Welcome back to the summer edition of the Running Anthropologist podcast, exploring the culture (and history) of running, and especially those who inspire us on the road, trails and in life! Our featured running guest this month is Eric Eichinger, the a

Have you ever met a person who is so incredibly filled with positivity, you know that they cannot fail no matter what is thrown at them? That is Marko Chesto, the dual prosthetics (blade runner) marathon World Record holder, set at the 2019 Chicago Marath

In this episode we take time to listen to the experiences of two recent high school graduates who are sure to inspire. You will definitely feel both of our guests' passion to serve in their chosen field and vision far beyond this Spring semester. With wis

Our tribute to outstanding teacher/coaches episode, in which we feature two individuals who are making a difference in young people’s lives and helping during this incredibly difficult time of transitions in high school and college. We go from coast to co

This episode is the first in our series listening to the experiences of coaches and high school/collegiate runners across the United States, and exploring how the pandemic has affected their lives, as well as lessons learned and encouragement they have ga

The Triathlon. Encouragement has been building in our little podcast community for the Running Anthropologist project to cover this trifecta of sports that include running as only one component, and discuss its many diverse options (Sprint, Half and Full

Dave Proctor and his organization “Outrun Rare” put together the second largest Backyard Ultra in history with the help of the distance running community, to raise our hopes and spread the word for all of us in isolation or quarantine, surpassing 2700 vir

In this episode we first feature Dan McGann, a therapist who delves deep into our identity (as individuals, runners, members of society) and how movement can be utilized to generate a healthy mental attitude and habit building to combat anxiety and depres

In Episode 37 we explore two paths of inquiry around Covid19- 1st- Exercise health myths / realities with one of the foremost researchers in immunology and exercise science, Dr. David Nieman. 2nd- We explore some of the practical side of racing and option

Westin made the journey to join us on the University of South Florida's campus for this interview, to discuss his insights and reflections from working in the running shoe industry over the last 15 years, and growing up in this culture as well (Westin's f