Podcasts Sports Running Ali on the Run Show 140. Carolyn Su, Creator of @diversewerun

140. Carolyn Su, Creator of @diversewerun

Published: May 8, 2019, 11:53 p.m.

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"Take assessment of who you feel more comfortable making eye contact with."

Carolyn Su is the creator of the @diversewerun Instagram account, where she shares inspiring stories from runners from all backgrounds. Carolyn, who is a Taiwanese-American daughter of immigrant parents and was born and raised in Texas, is a strong voice advocating for more diversity and representation within the running community. On this episode, Carolyn \\u2014 who is a mom of two living with her husband and kids in Boston, MA \\u2014 talks about her foray into running and how having an eating disorder in high school and college factored into her running journey. She also talks about how we can all advocate for more diversity and inclusion within the running community. A must-listen!

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What you\\u2019ll get on this episode:

  • How Carolyn became a runner \\u2014 and how an eating disorder factored in (7:10)
  • Carolyn\\u2019s road to recovery from her eating disorder (13:30)
  • Why Carolyn ran her first marathon (16:40)
  • Did Carolyn\\u2019s family support her running? (22:20)
  • What it was like growing up as an Asian-American daughter of immigrants in Houston, TX (25:41)
  • Why Carolyn started the @diversewerun Instagram account (35:44)
  • What can I \\u2014\\xa0a basic white girl with a community \\u2014 do to encourage more diversity in running and amplify these voices from men and women of color? (46:00)
  • Carolyn\\u2019s advice for modeling good behavior for our kids, and how to teach young people about race (53:45)

What we mention on this episode:

Women Behind the Mic LIVE in Boston

Chris Mosier on Episode 13 of the Ali on the Run Show

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