Grounded with Dinée Dorame

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Episode 34 - Kyle Sumatzkuku & Duane Humeyestewa, "A Journey from Hopi to Boston" Oct 06, 2021

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Kyle Sumatzkuku (Hopi) is an endurance runner who qualified for the 2021 Boston Marathon and is currently raising funds for his trip. This year's marathon falls on October 11th (Indigenous Peoples' Day) and Kyle hopes to shed light on the legacy of Hopi running, represent his community, and put his longtime training to the test. Kyle's marathon journey is being fully documented by filmmaker Duane Humeyestewa (Hopi) for an upcoming project. Duane is also a lifelong distance runner who specializes in film, journalism, editing, and production. His perspective, as both a mentor to Kyle and a fellow Indigenous runner, allows him to bring depth and authenticity to Kyle's story. To support Kyle's journey and Duane's film project, please visit the link below.

DONATE TO KYLE – A JOURNEY FROM HOPI TO BOSTON:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/4bgege-hopi-runner-kyle-sumatzkuku-chases-a-dream?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet+spider1v&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

In This Episode:

An update from the B.A.A. on Indigenous Peoples' Day
Grounded Pod Episode 11 – Women's Running Across the Generations with Kathrine Switzer, Patti Catalano Dillon, & Weini Kelati
Grounded Pod Episode 1 – Jordan Marie Daniel
"Jordan Marie Daniel ran and prayed for 26 #MMIW names at 26.2 mile Boston Marathon" by Vincent Schilling, com, April 23, 2019.
Grounded Pod Episode 13 – Dustin Martin
Support Dustin in his #RunWithWings Boston Marathon Fundraiser
Wings of America
Grounded Pod Episode 14 – Beth Wright
Support Beth in her #RunWithWings Boston Marathon Fundraiser
Grounded Pod Episode 25 – Yatika Starr Fields
Support Yatika in his #RunWithWings Boston Marathon Fundraiser
"Hopi endurance runner Kyle Sumatzkuku qualifies for Boston Marathon," by Duane Humeyestewa, Navajo-Hopi Observer (Online), September 14, 2021.
Lewis Tewanima (Hopi), American Indian Observer – Magazine of Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, Summer 2012 / Vol. 13 No. 2.
Reservation Dogs | Watch on FX on Hulu
Boston: The Documentary (Narrated by Matt Damon)
Philip Glass

Follow Kyle and Duane:

Instagram (Kyle Sumatzkuku): @kylesumatzkuku
Instagram (Duane Humeyestewa): @hopifilmmaker

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Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Episode 33 - Oiselle 2021 Women Run the Vote Panel: Historical & Present Erasure of Black & Indigenous Communities in the Land/Outdoors with Teresa Baker, Faith E. Briggs, Guarina Lopez & Rebecca McCown Sep 29, 2021

Show notes

Oiselle 2021 Women Run the Vote Panel (on September 21, 2021) on the historical and present erasure of Black and Indigenous communities from the land/outdoors was moderated by Dinée Dorame, with Teresa Baker, Rebecca McCown, Guarina Lopez, and Faith Briggs.

The 2021 Women Run the Vote Virtual Relay covered 907 miles from Apsaalooké (Crow) lands at Yellowstone National Park and ended in Duwamish territory in Seattle, WA from September 20th - 26th, 2021. More than 75 physical activities could be logged and converted to miles on the virtual route to provide an inclusive experience for participants of all abilities. Event organizers Oiselle and Run 4 All Women aimed to educate participants about indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice while raising funds for the Duwamish Tribe of Seattle, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, and Runners for Public Lands. The event raised $111,000 in total, with $37,000 being donated to each of the three organizations.

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Teresa Baker: @teresabaker11
Faith E. Briggs: @faithevebee
Guarina Lopez: @guarinapalomalopez
Rebecca McCown: @re_beckey

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Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Episode 32 - Victoria Lo, Creator of Chinatown Runners Sep 22, 2021

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"What better way to break down whatever artificial barriers that we may build up around us to protect ourselves than by doing something so physical and raw– like running is."

Victoria Lo is an NYC-based designer, creative, and runner. She recently started Chinatown Runners, which is "a collective of runners around the world, formed by the community, for the community." Their mission is to "use running to protect and give back to our local Chinatowns and any other AAPI-centric neighborhoods." She started the group last year after seeing a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and has encouraged runners of all backgrounds to join in order to keep the community safe, spread awareness, and celebrate the diverse heritages of these neighborhoods. In this conversation, we also peel back the layers of Vic's own personal running journey, including some reflections on her first marathon training cycle years ago and the ways running helped her prioritize her own wellness. Our conversation covers so many themes– creativity, mental health, family, and also our favorite tv show!

In This Episode:

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Instagram (Victoria Lo): @omgvics
Instagram (Chinatown Runners): @chinatownrunners

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Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Episode 31 - India Cook, Creator of Miles from India Vlog & Co-host of the Run Duo Podcast Sep 02, 2021

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"I am Miles from India because I didn't see what I am when I started running. I want to help and inspire other people. I want to help people who want to get into running who don't feel as if they 'look like a runner.' There is not one look for a runner. Me showing up…is my way of illustrating that."

India Cook is an Atlanta-based runner, podcast host, YouTube vlogger, and RRCA certified run coach. She began her running journey in 2008, quickly noticing the lack of representation for women of color and the inaccessibility of running lingo, instruction, and coaching. She now runs the Miles from India vlog to educate, inspire, and motivate runners of all backgrounds and co-hosts the Run Duo Podcast alongside Tommy Mitchell. India has recently dabbled in new adventures, including race announcing, drawing on her experiences running every distance from 5k to marathon. In this conversation, we deep dive into our experiences as women of color creatives, talk about the ins and outs of "vlogging" on YouTube, and India gives some motivating tips to new runners. We also geek out over reality tv, makeup, and more!

In This Episode:

Oiselle's Women Run the Vote 2.0 Virtual Relay
Miles from India (Website)
Miles from India YouTube Channel
Run Duo Podcast (with India Cook & Tommy Mitchell)
The Run Duo Podcast, Episode 63 – Dinée Dorame
iluvsarahii on YouTube
Makeup by Shayla on YouTube

Follow India Cook & Miles from India:

Instagram (India Cook): @i_of_engido_runs
Instagram (Miles from India): @milesfromindia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milesfromindia/
Miles from India (Website)
Miles from India YouTube Channel

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Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Episode 30 - Alisa Meraz-Fishbein, University of Colorado Student-Athlete & Albuquerque High Alumna Aug 25, 2021

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"Don't see your athleticism or your competitiveness as a negative. In our society, when women are seen as driven or passionate or athletic, that can be seen as a negative. It's so important to accept who you are and take advantage of it, see it as a gift…"

Alisa Meraz-Fishbein is a current sophomore running Track and Cross Country and majoring in Journalism at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Like me, she's an alumna of Albuquerque High School and was coached by my dad, Doug Dorame. In high school, Alisa had three-straight top-10 finishes at the NM State Cross Country 5A Championships, including a third-place finish as a junior. She was also a member of the 1,600-medley AHS relay team my dad coached a few years ago, which broke the state record (4:11.10) with Alisa running the 800m anchor leg. In this conversation, we catch up about Alisa's recently launched podcast, Running Start, as well as life as college student-athlete during a pandemic. She's had to adjust to so many things over the past year– from solo training to staying social while not being physically on campus. Now, she's back in Boulder ready for year two! She shares with us her advice for aspiring collegiate runners and gives us some tips on how she stays organized, uninjured, and mentally focused.

In This Episode:

Oiselle | Running Apparel for Women
Oiselle's Women Run the Vote 2.0 Virtual Relay
Alisa Meraz-Fishbein – University of Colorado XC Profile
Running Start Podcast, Episode 1 - Sage Hurta
Grounded Podcast, Episode 14 - Beth Wright
I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast
Let's Run Track Talk Podcast
This American Life Podcast
Red Oaks | Season 1 (on Amazon Prime)

Follow Alisa Meraz-Fishbein & Running Start Podcast:

Instagram: @alisamfish
Twitter: @alisamfish
Listen to Running Start Podcast

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Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Episode 29 - Guarina Lopez (Pascua Yaqui), Visual Artist, Runner, & Founder of Native Women Ride Aug 18, 2021

Show notes

"One thing that activism has taught me is to use my voice...I can share photographs about what I'm doing but also tell a story. We come from a storytelling tradition and I think that more of our voices need to be out there."

Guarina Lopez (Pascua Yaqui) is a visual artist, mother, runner, cyclist, and the founder of Native Women Ride. As a lifelong Indigenous activist and environmentalist, she utilizes photography, film, and writing to share stories of the land and Indigenous communities. In the episode, Guarina tells us about growing up in New Mexico (among other places), the ways her childhood shaped her, and her journey as a woman of color in running and cycling. With years of experience in museums, non-profits, and institutions of higher education, Guarina has a strong presence in the running community with several initiatives that highlight underrepresented communities and center anti-racist work.

DONATE TO RELATIVES RIDE FUNDRAISER: https://www.gofundme.com/f/relatives-ride-for-native-student-scholarships?member=11928907&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Proceeds benefit the American Indian and Indigenous Health Alliance (AIIHA) at the University of Arizona.

In This Episode:

Mujeres Muralistas
Native Women Ride
Grounded Podcast | Episode 5 – Verna Volker
Trail Runner Magazine's Apology Instagram Post – June 15th, 2021
Grounded Podcast Instagram Post in Response – June 15th, 2021
You Cannot Erase Us: Letter From An Indigenous Runner, by Guarina Lopez, Trail Runner Magazine (Online), July 23, 2021
mediaINDIGENA
The Red Nation

Follow Guarina Lopez, Native Women Ride, and more:

Instagram: @guarinapalomalopez
Twitter: @Guarina_Paloma
Native Women Ride: @native_women_ride
This Native Land Photography: @this_native_land
Call Me By My Name Project: @call_me_by_my_name_project
Natives Tell Stories: @modernnatives_personal_regalia

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Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Episode 28 - Mario Fraioli, Host of the Morning Shakeout Podcast & My Mentor Aug 11, 2021

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"You have days when you want to quit and ask yourself "is this worth it?" Whether it's podcasting, whether it's continuing on a run…Having people who can help you, in a mentorship role or a training partner–find those people. It's a lot easier to get through things when you've got support from others."

Mario Fraioli is the host and creator of the Morning Shakeout podcast and newsletter, a running coach, and my mentor in the Tracksmith Fellowship Program. Since last fall, Mario has been an incredible resource, guiding me through the ins and outs of podcasting. He hosts the successful Morning Shakeout podcast, where you can find him in conversation with some of the top athletes, coaches, and personalities in running. Mario ran Division II track and cross country at Stonehill College, where he was the program's first ever All-American in cross country. Prior to launching the Morning Shakeout, he was a senior editor at Competitor Magazine and worked in numerous spaces in both running and media. In this conversation, we dive deep into Mario's career in journalism, his not-so-secret obsession with basketball, and his thoughts on diversity/inclusion within the industry today. Mario is originally from Massachusetts, but currently resides in California with his wife and their (super adorable) dog, Tahoe.

In This Episode:

The Morning Shakeout Podcast & Newsletter
Tracksmith Fellowship Program
Dinée Dorame on the Morning Shakeout Podcast | Episode 145
Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success: Building Blocks for a Better Life, by John Wooden and Jay Carty, 2009 (Reprint)
Central Mass Striders Run Club
The White Lotus on HBO
McCartney 3, 2, 1 on Hulu

Follow the Morning Shakeout:

Podcast: https://themorningshakeout.com/category/the-morning-shakeout-podcast/
Newsletter/Subscribe: https://themorningshakeout.com/
Instagram: @theamshakeout
Twitter: @theAMshakeout
Mario's Website: https://mariofraioli.com/

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Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Episode 27 - Q&A with Dinée! Aug 04, 2021

Show notes

Join Grounded Pod creator/host, Dinée Dorame, in conversation with her partner, Reed, as she answers fun questions from listeners about running, life, injury updates, and more!

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Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Episode 26 - Monica Etsitty Dorame (Diné), Library Operations Manager, Runner, and my Mom! Jul 29, 2021

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"For me, I felt like when I was running, people were watching. But I didn't care…I thought, you know what? I'm doing this because I like it and when I'm running I'm thinking about my grandmothers and all the other women who are our ancestors."

Monica Etsitty Dorame (Diné) is Tábąąhá (Edge of Water clan) and born for Tótsohnii (Big Water clan). She currently resides in Albuquerque, NM and is originally from Ft. Defiance, AZ. As you may have guessed, she is also my Mom! Monica is a library operations manager for government information at the University of New Mexico (UNM) University Libraries and is currently a PhD candidate in the UNM OILS (Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences) Program. Her dissertation will focus on Native American women leaders within higher education. She received her Masters degree in public administration and her B.A. in American Studies, both from the University of New Mexico. Her writing has recently been published in an anthology featuring voices of color within library systems. My mom has been running for the majority of her life and has always been one of my biggest supporters in pursuing athletics. In this conversation, we talk about her experiences within the residential boarding school system, the relationships of women in our family, and her own journey with running as a cultural lifeway.

In This Episode:

In our Own Voices, Redux: The Faces of Librarianship Today, Book, Edited by Teresa Y. Neely and Jorge R. López-McKnight
CU Upward Bound Program, University of Colorado

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Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Episode 25 - Yatika Starr Fields (Osage, Cherokee, Muscogee Creek), Painter/Muralist & Ultrarunner Jul 14, 2021

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"It goes back to my family and having an enrichment in my culture…knowing that I'm a part of rhythm. When we dance, my feet touch the same ground. I dance hard in ceremonies, and I'm gonna run hard too."

Yatika Starr Fields (Osage, Cherokee, Muscogee Creek) is a painter, muralist, and ultrarunner based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Yatika grew up in an artistic family and specializes in using oil, acrylic, and watercolor mediums. He's currently a fellow in the Tulsa Artist Fellowship program, which supports contemporary artistic practitioners of diverse mediums. He's known for his bright works and graffiti mural pieces that push back against the idea of western fine art and engage wide audiences. Yatika has run races of all distances– from 5ks to ultramarathons, including the 2019 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) TDS, a 145k (90-mile) trail race in the Alps which Yatika finished in 32 hours, 58 minutes, and 51 seconds. Yatika studied landscape painting at the University of Oklahoma's summer program in Sienna, Italy before enrolling at the Art Institute of Boston from 2001 to 2004. In this conversation, we discuss the connections he makes between his culture, art works, and running, as well as his philosophy in training for ultra-distances.

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