Episode 34: Diversity and Inclusion Series Part 2: Adam Merry and the lack of ethnically diverse role models in trail running, tokenism, and improving diversity in trail running

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary sit down with Adam Merry, an elite, multiracial trail runner and a life-long athlete. Adam currently coaches athletes and uses his background in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to help bring light to some of the issues in trail/ultra running  We learn a lot about his experience growing up multiracial, reflect on the importance of mentors, and learn about tokenism.

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Follow Adam Merry: @amerryrunner 

Adam Merry Article in TR: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/dirt-digital-editions/black-and-white/