Episode 16: TEAM 413 - GRACERUNNER MINISTRIES is a nonprofit organization which seeks to put "running chaplains" out there to serve and listen to others during their most difficult struggles, be them in running or in life. This is Part 3 of our summer series on Running, Faith and Social Justice, and hints at why distance running has such a deep spiritual component for many.
Founder/Director Chris Gillespie was an athletic trainer at the 1996 Olympics in Track and Field, and has been inducted into the national hall of fame for Athletic Trainers. After a paralyzing accident, it took him over a decade to work his way back to distance running, and fermented the reason why he wanted to be there for others who face similar struggles of tragedy; in running, spiritual and personal life, by founding Team 413. Regardless of your religious or non-religious convictions, I believe you will find his story inspiring and compelling towards putting into action your deepest desires and goals, in running and in life. More info/links at: www.runninganthropologist.com
