S4 EP10 - Conversations with Runners: Bethan Taylor-Swaine

Welcome to the Runner’s Round Table podcast. Season 4 is “Conversations with Runners”, and each episode features a conversation with an inspiring female runner who is making the running community better in her own way. In this episode, Stephanie talks to runner and feminist sociologist Bethan Taylor-Swaine about the current landscape of running, how to improve running for women, and the importance of connecting to joy as a runner. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening.  To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tnw24yP8OGU About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Bethan: Bethan Taylor-Swaine is a PhD candidate and feminist sociologist of sport studying the representations and identities of women in ultra-marathon. Bethan has a passion for diversity and inclusion in running and is committed to challenging the way we talk about our sport to encourage as many people as possible to find joy in running. Bethan is an advocate for pace inclusion, spending time outdoors and living well in the world. To find out more about Bethan follow her on Instagram @bethantaylorswaine or check out her website www.bethantaylorswaine.com. www.instagram.com/bethantaylorswaine www.instagram.com/feministsportssociologist www.bethantaylorswaine.com