Episode 72: Adina Crawford and Fitness for Everybody

On this episode: mantras, apparel, and fitness is for everybody. We are talking with Adina Crawford, a athlete and yogini working to bring more diversity and inclusivity into the fitness space.

Adina–aka Deanie the Yogini–is a certified yoga instructor, mentor, and community advocate. She brings her energy, passion and enthusiasm and shares it with those around her… including you as you listen to this episode!

Show Notes

• 00:33 – Introducing Adina
• 01:25 – How Adina first got into yoga
• 02:50 – Why the fitness space needs more diversity and inclusivity
• 04:00 – Snowshoeing with Saveria and AdventurUs Women
• 06:00 – Adina’s schedule
• 07:57 – How Adina started running everything from 10Ks to marathons
• 17:00 – Adina’s passion for yoga
• 26:03 – What does an athlete look like?
• 29:00 – The importance of learning (coaching, training, etc.)
• 34:45 – Finding and creating inspiration
• 36:30 – What needs to improve in the areas of diversity and inclusion
• 44:10 – What’s going on at AdventurUs Women

You can find Adina on Instagram @adinavcrawford

Mentioned in this Episode

• AdventurUs Women
• Black Girls Run
• Black Girls Do Bike

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.