Nonbinary runner Jake Fedorowski on making marathons more inclusive, love for Judith Butler, & their drag persona
A post shared by Jake Fedorowski (@jakefedorowski)Jake Fedorowski loves to run. The marathon enthusiast views the sport as their ultimate escape, and the best way to connect with their body and the world around them.
But for the first several years of Fedorowski’s adult life, they encountered one big problem whenever they stepped onto the starting line of any road race.
They were constantly misgendered! There were distinct male and female divisions, but nothing for nonbinary people. The continued slights spurred Fedorowski into action.
Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Two years ago, they published the guide to nonbinary inclusion in running.