EPISODE · Dec 7, 2020 · 38 MIN
Author Simran Jeet Singh Celebrates the Oldest Person to Run a Marathon in 'Fauja Singh Keeps Going'
from The Shakeout Podcast · host Simran Jeet Singh, Kate Van Buskirk
In this episode we speak with Simran Jeet Singh, the author of 'Fauja Singh Keeps Going'. This beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the true story of the man who became the first 100 year old to run a marathon. The book chronicles Fauja Singh’s life, the challenges he faced with racism, ageism and ableism, and how he found strength and community through running. Simran Jeet Singh is an author, educator, and activist, whose work often focuses on religion, racism, and justice.Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
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In this episode we speak with Simran Jeet Singh, the author of 'Fauja Singh Keeps Going', the true story of the oldest person to ever run a marathon.
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