#483: An Afro-Latina Runner Takes on the TransRockies Run

Sarah and Amanda chat with Adalgisa “Lisa” Rivera, an Afro-Latina runner from NYC who just tackled the TransRockies Run. As part of our Run in Her Shoes series, Lisa details this “transformative” experience, including:-being one of ~20 BIPOC participants in the “white space”; -the therapeutic work she did pre-race to face her fears and trepidation; -the steep learning curve of switching from concrete to trail; and,-the crucial importance of establishing “whys” before a big race.Kicking off a Colorado theme, co-host Amanda shares a few adventures in the Rocky Mountain State after just moving there from Maryland. The conversation with Lisa commences at 14:23. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!Give yourself an underwear refresh: Save 20% on Runderwear with code AMR20 at Runderwear.com Keep it fresh with Rothy’s washable shoes + bags. Check them out at Rothys.com/AMR Redefining learning: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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