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World Service,7 mins

Running, racism and recovery

Not by the Playbook

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Please note: This clip contains discussions about mental health. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide. www.befrienders.org Black Trail Runners co-founder Sabrina Pace-Humphreys discusses why she founded the running group as a safe space for people of colour to enjoy running outdoors. Speaking to Sportshour's Caroline Barker, Pace-Humphreys opens up on how getting into running helped her cope with severe postpartum depression. She also recalls the racism she has encountered in running, which included having her cries for help ignored in the French Alps. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, you could speak to a health professional, or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at Befrienders Worldwide. www.befrienders.org Photo: Black Trail Runners co-founder Sabrina Pace-Humphreys out running on a trail with members of the group. (Credit: Matthew Iapoko Faulds)

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