DiscoverWhy I RunI run to be creative with triathlete Courtney Atkinson and writer Helen Mort
I run to be creative with triathlete Courtney Atkinson and writer Helen Mort

I run to be creative with triathlete Courtney Atkinson and writer Helen Mort

Update: 2022-03-031
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Writer Helen Mort and triathlete Courtney Atkinson talk with hosts Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere about what running means to them. Helen Mort is a renowned poet and novelist – she discusses how running can scratch the creative itch. Professional Australian triathlete Courtney Atkinson dives in to share his thoughts on running. Could running be the creative outlet everyone should discover?

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I run to be creative with triathlete Courtney Atkinson and writer Helen Mort

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