Rashard Jones & the Chicago Marathon ft. Rebecca Grace
In S3Ep13 of the PRP, Adam round tables with seasoned runner, charismatic founder of Run For Brews Royal Oak, passionate diversity, equity and inclusion enthusiast and community builder extraordinaire, Rashard Jones who has been preparing for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 8th, 2023. Rebecca Grace, prominent social runner, ardent diversity, equity and inclusion aficionado and passionate co-founder of Run For Brews Royal Oak joins the show to offer her take on all things Rashard, RFB and running.
Rashard shares a detailed account into the genesis of his journey with running and discusses the birth of Running For Brews, a running club focused on socializing, inclusivity and of course, beer! Although a lot has changed for Rashard over his decade plus long relationship with the sport, one thing has remained consistent throughout; his passion for using running as a conduit for human relationships. Whether you’re fast or slow, interested in walking or running, new to town or been a Michigander for life, you’re welcome at RFB Monday nights.
Things get vulnerable when both Rashard and Rebecca break down their shared philosophies surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion. In life and running alike, the two stress the significance of education and awareness and discuss the growth and progress that can be achieved by forcing yourself out of your bubble and into uncomfortable situations. Rashard enlightens the PRP listenership with some paramount perspective surrounding what it feels like to be under represented in social situations and shares several anecdotes about what actions from others along with what adopted personal mindsets have helped him feel more comfortable and provided him with a more significant sense of belonging.
Ummm did Rashard show up with a full cooler, and is this podcast simply a tour of his lifestyle illustrated through beer?! Shiiit, how much beer we drinking?! Middle school flag football champs, say whaaaaa?? Is Rashard set to break the PRP shout out record with this one?! What does Rebecca mean by “the hover” and how does she leverage this technique to get dynamically warmed up for her races? Sparkling Sunday’s?! Just how hard is it to get Rashard to RSVP to something?? What’s the difference between ambassadorship & diplomacy? Wait wait wait, is Rashard DIAGONALLY slicing his nanners?! PR’s, buzzed vibes and craft beer, oh my!
This and so much more in this inspiring, educational and transparent episode of the PRP!
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Recorded Friday September 15th @ 12:30PM EST