Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel on Running as Activism and Prayer

Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel is a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate, the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. She is a 4th Generation Runner, who started running when she was 10 years old. She is an advocate who focuses on MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women), and uses her running as a mechanism for her advocacy work. This episode deeply probes topics near and dear to Jordan’s heart, and covers the following: 

Growing up in South Dakota, and the relationship with her tribe.

The deep history of running in her family and how that inspired her to start running

The connection with her Grandfather, Nyal Brings Three White Horses

Realizing her calling to be an activist and help the future generations

Running the Boston Marathon and her decision to run in prayer

Details about MMIW and the challenges that exist

Managing burnout and non-linear journeys

How to be an ally to the Indigenous community

Attending a Division 1 College in Maine, and her experience with running and an eating disorder

The history of training for the Olympic Trials in her family, and her personal goals for running in the future

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EPISODE LINKS

GlobalSportMatters.com

Sovereign-Bodies.org

UIHI.org

Jordan's Instagram

Rising Hearts Facebook

Rising Hearts Instagram

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