Stephanie Case-Human Rights Activist, Advocate for Women in Ultrarunning, and Badass Trail Runner | Koopcast Episode 152
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Episode overview:
Stephanie Case is a well-known figure in trail/ultra running, not just for her success in crazy, tough races (Tor de Glaciers, Hardrock, The Barkley Marathons), but for her outspokenness about women’s rights. Stephanie spearheads tough conversations concerning inclusivity for women in our sport- pregnancy deferrals, quotas for women in races/lotteries, and more. If she couldn’t be any more admirable, Steph also works in conflict zones as a Human Rights Advocate.
Episode highlights:
(26:39) Free to Run: creating female leaders in areas of conflict through visibility in the outdoors space, creating societal change in patriarchal societies
(31:56) Gender inequality in ultras: microaggressions, reasons for including the top 10 women at UTMB, providing for women’s health at races, there are more barriers for women
(59:05) How race directors can promote inclusivity: offering women’s products and childcare stations as symbols of an inclusive space
Additional resources:
Free to Run: https://freetorun.org/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theultrarunnergirl/?hl=en
Stephanie Case Trail Runner Article: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/stephanie-cases-secret-weapon/
https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/why-cant-pregnant-women-defer-race-entries/
https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/western-states-transgender-athletes-policy/
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