Professor David Forrest | Running should be for everyone, a head and heart response | #13

David Forrest is a Professor in Film and Television Studies at The University of Sheffield.In this wide-ranging episode, you can expect to learn what the contemporary depictions of the working class, Northern man in film got right, and why they were able to make waves in British culture as they did, what drew David to running and how he bought into the parkrun ethos, the construction of masculinity in schools, particularly in PE via a discussion of the Barry Hines film Kes, as well as how ex-ravers make excellent distance runners.LinksDavid's book on KesThese sporting lives: David Storey, Barry Hines, and the case of the author-athleteGet in touch⁠F&T on instagram⁠⁠https://coachjackmann.com/contact/⁠Support F&TI'd love to bring some sponsors on board and already have a list of people and brands I'd happily work with. If you'd like to work with me, get in touch above.If you'd like to support the page, then please follow @fitnessandthinking on Instagram, and subscribe to fitnessandthinking leaving likes, loves and positive reviews when you can, and constructive criticism when needed.Appreciate yas!