Keeping Track

Latest Episodes:

Own Your Story Panel Discussion with Alysia at REI x She Is Beautiful 5k/10k May 18, 2022

Show notes

This is a prerecorded episode that occurred in March at the REI /she Is Beautiful event which included a 5k and 10k run and a panel discussion in Santa Cruz from some amazing women in sport: Alysia moderated the discussion called “Own Your Story” with athelte author and advocate Alison Desir, 2019 Team USA member in the 1500m and founder of the pride 5k Nikki Hiltz, trail running coach/ outdoor guide and author Kriste Peoples, and Kim Woozy who is involved in events that empower women and girls such as Skate Like A Girl -as they all shared their journeys to becoming advocates for underrepresented communities in their sports.

Thank you to REI for your support and for providing a platform for this discussion

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Catching Up With Kim Smith Apr 04, 2022

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The Catchup:

Link to pre-order the book Arrival Stories

Alysia’s Marathon and Every Mother Counts fundraising page!

&mother and EveryMotherCounts have partnered

They raised $200,000 through the marathon alone for a new ambulance at a secondary all girls school in the Kilimanjaro region

Link &Mother Mom forward virtual 5k, coming May8th!

Alysia’s marathon run down- hard terrain, running with Christie Turlington on her last Marathon, experiencing an African city

Introducing Kim Smith: 4 time NCAA Champion and 3 time Olympian for New Zealand, New Zealand record holder in events from indoor mile up through the Marathon.
We speak with Kim about her start in running, her breakout college season, her pro career and the lessons she learned. We also touch on what Kim's up to now and her history with pulmonary embolisms.
(Apologies for the sound-We were psyched to be back in studio at WhatCheer Writers Club!..... But we forgot how to use the equipment after 2 years away-Molly's mic wasn't recording so she sounds quieter than normal....but Kim sounds great so no important info is lost there! )
We hope you enjoy, comment and rate us on I-tunes if you feel inclined!

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Tori Franklin: Jumping, Writing and More Feb 24, 2022

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We talk to Team USA Triple Jumper and and 2 time American Record Holder Tori Franklin about her start in the sport, her plans for the future and all she's doing outside of it to be a whole person.
We drop a lot of links in the intro:
Support Alysia's Marathon Fundraising for Every Mother Counts
Women's Running Article : What has changed in the 2 Years since Ahmaud Arbery's Murder
Tracksmith Foundation Shoutout!
Books!
Preorder Alison Desir's Running While Black
More books in this Memoir list by Womens Running
Follow Mirna Valerio @themirnavator !
2 black Runners Podcast
Meb's For The Run Round Table Conversation
If you want a Keeping Track Tote, or more info on Patreon or this episode via our blog go here
Tori Franklin : Follow on instagram @livhappii
Some of her writing: Blogs Here
website here
book coming soon: You Anthem
Watch her and the other athletes compete at USA Indoor Track And Field Championships
schedule and viewing info : 2-4pm PST on CNBC

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Sara Slattery And Molly Give A Glimpse Inside The How She Did It Book Feb 15, 2022

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How She Did It Book Talk:
HSDI website
Co Authors Sara Slattery and Molly talk with Ro about who and what's in their book due out March 8th. Pre order today to get it on International Women's Day!
Todays topics:
Should you specialize in sport early to be the best?
Sharing interesting chapters
What Would Sara ,Molly and Ro want for their daughters ?
Are women and girl's peaks in distance running later than we think?
What was the inspiration for the cover?
See more on our blog here! and stay tuned for the rest of February and our Black History Month Celebrations.
As always please share, rate and comment on our i-tunes page if you feel inclined, or if you're a super fan check out our Patreon page or shop!
Or send us feedback at ladies@keeping-track.com
Thanks for Keeping track!

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Live with Alysia and Shannon Woods , On Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Running And Outdoor Industries Dec 31, 2021

Show notes

Today we are sharing the second episode Alysia recorded live from TRE earlier in the month as she spoke with Shannon Woods, who is currently the senior manager of DEI at Brooks Running among other things. Shannon tells us how her own upbringing as a mixed race woman and the experiences of both herself and the experiences of her parents during the civil rights movement as well as her own experiences as a mother who wanted to make sure her kids learned diverse histories she didn’t in school all informed her decision to work in DEI . She is working on dismantling systemic racism in the running community and on opening up opportunities in these jobs via her role at Brooks and on the Running Industry Diversity Coalition Board .
For more show notes as always head to our website www.keeping-track.com!
Also check out our Tees and Visors, as all of our Dec/Jan sales go to Trackgirlz 2022 grants as they work to promote "Sisterhood, Empowerment and Track And Field".
Also don't forget to follow us on instagram @keeptrackmedia and like or review us on iTunes!

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Viola Cheptoo Lagat on the NYC Marathon and Ending Gendered Violence in Kenya Dec 15, 2021

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Today we have a surprise guest hostess (Marielle Hall!) as we talk to Viola Lagat, also known as Viola Cheptoo Lagat, who you may know as recent second place woman at the 2021 NYC Marathon (and maybe you’ve heard of one of her many talented runner siblings, Bernard Lagat?)

She takes us through her family’s deep running roots, what her training is like, how she spends time between the US and Kenya, her journey from being a1500m runner to nearly beating the Olympic Champion in her debut marathon, and her remembrance of her friend Agnes Tirop. Viola shares with us how close to home and ever present gender based violence, like what lead to Agnes’ murder, is in Kenya and what she and other women are doing to help change things for the next generation.

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Live With Alexi Pappas & Alysia At The Running Event Dec 07, 2021

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Alysia talks to Alexi Pappas live at the 2021 TRE expo in Austin, Texas. They talk about being new teammates for Altra Running, about giving yourself permission to be more than an athlete, for example how creative projects energize and motivate Alexi rather than take away from her performance, the power of your inner narrative, Alexi's unique experience running vs racing the NYC Marathon, her projects as an author and director and more!
As always it was a refreshing and uplifting perspective to hear from Alexi!
Buy Bravey book here!
Thanks to Altra and CleanSportCollective for helping us host the conversation!

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Mary Ngugi and the Women's Athletic Alliance : A Female Empowerment Movement In East Africa Nov 15, 2021

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We talk to Mary Wacera Ngugi, who most recently finished 3rd at the 2021 Boston Marathon, about her start in the sport, how Kenyan camp systems work and her journey to the marathon. You may be surprised to hear who is coaching her now!

We also talk to Mary about her brave and impactful efforts to help women of Kenya find confidence and escape abusive marriages. She recently started the Womens Athletic Alliance as part of the movement that has gained volume in East Africa following the tragic murder of Agnes Tirop by her husband, she was one of the brightest young stars in the womens 10,000m. Mary has always seen the need to change how women are treated as property and told from a young age they don’t matter and to be quiet. She hopes to provide a safe place of support, to celebrate the women athletes as people, provide legal aid and mentoring through the new Program. Many women from around the sports world have offered help and support and we are there behind her too.

Womens Athletic Alliance founder

Follow her here

“The women deserve better. Being married to a person who loves and cares about me, I feel so much that my sisters and the women in Kenya should live a life like that; they should be treated better, they should be loved, they should be cared about and supported-they need the support not the control” -Mary Ngugi

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Kori Carter and Natasha Hastings Talk TrackGirl Summer and More Oct 28, 2021

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Ro and I do a 25 min catch up on fall action (there has been a lot of it!) so feel free to fastforward to the GOOD STUFF aka Kori Carter and Natasha Hastings talking through some of the struggles they had this past year, what helped them through and tips for anyone dealing with similar things, plus we talk about the success, origins and future plans of their Youtube Track and Field talk show TrackGirl Summer. Check our blog for more links but some mentioned in catch up and episode are here:
Follow Mary Ngugi
Follow Violah Lagat
Follow Kori Carter
Follow Natasha Hastings
Womens Athletic Alliance
subscribe to TrackGirl Summer
Merchandise!
Loveland Foundation
Natasha's Foundation NHF Cares-they do scholarships and more
Natasha's Original show Teatime with Tasha
the 400m Diva lip and lash collection!
Kori's world champs vibe
Kori's Christian Athlete Training Journal

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Celebrating Patti Dillon At The Boston Marathon Oct 11, 2021

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Fall Marathons are back! The 125th running of the Boston Marathon is being held on Indiginous People's Day, October 11th, in Massachusetts. We talk to one of the best road runners in American History, Patti Dillon, about her career, being the fastest Native runner in history and how she is staying connected to the Native Community. Patti also talks about the power of the mind in running, her unique journey from smoker to Marathon champion and how healing trauma is the way forward in life.
Molly does this interview solo and missed Ro and Alysia big time! Also this interview was done in the Fairmont Copley Lobby so there is some ambient crowd noise as we catch up live-ish among the hubub of pre-Marathon preparations.
Check out Wings Of America here, and follow Patti Dillon on instagram @pattispeaks227

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