Phase I - Foundations
Sporting Embodiment among Trail Runners
Drawing on phenomenological theory, particularly the embodied perception and concept of elemental haptics to examine how trail runners experience and narrate their sensory engagement with nature.
Who Are We When We Run?
Across the world, different anecdotes are utilized to motivate: while some sayings stress the importance of self, others stress the importance of interdependence. However, much research is based on the so-called Western view of the independent and autonomous individual whose internal traits drive his or her motivation. This approach might be too simplistic and may overlook important motivational dynamics in other cultural contexts. So, I ask the question: Who Are We When We Run?