The Running Explained Podcast
*s3/e30 Becoming A Sustainable Runner with Tina Muir & Zoë Rom
Aug 10, 2023
Co-authors Tina Muir and Zoë Rom discuss sustainable running, exploring the connection between environmental sustainability and the sport. They touch on various topics such as training sustainability, overcoming challenges in the running culture, and taking action for climate justice. The authors also highlight initiatives, companies, and individuals contributing to sustainability in the running space. They encourage listeners to make a difference by taking small actions, and announce their upcoming book 'Becoming A Sustainable Runner.'
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- Advocate for races to partner with organizations that offer tree planting instead of T-shirts and research brands to ensure their environmental values align with ours.
- Recognize the connection between running and climate change, motivating personal changes and engagement in broader systemic efforts.
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Taking Steps Towards Sustainable Running
As individual runners, there are various steps we can take towards becoming more sustainable. One approach is to advocate for races to partner with organizations that offer tree planting instead of T-shirts as a registration perk. Additionally, being conscious of our consumption and researching brands to ensure they align with our environmental values is important. It is crucial to be skeptical of greenwashing, where companies present an environmentally friendly image without making substantial changes. Another suggestion is to focus on the end-of-life cycle of products we purchase and consider the impact they will have on the environment.
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