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#34 Background's Sunday: Your Weekly Moment is Here!
New article at Background Mag!
What does it mean to run for more than a finish line?
Dakota Jones is a trail runner from the U.S. who has quietly become one of the sport’s most thoughtful voices. Known not only for his results but for biking to races, questioning the carbon footprint of competition, and launching climate initiatives, he represents a generation of athletes looking for meaning beyond the podium.
In our latest piece, Dakota reflects on how the sport has shaped him — from his first days volunteering at the Hardrock 100, to the contradictions of making a living in a commercialized sport, to the bigger question he’s still chasing: how to live, and run, in a way that does no harm.
👉 Read the full article here.
The trail runner reflects on his journey from a Hardrock 100 volunteer to a global competitor wrestling with climate ethics, commercialism, and finding meaning beyond the podium.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF NNORMAL
Editor’s Pick
The Weight of Gold – HBO Documentary
While Dakota reflects on the hidden struggles behind endurance sports, The Weight of Gold offers a raw look at Olympic athletes facing the mental health challenges behind the medals. Both stories remind us that sport is never just about performance — it’s about the people, the community, and the meaning we choose to find in it.
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