Hello and welcome to another episode of EDR: I’m Andy Fuller the host of this podcast and a co-founder of Reading Sideways Press.

I’m currently on holiday in Melbourne and thus I’ve been a bit slow in getting around to this episode. But what a cracker it is.

Firstly though let’s do the formalities: thanks to this podcast’s supporters: Jochem, Bob, Dominic, Nesrine, Levi, Joao, Gianluca and the original Bob. Thank you for showing the love for the podcast via the Buy Me a Coffee platform.

Little bit about what’s going on here: I’m currently not putting my runs on Strava, because basically, I’m trying to cut down on my digital distraction. But I have been running. I’m getting re-acquainted with hilly and undulating terrain, which I love. Last week or so, I did a 20km run and got 400m of elevation, without even seeking it out. I noticed this because 400m of elevation is what I usually get in a month of running in Leiden.

Although it is winter here, conditions are just about perfect: 12 to 15 degrees, sunny days and no wind. Got to love it.

Anyway: this podcast features a conversation with Manolo Pierson, a French athlete and designer, who has recently finished his degree in Eindhoven. Manolo is a sub-14minute 5km athlete and trains under the guidance of Honore Hoedt. In this conversation, we discuss Manolo’s approach to running, what he means by ‘threshold’ as an in-between space, why he regards running as a ‘choreography of vulnerability’ and how running can become its own ‘perceptive field’. We also talk about humdrum, everyday running matters too, of course.

I’m also pleased to announce that Reading Sideways Press will be publishing his innovative and insightful book, Run_A_Way next month.

So, that’s all from me for now. I need to get this episode out there and then get myself out into the beautiful Melbourne winter weather and do my 8 times 4 minutes on, 2minutes off fartlek workout.

Links:

Andy Fuller/Reading Sideways Press

Strava: Andy Fuller

Instagram: Everyday Runners Leiden

Email: [email protected]

Support the Podcast via Buy me a Coffee

Music by Jeroen Rondeel of Cymbaline

Until next time! Doi doi