106. Dana Bogan: keep showing up

<p>Dana Bogan is a runner, fitness instructor and social worker in Boston, MA.</p> <p>Dana’s a friend I’ve known for over five years and it has been a pleasure to watch her grow over that time.</p> <p>In this episode, we talked about:</p> <p>-why she started running</p> <p>-being from an interracial couple</p> <p>-going from short distance to long distance</p> <p>-the pressure she feels related to running and racing</p> <p>-“what does running mean to you?”</p> <p>-her relationship with community</p> <p>-life as a social worker</p> <p>-mental health and the stigmas around it</p> <p>-depression and related thoughts</p> <p>-some of her amazing messages on instagram</p> <p>-her initial apprehension for doing the podcast</p> <p>-her racing goals (they’re a bit different yet AWESOME)</p> <p>-some of her role models and biggest supporters</p> <p>-success</p> <p>-and so much more</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow along with Dana’s adventures at instagram.com/strength.soul.sarcasm</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thanks to Janji for sponsoring this episode. As a runner you know the importance of hydration,&nbsp;but you might not know that almost 800 million people lack access to drinking water. By working together, we can create viable solutions and collectively, we can have a greater impact.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Janji Collective is one way to do that. It's a membership&nbsp;that earns you tons of perks like discounts on gear and first access to new collections. It's also a community of adventurous&nbsp;runners around the world. 100% of the membership fee goes towards supporting clean water programs&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I’m a member and enjoy knowing that it is a small step that each of us can take that when pooled together, can have quite an impact.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>If you use the code&nbsp;FTLR, you can join the Janji collective for $50. You’ll receive a free singlet as well as a special members only discount for life. Every dollar from that will go towards supporting clean water programs.&nbsp;</p>