Episode 43 - Christian Gering (Katishtya'meh & Pi'pil), Multimedia Artist & Trail Runner

<p>Christian Gering is a multimedia artist and trail runner hailing from Katishyta (San Felipe Pueblo) and the Pi'pil people of El Salvador. He recently designed several prints and graphics for Janji's Fall/Winter 2021 running apparel line– <em><a href= "https://janji.com/collections/american-southwest">American Southwest</a></em>. His creative inspiration is heavily linked to his passion for movement. Christian is known for translating his experiences of running up peaks, down arroyos, and across a variety of landscapes into feelings, emotions, and ideas in the form of visual art. Gering has had several top finishes at international races including wins at the 2015 <em>Bandera 50K</em>, 2018 <em>Jemez Mountain 50-Miler</em>, and the 2019 <em>Javelina 100K</em>. He also holds the course record at the latter two races. After a decade of competing professionally, he tells us about his plans to pursue his passions creatively as he dives into the many meanings, purposes, and intentions beh...