In this episode, we chop it up with our homies from NOLA—Harold Dale and Jean Aponte of the 504th Run Crew. Harold and Jean are seasoned ultrarunners who’ve been proudly carrying the flag for a more diverse and inclusive ultrarunning community for years.

In our conversation, they break down what makes New Orleans' run culture so unique, how they got into ultrarunning, and why preserving culture within run communities matters. These two certified vets drop nothing but gems.

Ya heard me!

Mentioned in this episode:

🏃🏾‍♀️ Races & Running Events

* 🏞️ Sulphur Springs

* 🌄 Western States Endurance Race

* 🏜️ Badwater 135

* ⏱️ Breaking 4 – Nike Project

👟 Gear & Apparel

* 🏔️ Nnormal

* 🧦 Stance Ultralight Crew Socks

* 🧥 Nike Aeroloft Vest

* 🛡️ Bodyglide Anti-Chafe

🏃🏿‍♂️ Run Crews

* 🎷 504th Run Crew

🎶 Culture & Music

* 🎺 Kermit Ruffins on Spotify

* 🪘 Mardi Gras Indians – Wikipedia

* 🪩 IRS – Planet IRS (Album)

* 🥒 Hannibal Buress – Pickle Juice

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