EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 50 MIN
Beyond the Lakes: Dr. Cornetta Mosley on Finding Freedom in Running
from DFW Running Talk · host Chris Detzel
In this inspiring episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Dr. Cornetta Mosley, Run Captain for Run It Up Dallas and professor of audiology at UT Dallas.Dr. Mosley takes us through her evolution as a runner—from her days as a sprinter and hurdler at Lake Highlands High School, to discovering the meditative power of distance running around the lakes at LSU, all the way to becoming a marathon runner and community leader in Dallas.But this conversation goes far beyond personal PRs. Netta opens up about the radical work Run It Up is doing to create space for Black and Brown runners in a sport that has historically lacked diversity. She shares the philosophy behind what she calls "the beautiful bait and switch"—attracting people with the energy and community, then watching them fall in love with running itself.In this episode, you'll hear about:How running became Netta's "most successful relationship" and mental escapeThe transition from competitive sprinting to finding freedom in distance runningWhy representation matters in running and on the podiumThe Run It Up Foundation's impact through health clinics, screenings, and literacy programsThe transformative "Get Off the Couch" program and its life-changing resultsHow community and leadership create sustainable change in people's livesWhether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, this episode will remind you why running is about so much more than miles—it's about building community, creating opportunity, and transforming lives.Connect with Run It Up Dallas on Instagram and join a movement that's changing the face of running in DFW.
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In this inspiring episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Dr. Cornetta Mosley, Run Captain for Run It Up Dallas and professor of audiology at UT Dallas.Dr. Mosley takes us through her evolution as a runner—from her days as a sprinter and hurdler at Lake Highlands High School, to discovering the meditative power of distance running around the lakes at LSU, all the way to becoming a marathon runner and community leader in Dallas.But this conversation goes far beyond personal PRs. Netta opens up about the radical work Run It Up is doing to create space for Black and Brown runners in a sport that has historically lacked diversity. She shares the philosophy behind what she calls "the beautiful bait and switch"—attracting people with the energy and community, then watching them fall in love with running itself.In this episode, you'll hear about:How running became Netta's "most successful relationship" and mental escapeThe transition from competitive sprinting to finding freedom in distance runningWhy representation matters in running and on the podiumThe Run It Up Foundation's impact through health clinics, screenings, and literacy programsThe transformative "Get Off the Couch" program and its life-changing resultsHow community and leadership create sustainable change in people's livesWhether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, this episode will remind you why running is about so much more than miles—it's about building community, creating opportunity, and transforming lives.Connect with Run It Up Dallas on Instagram and join a movement that's changing the face of running in DFW.
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