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Episode 34: Diversity and Inclusion Series Part 2: Adam Merry and the lack of ethnically diverse role models in trail running, tokenism, and improving diversity in trail running

Nov 8, 2022
01:26:29

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary sit down with Adam Merry, an elite, multiracial trail runner and a life-long athlete. Adam currently coaches athletes and uses his background in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to help bring light to some of the issues in trail/ultra running  We learn a lot about his experience growing up multiracial, reflect on the importance of mentors, and learn about tokenism.

 

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Follow Adam Merry: @amerryrunner 

Adam Merry Article in TR: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/dirt-digital-editions/black-and-white/

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