The Outdoor Community, Access & Emotion | S2E5: Shaf Gordon
Description
Shafeeqah Gordon is a local favorite in the Cape Town trail community. She’s the leader of the legendary shafflers at Tuesday Trails. A pocket rocket with a sense of humor to match. She can be found on the start line of some pretty tough races & you’re always guaranteed a smile if you see her. Stoked to welcome Shaf to the podcast & to get to know her better during this conversation.
// TOPICS COVERED
(0:00 ) Welcome!
(01:44 ) Shaf’s entry to trail running
(08:26 ) Tuesday Trails & leading a group
(19:40 ) What does the retail space teach us?
(26:10 ) Outdoor education awareness (31:00 ) Kapaan Tours & her Dads influence
(38:40 ) Are you an overpacker? (40:22 ) Growth in the trail space & female participation
(44:30 ) Emotional finish lines & UTD
(52:50 ) What’s next for Shaf
(54:18 ) Reading & inspiration
// RESOURCES MENTIONED
- KapAanTours Instagram: @kapaantours
- Shaf Gordon: @shafgordon
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