Native Runners Podcast

Brandon Joe is a Navajo runner from New Mexico who is accomplishing big things.  At a young age, he has found a motivation in running and seeks to become a professional runner. Find out more about Brandon's journey. 

Angie Hirsch is a Lake Manitoba First Nation runner who is serious about marathons. As an indigenous woman, she runs for things that have meaning. She has qualified and ran Boston not only for her own goals but also for "Every Child Matters" and "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women." Currently, she is training for her next Boston Marathon in April. Her determination comes from her prayers and family. Those prayers keep her strong as he continues to run for her people.

Daniel Madalena is a Jemez Pueblo ultra-runner who can conquer long miles in races such as Leadville 100. In the next months, he will be training for one of his longest races yet, the Cocodona 250, a 250 mile race in central Arizona.  He will be running the Cocodona 250 in support of the non-profit Wander Project.  Learn more about his running journey and what he has in store for the year 2022.  

Please support Daniel as he raises $2000 for Wander Project along with added expenses as he prepares for his 250 mile journey.  Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Danrunsfar?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

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Verna Volker, host of Native Runner's Podcast, shares her story of running a 100k race in honor of those she loves.  A healing run for those who have passed in her life. A month later, she tells of the story of her mother's passing.  A podcast life update of loss and accomplishment. 

Marlinda Franciso is a Navajo/Tohono O'odham runner who runs the beautiful landscape of the desert.  Her endurance and strength comes from those she carries in her heart.  A heart that is driven to accomplish races, but also to run for healing.  The motto she lives by is, "Run with your heart and pray with your feet", such beautiful words that comes from a strong native women runner. Find out more about Marlinda's running journey in this episode.  

Casey Long is a Navajo who carries his family legacy wherever he goes.  While living far from his homeland, Casey uses his running to connect him to his people. Community is found wherever we go, we bring "home" with us.  

This is a short summary of why I created this podcast. I am passionate about sharing stories of underrepresented runners.  Please take note of the disclaimer I talk about in the podcast.   For those who don't know, Turtle Island, is a name for the Earth or for North American, this term is often used by indigenous people.  The name is based on a common North American Indigenous creation story.  

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A new podcast highlight Native Indigenous runners.