“We are teaching and showing the next generation that our democracy is important and that it is worth fighting for.”

In this episode, we wrestle with how to continue carrying on in running and racing, while also staying informed and taking action amidst the uncertain and scary times. We are still asking, “where do we go from here?”

Carolyn shares about what it was like for her to bring her family to a local protest-rally and how it gave her hope. She and Stef also talk about how change will require all of us to take on risk.

As we prepped for the whirlwind of the Boston Marathon weekend, we did so in recognition of how it is truly a privilege to get to run and to race with the freedoms we have.

We are so grateful for your presence here in this sport! Remember that you are not alone, and thanks for being here. #Keepshowingup and keep making strides in being the change we wish to see.

Special thanks to our Audio Engineer, ⁠⁠Mark Kalagayan⁠⁠, from the non-profit, ⁠⁠SPARC Worldwide⁠⁠.

The Making Strides Podcast is about building representation and about changing the ways we expect ourselves and others to show up in the running world. If you enjoy this convo, please share about us with your friends! Of course, we always appreciate you subscribing and leaving a positive rating and review.

#MakingStridesPod

#letsFlippindothis

#diversewerun

Show Notes:

01:05 - plans for the Boston Marathon weekend!

02:40 - this year’s plans with the 26.True Marathon

07:00 - Carolyn’s current perspective and routine in running and exercise

08:30 - Stef’s recent trip to Arizona with GU Energy Labs and what she gained from her time with the people there

24:40 - the ‘Hand’s Off’ Rally in Boston, and Carolyn’s experience bringing her family to participate

45:30 - “We all have to risk something, in order to make meaningful change.”

46:30 - where are we finding hope

Additional Links:

support the Denver Gay Men's Chorus

“This is bigger than democrat or republican; we’re all connected. This is about taking care of each other and about the promises we’ve made to each other.”

This was an emotionally heavy episode, though we spend the first half talking about our new hobbies (aka, our coping mechanisms). As policies and politics continue to impact our lives, we have been asking the questions, “where do we go from here? How do we move forward?”

If you’re also feeling the weight of current events in our nation right now, we hope you know you are not alone. We hope that you are taking actions to take care of yourself, as well as to care for your community. As Stef says in this episode, “we agreed to take care of each other and to have and preserve freedoms here," and for as long as it takes, we will keep doing so, however we can.

We are grateful for you all! #Keepshowingup and keep making strides in being the change we wish to see.

Special thanks to our Audio Engineer, ⁠⁠Mark Kalagayan⁠⁠, from the non-profit, ⁠⁠SPARC Worldwide⁠⁠.

The Making Strides Podcast is about building representation and about changing the ways we expect ourselves and others to show up in the running world. If you enjoy this convo, please share about us with your friends! Of course, we always your subscribing and leaving a positive rating and review.

#MakingStridesPod

#letsFlippindothis

#diversewerun

Show Notes:

01:15 - Carolyn’s new hobby

14:20 - Stef’s current relationship with running

33:50 - the current state of the nation and its impact on our mental health and wellness

49:20 - Stef’s reflections on the Bernie & AOC rally in Denver

Find Stef ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠

Find Carolyn ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠

“As someone who grew up in a time when girls were pitted against each other and seen as competition, I love that we’re in this era where, just being in each other’s corners is celebrated!”

This is the GIVE HER FLOWERS episode! We talk about the women who inspire us, the women who have moved us to action, and the young women we are raising. In light of Women’s History Month (March) and in recognition of International Women’s Day (March 8th), we want to specifically thank every female here for all the ways you show up in your spheres of influence, everyday. We know that you do so while juggling the needs of those who depend on you and while navigating the various biases and stereotypes that others places upon you; and yet you continue to show up, day after day, with strength, courage, grace, and wisdom.

We see you, and we celebrate you!

As always, we are so grateful that all of you are here in this space, in the sport, and in this world! #Keepshowingup and keep making strides in being the change we wish to see!

Special thanks to our Audio Engineer, ⁠⁠Mark Kalagayan⁠⁠, from the non-profit, ⁠⁠SPARC Worldwide⁠⁠.

The Making Strides Podcast is about building representation and about changing the ways we expect ourselves and others to show up in the running world. If you enjoy this convo please share about us with your friends! And of course, we would appreciate you subscribing and leaving a rating and review.

#MakingStridesPod

#letsFlippindothis

#diversewerun

Show Notes:

00:45 - Happy International Women’s Day! What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

02:50 - flowers for everyone

06:15 - Joy and Jo Banner, sisters who are reclaiming American history through the Descendants Project

13:40 - the legacy of Connie Chung, who broke barriers for women and Asian Americans in journalism and news broadcasting

17:20 - the advocacy and representation led by NCAA runner, Ali Upshaw, of Northern Arizona University

27:35 - the realities of safety that we still deal with in running

42:15 - looking to build up the next generation of young women

Links:

The Descendants Project (IG)

Connie: A Memoir, by Connie Chung

Ali Upshaw (IG)

Raising Worry-Free Girls, by Sissy Goff

Liz Rock (IG), co-founder of the TrailBlazHers

Ashley Mitchell (IG), founder of The Courage Campaign

Find Stef ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠

Find Carolyn ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠