The Crossing Lines Podcast
The Crossing Lines Podcast
Podcast Description
Crossing Lines is an initiative to remove barriers to participation for People of Colour in the Ultra Endurance space. The Crossing Lines Podcast will amplify diverse voices in the running scene while featuring interviews of people from our diverse community and some hot takes on everything from gear and races to the future of running. Kortnee Borden, Matt Geofroy, Meddy Andrews and James Koka are friends and hosts of The Crossing Lines Podcast. They are long time friends and long distance runners talking about running, run culture and life while having some laughs along the way. Lace up and join us as we take up space. communitytrailrunning.substack.com
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The podcast focuses on topics such as inclusivity in ultra-endurance sports, diverse voices in the running community, and the impact of running on social issues. Episodes include interviews with event organizers who support community engagement, such as Quinton and Britt Jacobs, alongside discussions about specific running events like the Tokyo Marathon and community initiatives like Run 4 Schools.
Crossing Lines is an initiative to remove barriers to participation for People of Colour in the Ultra Endurance space. The Crossing Lines Podcast will amplify diverse voices in the running scene while featuring interviews of people from our diverse community and some hot takes on everything from gear and races to the future of running. Kortnee Borden, Matt Geofroy, Meddy Andrews and James Koka are friends and hosts of The Crossing Lines Podcast. They are long time friends and long distance runners talking about running, run culture and life while having some laughs along the way. Lace up and join us as we take up space.
In Episode 2 we talk to good friends, runners and organizers of epic events, Quinton and Britt Jacobs about all the good they do for communities and running.
Make sure to check out Crossing Lines Season 2!
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The Crossing Lines Podcast on:
* Spotify
* Apple
Episode Links🏃🏽♀️ Barcelona Marathon – An annual running event that takes runners through the city’s iconic landmarks.
* 🏃🏾♂️ Dream Run – Live and run like a professional runner in Flagstaff, Arizona.
* 🎉🏃🏿♂️ Javelina Jundred – A 100-mile trail run party in Arizona.
* 🎤🏃🏽♂️ Harry Styles – An English singer, songwriter, and actor who recently completed the Tokyo Marathon.
* 🕶️🏃🏿♀️ District Vision – A running brand that researches and develops sunglasses, gear, and tools for runners.
* 👟🏃🏾♀️ Nnormal – A running brand focused on sustainability (description added).
* 🌍🏃🏽♂️ Escape – Global running events that give back to communities.
* 🎒🏃🏽♀️ Run 4 Schools – A non-profit organization dedicated to providing after-school programming for children in South Africa.
* 🧠🏃🏾♂️ Start to Finish – An initiative that targets at-risk youth by nurturing mind, body, and social health in Toronto.
* 🏃🏿♂️💼 The Kick Back – A non-profit that provides experiences and opportunities for youth in Toronto.
* 🌍🏃🏽♀️ Two Oceans Marathon – A race around the Cape Peninsula in South Africa.
* 🚶🏾♂️ Body Glide – A chafing stick used to prevent irritation.
* 🏃🏾♂️🎌 Tokyo Marathon – An annual running event and one of the 7 World Marathon Majors.
* 🤝🏃🏽♀️ Ubuntu – A non-profit that brings people together to do good things.
* 🤖🏃🏿♂️ Robot Half Marathon in China – China is set to host what has been dubbed the world’s first robot half-marathon in Beijing on April 13.
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