Episode 90: Ayako Sawanabori on running towards healing, advocacy, and learning

Runners of The Bay

Ayako Sawanobori, accomplished runner, co-lead of the Anti-Racist Run Club and longtime supporter of Girls on the Run and Back on My Feet, joins the podcast to talk about her journey from gymnastics to running, running and advocacy, and how healing and comeback are a theme throughout her running. Some highlights from our conversation: 🤸 Intense gymnastics training as a child 👟 Finding track after getting injured⁣ 🎉 Loving being a middle of the pack runner 🔂 Embracing being a forever beginner⁣ 👋🏽 How she and her dad have used marathons to bond and heal after a loss ✊🏾 How the Anti-Racist Run Club is focusing on awareness, education, and action 🎽 Training for her first ultra! You can follow Ayako on Instagram and Strava, and follow Anti-Racist Run Club on Instagram You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @runnersofthebay Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at [e-mail]. Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic. Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.