Joy is...Symbiosis.
Dan Lawson is a record-breaking ultramarathon runner who’s represented Great Britain and achieved podium finishes in some of the world’s toughest races. He is the current LEJOG (Land's End to John O'Groats) record holder, and founder of the incredible ReRun initiative, which aims to prolong the life of sports clothes and equipment and campaign to reverse the impact that over-consumption and production in the running world is having on the environment.
Dan is a truly beautiful soul who really does epitomise 'running on joy' in all areas of his life. He is a values driven person who wears his heart on his sleeve and cares deeply for the world around him and the people in it. This conversation played over and over in my mind as I slipped on my own running shoes this week and Dan's words filled me with immense gratitude for the deep sense of connection to the Universe that moving over the earth can bring.
We ranged across so many topics, from what 'flow' means to us to our shared childhood affinity for seals! We touch on many of Dan's achievements but, more profoundly, think together about the exquisite vulnerability of being human and what the pure actions of running, community and love bring us.
Dan makes you want to be the best version of yourself and sharing time with him was an immense privilege that I am honoured to share with you in turn.
Follow: @therunningdan
Watch: 'Breaking Ten' (Dave MacFarlane's film following Dan's LEJOG record)
Support: ReRun @rerun.clothing @rubbishshoes
Listen: British Ultra Running Podcast (hosted by Dan and James Elson)
Research: Multiday Races
Image: Dave MacFarlane (DmTwo Media)
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