adidas Runners | the talk series: Recent Episodes
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By runners, for runners. Find our full list of podcasts all in one place. Listen in as our Runners get candid on their personal running journeys, from how they got started, to why they can’t stop lacing up for more. In each episode, our adidas Runners team are joined by special guests and all those who chase that runners' high, from marathoners to track and field athletes. No matter your running history, feel inspired to get moving as they swap thoughts on all things running.
In our last episode in 2021, AR Performance Coach Jessie sits down with three female athletes to discuss past and current challenges that women and girls face in sport.
In the first part, Jessie talks with marathoner and female running advocate Kathrine Switzer about how women had to fight their way into the official running and racing scene, why it’s so important for kids to play sports and what place running has for her after 60+ years of running. In the second part, 800m runner Ajee Wilson and sprinter Tamari Davis share their experiences as women in the professional running and track & field world.
In this episode, adidas Runners Captains Ayo from London, Marie from Zagreb, „Pax“ from Capetown and Shiara from NYC sit down and share stories from the diversity and inclusion focused projects they founded and supported this year. All of these projects use running as a platform to connect to younger athletes and as a bond to build relationships and a strong support network. Listen to them share stories, learnings and insights in this episode.
In this episode, adidas Runners Captain Paolo Bellomo speaks to two environmental activists about one of the biggest threats to our oceans: marine plastic pollution.
Cyrill Gutsch, founder and CEO of Parley For The Oceans talks about Parley’s mission and the global influence they are having by bringing together environmental activists with corporate players like brands. In the second part of the conversation you will hear from Sam Bencheghib. Growing up on Bali and seeing first hand the detrimental effects of marine plastic pollution, Sam decided to raise awareness for the cause by embarking on extreme adventures. That led him to running over 3000 miles across America - the Ocean 2 Ocean.
On 4th of September The Speed Project DIY is back. Teams from everywhere in the world will run for 29 hours 51 minutes as far as they can.
To get you into race mood this episode is jam-packed with crazy stories and moments of past TSP DIY races. TSP Founder Nils Arend talks about how TSP emerged from a crazy idea amongst friends to a no-rules race that attracts teams from across the globe. And Alea James, Captain of AR LA, sits down with Lucas Kempe, Eve May and José Manuel Tena as they share insights and stories that made TSP and TSP DIY one of their most memorable races of their life. Follow this years’ teams in the livestream at https://www.tspdiy.com and on @adidasrunners
In this episode adidas Runners London Coach James Heptonstall sits down with runners from four different time zones and parts of the world to answer the question: "How can we push the sport of running forward?“
What you will listen to is an honest conversation about the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic created for runners, what connects amateur runners and pro athletes and why this sport is not safe and not accessible for everyone. Rasheda Herndon (Girls Run NYC), Reed Fischer (Tinman Elite), Nivedita Samanta (AR India), Chris Chavez (Citius Mag Podcast) and James Heptonstall (AR London) share from their perspective what each and every runner can do to push running forward - one run at a time.
What does it take to pursue a long-term goal?
In this episode, you’ll hear from professional ultraltrailrunner Tom Evans and marathoner Martyna Wisniewska how they answer this question.
Sports Psychologist and mindset coach Mari Dottschadis sits down with them to talk about what mental skills they’ve developed, how they deal with adversity and setbacks and how they motivate themselves to work for their goals day by day.
June is Pride month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community - their queerness, their pride and their courage for showing up as who they are. In this episode Nikki Torres, adidas Runners Mindset Coach from Manila, interviews pro runner Nikki Hiltz about what it means for them to be a transgender / non-binary athlete. You will also get more insights about allyship from Joanna Hoffmann from Athlete Ally and hear from three AR Captains and Coaches what it means to them to be queer in the running community.
How do you learn to trust in the process? New York captain Adam Francique leads the conversation with fellow runner Chris Chavez, unpacking the importance of trust in running. As the two discuss its role in achieving your goals, learn how trusting yourself can stem from having strong rituals to fall back on, as well the support from the community to encourage your progress.
What gets you moving? Kuala Lumpur captain Nabila Sam gets passed the baton to open up the discussion. She delves deeper into specific rituals that have helped her improve as a runner, swapping ideas with Singapore captain Sofie Chandra. The two speak on mentorship in the community, by introducing the idea of trust as a way to strengthen your mindset.
Why do runners swear by rituals? Our adidas Runners London team captain Ayo Dada, sits down with crew runner Gabi Stripoli, for a candid chat about why they run, and the rituals they’ve stuck by along the way. Find out why these routines have become trusted structures to connect mindset with movement, and how they can be used in daily life outside of running.
How can we use the energy in running to drive positive change? This episode features musician and runner Madame Gandhi, joined by Martinus Evans to explore how running can be used a vehicle to create impact beyond the sport.
Martinus Evans is joined by 400m world champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo to discuss how we can use our energy resources in a sustainable way. Focusing on mindset and movement, they will offer their own personal insight into what energy means to them on and off the track.
Get to know sports psychologist and adidas Runners Coach Mari Dottschadis, as she shares technical insights into how you restore energy levels in running at the start of the new year. Joined by Martinus Evans, you’ll be equipped with the tools you need to tackle the year ahead with a fresh outlook and a positive approach.