About this episode
Sabrina Little is a Philosophy Professor and Professional Ultrarunner based in Newport News, VA. Sabrina is also a regular columnist for IRunfar and we spend the majority of this conversation discussing a recent post she wrote about what it might look like to be a good fan, as well as a bad fan, of ultra running during this era of significant change in our sport. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website ( https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20 ) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website ( https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20 ) to get 20% off your next order Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching ( https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/ ) Timestamps: (1:32) - connecting running and philosophy (10:15) - whether academia or running has had a bigger influence on philosophy (14:18) - motivation to reflect on ultrarunning fans (25:34) - gossip, escapism, anonymity, rooting for vice (39:45) - whether negative in-sport characteristics translate to other areas of life (48:54) - how fan behavior impacts the future of ultrarunning Links: The Vices Of Fandom Follow Sabrina on Instagram Follow Sabrina on Strava Support the show