Conversations presented by Running Sucks
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Running Sucks presents a series of conversations at Runlimited in London.
Event 1: Women in Running
How do we make running the best place it can be for women? We all want to make running as inclusive and welcoming as possible, but for those of us who aren't women, it can be daunting to ask the 'correct' questions in order to be informed enough to help. But not wanting to say the wrong thing, so keeping quiet, is the biggest barrier to being a useful ally.
To solve that, I'm inviting runners to submit questions anonymously. Ask as many questions as you like, on any topics. I want to encourage absolute freedom of conversation, and have an open dialogue in creating the best world together. I will collect those questions and ask them to a panel of female experts from the running community.
Their insights and suggestions for best practices and guardrails will be published on Running Sucks, with a view to making running the safest, most inclusive space possible for women.
- Bethan Taylor-Swaine (The Feminist Sports Sociologist)
- Sahra-Isha Muhammad-Jones (ASRA Club)
- Kimiko Ninomiya (Hot Boys Athletics)
- Isabel Sachs (Sporty & Single)
Event 2: Running Culture
There were big conversations after the Boston and London marathons about how much brands have shaped the way we engage with running. Some parties even conflated brands being increasingly visible at those events with a progression of running culture.
I had a rebuttal at the time, but why don’t we lean into just how brands and journalists think and talk about the future of running culture? Growth is good, but purposefully sustainable growth that has the best interests of all parties in mind is better.
We will come together to discuss how we got here, and the best paths forward in terms of maintaining sustainability in terms of the environment, the economy, and our personal running practices.
- Simon Freeman (Like the Wind magazine)
- Raziq Rauf (Running Sucks)
- Ellie-May Brooks (On)
Event 3: South Asians in Running
South Asians in running? This isn't a conversation that could've happened five years ago.
As running has grown and grown, South Asian runners have become increasingly visible. Individuals have risen through the sport into decision-making positions, and South-Asian-specific run clubs have formed a part of the current running boom.
Here, we will come together and celebrate the trailblazers in our community. In this South Asian Heritage Month-affiliated event, we'll discuss both internal and external factors in why it's taken so long to rise up, and we'll talk about where we go from here.
- Raziq Rauf (Running Sucks)
- Amritpal Ghatora (Tracksmith)
- Mara Hafezi (South Asian Heritage Month)
- Harkiran Kalsi (Women Make Moves)
THESE ARE ALL FREE TO ATTEND, BUT VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY WILL ALLOW FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE EVENINGS TO BE HAD BY ALL.
JUST £5 PER PERSON WOULD ALLOW FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS TO BE PAID FAIRLY, AND REFRESHMENTS (PIZZA, PLEASE). IF YOU'RE ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE, PLEASE DO.
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79 Spots left|Registration Closes August 12, 2025Women in Running workshopFreeTuesday, August 12, 20257:00 PM - 8:30 PMThis Women in Running workshop is a community endeavour and relies on the questions you submit. The more you give, the more we all get, so share it far and wide, and encourage runners from communities around the world to get involved.
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85 Spots left|Registration Closes August 13, 2025Running CultureFreeWednesday, August 13, 20257:00 PM - 8:30 PMBuilding a sustainable running ecosystem across all levels is crucial. How we do it the most effectively is up for debate. Some of the brightest minds in journalism and branding will come together to do that.
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85 Spots left|Registration Closes August 14, 2025South Asians RunFreeThursday, August 14, 20257:00 PM - 8:30 PMIt feels like a new dawn for South Asian runners. Tonight is a night to celebrate all the new run clubs, and runners, shaping the space, and acting as role models for the next generation. Let's make it a night to remember.