Episode 77 - Melani Buchanan-Farmer, Founder of Running505 and BFit505

This week I had the honor to speak with Melani Buchanan-Farmer. She is a former teacher, she's worked in Language and Cultural Equity at Albuquerque Public Schools, and is currently a professor at New Mexico Highlands University. Through all of this she has created Running 505, a non-competitive wellness group for kids in 5th through 8th grade.

Running 505 collaborates with the community to encourage youth to live healthy lifestyles. Listening to Melani's story was so fun for me and I love hearing what other educators are doing to inspire children beyond the classroom. The story of how Running 505 came into existence speaks a lot about Melani's passion. 

I hope you enjoy our talk and are inspired to participate in Running 505.

Race season is coming up, so hydrate, prepare, and keep running, New Mexico.