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.
On today’s episode, the fellas link up for an end-of-year wrap-up. They recap key moments from the world of running, share personal highlights from 2025, and crack open the Valhalla Vault of Gear (?!). The crew also talks through goals for the new year and what’s ahead for the pod in 2026.
Thanks for rocking with us during our first year. Your love and support is greatly appreciated..
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Links for the show notes:
https://transgrancanaria.net/en/
https://sulphursprings.burlingtonrunners.com/
https://www.aravaiparunning.com/javelina/
Sarah Perry – Backyard Ultra World Record: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq172l2q1lo.amp
https://www.nnormal.com/en_US/content/states-of-elevation
https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a63792924/unqualified-runners-boston-marathon/
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/27/running-gen-z-boom-athletics-london-marathon
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