This episode is with Adam Merry, an elite trail runner from Monterey, California. In this episode, we talked about: -Adam's entry into running which included his first half marathon and first 50k in rapid succession -getting further into trail running -the trail community -diversity, or lack thereof in the trail world -how to address this lack of diversity -what it's like to be a mixed race man growing up in a mostly white community -addressing difficult conversations head on -use of social media for activism and engagement -his professional background related to ocean conservation -coaching by David Roche and what David has taught us -love for the process and day to day and much more! Follow along with Adam's journey at www.instagram.com/amerryrunner --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support