Want change in the way your races are organized? Then speak up about it!
Libby Jones is the owner and race director for The Active Joe, a race production company out of Dallas, Texas that focuses on the "average joes" out there getting active. She has directed running races for 17 years and currently produces trail and road running events 6 race days a year for The Active Joe. The company has a focus on affordable racing while providing opportunities to get active in a safe and inviting way for communities previously underrepresented in running.
Jon chats with Libby about:
● overcoming health challenges (Fibromyalgia)
● going from runner to race director
● diversity and inclusion in running
● efforts to include underrepresented groups
● challenges and progress in race directing
Follow Libby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbyruns/
Follow Active Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactivejoe/
Active Joe’s website: https://www.theactivejoe.com/
Active Joe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheActiveJoe/
Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dinosaurvalley100/
This episode is supported by:
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