About this episode

Martha explores the concept of gatekeeping in the running community and discusses its implications.

Send us Fan Mail #372 - Have you ever heard a runner call say someone else wasn't "a real runner"? Have you heard someone call someone disparagingly "a jogger"? This person is trying to gatekeep running. Trying to keep others out of certain running circles is nothing new. Fortunately, it's not as common as it used to be, but it still happens. I explore the subject of gatekeeping today. I also talk about why it may be a positive thing in some circumstances. Also, please don't miss the la...

Topics covered

• gatekeeping
• running
• community
• inclusivity

Keywords

• real runner
• jogger
• running circles

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