Running Anthropologist

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Dedicated to exploring the culture of running while learning from mentors, icons and everyday explorers, and to sharing the most unique runs across the US and the globe! Join our movement as we learn together about what motivates us to discover more, about ourselves and the communities we run through... We will have a new featured guest or group each episode and invite you to message us on social media and share your favorite running stories! Dig deeper on our blogsite: https://www.runninganthropologist.com

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Running Anthropologist

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Giving Back with Jorge Garcia 10.05.2019 50:42

“Giving Back" with Jorge Garcia, on reaching his 50 state/100 marathon goal, on being part of a "running family" in his community and across the globe; from Antarctica to South Africa, and giving back to that family by hosting others and being a "race pacer"! He discusses his motivation and highlights from his 50 state journey, as well as the 7 marathons on 7 continents challenge. We also explore...

May the 4th Be with You, Michael Wardian! On Ultras, World Records & Exploring 04.05.2019 37:46

Elite ultra/trail runner Michael Wardian takes us along for his journey...from his first marathon to the World Marathon Majors single year record, running for team USA and his most recent long distance trek across Israel in under 11 days covering 631 miles! Hear some personal insights into perseverance and sharing the joy of running with others, as well as the story behind a historic 7-7-7 challen...

Pilgrimage and Poetry: Featuring Bob Shea (Musical Therapist, Running Explorer & Writer) 02.05.2019 37:10

Join us on both a poetic journey to Iceland’s southern coast, and along the Pilgrimage Route “Camino de Santiago”. As we explore through his spoken word, Bob Shea manages to lyrically convey his impressions of lands and people he moves through in his joyful discoveries. He sees us all as ”pilgrim runners”, and weaves a web of both the inward and outward journey that accompany us on pilgrimage/runn...

The Boston Marathon Special with Mark Bauman and Trish Trout 25.04.2019 32:11

Join us for a journey through Boston history and culture with Mark Bauman (completing is 50th consecutive this year!) and Trish Trout (charity runner at Boston), including tips and advice starting out on your running journey, race tips and how to dive more deeply into a community of runners.

Jeff Galloway and “How to Run til 100” 19.04.2019 34:37

Join us for a half hour with US Olympian & RunDisney official trainer, creator of the Galloway Run-Walk method, pacing runners at marathons all across the US. Jeff offers up his own story of how he came to this method, as well as simple scientific explanations for why it works, from anthropology to neuroscience, and why it may well help you “keep running til 100”, maintaining joy and building the...