Episode 22 - LIVE from the We Out Here Trail Fest!

Episode 22 - LIVE from the We Out Here Trail Fest!

From Making Strides by Stefanie Flippin and Carolyn Su

June 24, 2025 · 47 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the significance of a trail race designed for BIPOC athletes and the concept of defiance in sports.

“ We hope that this trail race shows that it is possible to welcome new people to the sport, that trail running doesn't have to be rooted in white culture, that we can show up as our authentic selves .” - Alison Desir This is a special episode that is near and dear to our hearts, as we got to not only record a live show with our friends, but also be a part of the inaugural trail festival, We Out Here, that was specifically centered on and powered by the BIPOC community! Our conversation is on the topic of DEFIANCE, as defined by professor and author, Dr. Sunita Sah: to defy is to act in accordance to one's values when there's pressure to do otherwise. With this definition, a trail event specifically designed for BIPOC athletes is in itself an act of defiance against the status quo, expectations, and gate-keeping around the sport, and of course, the ways that each of us show up in our various spheres each day are also daily acts of defiance in a world that expects (and often demands) our compliance. We truly hope this conversation resonates and speaks to you in many ways. #Keepshowingup in your various spheres of influence, and keep making strides in being the change we wish to…

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Hosts: Stefanie Flippin, Carolyn Su

Topics covered

  • trail running
  • BIPOC community
  • defiance
  • representation
  • sports culture

Keywords

  • trail race
  • BIPOC
  • defiance
  • running
  • community
  • sports representation

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Organizations: SPARC Worldwide, Making Strides Podcast

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