Nina Davies Discusses The Green Runners


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May 24 2024 61 mins  

Episode Summary: in this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with Nina Davies, joining us from Bath (UK) and co-founder of The Green Runners, a running community making changes for a fitter planet. 

Launched on Earth Day in 2022, "The Green Runners" is a running community dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging eco-friendly practices among runners. It was created in response to the urgency highlighted at COP26 in Glasgow. 

Conversation with Nina Davies, one of the co-founders, and CarbonSessions hosts, Leekei, Rob, and Jeremy. Highlights include: 

  • The joy and freedom gained from running 
  • Bob Graham Round 
  • How runners can use running practice as a platform to create a positive impact 
  • The Four Pillars of The Green Runners 
  • ‘Sportswashing’ and how The Green Runners called companies out 

Tune in to learn how this impactful initiative harnesses the power of community to spark significant environmental change. 

To find out more about The Green Runners go to https://thegreenrunners.com/ 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster. 

Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada. 

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.