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Episode 6: Jes Woods, Nike coach, Brooklyn Track Club Trail coach and ultra-marathoner

As a regional manager with Mile High Run Club, Nike coach, ultra + trail coach with Brooklyn Track Club  , Jes Woods is in a position to open doors for minorities into outdoor spaces and coaching ranks. On the latest episode of our podcast, she shares her journey into running, ultra-marathons, coaching and what the demands for representation and access in the running world mean for the future of the sport. Under her supervision, Brooklyn Track Club Trail has taken groups participating in HBCU Outside to provide outdoor access to underrepresented groups.

Episode 5: Coffey the father, actor, filmmaker leading the running movement for social change

Last year Coffey was promoting his film 'About the People' with an all black male cast discussing how to build a stronger black community. In 2020, he is leading a movement through running that is bringing fiction to life. In a year unlike any other, Coffey took to the streets to use his rage over the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor to protest against police brutality and systemic racism. He shared his plans for the movement after the election, he is ready for a 10 year plan.

Episode 4: Peyton Thomas, marathoner, climate change activist, social justice advocate

When Peyton Thomas crossed the finish line of the California International marathon in 2019 with a time of 2:42:57, she qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta on her first marathon. Her incredible debut, also landed her in the history books, joining a list of women led by Marilyn Bevans, as African-American women who have run a sub- 3 hour marathon. In addition to running, Peyton is also passionate about climate change. She is an advocate for: Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, Community Boys and Girls Club-Wilmington, NC Climate Justice Collective, Protect Our Winters, Sunrise Movement. 

Episode 3: Ester Barroso, runner, fitness instructor and actress

As an Asian woman, Ester Barroso-Guerzon is making a name for herself in both fitness and performing. Whether performing the lead in Miss Saigon, teaching a fitness class in the suburbs, or being active in the anti-racism campaign, she is empowering her voice. On out latest episode, Ester makes the case for why Asians should be allies in the Black Lives Matter movement.

Episode 2: Matthew Luke Meyer

Since temporarily relocating to Montana from New York City and enjoying the trails, Matthew Meyer has joined the movement to make outdoor spaces more accessible to minorities through HBCUOutside. On our second episode he examines his own privilege, supporting the community of missing and murdered indigenous women in Montana, and his goals to olympic qualify for the marathon. 

Episode 1: Power Malu, the activist, runner, artist and leader. Unbelieveable!

As a community activist, Power Malu has dedicated his life to bringing awareness to issues affecting marginalized communities. During these unprecedented times of a pandemic side by side with demands for social injustice, Power Malu is in the front leading the charge. He shared how sports and activism go hand in hand, and the work the running community can contribute.