What’s Good? Running Edition
By
Zach Berman & Dean Morris
Dr. Mike Spino on Into the Well Podcast
-Mike Spino
Dr. Mike Spino’s work explores the connection between mindfulness and running. The Mind Body Connection of performance. BC local, Ryan Willms is an amazing host that guides this conversation with the flow of your favourite run!
Poems of a Long Distance Runner
-Poems of a Long-Distance Runner by Mike Spino
The perfect pairing to that Into the Well Podcast with Ryan Willms - one of Dr. Mike Spino’s books. We recommend Poems of a Long Distance Runner and Beyond Jogging: The interspaces of Running.
Why We Run w/ Bernd Heinrich
-Bernd Heinrich
Bernd Heinrich is a retired Professor living in a log cabin in the woods of Western Maine. He holds numerous running records and has committed much of his time to the study of the natural world. This is how we want to grow old.
Sidenote; this short film goes nicely with Sean Hamiltons book, Running Through The Woods, The River Gentle On My Mind
“Out on a Wire” by Satisfy Running
-Satisfy Running /
Out On A Wire
Bucket List - The Speed Project, an unsanctioned 344-mile relay race that begins in Los Angeles and ends in Las Vegas. There is no official route. Teams have to devise their own way from point A to point B.
Satisfy Running, one of our favourite brands doing awesome things. Their debut feature film, "Out On A Wire”, is the story of the bond between a group of runners who began an incomprehensible journey as strangers and came out the other side a family.
Colour the Trails
-Zahra / Colour The Trails
Colour the Trails advocates for inclusive representation in outdoor spaces, breaking barriers and creating accessibility. They subsidize outdoor adventures, create diverse and amazing content, and are actively working to create the change this world needs.
-Brown Girl Outdoor World
The who, what, when, where and how of the outdoors doesn’t seem to include stories of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) community. Brown Girl Outdoor World is working to change that by creating adventures to build community & be the representation that will change the narrative.
Rage & Release
-Rage & Release
The coolest running group, maybe in the world.
-Gary Robbins
The wildest, craziest, strangest, possibly hardest run event in the world. Words can’t describe it. Do yourself a favour and just watch the doc featuring one of BC’s best, Gary Robbins.
Vanrunco
-Vanrunco
Our fave local runshop, curating more than just run gear. These guys create community that fosters inclusion. Check them out for their gear and savvy curation but stick around for their genuine nature that contributes to a better, healthier, happier Vancouver.
Project Love Run
-Filsan Abdiaman
The running collective created by the incredibly inspiring Filsan Abdiaman.
Project Love Run is for all self-identified womxn seeking a safe space to connect with others and their own minds and bodies. Expect brunch, running & real talk:) No need to be a pro-runner, come as
you are!
Mindwork Series with Charlie Dark
-Charlie Dark
A content collaboration with lululemon to explore movement as an entry point to mindfulness. This episode features Charlie Dark, a pioneer in the running culture through the legendary Run Dem Crew, a yoga teacher and practitioner, and a music explorer and DJ. They discuss creating spaces for inclusion and running seen in a holistic approach.