The Running Voyager

Angela Tomusange – Running, Representation, and Rwanda Ultra


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In this episode, the podcast guest is Angela Tomusange, a British-born runner of Ugandan heritage, who shares her experiences in trail running. Angela has run races all over the world from 5km to ultra marathons.

Angela talks about how she got started with running, her perspective on diversity within the UK trail running community, and her experience participating in the Rwanda Ultra Marathon. She also explains what motivated her to choose Rwanda and reflects on the significance of that journey. We also talk about her experience tackling the Speed Project.

Topics discussed:
* Angela’s introduction to trail running
* Representation in the UK trail running landscape
* Her experience at the Rwanda Ultra Marathon
* Her experience running The Speed Project

This episode explores the connections between running, identity, and place.

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The speed project

Black trail Runners

Rwanda Ultra Marathon

Maverick Race Organisers

Black Sheep - by Sabrina Pace Humphreys

Running While Black - Alison Mariella Désir

Berlin Half Marathon

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