Episode 115 - Lydia Jennings; Environmental Scientist, Mentor, Runner, and So Much More

This week I had the pleasure to speak with Lydia Jennings. She is an environmental soil scientist focused on soil health, mining policy, and more. She is from Santa Fe and finished her PhD at the University of Arizona.

Lydia talks about her trip with Wings of America to participate in the Boston Marathon and chaperone the students participating in the Pursuit Program. She talks about seeing Boston through the students' eyes, watching them race the 5k, and her own race, which she dedicated to the Land Back movement.

We also cover her involvement in Will Run For Soil, Footprints, and crewing recently at Western States. We also talk about her upcoming race at the Javelina Jundred as part of the Native Women Running team.

Lydia is such an accomplished and amazing person. I am happy that we were able to make this happen and I hope you enjoy listening to her.

It is still hot out there and the humidity (for New Mexico standards) is not making it easier. Take care of your body and be aware of the temperatures as you head out on your runs. Hydrate well, run when it's cool, be kind, and keep running, New Mexico.