In this unique running podcast episode, we hit the streets (literally) with Oscar Stapleton – a lifelong runner, founder of Haraka Baraka, and master’s student in Islamic Studies. Oscar shares his journey from cross-country kid to global traveler, blending running, culture, and philosophy in a way that’s anything but ordinary.We talk training setbacks, wild race-day stories, and his mission to unite people across cultures through running camps. From Moroccan deserts to Uzbek archives, Oscar is creating a movement—one run, one story, one connection at a time.Whether you're into sport, travel, or thought-provoking conversation, this one’s for you.🎧 Recorded while running through London.📍 Topics covered:– Running as therapy & challenge– Cross-cultural learning through sport– Islamic history & philosophy– The West & Muslim world relations– Starting Haraka Baraka running camps– Travel tales from Jordan, Uzbekistan & more📌 Subscribe & follow for more 🎙️ Inspire Us Podcast: www.youtube.com/@InspireUsPodcast🌍 Haraka Baraka: https://www.instagram.com/harakabaraka.tripsYouTube Chapters –00:00 – Intro: Running While Podcasting01:25 – Injuries, Shin Splints & Marathon Mindsets05:59 – Daily Habits & Goggins-Style Endurance Challenges10:24 – Running as Meditation, Transport & Identity13:45 – Oscar’s Islamic Studies Journey17:13 – What Is Islam? Academic & Personal Reflections21:40 – East vs West: A False Divide?24:18 – Colonial Legacies & Civilizational Exchange29:01 – Critiquing Yourself Online & Podcasting Challenges32:07 – What is Haraka Baraka?35:10 – Cultural Exchange Through Running38:27 – Next Stop: Uzbekistan Running Camp40:45 – Parkrun Rivalries & Running Philosophy44:53 – Fixing Track & Field: Can It Be Entertaining?46:21 – Final Thoughts on Movement, Meaning & Purpose