Community Trail Running

“Our ancestors would pass messages along by running from community to community. To this day, we still teach that, especially to our youth.”Apologies for the late release, I had some major technical issues to sort through!For Marlinda Bedonie, running is more than a sport. It’s a way of life, a cultural tradition, and a means of connecting with her community. As an Indigenous

“For us, coffee was such an essential part of those trips. We would even think about, while planning the trip, 'Okay, where are we going to drink coffee? Where's the spot going to be?"Alexander Häberlin loves a good cup of coffee. So much so that it was often the sole focus of outdoor adventures. Where would they drink the coffee? What did they need to pack for it? Along with hi

“I assumed that there were tons of women running. You know, we’re so good at this, it feels like there is something really there, especially in this mental aspect. So I’d assume it’s at least a 50/50 gender ratio, probably at all the races. And learning that it wasn’t, I kinda had to stop and take a pause and think why that might be.”Rachel Bambrick loves the sport of u

“Am I ever thinking about I want to die? Yeah, maybe. But the point is, I'm not alone. I'm not alone.”Chris Chan got into running simply because he was looking to be active and needed something other than soccer. He didn’t know he’d be getting into something so important to his life, and so fulfilling. He also didn’t realize what a learning journey it would be. Finding su

“I’m a facilitator of other people’s stories in trail running. Everyone has a unique journey, and that’s what makes each episode special.” Troy Meadows is a dad, husband, marketing executive, and passionate ultra-runner. He’s been trail running for over a decade and not only is he an athlete but also a storyteller who loves amplifying the voices of those around him. His

“I was still in the porta potty when the gun went off.” - Jacob PuzeyMerry Christmas and happy holidays my friends. It’s an exciting day around here, and it’s time for our holiday special episode. The holiday special is when former guests share their funny trail running stories with all of us, and it’s something I greatly appreciate they take the time to do! This year is

“I run for a purpose now, and that purpose has continued to evolve over the years.”Jay Tinsley wasn’t always a runner but the sport certainly stuck with him once he embraced it. The sense of community that followed is what has kept Jay around, and all he wants to do is share that with others. As a leader of Black Men Run Trail and Ultra Running Fanatics (TURF), Jay's mission

“Finish line. All the vibes at the finish line, whether it's tears or laughter or appreciation, you cannot replicate that feeling. Whether you're the runner or you're the race director.” - Jodi McNeillJodi McNeill and Norm Nadon have been running for a long time and they’ve had the sport be an even bigger part of their lives than most, having run a retail shop for a while. Th

“Recovery is a huge part of my life today. Without that, I would be completely fucked, for the lack of better words. Running is just an extension of my recovery. It keeps me mentally sane. It keeps me physically healthy. It keeps me goal-oriented and motivated. It's just another one of those tools that I use to stay healthy, stay fit, be a better person, and live a good life.”L

"We're definitely trying to remove barriers to get more people to the start line. At the essence, that's it. Whatever those barriers happen to be, we're doing our best to try to remove those." - Matt GeofroyCrossing Lines is an initiative focused on increasing representation and breaking down barriers for people of colour in the ultra-trail running community. Two of the co-founders