Kicking asphalt and dirt, too: running in Middle Tennessee

We often think of running as a solo activity, but doing it with a group, and finding a community that you fit in, can make a world of difference.

But what barriers exist for people to get into running — beyond finding a good pair of shoes? How do running groups make it more welcoming and accessible? And what does safety mean for a runner? Especially for runners of color, woman-identified runners, queer-identified or runners with disabilities.

Today we hear from runners about what motivates them, how they got into the world of running, and how running has changed their lives.

But first, we sit down with our founding technical director Mikayla Elias on their last day to wish them a fond farewell!

Guests

• Guy Ursery, co-leader, Frontrunners Nashville
• Lindsay Moorman, co-leader, Trail Sisters Nashville 
• Coree Woltering, North Face sponsored ultrarunner
• Amy Harris, executive director, Achilles Nashville 
• Julian Curry, co-leader of 6Run5 
• Monica Moore, owner of Mad Cow Running company

This episode was produced by Jewly Hight and Magnolia McKay.