About this episode

This episode is with Adam Merry, an elite trail runner from Monterey, California.

In this episode, we talked about:

• Adam’s entry into running which included his first half marathon and first 50k in rapid succession
• getting further into trail running
• the trail community
• diversity, or lack thereof in the trail world
• how to address this lack of diversity
• what it’s like to be a mixed race man growing up in a mostly white community
• addressing difficult conversations head on
• use of social media for activism and engagement
• his professional background related to ocean conservation
• coaching by David Roche and what David has taught us
• love for the process and day to day

and much more!

Follow along with Adam’s journey at www.instagram.com/amerryrunner

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