hustle.run.thrive. blog — diversity in endurance sports
Breaking Down the Barriers: The Boston Marathon and the Real Work of Inclusivity
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A deep dive into Boston Marathon gatekeeping and the broader inclusion issues within distance running. Explore cultural, financial, and systemic barriers and learn how the sport can evolve toward genuine inclusivity.
Rethinking Inclusivity in the World Marathon Majors: Who’s Missing From the Starting Line — and Why
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The World Marathon Majors inspire millions — but access remains out of reach for many. Coach Croft explores how cost, entry systems, and representation barriers limit participation, and what true inclusion in global marathons could look like.
Where the Pro Trail Runners Association Misses the Mark on Diversity
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The Pro Trail Runners Association has the potential to be a powerful force in the industry, but without real action on diversity, it remains part of the problem rather than the solution.