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The Trail Ahead

By: Addie Thompson Faith E. Briggs
  • Summary

  • Join athletes and environmental advocates Faith E. Briggs and Addie Thompson as they dig into conversations at the intersection of race, environment, history and culture. They talk to thought-leaders, athletes, activists, artists, scientists, comedians — folks from all walks of life. Together, they aim to galvanize a dialogue in the outdoors that is authentic, sustained and leads to tangible change. Presented by Merrell and Patagonia.
    2021 Faith E. Briggs and Addie Thompson
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Episodes
  • Faith and Addie - Season 3 Finale
    Dec 14 2023

    In the last episode of Season 3, Faith and Addie recap the season, share their reflections and discuss the tension of holding both hope and motivation to continue to make change. The hosts recount past guest conversations, learnings they’ve taken away from these discussions and questions they get asked most as they continue to tackle the dialogue on The Trail Ahead.

    Plus, we welcome Faith back after maternity leave and get to hear how she and baby Yaya are doing! 

    EPISODE LINKS

    Dr. Rae Wynn Grant's new show

    https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/?src=wildkingdom.com

    "Playin Mas'" 

    https://www.certifiedafrica.com/blog/playin-mas-an-overview-of-the-trinidad-tobago-tradition

    Link to cartoons:

    1. Equality vs Equity (ladders graphic) https://subjectguides.library.american.edu/c.php?g=1025915&p=7715533
    2. Systemic Barriers (footrace graphic) https://www.cta.org/our-advocacy/social-justice/black-lives-matter 

    Lydia Jennings TTA Episode

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-ahead/id1559765753?i=1000516900792

    Jose Gonzalez TTA Episode

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-ahead/id1559765753?i=1000555596159

    Clare Gallagher TTA Episode

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-ahead/id1559765753?i=1000530828790

    Alekesam (our theme music!)

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    39 mins
  • Mauricio Díaz on Vulnerability in Running, The Power of the Invitation and Building “La Familia”
    Oct 11 2023

    Mauricio (Mau) Díaz is the CEO and co-founder of Aire Libre Running. Aire Libre designs and operates running and hiking experiences around the world that connect participants to new places and cultures through sustainable tourism.

    Mau is from Mexico City, Mexico and enjoys exploring the mountains around the city by foot (often accompanied by his dog). He is an ultrarunner and lululemon ambassador.  

    EPISODE LINKS:

    Mau on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/maudac/

    Aire Libre Website

    https://airelibre.run/

    Aire Libre on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/airelibre.run/

    An Intimate Look at Mexico’s Indigenous Seri People, New York Times

    https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/16/travel/comcaac-seri-people-mexico.html

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Kayla Jeter on The Power of Community, Going FURTHER and Aspiring to Be Ourselves
    Sep 20 2023

    Kayla Jeter is a Cleveland Ohio native, former professional volleyball player, mindset coach, personal trainer, stress-management coach and wellness entrepreneur.

    She is the founder of #100MilesofSummer, a global running community and  founder of Soho House Chicago Run Club. Kayla is a global Lululemon ambassador and a member of the Lululemon FURTHER initiative.

    On this episode, Addie is joined by The Trail Ahead Season 2 guest, Kamilah Journét, as a guest co-host. 

    LINKS:


    Fit + Full by Kayla

    https://www.fitandfullbykayla.com/

    Streets Calling Bike Club

    https://www.streetscallingbc.com/

    Running While Black by Alison Mariella Desir 

    https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675749/running-while-black-by-alison-mariella-desir/

    100MilesofSummer™️

    https://www.instagram.com/100milesofsummer/

    lululemon FURTHER Initiative

    https://corporate.lululemon.com/media/press-releases/2023/05-23-2023-190009165

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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