Rod Hurley

Artist Scholar Athlete

Barbados-born, Brooklyn-based.

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Rod Hurley standing outdoors in a black coat — IZZA NATURAL TING

izza natural ting / phrase + credo /

What happens naturally

Innate, in tune with nature.

Movement, deep thinking, and vibes

Rod Hurley moving with a running community in New York City

MOVE

Running, training, recovery, and the people and places along the way.

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THINK

Teaching, psychology, culture and ideas.

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LIVE

Music, travel, culture, and everyday life.

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MOVE / RUN

Running
is the medium
Movement
is the message

Twelve marathons. Six World Marathon Majors. All the vibes.

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THINK · SCHOLARSHIP / TEACHING

Ideas with somewhere to go

Rod studies how culture, community and education shape success and belonging, especially for Black men in public higher education.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Good people to know

Meet the people and organizations Rod trains with, learns from and trusts.

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MUSIC LIVES HERE

HOTTA
FLAMES

Recording artist, songwriter, music producer, DJ, performer.

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MEET ROD

Rod Hurley has never been one thing at a time

Artist • Scholar • Athlete

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