Zach Friedley, a professional runner and founder of the nonprofit Born to Adapt, recently concluded a successful trail running event for adaptive athletes in Rotorua, New Zealand. The event featured 45 participants and aimed to increase visibility and acceptance of adaptive athletes in trail running, a space traditionally limited for them. Friedley's journey from struggling with his own representation in the sport to becoming an advocate illustrates his commitment to making trail running accessible to all, demonstrating the 'if you build it, they will come' approach to inclusivity.
Friedley’s journey in trail running reinforces the importance of inclusivity, showing that adaptive athletes can thrive in environments traditionally unavailable to them.
With his non-profit and events, Friedley aims to open up trail running to more adaptive athletes, transforming the sport into a more inclusive space.
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