Jasmine Sanchez - Runner, Founder of Vessel Athletics, and a Community Lead of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition.

<div>Jasmine is based in San Jose, California and recently graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Business & Environmental Studies.</div> <div> </div> <div>In 2020 Jasmine was inspired by Beau Mills and his 24hr Marathon Challenge - she loved this idea of running 1.1 mile every hour and decided to do her own version of the challenge. Jasmine wanted to raise awareness around issues including police brutality, running alone as a female and Missing Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). </div> <div> </div> <div>Jasmine dedicated each mile she ran to a different individual who has been a victim of police brutality or violence.</div> <div> </div> <div>Jasmine first started running in college and soon discovered an issue with the hydration options available for her to take on longer runs. Soon after, she founded  Vessel Athletics, a functional activewear brand for runners, launching the world’s first Hydroshirt, a shirt that integrates a removable hydration pack, allowing athletes to seamlessly hydrate on runs, without the need for a heavy hydration backpack, flimsy water belt, or bottle. </div> <div> </div> <div>Her passion lies in entrepreneurship, community building, social and environmental advocacy, and of course, running.</div> <div> </div> <div>Jasmine share more about her life, her passion for running and provided top tips and advice to help you take your first step to becoming a running. </div> <div> </div> <div>New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don’t miss out. </div> <div> </div> <div>The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast&source=gmail&ust=1621388426644000&usg=AFQjCNFsdJZAWpnF_eoT6o52ZEdGTtQPDA">www.patreon.com/<wb