Beyond Running – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this inspiring episode of the Beyond Running Podcast, host Leslie Payró sits down with Beba Guzmán to discuss her remarkable experience organizing and leading a team of Rarámuri women in The Speed Project race, an epic journey from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Beba shares the challenges they faced, from logistical hurdles to cultural adjustments, and the profound rewards of seeing these incredible women conquer such a demanding race.

The conversation explores the importance of encouraging and supporting women to participate in diverse sports and races, highlighting the need for greater representation and inclusion. Beba's story is a testament to the power of community, determination, and the transformative impact of running.

Join us for this powerful discussion on breaking barriers and empowering women in the running world, as Leslie and Beba explore the triumphs and tribulations of bringing the Rarámuri spirit to one of the most grueling and exhilarating races in the world.

Relevant links:

@bebaguzman

@thespeedproject

@ra_ra_raaaaaa

In this episode of the Beyond Running Podcast, Mau Díaz, co-founder of Aire Libre, engages in a compelling conversation with Tina Muir.

Tina Muir, known for her popular Running for Real podcast, discusses her evolving relationship with running, highlighting the shift from an intense, performance-driven mindset to a more inclusive, community-oriented approach. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of this transition and how it has enriched her life and connections within the running world.

The conversation gets into Tina's new book, "Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet," where she offers valuable insights on how to sustain a lifelong love for running. Tina and Mau explore the themes of the book, discussing the importance of running for personal well-being, fostering community bonds, and respecting and preserving our natural environment.

Join us for this thought-provoking episode as Tina Muir and Mau Díaz share their passion for running, emphasizing the joy of connecting with others and the planet through this beautiful sport. Whether you're an elite athlete or a casual runner, this conversation will inspire you to view running through a new, sustainable lens.

You can find out more about Tina Muir in the following links:

https://linktr.ee/tinamuir88

Use the code TINAMUIR to get a discount in our upcoming Costa Rica experience (limited to 4 spots). 

Read about the Costa Rica experience here:

https://airelibre.earth/running-experiences/costa-rica-2024/

 

 

For this episode, we talk with author, ultra runner and activist, Mirna Valerio. Mirna Valerio is an absolute force of nature. She has carved out a space for herself in the world of running, and she's doing it on her own terms. As a speaker, author, and activist, Valerio uses her platform to champion body positivity, diversity, and inclusivity in the running community. And don't let her size fool you - this woman can run. Valerio has completed numerous ultra-marathons and has twice conquered the New York City Marathon. Her memoir, "A Beautiful Work in Progress," is a must-read for anyone looking to be inspired by someone who's unapologetically themselves. Simply put, Mirna Valerio is a powerhouse and an inspiration to us all.

 

You can follow her on Instagram (@mirnavator) and website: https://themirnavator.com/

 

For this episode, we talk with author and activist Alison M. Désir about her recently released book, Running While Black.

The book itself, and the conversation, investigate complex and necessary topics like white spaces, the healing and hurting that can come from running, and what it means to share your experience. Alison is at the center of a conversation about how the culture around running can change for the better, and continues to share an inspiring story about the people leading the way.

You can find Alison on Instagram at @alisonmdesir or her website http://alisonmdesir.com

A few months ago, May 2022, Mau Díaz and Nils Arend decided to run the width of the Baja California Peninsula in one day, from Todos Santos to Cabo Pulmo (140 kms). They knew it would be a challenge, but they never imagined how far this experience would push their physical and mental boundaries.

This is a conversation between these two running legends about an incredible adventure that brings to bear the significance of shared experiences.

This episode is also a preview of an upcoming experience in January 2023 with Aire Libre Running. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to learn all the details, you won't want to miss this one.

Mau Díaz is the co-founder of Aire Libre Running
Nils Arend is the founder of The Speed Project.

SUGi is on a mission to empower rewilding and bring Nature closer to anyone anywhere. Mobilizing an incredible team of creatives, forest makers, ocean gardeners, and polymaths, their projects create micro-forests that reflect the indigenous biodiversity of that place.

In a conversation with founder Elise Van Middelem and lead forest maker James Godfrey-Faussett, we explore their process, the value of nature and moving through forests, and talk about some of the forests we’d most like to visit.

It’s an inspiring conversation about how to turn passion into action and spend more time connected to the things that matter most.

Be sure to check out the beautiful, informative content they’ve created at the links below.

@sugiproject

sugiproject.com

Like the Wind Mag has been changing the game in the running media landscape since they launched in 2014. Bringing beautiful design together with amazing storytelling in collaboration with a range of artists and writers.

We spoke with co-founders Julia Freeman and Simon Freeman, longtime friends of Aire Libre, about the project, using running as exploration, and their recent book: Running Wild: Inspirational Trails from Around the World.

@likethewindmag

https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/shop/running-wild-book/

Clare Gallagher is a professional ultra trail runner and environmental activist who has won the Leadville 100 and Western States 100 mile races. She’s also set FKTs on the Zion Traverse and the Joshua Tree Traverse. 

 

The way she uses her platform and running to raise awareness and drive change sets her apart. She’s a deep thinker and a writer who explores the intersection of running and mindfulness and our connection to the landscapes we’re in.

The conversation explores running mindfully, keeping other pursuits while running competitively, and using media of all forms with intention.

Michel Rojkind is an artist, world-renowned architect and runner based in Mexico City. He’s done projects all over the world and worked with the Mexican government. He’s a runner who’s well known in the Mexico City crew scene for having dipped under the 3-hour barrier for the marathon in his fifties, running 2:56 most recently at age 51.   We dig Michel’s philosophy for bringing energy into his creative work through the integration with his running and the rest of his life. We talk about living as an embodiment of your spirituality with no separation between what you do and what you believe. And of course, we look at what keeps him so vibrant and healthy in his old age—staying flexible and not holding on too tightly to beliefs or concepts of the self.

 

Michel is a good friend of the Aire Libre crew and we feel so privileged to share some of his wisdom. 

 

Find him at @rojkind on Instagram.

Our first episode of 2022 features Jason Suarez, sports photographer and athlete with a fascinating creative eye. In this conversation, Jason shares the story behind his career as well as his thoughts on how we can bring more perspectives into the creative world that surrounds athletics.

With a trademark sense of humor and a positive spirit, Jason’s words serve as a succinct guide to being a better creative, or simply a better person.

Follow Jason at @notafraid2fail