instagram.com/sabrunsmiles/ Coffee Coalition for Racial Equality:  https://coffeeforequity.org/  

Sabrina Pace-Humphreys understands what pushing through, putting one foot in front of the other in the face of great pain and on the edge of breaking feels like. She's been doing it her whole life. But it wasn't until she discovered the world of ultra trail running that she truly understood how deeply empowered this had made her. She's now on a quest to discover just how far she can push her boundaries, for herself and for others: to represent and inspire. This is the story of how Pace-Humphreys went from growing up as the only Black identified person in a rural UK town where she experienced devastating racism and isolation to becoming a limit-pushing ultra runner and one of most dynamic, influential voices in trail running today. When Pace-Humphreys began her running journey, she was in the throws of deep post-natal depression. Getting through her first one-mile walk/jog—a suggestion from her doctor—was a tremendous challenge. But it sparked something inside her, and set her on a life-altering journey. In her quest to find her ultimate ultra challenge, Pace-Humphreys has completed some of the most challenging ultra events in the world, including the multiday stage race the Marathon des Sables and the 268-mile Spine Race, in addition to numerous other ultra and trail endeavors. Her next challenge is the 200-mile Winter Downs, which takes place December 2023. Among her many accomplishments as an activist and game-changer, Pace-Humphreys has authored the powerful and important memoir Black Sheep: A Story of Rural Racism, Identity, and Hope; she co-founded the Black Trail Runners; and she hosts the podcast Sabulous. In addition to all that, Pace-Humphreys, 45, is the mother of four children and grandmother of three, has recovered from addiction, and is an award-winning businesswoman. Keep up with Sabrina Pace-Humphreys Instagram: @sabrunsmiles Sabulous Podcast: https://www.sabrinapacehumphreys.com/sabulous-podcast Black Sheep memoir: https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/sabrina-pace-humphreys/black-sheep/9781529418576/ Website: www.sabrinapacehumphreys.com Keep Up with Black Trail Runners Instagram: @blacktrailrunners Website: www.blacktrailrunners.run Ways to Connect and Engage with Women's Running Stories Instagram: @womensrunningstories Twitter: @WomenRunStories Website: womensrunningstories.com Email host Cherie: clouiseturner@gmail.com Women's Running Stories is a member of the Evergreen network: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

'Intentional Action' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to her friend - and Co-Founder and Trustee of the Community and Campaigning Charity Black Trail Runners - Sonny Peart.  In this conversation they discuss: How he got into running. How his mother being diagnosed with a terminal illness led to him fundraising and completing Edinburgh marathon. His first experience of trail running at the Weald Marathon and how that hooked him on trails.  'Im not going to fo faster, but can I go further?' - His journey into ultramarathon.  What IS an ultramarathon? How the Thames Path 100 miler opened his eyes as to what ultra running was. The human condtion.  Growing up in a predominantly white environment and fitting in.  Beig asked to speak to James Elson on the Centurion Running podcast in 2020.  Co-dounding Black Trail Runners.  What's in a name? The power of words and how they can be the conduit to powerful conversations.  A moment in time - launching Black Trail Runners.  Inetnional Action - Just do it! The current situation - change that Sonny has seen in the past three years.  What Sonny would like to see, when it comes to diversity in running, in the next three years.  The Winter Downs 200 - What is it and why is he doing it?  What does being SABULOUS mean to Sonny.  Follow Sonny and Black Trail Runners on Instagram. Join Black Trail Runners on Facebook. Find out more about Black Trail Runners on their website.   

The Tea and Trails Podcast - Episode 23 - Zukie Tandathu - Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100K - North Face Explorer TeamWe have merch! Check it out at - https://www.summitcrazy.co.uk/teaandtrailsPlease check out our Patreon group if you would like to support the podcast. https://patreon.com/teaandtrailsFaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330576474428708We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do then please tell your friend.The North Face Explorer Team Member Zukie Tandathu is a busy guy! Wainwrights Coast to Coast, Summer Spine Race and he recently took on the UTMB World Series event, Ultra Trail Snowdonia. We talk about the importance of the Black Trail Runners, home life and plans for the future.https://www.blacktrailrunners.run/https://www.instagram.com/zukie_tandathu/https://www.lakedistrictskytrails.com/Running out of time relay - Ben Nevis to Big Ben!The Running Out of Time Relay is Britain's biggest sporting celebration of climate action and nature. Taking place between June 10 and July 11th, thousands of runners, walkers, wheelers and cyclists will relay the baton 2661 km from Ben Nevis to Big Ben!www.running-out-of-time.comRebecca, Trish, Eddie and Russell answer your coaching questions. We also share our Tales from the Trails. If you have any coaching questions, head over to our Patreon page. Additionally, if you have a story to share about your trail experiences, feel free to email us at hello@teaandtrails.com.Trish - https://www.hidden-strength.com/Russell - https://russellrunner.com/Best wishes,Eddie & GarySupport the showAmazon links are affiliate links. Fix Your Feet Book - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf030W USB C Plug - https://amzn.to/44cwGetMicrophone - https://amzn.to/3huN86KGary's Ice Spikes - https://amzn.to/3vmGUJvGary's BGR Headtorch - https://amzn.to/3DQkoO2Eddie's Spine Race Headtorch - https://amzn.to/40pFXhgROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15LrThe Daily Stoic Book - https://amzn.to/44qDm9jWahoo Tickr Heart Rate Monitor - https://amzn.to/3WfMiuIUltra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/Greener Miles Running - https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/Hannah Walsh Coaching - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/

In Part Two of our discussion with Sabrina Pace-Humphries, co-founder of UK's Black Trail Runners, we learn about the reasons behind the Black Trail Runners movement, the positive impact they are having on the UK trail racing scene, and what we in Ontario can learn about championing diversity and inclusion in our wonderful sport. Find Sabrina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sabrunsmiles/?hl=en Find out more about Black Trail Runners: https://www.instagram.com/blacktrailrunners/?hl=en Link to her book, Black Sheep: A Story of Rural Racism, Identity and Hope: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1529418569/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

Get ready for a great one. Sabrina Pace-Humphries is an ultrarunner, a force for diversity and inclusion, author, and co-founder of UK's Black Trail Runners. Listen to her inspiring story of life, recovery and running in some of the world's toughest ultramarathons in part one of our interview on this week's edition of the Trillium Running Podcast. Find Sabrina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sabrunsmiles/?hl=en Find out more about Black Trail Runners: https://www.instagram.com/blacktrailrunners/?hl=en Link to her book, Black Sheep: A Story of Rural Racism, Identity and Hope: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1529418569/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1  

Note: This episode contains issues surrounding mental health. If you, or someone you know, have been affected by any issues raised in this podcast, support and information is available at BBC Action Line. Even the most active of us know how tough it can be to even slide a toe out of bed on a cold morning, never mind put our kit on to go for a run or get to the gym. Perhaps it can be a little intimidating too? If you're running alone you want to feel safe and comfortable. If you're working out in the gym, you might not want to be in a weights section dominated by men. Perhaps you're menopausal or coming back from pregnancy and don't want to be surrounded by lots of other people while you sweat away. Of course this isn't the case for everyone, but it's just some of the reasons why women might falter when trying to create healthy habits in an active lifestyle. Plus with so many online platforms and influencers to turn to in the world of health and fitness, how do you know what's right for you? In this episode of Women's Sport Matters, Katie Smith goes to Muscle Works, a body-building gym in Orpington to look at why and how we exercise. Katie's joined by Kat Merchant, England World Cup winning rugby union star, now turned online trainer, who tells us how she helps clients find confidence in whatever activity they enjoy, and how she's overcome online trolls commenting on her body. Sabrina Pace-Humphreys helped to set up the charity Black Trail Runners following the pandemic, creating a safe community for black people to learn about and enjoy the beauty of trail running in this country. She reveals her battles against rural racism, alcoholism and depression and tells us how running saved her life. Meanwhile Doctor Candice Lingam-Willgoss, senior lecturer in sport and fitness at the Open University, gives insight into how and why we may find creating routine and exercise habits difficult. Plus BBC Sport's Becky Grey details the safety issues that many elite and recreational runners feel when out running alone. We also hear from online fitness influencer Alexia Clark who has over two million followers on social media. We discuss the benefits and pitfalls of influencers online. Panel: Kat Merchant, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, Candice Lingam-Willgoss, Becky Grey, Alexia Clark Producer: Jonathan McKeith

The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January 2023. We caught up with some of our favourite people in the running community, and all this week we'll be sharing the goodies with a new set of bonus episodes fresh from the  Emancipated Run Crew stand!  In today's final episode from this bonus series, Jules is in conversation with Lisa Jayne Henry-Arscott from the Black Trail Runners family.  Lisa talks to Jules about how she started trail running, her love of cold water swimming, as well as about her love of history and why her childhood memories of Notting Hill Carnival made last year's Black Crews United Carnival Run so special for her.We'd love to hear from you, so please follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook by searching for @thestartlinepod.  You can also follow the show on your favourite podcast provider or at our website thestartlinepod.com (where you can also get your hands on some TSL merch!).  We'd also love to stay in touch, so don't forget to subscribe to our email list so that we can notify you when the latest episode is coming out!Support the show

“What we've tried to do is work with events and work with media to try and represent the sport in the way that we would like it to be, which is one that actually represents the population as a whole.”Sonny Peart is a co-founder of Black Trail Runners. Peart recognized that Black people were underrepresented in trail events across the UK and decided to do something about it. The group didn't have any expectations of where it would lead, they just wanted to take action.“We've been surprised because when we started this, we had no idea where it was going to go. It just felt as though something should be done and if anyone was going to do it, it might as well be us. So a few of us got together and started this.”Black Trail Runners first move was asking races to include reporting ethnicities that were signing up for races. Through the data they found that although about 5.5% of the UK identifies as Black, less than 1% of runners at trail events were Black. Peart explained this stems from Black people having less access to the trails (both geographic and economic), being less skilled as a result of the lack of access, and being underrepresented in trail running marketing and media. Black Trail Runners is working on these issues in many ways and they really just want to make it possible for Black people to get on the trails. “We have regular, free social runs with qualified run leaders around the country in the UK. And we also put on what we call trail taster events, which is an opportunity for people to, yes, go out for an inclusive, lead, run, but also to take part in workshops, learn skills, whether that's around navigation or gear or running technique or whatever it happens to be. And an opportunity for people to experience the trails in a relaxed, inclusive environment where they feel safe. They don't have to worry about being accepted or not.”Black Trail Runners on StravaBlack Trail Runners on InstagramBlack Trail Runners on LinkedInSonny shared a lot more about the organization and what he's training for himself, including running the London Marathon for Sporting Equals and taking a crack at Wendover Woods 100. Super grateful he took the time over the busy holiday season to chat and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!Spotify: Click HereGoogle Podcasts: Click HereApple Podcasts: Click HereYoutube: Click HereMusic by REDproductions from Pixabay.If you enjoy this podcast, I would really appreciate it if you could like, share, subscribe, or comment! I'm trying to make this the best trail running podcast it can be and I certainly appreciate your time. Thank you all and happy trails :)Galiano Trails Society is hiring: Trail Building and Maintenance CoordinatorI'm honoured to have joined the Galiano Trails Society board of directors! It's a brand new role for me, and I will have some more to tell you all about it soon. But in the meantime, we are hiring and I must share the job posting with you all! Please share with anyone that you think would appreciate it.Start Date: February, 2023Term: One Year Contract with possible extensionTime Commitment: Two 8-hour days per month on average with some flexibilityApplication Due Date: January 31, 2023THE GALIANO TRAILS SOCIETY is a registered charity dedicated to the development and enjoyment of hiking trails on Galiano Island.The Society is currently seeking a capable, Trail Building and Maintenance Coordinator (the "Coordinator") who has the skills to both organize and lead volunteer and summer student work parties, and undertake heavy-lift trail construction work, including clearing fallen trees by chainsaw and moving and laying gravel.The ideal candidate will have experience building trails, be knowledgeable about good forest management practices; be able to operate a chain saw; can coordinate, lead and train volunteers and summer students; and has all applicable licenses and permits, including a Workers Compensation Board account, and liability insurance.The Coordinator will be expected to work with the Trails Society Board to create, manage and report on an annual schedule for trail building and maintenance indicating at what stage of the project each trail is at; and, manage the general trail sites and working conditions, such as erosion and siltation control, barricades, signs, and maintenance of foot traffic past the site.Please apply by January 31, 2023 by sending your CV and cover letter to:galianotrailssociety@gmail.com Get full access to Community Trail Running at communitytrailrunning.substack.com/subscribe

Our one-week hiatus is over, long live YHRF!! And we reckon you deserve a belting episode; this week certainly fits that bill. We kick off proceedings with a wee host catch up. We've a fair smattering of stuff to cover after what has been a busy few weeks in the world of running. 100k World Champs featuring plenty pals of the show, UTMB with Jim Walmsley wearing tights as the GOAT delivered yet again. On top of all that there is the small matter of John toeing the start line this weekend at Glenmore, 24 hours of forward momentum pending! Then we are delighted to welcome our guest, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys. Sabrina classes herself as a passionate amateur athlete, after spending an hour plus in her company she is all that plus lots lots more. It's fair to say that Sabrina has coped with a lot during her life. In an honest, frank and powerful way she explains just how she fell in love with running and how that love for running helped fuel the activist in her. Sabrina co-founded Black Trail Runners in 2020. Black Trail Runners are a campaigning group and registered charity who strive to diversify trail running, encouraging, inspiring and supporting black people to participate. Black Trail Runners has quickly grown into a movement that campaigns to remove the barriers for black people to take part in trail running. Our conversation with Sabrina surrounding this is emotive and thought-provoking. Her energy and desire shining brightly. Now a published author Sabrina talks about her book and what compelled her to write it. Black Sheep: A Story of Rural Racism, Identity and Hope has already received 5-star reviews across the board and we can't wait to get our copy to be inspired. We then discover Sabrina the Ultra-Marathoner. The coach. The leader. The inspiration. She's quite the woman and we are 100% sure you'll love to hear her story. Visit Black Trail Runners website HERE Give Sabrina a follow on Instagram here, you won't regeret it HERE Grab https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/sabrina-pace-humphreys/black-sheep/9781529418552/

About Sabrina   Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is a 44-year-old mother of 4 and grandmother of 3, an award-winning businesswoman, an ultrarunner, a social justice activist and a recovering alcoholic. She is a mixed-raced woman, the daughter of a white Scottish Roman Catholic woman and a Black man.    In July 2020 she co-founded the fast-growing community and campaigning charity, Black Trail Runners, and is also a well-known ultra-marathon runner. She finished the 'toughest footrace on earth', a 250km multi-stage marathon across the Sahara Desert known as the Marathon des Sables, as 10th UK woman and most recently she completed the Spine Race, a non-stop 268 miles race down the Pennine Way.    Sabrina is the author of Black Sheep: A Story of Rural Racism, Identity and Hope “In Black Sheep, Sabrina reveals how she got from there to here: about growing up in a home, a school and a town where no-one looked like her and her subsequent struggle to understand and find her identity; about her lived experience of rural racism; about becoming a teenage mother and her determination to break that stereotype; about her battle with alcoholism and her mental health; about how running saved her life; and ultimately about how someone can not only survive but thrive in spite of their past. Sabrina's experience will chime with anyone who has felt like an outsider. Poignant and eye-opening, and exploring themes of trauma, identity, mental health and addiction, Black Sheep is a tale of triumph: of grit and determination, of hope over despair.”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday 7am UK time - Subscribe button so you don't miss out.    To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.      Show Notes Who is Sabrina Previously chatting on the TGP - July 7th 2020 What was happening in late 2020 Launching Black Trail Runners (BTR) in July 2020 Black Trail Runners - writing an open letter to race organisers  Taking about the issues and the lack of diversity in trail runners Moving house, welcoming a new grandchild, running the Ramsey Round Doing the 3 peaks challenge and seeing me at the top of Ben Nevis (Watch the vlog) Building the community of Black Trail Runners and the impact  Having the uncomfortable conversations Collecting ethnicity data Having a BTR race fund  Taking real action and breaking down the barriers Running the 4.5% challenge in 2021 Working with youth groups Coping with the mental and emotional pressure Running and mental health Running as a form at activism Understanding her why of running the Spine Race The Spine Race  Working with her running coach Damien Hall Figuring out her race strategy and how her race goals changed over time Focusing on the “B” goal - completing the race Focusing on 10k stretches and reaching certain views  Keeping in the moment and not thinking about the full distance Struggling with sleep deprivation and figuring out a new sleep strategy The power of sleep and needing 30 mins of sleep at every checkpoint Dealing with food pain and having to implement a pain management strategy Training for the Spine Race and what a typical week looked life Doing more back to back training runs and weighted runs Winning her first ultra marathon!  Kissing a wall The lessons learned from running the Spine Race “You can do hard things - you can do this” Being on the June cover of Women's Running UK  Book: Black Sheep: A Story of Rural Racism, Identity and Hope. Black to the trails - 11th September 2022 - The FIRST trail running event designed, directed and run by Black Trail Runners for Black people, people of colour, and White allies who want to do their bit to diversify the UK trail running scene.  The vision board and hopes for the future Wanting to participate in the UTMB Race Wanting to write a second book about running   Social Media   Website:   Personal:  www.sabrinapacehumphreys.com  Instagram: @sabrunsmiles Twitter: @sabrunsmiles   Black Trail Runners - A community and campaigning charity seeking to increase inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running.   Community and campaigning charity. Registered in England and Wales, No. 1194094.   Black Trail Runners: www.Blacktrailrunners.run  Black to the Trails: www.Blacktothetrails.co.uk    Instagram: @blacktrailrunners Twitter: @RunnersBlack  Facebook: @blacktrailrunners   The Check Point Podcast    A podcast hosted by Black Trail Runners which discusses access to, skills for and representation of Black people who want to experience, or are experienced in, trail running. Featuring tips, tricks, events, guest interviews and much more.   Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-checkpoint/id1530677708   

This episode of The Checkpoint is sponsored by adidas TERREX. On this week's show Sabrina talks to fellow Black Trail Runners member, Renee McGregor, and trail running ultrarunner, Raj Mahapatra, about their experience at this year's Spine events. On June 18th 2022, Renee crossed the line as 3rd female at the Spine Sprint – a race covering 46 miles along the Pennine Way, starting in Edale and finishing in Hebden Bridge. And on June 25th, Raj and Sabrina crossed the line of the full Spine – a race covering 268 miles along the Pennine Way, starting in Edale and finishing in Kirk Yetholm. In this episode the trio discuss: Why the Spine race? What is it? Race prep and training Kit The race journey Highs and lows The power of teamwork The importance of representation And much more…. Links: Renee McGregor – IG @r_mcgregor / https://reneemcgregor.com Raj Mahapatra – IG @mrrajkm Sabrina Pace-Humphreys – IG @sabrunsmiles /www.sabrinapacehumphreys.com NASS Charity - https://nass.co.uk/ Spine Race - https://thespinerace.com/

Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is an ultra-runner, a mother and grandmother, a founding member of Black Trail Runners, and now the published author of 'Black Sheep: A story of Rural racism, Identity and Hope'.  Sabrina will shortly be toeing the line at the Summer Spine Race 2022. In an episode, Will and Sabrina chat through her whole journey from starting out as a runner in 2009, to her first contact with ultra-running, the creation, and reason behind the creation, of Black Trail Runners, and her preparations for the Summer Spine Race.  We learn what helped motivated Sabrina to begin this running journey and why she thinks so many others could benefit from starting on a fitness journey of their own. Cover photo --> Roxanna Barry

Hey guys! Delighted to have Sonny Peart on the live chat 5:15pm today, Sonny is an ultra runner and brand ambassador for Asics and he co-founded Black Trail Runners which is a community and campaigning charity seeking to increase inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running. Let's hear more! Join us live or later here!   Black Trail Runners https://www.blacktrailrunners.run/ Black to the Trails https://www.blacktothetrails.co.uk/ More training advice from Wild Ginger Running https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A9FttMd01qgbylfEbZm8Lo Sabrina Pace-Humphey's interview https://youtu.be/YpXXiI6UY0s My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Please like and subscribe on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/

251km across the Sahara on foot? Erm… Sabrina Pace-Humphreys tells Mickey about the Marathon Des Sables, aka “the toughest footrace on earth” and what in the sweet fancy fuck inspired her to do it. She also chats about how ultrarunning and rural racism led her to activism, founding the Black Trail Runners, and writing her memoir, Black Sheep. Jen's been on the Zoom with Shelina Janmohamed, author of the new book, BeYOUtiful, and they're talking about why we need to mix things up when it comes to understanding beauty, and how advertising is finally shifting away from the male gaze when flogging products to women.Inspired by The Witches of Eastwick, which is this week's Rated or Dated, the team somehow manage to manifest Chris Hemsworth for tea-making duties. And it's Platty Jubbs weekend ahoy in the Bush Telegraph, although Hannah and Jen's chat about booze culture might well put you off your royal insignia-ed pint. No worries, just light up that royal insignia-ed reefer and let a horse sort any admin.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is supported by Adidas Terrex. Earlier this year, Black Trail Runners won a grant from Ciele Athletics to send a team to compete in The Speed Project. If you don't know what The Speed Project is, you're not alone. Taking place once a year in non-Covid times, it's an extreme challenge that proudly espouses a ‘no spectators' philosophy. In simple terms it's a running relay. But it's much more than that, because it's a relay over 340 miles, from Santa Monica on the California coast to Las Vegas in Nevada. It's a relay that traverses Death Valley. It's a relay with effectively no rules. Teams self-navigate and self-support, with runners and crew sharing large RVs (that's a Recreational Vehicle, or camper van, to our UK listeners). Technically it's not a trail race, but it has many of the features of one. Varied terrain. Extreme weather conditions. A need to manage nutrition, pacing and logistics. And frankly, it's epic! BTR's team of six flew into Los Angeles a couple of days before, some of them meeting for the first time, and some of them being in America for the first time. Angela, Deo, Jazmin, Laurence, Nethliee and Tony were supported by a three-man crew from the US – Dan, Gordon and Kevin. Having had only 10 weeks or so to train for the event, our team's goal was about challenging themselves, about the experience, and about representing the BTR community in what, despite, or perhaps because of its mystique, is an iconic event. A couple of weeks after they returned from the US, Sonny spoke to some of the team about their experience. First Jazmin, then Laurence, Deo, Angela and Tony.

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®. American trail runner Adam Merry is a name in our sport that, if you don't know already, you are sure to know soon. Over the past few years, since taking his training to the next level due to working with the well-respected coach – David Roche – Adam has podiumed, and won, some impressive US based trail races. He thrives through hard work, dedication, finding joy in the process and having fun while being super consistent with his training cycles. Adam - a mixed race man – was encouraged to go for a trail run six years ago. As often happens while out there on the trails, this 4-mile run turned into 8 miles and just a few months later he signed up for his first 50K. Yes, trail running is that addictive! Nowadays you can find Adam out on the trails of Colorado finding joy in the process, coaching his own athletes, or working – as we do at Black Trail Runners – to increase representation of Black people in trail running. Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amerryrunner/ Visit Adam's website here: https://runmerry.com/ BLACK TO THE TRAILS On the episode Sonny and Sabrina discussed the launch of Black Trail Runners' inaugural trail run event – Black to the Trails - which will take place on 11th September 2022. If you are a Black person, person of colour or White ally who wants to see more diversity in trail running, come and join us at the event. Register at www.blacktothetrails.co.uk

The Start Line Girls are back with episode 33, the last in the series of the 'Behind the Podcast' episodes.  This month, our special guest is Marcus Brown (formerly known as Marathon Marcus and now as Marcus_Runs on Instagram!). Marcus is what we would call an 'Amateur Elite' athlete!  A man of many marathons, he is a co-founder of Black Trail Runners, co-host of BTR podcast 'The Checkpoint' and his own podcast 'A Runners Life'. Marcus speaks to The Start Line Girls about his life as a runner, activist and someone who constantly kicks himself out of his comfort zone, pushing himself to do the things that he wouldn't otherwise do. There's a lesson for all of us in Marcus' attitude, we hope you will all strive to run a marathon (or at least in your dreams!) soon!We'd love to hear from you, so please follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook by searching for @thestartlinepod.  You can also follow the show on your favourite podcast provider or at our website thestartlinepod.com (where you can also get your hands on some TSL merch!).  We'd also love to stay in touch, so don't forget to subscribe to our email list so that we can notify you when the latest episode is coming out!Theme music: Street Festival by Franco Eneiro. Used under licence.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thestartlinepod)

Discussing race used to be something that sports organisations avoided at all costs but thankfully in recent years things have moved on a little, even if the conversation is far from finished. For the latest Playbook Podcast, Matt Rogan welcomes Sonny Peart, co-founder of Black Trail Runners, on to the show to look at the relationship between sport and race. Peart explains how his charity took a data-informed approach to responsibly demonstrate the problem and quickly break down any bias in the running community - while explaining how this method can be applied more broadly. The conversation also covers why it is important to avoid the ‘low cost and easy' approach to creating awareness around implicit and explicit racial prejudice in the sports industry - and how to prioritise action and impact to create genuine change. Finally, Peart outlines how senior leaders can champion change by educating themselves and others, placing critical emphasis on the importance of business leaders taking personal accountability for making this happen. And more good news! The SportsPro Podcast has been nominated for a Sports Podcast Award. If you like what you hear, please vote for us in the Best Sports Business Podcast category here. Please note that you will have to register first.

Sabrina Pace-Humphrey from Black Trail Runners is our guest and she's so good she might have actually inspired us, even though inspiration is exactly what we've been trying to avoid all this time. We also talk about more weird races, more weird marketing, snot rags and nip tips.

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®. In episode 29, Marcus and Rachel talk to Kelly Smith, adventurer, built environment enthusiast & navigation guide. Kelly holds an undergraduate degree in Project Management for Construction and a masters in Flood Risk Assessment, Modelling and Engineering. Kelly swims in the pool, lakes, and sea, cycles with TWR, hikes with Black Girls Hike and has started running with Black Trail Runners. Kelly hopes to be a beacon of light to get more people from diverse backgrounds into multi-sport events and Kelly also has a big project on the horizon, which we get into on the podcast. Look out for a film coming later this year! Kelly answers navigation questions submitted by members of the BTR community and shares lots of useful tips on map-reading and route-finding. We talk about Kelly's inquisitive mind towards all things related to sustainable development as well as their passion for the outdoors. For more information, make sure to follow Kelly: https://kellysmithonthego.com/ Instagram YouTube Additional links: All the Elements: https://www.alltheelements.co/

We're going for some inspiration and motivation to start 2022, as well as some hard-core thinking and reflection. We start with Matt Izzo, who says his life has changed thanks to triathlon.   I'm pretty sure you will be able to relate to some of the things he says about doing his first triathlon, as well as learn something from his mindset when it comes to making a change in your life. Sonny Peart is a runner and co-founder of Black Trail Runners. He explains the reason Black Trail Runners started, the work they are doing and why representation and diversity in endurance sport matters. Something we could all think about more in 2022. You'll hear: 03:20 Helen and Rich give listeners an update into their training for Beyond the Ultimate's 3 day Highland Ultra. 12:10 Start of the interview with Matt Izzo who says triathlon has changed his life. 'The first 35 years of his life was a struggle with obesity, self image and depression. 3 years ago now I lost 75lbs for the third time in my life, but I have managed to keep it off.' When you first lose weight, you get a lot of attention and comments, but when the weight goes back on, nobody says anything. You are so far from where you were that it is really easy to get discouraged.' 24:00 Matt talks about setting himself a target of running a mile that was a shift in mindset. 'It felt pretty amazing. I wasn't sure I could do it. I just remember suffering and it made me think 'running shouldn't be this hard.' 28:43 How a photo reinforced his behaviour. I'm smiling for the first time and it's clear that making that decision changed me in some kind of profound way.' 30:00 Matt talks about his first triathlon and how he came to love it. 37:18 Matt explains How you can make a change in your life by taking small steps. 44:00 Start of the interview with Sonny Peart, from Black Trail Runners - a charity and a campaigning group that is creating change and aims to increase the participation of black runners in trail running. Find out more about this week's guests Matt Izzo https://twitter.com/mattizzo (Twitter) Sonny Peart https://www.instagram.com/runnysonny/?hl=en (Instagram) Black Trail Runners https://www.blacktrailrunners.run/ (website) Black Trail Runners https://www.instagram.com/blacktrailrunners/?hl=en (instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to... Support this podcast

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®. In episode 27 we take you behind scenes at the trail taster event which took place 27 November 2021 at Epping Forest. There was a group of more than 20 runners, including a contingent from our friends Emancipated Run Crew, many of whom were running on the trails for the very first time. We were hosted by Camino Ultra and Orion Harriers Running Club. Regis Martin from Camino gave a map-reading and navigation workshop, focused on the route we would later run. Darren Strachan from Camino shared trail running kit advice. Then it was out into the cold of late November for a run along the grass and leaf-strewn trails of the largest ancient woodland in the south of England, with views across London from Pole Hill, 91m high on the Greenwich Meridian. So much fun was had that some of the group went out and ran the route again, finishing with some night-running practice! In this conversation we share firstly some of the key learnings from the workshops that you can apply. And secondly you can listen to some of the great conversations we had on the trails. We have plans in place for more trail tasters events in 2022. We'll be heading to the Lakes, to Wales, the South Downs and elsewhere. To find out more you can follow Black Trail Runners on Instagram @blacktrailrunners

Emma Pallant-Browne discusses how she has shaken off the imposter syndrome to become one of the best triathletes in the world. The former U23 European Cross Country Champion switched to triathlon in 2012, but admits she felt out of place in triathlon for a long time. But 2021 has been a stellar season for the British born triathlete who now lives in South Africa with her husband Jared and their dogs. You'll hear: 35:00 Why she approached Tim Don for coaching 'he's made me believe I can be a biker' I haven't been good at pacing in the past, but he is so knowledgable and reads about everything that is coming out. 39:00 Patience and the art of going slow. When you are competitive in sport, you almost crave that big push and because I was running at such a young age, it was game on from the word go and I guess you develop habits. 40:35 Emma talks about her first experience of training in Kenya, when she was with British Athletics. 'we were the first white people there and the kids would run along with us. It was such a humbling experience and as a camp, I really enjoyed it as really simple living. 43:30 I feel more like a rounded athlete and I feel like I am understanding the sport more, I can respect my body more. Emma also talks about confidence and believing in herself. 48:30 Learning not to beat herself up after a race, thanks to her husband Jared. "When I had my first bad race with him, he was really relaxed and that has rubbed off on me over time. If you have done the best you can leading up to a race and in the race, then you can't do anything about it. 'A happy athlete is a faster athlete. You have to enjoy the sport and love what you do. When you put a lot of pressure on yourself, you can easily lose sight of the enjoyment if you're not surrounded by good people." 57:30 I feel like I am more balanced. I never had that balance before and I am performing better. 1:00:55 Tim Don has told Emma he thinks she can be a really good Ironman athlete. 1:05:00 Why Emma won't be getting into the gravel biking scene any time soon. 1:07:42 Her experience of being mentored by double Olympic gold medallist Kelly Holmes, through 'On Camp with Kelly' 'Everyone still keeps in touch, she created something pretty massive' and what Emma is doing to give back in South Africa too. Also this week! 03:10 Dov Tate from Parcours Wheels has a lowdown on gravel biking, what is it and some tips on how to get into it. 16:42 Sonny Peart talks all about his experience of Beyond the Ultimate's Highland Ultra. Find out more about this week's guests Emma Pallant Browne https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/em_pallant/ (Instagram) https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/runnysonny/ (Sonny Peart) from https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/blacktrailrunners/ (Black Trail Runners) talks about https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/beyondtheultimate/ (Beyond the Ultimate)'s Highland Ultra Dov Tate from https://www.instagram.com/rideparcours/?hl=en (Parcours Wheels) - visit the https://www.parcours.cc/ (Parcours website) to find out more. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina,... Support this podcast

Keri Wallace is the co-founder of Girls on Hills, the UK's only guided trail, fell and skyrunning running company, designed specifically for women. Their guided runs take place in the Glencoe area of the Scottish Highlands and are aimed at women who want to break free from the road and take their running into the mountains. Girls on Hills also recently supported Black Trail Runners in their Ramsay Round Challenge. Keri is a fell runner, skyrunner, rock climber and writer. She is Summer Mountain Leader (SML) and Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) qualified and mother of two toddlers. She has been running and racing in the Scottish mountains for 12 years and lives in Glencoe. Keri completed her first mountain marathon in 2007 and has since gone on to win several of these events in various categories. In this conversation, Keri shares her motivation for starting Girls on Hills, the key challenges that her clients' experience when it comes to taking up hill running and the benefits they experience. She also shares her passion for driving greater inclusivity in the outdoor running community and helping to dismantle the physical and psychological barriers that exist in this space. Find out more about Girls on Hills: Website: www.girlsonhills.comInstagram: @girlsonhillsukTo contact Nicki about The Everyday Adventure Podcast, Coaching or "Resilience & Adventure" Workshops for Leaders, Teams and Individuals:Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.ukWebsite: https://www.resiliencework.co.ukInstagram: @resilienceatwork ,  @everydayadventurepodFacebook: The Everyday Adventure ClubTwitter: @resilience_worx

This is a behind the scenes chat about the film - This is our London which is available to watch via Youtube via this link: https://youtu.be/jBbV-lP3KNQ When I watched London marathons before I was a marathoner, whilst the leading runners were African. However as a Black British kid growing up in London, I couldn't relate to both British and African running culture. Sport was never a priority in my household, and I wasn't exposed to running clubs, or cross country as a youth. I couldn't relate to the runners from the elites, or to the masses, based on the people that I saw in the area I lived and existed within. However the London marathon was a celebration of the city I lived in. Often it is easy to live in a place but to not know it. The marathon seemed to provide a way to open up and show a space that was often closed off. For example Canary Wharf I remember going there as kid and it was fairly underdeveloped, and it's a world apart from the place we see today. Watching the London marathon on the BBC brought out the best of Londoners and the best of London. I was drawn to explore the unseen parts of my city that I called home. The marathon seemed to unite a group of people that in other days just passed each other like ships in the night. The London marathon means a lot to me because it was my first experience of it I ran 4:55. I earned a GFA 2.56 and last Sunday I ran 3:00:06. So it has taken me on a massive journey revealing what I'm capable of, which I've learnt through running. This translates into other areas of our life's and I hope that it inspires other people to take part. The film aims to bridge the gap between the existing running community and encouraging new people into marathon running. It tells the stories of runners based internationally, as they share their honest, at times funny and truly unfiltered thoughts about what running the 2021 London marathon means to them. Their stories create a powerful narrative showing what truly connects the runners behind the thousands of anonymous runners. Their collective voices show what London, and what it's marathon means to them, and ultimately what it represents to us. I hope that after watching the film that it inspires people to apply to run the 2022 London marathon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is our London, shares the stories of runners based internationally, as they share their honest, at times funny and truly unfiltered thoughts about what running the 2021 London marathon means to them. Their stories create a powerful narrative showing what truly connects the runners behind the thousands of anonymous runners. Their collective voices show what London, and what it's marathon means to them, and ultimately what it represents to us. A Runner's Life Podcast Presents In association with a Matt Foulds Film Production “This is our London” a film by Marcus Brown & Matt Foulds Featuring Ayodeji Akande, Hugh Brasher, Marcus Brown, Charlie Dark, Trina Dawkins, Michael Dolan, Tanya Franks, James Gray King, Philip King, Nethilee Le Croix, Stephen Lewis, Tu Chi Luong, Scott Mitchell, David Starley, & Sally from London Footage by Marcus Brown, Matt Foulds, David Starley & London Marathon Additional Photography by Simon Roberts Photography, Jane Stockdale Photography, Run Dem Crew, Black Trail Runners & Adobe Stock Images Graphics by Sportymaps Music by Epidemic Sound #ThisIsOurLondon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marcus-brown9/support

In part 2 of the Blazing Trails series, The Start Line Girls are joined by Sabrina Pace-Humphries and Sonny Peart, co-founders of the trailblazing Black Trail Runners (BTR), on the day they celebrated the first anniversary of their launch.   The group which was born in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movements of 2020, was formed to create a space for Black runners to experience the joys and challenges of trail running.  BTR actively campaigns for an increase in representation, inclusivity and access to a sport where black people represent only 0.7% of trail race entrants, in a country where they are 4.5% of the population.  On 1 August 2021, Black Trail Runners together with Strava launch the 4.5 challenge, which asks participants to  complete 4.5 hours of activity on Strava between 1-31 August,  (it doesn't have to be trail running!),  then donate a minimum of £4.50  to help more Black people to experience trail running. Some more on the BTR founders:Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is a 43 year old mother of 4 and grandmother of 2. Sabrina started running after the birth of her fourth child in 2009. She initially took up the sport as a way to lose 5 stones of weight gained through her pregnancy, and manage her mental health while living with post-natal depression. By self coaching over time she lost the weight but also found a passion for running and used it as a way to ‘reclaim herself' while living with anxiety and depression. In her early running journey, Sabrina completed a variety of distances from 5K to marathon distance and has travelled the world via the love of her sport – completing New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Edinburgh and London Marathon to name but a few.Sonny Peart took up running in 2012, since then he has completed a dozen marathons, including London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Brighton. Now a trail and ultrarunner, he completed the Centurion Running 50 mile Grand Slam in 2019, and the 100 mile Grand Slam in 2020/1. This year he became an ASICS Frontrunner. He co-founded Black Trail Runners in July 2020, aiming to increase the participation, inclusion and representation of black people in trail running. When not running or campaigning for diversity on the trails, he teaches at King's College London, and enjoys watching Bielsa ball.You can follow Black Trail Runners on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter and sign up to their 4.5 Strava challenge. Don't forget to check out their website, which has  all the info on their trail running taster sessions, as well as other races that they are attending!We'd love to hear from you, so please follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook by searching for @thestartlinepod.  You can also follow the show on your favourite podcast provider or at our website thestartlinepod.com (where you can also get your hands on some TSL merch!).  We'd also love to stay in touch, so don't forget to subscribe to our email list so that we can notify you when the latest episode is coming out!Theme music: Street Festival by Franco Eneiro. Used under licence.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thestartlinepod)

In this episode I talk to Sabrina Pace-Humphreys - co-founder of @blacktrailrunners, ultra runner, Mum of 4, grandmother of 2 and @inov_8 ambassador.When Sabrina and I spoke she, together with a team from @blacktrailrunners, had just completed the Ramsey Round and we start with this and about the racism Sabrina and the team faced.We go on to talk about Sabrina's journey into running after her 4th child when she was 5 stone overweight and how it helped her mental health.For her 40th Sabrina decided to take on the Marathon des Sables and how that has kick started her love of trail running.Sabrina is an inspiration who talks passionately about the Black Trail Runners movement, the importance of representation, the benefits running has brought to her family and coping with mum guilt.We also talk about our running inspiration from black girls hike @bgh_uk @flygirlcollective to Nicky Spinks, Jasmine Paris and Sabrina Verjee.I hope you enjoy this episode.  If you do, and are listening on apple podcasts, please leave a review.  Know a fellow runner who might enjoy this? Share the love and let them know about it so that we can share these brilliant stories.

Marcus Brown, Podcaster and community leader. Marcus Brown is a runner from London, He is a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher, writer, England Athletics LiRF Coach. He went from a 4:55 to a sub 3 marathon. He is keen to enjoy the running journey and to see what his best looks like. Marcus is host of a runner's life podcast, the aim is to share the commonalities that exist between runners of all abilities. Marcus is cofounder of Black Trail Runner's, a community and campaigning group. He is committed to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of people of colour to get active in outdoor spaces. Watch the video of the interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVc5Dn4DL6I&t=72s

Episode #35 of the Running Industry Podcast rounds-up the Weekly News from the running world and the wider running industry.In this week's news, Parkrun events are to return in England at end of June after late approvals, the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organising committee expects to see up to about 225,000 spectators per day in the Japanese capital this summer. In product news Jaybird has announced the launch of Jaybird Vista 2 True Wireless Sport Earbuds, Runderwear launch their the men's and women's Runderwear Ultra-Light Shorts and  Hoka One One has added to its leadership team with the directorial appointments of Norma Delaney and Erica Gabrielli. Adidas has said thank you to the 5 million participants who took part in the Run for the Oceans initiative, a team from Black Trail Runners, supported by inov8, are this week preparing to tackle the iconic Ramsey Round, guided by mountain experts from Girls on Hills and a new film from Like the Wind magazine in collaboration with sock brand Stance, called Home Hills, has been premiered on You Tube. And finally, marathon running could improve your brain and eye health, reports Runners World!Listen and subscribe via all podcast providers and via the Running Industry Podcast websitewww.runningindustrypodcast.comIG @runindustry Tw @runindustryYou can also show your support by donating to the running industry podcast via Patreon www.patreon.com/runningindustrypodcast Running Industry Podcast is hosted by Matt WardProduced by supersonic www.supersonic.productionsIG @supersonic.productions

Sometimes running your best might not be your fastest. I had a very chill and deep conversation with a runner's life podcast host, The Marathon Marcus.Ironically enough, his podcasting skills enabled him to poke some holes at some of my questions and assumptions. I love this and personally learned a lot from it. Speaking of learning... listen now to learn more!What You Will LearnEmbracing the variables that happen in a race and view them as a better experienceWhy time goals shouldn't be everythingDeep explanation of his rented fitness analogyHow his podcast dispels the myth of what a runner's life really isWhy viewing wherever you are as a potential spectrum (example - if you are injured, just try to be your best as an injured runner. Don't compare yourself to the most fit and healthy version of you. That's not fair and will lead to disappointment and stress.And Much MoreAbout Marathon Marcus, A Runner's Life PodcastAbbot World marathoner majors 6-star finisher - That's doing London, Tokyo, Berlin, Chicago, Boston, and New York MarathonsHe's taken off over 40% on from his first marathon time of 4:55 down to 2:56On his running podcast, he's interviewed some big running names like Seth James De Moore, Kelly On the Run, Ben Parkes, Joe Grey, Charlie Dark just to name a few.He co-founded 'The Black Trail Runners' which is looking to bring off-road trail awareness to BiPOC runners.And when Marcus isn't running, he's a father of 2 kids.Episode Quotes"I don' think you ever get the marathon right. It's more like, how much do you really want it?"The more I've been able to embrace the unpredictability of the marathon, the better the experience it's become.""You're healthy. You have two legs. You can run. It's about gratitude and appreciating where you are.""Fitness is rented. A lot of people run on credit that they owe. That's when the landlord goes "Where's my money?"Episode LinksMarathonMarcus.com - https://marathonmarcus.com/Marcus' 6-star world marathon journey - https://marathonmarcus.com/2020/07/19/my-six-star-world-marathon-journey/Marathon Marcus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themarathonmarcus/Black Trail Runners - https://www.instagram.com/blacktrailrunnersSuggested companion read - What's the point of racing - https://dlakecreates.com/racerecapmar2018/Suggested episode to listen to next: My fitness story - https://dlakecreates.com/use-my-endurance-sports-back-story-to-train-smarter/Podcast Concept, Production and Marketing BY POD PASTEOriginal Music Used HereSponsor - DLake CoachingThis episode is brought to you by MOS COACH. If... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have been such a huge admirer of Martin Johnson for some time. This podcast was a revelation. We found out that Martin owes everything to Andrew Smith (CactusRuns)!!!! Seriously we love how Martin took on and beasted the wonderful Thames Path 184 miles and created a new Fastest Known Time. We discovered that Phil Young (Board Stupid) helped inspire and support the attempt and with Patagonia there is also a film being produced that will be available later in the year Having podiumed at Centurion events and helped establish the "Black Trail Runners" we had plenty of fantastic new territory to cover off. It was a real privilege to get some advice on how everyone in our running community can better involve all marginalised groups and Martin has certainly inspired us to do get some more skills sessions and promotional material together to support this. Looking forward to supporting Martin in a possible 2022 entry in our beloved Spartathlon. INTRO: DaznBone talk about the incredible scenes witnessed at the Suffolk Backyard Ultra with John Stocker and Matt Blackburn plus our most recent recces of Bob Graham Round and Ben McGoverns successful round https://www.blacktrailrunners.run/ @blacktrailrunners https://www.instagram.com/insearchofmj/ https://www.instagram.com/cactusruns/ https://www.instagram.com/ben_mcgovn/

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®️. In episode 16 we speak to Black Trail Runners community member, Lionel Adams, and BTR community ally and renowned running coach, Ian Sharman. Via the community of BTR, which seeks to bring allies and community members together to tackle access, skills and representation, Ian and Lionel began working together in 2021. Lionel is a BTR athlete who shows immense talent and promise and, already, is starting to blaze trails in the sport of trail running. Sabrina discusses with Lionel his running career to date, race highlights, areas for improvement and targets for 2021 and beyond. Ian's coaching input into this episode is a must listen for any aspiring Trail runner. Topics covered include: fast hiking, nutrition, training plan progression and adaptation and much more. Sabrina and Simbrarashe also cover the letter N on this weeks Trail Running A - Z. To follow Lionel Adams - @la_runs_vegan To follow Ian Sharman - @sharmanian

“At the end of the day you need to think about, what am I doing to be a better person, a better human for my community? Not just supporting Black people, but supporting women, supporting trans. What are you doing to be a better person?” –Marcus Brown In this episode we cover… The benefits and value of having a run coach even if you aren’t a professional runner. “If you want to be one of those people who reaches your best, whatever that is, then a coach is going to be the person who's gonna help you get there. Letting go of the misconception of perfection.  Letting go of the idea of a perfect race. Just focus on doing the little things right. Kids pick up what you do, not what you say. Marcus reminds us of the importance of modeling behaviors for kids because they are watching all the time. He says he’s mindful of getting and training and coming back day in and day out because those are the actions he wants to show his kids. Even when external circumstances impact a race or training, it’s important to accept and move on. He shared that during the Boston Marathon of 2018 when the weather was terrible,  he had to switch off from what was happening.“I had to accept that the weather is terrible and that I was going to get through it,” he said. “Just one foot at a time.” Running is like a mirror exposing our weaknesses. But it’s the practice of facing those things that you learn the most about yourself. Life is challenging and there will be more things that will try and knock you down. More challenges down the road, but if you take a breath and see your own worth, you’ll realize you are good enough and have everything you need to make it through them. As co-founder of Black Trail Runners with Sabrina Pace-Humphries, Marcus says the goal of the group is to one day not have to have it exist with that name, but right now it is very much needed in order to help people feel comfortable running in outdoor spaces and feel included. “We just need to appreciate that if someone's lived experience isn't the same as ours, we should still listen to them and we should still trying to pay them some kind of respect.” Inclusion needs to transcend just being included on covers of magazines. Of course, that’s an important step, but the real questions are: Who is making decisions to put the person in the magazine? Who's making decisions about what they wear? Who's making decisions of how it's presented? We need to have that kind of representation in the places that matter. As yourself: What am I doing to be a better person, a better human for my community?  Resources  Marcus’s website    Marcus’s Instagram    A Runner’s Life Podcast    Black Trail Runners     Thank you to Momentous, Tracksmith, and Goodr for sponsoring this episode.   Being a tough year with additional stresses on top of an already overwhelming situation means sleep can often be lost...but it is the one thing that we know would help us. Being a former insomniac, I know the frustration going to bed early, yet being unable to switch your brain off can bring. These Momentous Elite Sleep capsules are fantastic and contain Melatonin, Magtein® (Magnesium L-threonate), and Wild Jujube Seed Extract which together will help reduce nighttime anxiety, gently fall asleep and improve circadian rhythm to achieve higher quality sleep.  Go here and use code TINA for 20% off.   Tracksmith is a Boston based running clothing company that truly cares about the quality and care of their running clothes. Running can be a demanding lifestyle for our clothes, they definitely go through the wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers truly work with the finest materials and think of you as a runner in mind with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. You can go here to check out my favorites! You can get $15 off your purchase of $75 or more, click here and enter code TINA15.   I have been a fan of goodr for YEARS and I literally have their sunglasses all over my house. I recently had an episode with the Co-Founder Stephen Lease where he talks about the true and real story behind his company and I appreciate him being honest with me about it. The design behind these sunglasses really takes into consideration look and comfort. They are 100% carbon neutral and a part of 1% for the planet and protect many great organizations who care for our planet deeply. Go here to get 15% off of your order as well as free shipping on your first pair.   Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could be listening to, but we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that topic will relate to them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are, others are too, and you will help them feel less alone  Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Marcus, we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Sabrina Pace-Humphreys – Ultrarunning mum of 4 and co-founder of Black Trail Runners. Sabrina is a 42 year old mother of 4 and grandmother of 2. She started running after the birth of her fourth child in 2009. She initially took up the sport as a way to lose 5 stones of weight gained through her pregnancy, and manage her mental health while living with post-natal depression. By self coaching over time she lost the weight but also found a passion for running and used it as a way to ‘reclaim herself' while living with anxiety and depression. In her early running journey, Sabrina completed a variety of distances from 5K to marathon distance and has travelled the world via the love of her sport – completing New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Edinburgh and London Marathon to name but a few. In 2016 Sabrina increased her distance to ultra marathon and found a love of trail running while preparing to run the toughest footrace on earth – the Marathon Des Sables – a 250K multi-day ultramarathon in the Sahara desert. This was an adventure she wanted to ‘compete' in as a goal event to celebrate her 40th birthday. In 2018, Sabrina completed this race as 13th UK woman to cross the finish line. This sparked something inside her to want to help others use running, and trail running in particular, to manage their mental health. In July 2020 following the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, a rise sparked by the murder of runner Ahmaud Arbery amongst others, Sabrina co-found the fast growing community and campaigning group – Black Trail Runners. A trail running community for black people who want to experience trail running. Whether new to the discipline, or an experienced trail runner, this communities common goal is to provide a safe space for Black men and women who are looking to connect, get support from and be inspired via a community of Black men and women, and white allies, who are passionate about trail running and inclusivity for ALL.*** ****To follow Sabrina's running visit her on Instagram @sabrunsmiles (https://www.instagram.com/sabrunsmiles/​) **For more information on Black Trail Runners, please visit them on IG at @blacktrailrunners (https://www.instagram.com/blacktrailr...​) You can also visit them on the web: Black Trail Runners (https://www.blacktrailrunners.run)***​ ****Host, Coach Pilar Arthur-Snead, https://linktr.ee/mindfulrunner​ **** Leave me a message at https://anchor.fm/pilar-arthur-snead/...​ ***Please Like and Subscribe to The Last Tenth Podcast on You Tube: https://bit.ly/37foa2f​ ***Listen toThe Last Tenth Podcast on: Anchor.fm (https://anchor.fm/pilar-arthur-snead​), Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3lXB5ek​), Please be sure to leave your positive feedback and 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Google Podcasts (https://bit.ly/3oqGUTo​), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/37Oowgm​) and so much more! *** ****THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!! *****If you like what you've heard on the show, please consider contributing to or sponsoring the show. Contact the host Pilar Arthur-Snead ( https://anchor.fm/pilar-arthur-snead/...​ ) for more information on sponsorship! A portion of the sponsorship dollars and donation proceeds will benefit Achilles International. So consider a monthly donation of $1.00, $5.00 or even $10.00. Your generous support of the show will benefit Achilles International (To Donate: https://tinyurl.com/y7ggx2ym​) or click "Donate" on Anchor.fm . More about Achilles International at www.achillesinternational.org *** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pilar-arthur-snead/support

Thanks so much to Sabrina Pace-Humphreys for chatting with us 6:30pm Wed 16 Dec, all about her many awesome running feats and how she overcame her anxiety with her own 10-step strategy to complete the Marathon des Sables and the 102 mile Cotswolds Way. We also talk about the importance of the group Black Trail Runners and how we can all help to increase and promote diversity in trail running.   Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/YpXXiI6UY0s   Follow Sabrina on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sabrunsmiles/   Black Trail Runners https://www.facebook.com/groups/273210547440261

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®️. We continue the final part of the conversation with Huwe Burton, from episode 5 (1/2). Huwe is a cousin of Black Trail Runners co-founder Sonny Peart. He is a two-time New York Marathon finisher, who took up running while serving a life sentence for murder. In 1989, aged 16, he was convicted of killing his mother. He served 20 years in prison before being released on parole in 2009. In 2019, with the help of the Innocence Project, his conviction, based on a forced confession, was overturned, and he was exonerated. The police officers and District Attorney who conspired in his wrongful conviction, have yet to account for their actions. Huwe talks with remarkable clarity about the circumstances of his case, about its historical context, how he continues to campaign for law officers who knowingly sent him to jail to be brought to justice, and how running helped him come to terms with incarceration, release and subsequent exoneration. You can follow Huwe on Facebook @ Huwe M Burton. You can follow Black Trail Runners on Instagram @blacktrailrunners. You can support the Innocence Project at innocenceproject.org, and follow them on Instagram @innocenceproject.

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®️. In episode 5 we speak with Huwe Burton. Huwe is a cousin of Black Trail Runners co-founder Sonny Peart. He is a two-time New York Marathon finisher, who took up running while serving a life sentence for murder. In 1989, aged 16, he was convicted of killing his mother. He served 20 years in prison before being released on parole in 2009. In 2019, with the help of the Innocence Project, his conviction, based on a forced confession, was overturned, and he was exonerated. The police officers and District Attorney who conspired in his wrongful conviction, have yet to account for their actions. Huwe talks with remarkable clarity about the circumstances of his case, about its historical context, how he continues to campaign for law officers who knowingly sent him to jail to be brought to justice, and how running helped him come to terms with incarceration, release and subsequent exoneration. With so much ground to cover – 20 lost years of life – this is the first of a two-part conversation. The second part will be released as episode 6 in a few days. You can follow Huwe on Facebook @ Huwe M Burton. You can follow Black Trail Runners on Instagram @blacktrailrunners. You can support the Innocence Project at innocenceproject.org, and follow them on Instagram @innocenceproject.

Welcome to episode 4, series 2 of the Women's Running podcast. In this episode we speak to Sabrina Pace-Humphreys. We weren't sure what to expect by the time we spoke to her: at that time she had garnered quite a bit of interest partially because she's one of the founders of Black Trail Runners, and had already been a cover star on a different running magazine. What we didn't expect was just how inspiring, how brilliant, how funny she was: in many ways, Sabrina has been one of the most fun conversations we've had but also one of the most revealing. She challenges us to have the balls to get out there and actually do something. Not just listen, not just act surprised when we're told that few black runners are taking up trail running (or even running), and to not just accept the lack of diversity at the start line of races. She wants us to demand change from event directors, and to question decisions, and to question our own motives. She is so passionate, so wonderful, and incredibly moving. She talks here not just about setting up Black Trail Runners, but also her history with running, taking on the Marathon des Sables (and besting it), and how “small steps lead to massive change”.@sabrunsmiles@blacktrailrunnersRead more about Sabrina in our interview with her.Runderwear Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=67575412)

Welcome to episode 4, series 2 of the Women's Running podcast. In this episode we speak to Sabrina Pace-Humphreys. We weren't sure what to expect by the time we spoke to her: at that time she had garnered quite a bit of interest partially because she's one of the founders of Black Trail Runners, and had already been a cover star on a different running magazine. What we didn't expect was just how inspiring, how brilliant, how funny she was: in many ways, Sabrina has been one of the most fun conversations we've had but also one of the most revealing. She challenges us to have the balls to get out there and actually do something. Not just listen, not just act surprised when we're told that few black runners are taking up trail running (or even running), and to not just accept the lack of diversity at the start line of races. She wants us to demand change from event directors, and to question decisions, and to question our own motives. She is so passionate, so wonderful, and incredibly moving. She talks here not just about setting up Black Trail Runners, but also her history with running, taking on the Marathon des Sables (and besting it), and how “small steps lead to massive change”.@sabrunsmiles@blacktrailrunnersRead more about Sabrina in our interview with her.Runderwear Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=67575412) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®. In episode 4 we speak with Matilda Egere-Cooper. Matilda is a long-distance runner and founder of the amazing ‘Fly Girl Collective' London's first running, fitness and wellness community with the aim to inspire black and brown women to pursue a healthy fitness lifestyle through running. Most recently their first virtual challenge ‘Run for the Culture' to celebrate Black History month has got loads of black women smashing their fitness goals this year. This was a powerful conversation where Matilda shared lessons she learned across sport, faith and life, including diversity in sport. Additionally in this episode, we catchup with the BTR community member Kuwanna Dyer-Pietras as we highlight the voices of the community. Sabrina and Marcus provide an update on upcoming trail races. Plus they move onto letter D for the A-Z of trail running. You can follow Matilda on Instagram @matildaegerecooper You can follow Kuwanna on Instagram @kmdyerpietras You can follow Black Trail Runners on Instagram @blacktrailrunners

In the third of their post Covid 19 hundred mile races, Centurion held the Autumn 100 this month. For Grand Slammers like Sonny Peart it meant a very compressed few months to get three 100 mile races complete, and not leave himself too broken for the final, the South Downs Way 100 in November. Hear how he got on and the unique aspects of the A100 race compared to traditional point-to-point races. Sonny is also co-founder of Black Trail Runners, which campaigns to increase the participation, inclusion and representation of black people in trail running. We discuss the lake of diversity in trail running and the reasons behind this, along with what he and the running community can do tackle the issue and introduce many more runners to the sport we love. For more irreverent running nonsense head to www.runlikeduck.co.uk For Centurion events head to www.centurionrunning.com

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face® and we speak with Great British Olympian Michelle Griffith-Robinson. We discuss her career as a former GB triple jumper, where she was the first woman in the Commonwealth to jump over 14m. We talked about the time she met Muhammad Ali, plus we learn other insights into her journey as a life coach, mentor, trainer, and mum. This was a powerful conversation where Michelle shared lessons she learned across sport and life, including diversity in sport. Additionally in this episode, we catchup with the BTR runners who took part in the recent Ultra X England 125 race in the Peak District. Sabrina and Marcus provide an update on upcoming trail races. Plus they move onto letter B for the A-Z of trail running. You can follow Michelle on Instagram @michellegriffithrobinson and on her website at: michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk You can follow Black Trail Runners on Instagram @blacktrailrunners

This episode of The checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face® who support this episodes guest, elite Ultrarunner Coree Woltering. In this episode we speak to him about his passion for running, his career, and what can be done to tackle the lack of diversity across outdoor activities. Coree champions diversity in the outdoor world so that everyone can find a role model who looks like them. His achievements include: 5:30:15 at 2016 Tunnel Hill 50 Miles 2:26 at 2016 Chicago Marathon 1st, Superior Spring 50k 2019 2nd, American River 50M & Quicksilver 50k 2018 4th, Superior 100 Mile 2018 Western States 100M Finisher 3rd, The Dunes 100 Mile 2017 2x Ironman 70.3 World Championship Finisher Eco-Challenge Fiji 2019 Ice Age Trail FKT You can follow Coree on Instagram @coreewoltering You can follow Black Trail Runners on Instagram @blacktrailrunners The North Face® fundamental mission remains unchanged since 1966: Provide the best gear for our athletes and the modern day explorer, support the preservation of the outdoors, and inspire a global movement of exploration.

“Running isn't always comfortable. It's not always like some sort of nirvana that you're jumping out of bed and clicking your heels to do. But having those kind of whys really kind of reframed me rather than having one why of, ‘it must be about the medal, it must be about the time.' You have different whys…you need a pocket full of whys basically depending on the day to achieve your goals, really.” Marcus Brown, known as @themarathonmarcus on Instagram, is a six-star World Marathon Majors finisher from London. He hosts the A Runner's Life Podcast, and he's one of the co-founders of Black Trail Runners, a UK-based community and campaigning group that seeks to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running. We covered a lot of ground in this episode. Marcus told me about his journey into running, how his relationship with it has evolved over the years, and why he views the marathon as a metaphor for life. We also discussed his relationship to anxiety, learning to be happy within yourself, and why it's important to have a pocket full of whys. He also told me about growing up black in the UK and why he had chip on his shoulder as a kid, launching Black Trail Runners and the fight for intentional inclusion in the sport, and the importance of opening up access to running and creating positive change in our local communities. We also geeked out about podcasting, talked about Marcus' relationship with Instagram, where he has a sizable following, and much more. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by New Balance. The Fresh Foam 1080v10 has been a go-to for me since January of this year and I continue to be impressed with its comfort, versatility, and durability. If you're looking for a workhorse to add to your own stable of shoes this fall, check out the 1080v10 at newbalance.com. Complete show notes: https://themorningshakeout.com/podcast-episode-125-with-marcus-brown/ Sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday morning: www.themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/ Support the morning shakeout on Patreon: www.patreon.com/themorningshakeout

I'm really looking forward to this chat on some super positive, easy things we can all do to increase diversity in trail running with Tazneem (Taz) Anwar, an Asics Frontrunner, mum of 3, hijab-wearing runner. Taz is @ThisHijabiRuns on Twitter, so do follow her there for fun, inspiring and thought-provoking posts.  Original YouTube version https://youtu.be/_w03LZgH1ss Taz is a strong, determined woman whose mission is to show that wearing a hijab is not a barrier to being physically active. She wants to encourage women to get outdoors and be active, particularly women who for cultural reasons feel they can't be active because of how they dress.   Taz started running on a family holiday to get fitter and lose weight after having her three children, then she plucked up the courage to do her first parkrun even though she was worried about how people would view her for wearing the hijab. She was relieved to find they were all very friendly and she is now a regular parkrunner and volunteer marshal.   In October 2019 she ran her first marathon, something she never thought she would do, and now she is discovering the joy of trail running. Whoop! She and I plan to meet in the Peaks this November to make a film to encourage more BAME women in particular to try trails. https://thishijabiruns.wordpress.com/   Some thoughts from me If you've not known me for long you might think I'm just jumping on the current diversity bandwagon, but I believe that if that bandwagon is a good cause requiring more attention, bloomin' do the right thing and jump on it!   Throughout my time on Trail Running magazine (2010-2017) I made an effort to include a diverse range of real runners, from old to young, fat to thin, black to white and everything in between, just because I thought it was the right thing to do to encourage everyone regardless of what they looked like and their ability level.   Finding people of colour who ran trails was the hardest part of this. There are so many more white people who run trails and therefore more available for photoshoot dates. We managed it hopefully in a few pics each issue, but still my photoshoot volunteers and contacts were white in the majority. And only one cover that I remember featured a person of colour.   Then for my last photoshoot for a trail running brand in Feb 2020 even though I tried to make it not all white, the people I knew and contacted from different ethnic backgrounds could not make the date. So the shoot ended up all white. This shows how easy it is to let this happen, even when you're a person who claims to aim for diversity.   So when the news came about the shocking and shameful death of George Floyd in May 2020, it was a wake up call. To help fight racism I decided I must put a lot more effort in to representing a diverse range of trail runners.   I read "Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race". I joined the Black Trail Runners on Facebook. I reached out via social media and got 20+ more potential photoshoot contacts for the future. That list is open for more if you want to get in touch @WildGingerRuns on Insta.   A few people (including people of colour who already run trails) wrote to me to say my aim is wrong, patronising, damaging even. That positive discrimination isn't the answer. That there aren't barriers to trail running. But having listened to and read about other people of colour's experiences, I understand there are barriers that you might not be able see if you are already a confident trail runner of whatever colour. There are also many who do not have the confidence to try an activity (not just running) if they don't see someone like them doing it first.   So I believe we should show trail running as the welcoming and friendly sport it is by representing as many different types of runners as possible in the media surrounding it. It's great to increase the volume of photos, videos, interviews and podcasts with people of colour as a way to encourage more people from all backgrounds into this super healthy sport.   So that's where I'm at on diversity in trail running. I hope you will join me in welcoming and encouraging anyone from any background, any shape, size, age and ability into this exciting, fantastic sport that is so good for both body & mind.   Claire ---- This film is self-funded. If you found it useful, please support me on Patreon for perks & prizes https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning   Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/   Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt or buff https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/   Book a place on my beginner to intermediate trail running training camps https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/   Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running

Like other off-road pursuits such as hiking and BMX-ing, trail running is overwhelmingly white and middle-class. Coming on the podcast to discuss why this is – and how we can change it – are Sabrina Pace-Humphreys and Sonny Peart. Together, they've helped to create Black Trail Runners, a community and campaigning group aiming to encourage more people of colour on to the trails. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.