Episode 94: The Race Continues with Ron Douglas and Shamara Carney
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This week we talk to siblings Ron Douglas and Shamara Carney, who co-founded of The Race Continues Track Club and coach track and field at Notre Dame High School in Belmont. Ron and Shamara share their unique journeys with running, their surprising path to working together, and how they are inspiring the next generation of runners to have a strong sense of self on and off the track.
Some highlights from our conversation:
🏃🏾🏃🏾♀️ How racing their cousins inspired competitiveness early on
⚖️Learning balance after trying to do it all
🏈 Developing their coaching style by taking elements of practice and competition from different sports
🙌🏾 How being siblings impacts the kids they coach
🔗 Integrating mental health with physical health
🤗 Finding ways to make connections with everyone
🌳 Developing a strong sense of self outside of sports
You can follow Ron on Instagram @coachrondougie, Shamara at @shamaracarney, and check out The Race Continues Track Club.
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Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at runnersofthebay@gmail.com.
Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.
Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.
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