Running Realized Episode Six: The Load We Carry

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First, through the storytelling of Victoria Lo, a Chinese American runner based in Brooklyn, NY, tells the story of a recent mid-run panic attack. Second, a discussion on the intersection of racial trauma, racial identity, and running with Jenny Wang, PhD and Licensed Psychologist. Then, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take the next steps on being an active participant in making running and the world a safer space for our AAPI community. Finally, a poem written and read by Daryl Murphy.

Meet the guests:

Victoria Lo

Avid runner (9 full marathons, 2 ultra relays & 15+ half marathons)
Founder of Chinatown Runners
UI/Visual Design
NYC Bridgerunners

Dr. Jenny Wang

Clinical Psychologist & Speaker
Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Founder of Asians for Mental Health Community

Calls to action:

Give yourself permission to feel
Resources for Asian American mental health
- Asian Mental Health Collective - https://www.asianmhc.org/
- Follow Dr. Jenny Wang @asiansformentalhealth on Instagram
Watch the Amend 6 part series on Netflix
Follow @chinatownrunners
Each month Chinatown Runners highlights a specific Asian-American focused organization to support, head to chinatownrunners.com/donate
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If you take action and do one of our suggested takeaways, tell us! We would love to hear what you did, and how it changed you. Tag us in a post on Instagram or email info@runningforreal.com to share.

A special thank you to Daryl Murphy for sharing his poem for this episode, follow Daryl on Instagram @stretchmurphyfor more about his 365+ day running streak for Miles For Justice.

Running Realized is hosted by Tina Muir and Knox Robinson. Produced by Jon Phillips. Original music, sound design, and mix by Daniel Brunelle. Edited by Gordon Bramli. Cover image created by Mari De Monte and Toby Kelleher.

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