The Everyday Athlete Spirit Never Quits

Jasmine Santiago — Brown Girl Running Host on How Ultrarunning Changed Her Life

In the latest episode of Melanin MVP, Angela Hollowell chats with Jasmine Santiago. The conversation ranges from what it is like to be a Hispanic female road runner to becoming an ultra runner, which has changed her life. This conversation proves that just because you started in one spot does not mean you have to stay there forever. Being able to pivot and adjust to new ideas, concepts, goals can help you grow as a person. Keep Connected: * Run Tri Bike on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/] * Run Tri Bike on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@runtrimag] * Join the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Subscribe to the Run Tri Bike Newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/c44c043e20e6/newsletter-sign-up] Melanin MVP: * Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/subscribe * Find outdoor organizations near you: https://melaninmvp.com/get-outside * Find watch parties near you: https://melaninmvp.com/watch-parties * Take our cross-training quiz: https://melaninmvp.com/cross-training-quiz

Ashlee Phillips — Women’s College Basketball Coach & Runner on Selma-to-Montgomery Relay

Melanin MVP founder, Angela Hollowell, chats with Women's College Basketball Coach and Runner, Ashlee Phillips. The duo discusses hoops but also Ashlee's experience in running the Selma to Montgomery relay event. There are a lot of events out there that many people may not know about and this conversation gets into this event which honors the historic march by Dr King and civil rights leaders. Keep Connected: * Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/subscribe * Find outdoor organizations near you: https://melaninmvp.com/get-outside * Find watch parties near you: https://melaninmvp.com/watch-parties * Take our cross-training quiz: https://melaninmvp.com/cross-training-quiz This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/

Ultrarunning | Run Club Community | Rebecca Green, Mad Miles Run Club (Charlotte)

Melanin MVP founder, Angela Hollowell, chats with Rebecca Green, founder of Mad Miles Run Club in Charlotte, NC Rebecca and Angela discuss running ultramarathons, BIPOC everyday athletes and what running means. Keep Connected: * Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/subscribe * Find outdoor organizations near you: https://melaninmvp.com/get-outside * Find watch parties near you: https://melaninmvp.com/watch-parties * Take our cross-training quiz: https://melaninmvp.com/cross-training-quiz This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/

Jason Bahamundi — Runner & Triathlete on Building Everyday Athlete Media and Community

Melanin MVP founder Angela Hollowell interviews Run Tri Bike and Everyday Athlete Clubhouse founder, Jason Bahamundi. The friends chat about Global Running Day and what it means to each of them, growth of BIPOC runners in these spaces and the Run Tri Bike Everyday Athlete Clubhouse Tour. Keep Connected: * Run Tri Bike on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/] * Run Tri Bike on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@runtrimag] * Melanin MVP on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/melaninmvp/] * Join The Everyday Athlete Clubhouse [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Get your Everyday Athlete Merch [https://runtrimag.com/the-everyday-athlete-merchandise/] here

Why Women Deserve Better Running Shoes

Everyday Athlete stories remind us that big goals require the right support. In this Fireside Chat, I sit down with Lindsay Housman, founder of HETTAS Shoes, to discuss why women aren't small men and why running shoes should reflect that reality. Learn how research, biomechanics, and female-specific design are changing the running experience for women runners, triathletes, and mothers pursuing ambitious goals. Training for your first 5K, marathon, or triathlon? This conversation explores how the right equipment can build confidence, improve performance, and help everyday athletes chase dreams with patience, perspective, and grace. Keep Connected: * Run Tri Bike on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runtrimag/] * Run Tri Bike on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@runtrimag] * HETTAS on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wear_hettas/] * Join the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse [https://runtrimag.com/product/the-everyday-athlete-clubhouse/] * Get your Everyday Athlete Merch Here [https://runtrimag.com/the-everyday-athlete-merchandise/]