Cult of Personality | DCR AidStation 052

We’ve had some big weeks in the running world. With some incredible performances and a new normal being established across the board, from 42.2 to 250 miles. Ali, Andrew, and Matt are here for it, and we have some questions as well. Is our sport, and the big tent that it has become, lost some of its sparkle, its unpredictability, its wonder? Now, every elite performance must surely hinge on the 1%ers.  When is too much too much? Have accomplishment and performance been superseded by attention? Are races now cults of personality driven by an allegiance to race directors? When a brand’s identity overshadows the identity of its runners, is that a good thing?  And we’re doping now? sorta? And surely in today’s day and age should we be encouraging elite road runners who have podcasts to shut the F*&k up as much as possible? especially when it comes to gender* Dirt Church Radio – Best Enjoyed Running. ​*I think we can all agree on this one.  --- --- ---  Episode Links  Sign up for the DCR AidStation newsletter. (https://dirtchurchradio.substack.com/...) Dirt Church Radio on Instagram (  / dirtchurchradio  ) Dirt Church Radio on Facebook (  / dirtchurchradio  ) Further Faster New Zealand (https://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/) Enjoy! Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake (https://digicake.com/)