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Running Coach Dusty Robinson: Coaching, Community, and Choosing the Redding Lifestyle | All Redding

Redding is full of people who choose to build their lives around community—and this week on All Redding, Griffith sits down with longtime runner and coach Dusty Robinson. Dusty has spent more than 40 years running and over 30 years coaching, helping athletes of all levels discover the power of discipline, perseverance, and community through the sport. From competing as a runner to coaching high school athletes and everyday runners, Dusty believes running is about far more than race times—it’s about growth, mentorship, and connection. In this episode, Dusty shares his journey from growing up in the North State to building a career in Sacramento’s running community—before ultimately making the intentional decision to return to Redding to raise his family and live the outdoor lifestyle the region offers. They talk about: 🏃‍♂️ How Dusty got “roped” into running and never stopped 🎓 The mentor who changed the trajectory of his life 👟 Why coaching is about developing people—not just athletes 🌲 Leaving city life to return to Redding for the outdoor lifestyle 👥 How sports build character, leadership, and lifelong friendships 💡 Why the world is better with more runners If you’re passionate about sports, mentorship, community, or the outdoor lifestyle that makes Redding special, this conversation is packed with insight and perspective. 👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment: What sport or coach had the biggest impact on your life? ⏱ Chapters 0:00 Welcome to All Redding (Intro + Why Redding Matters) 0:25 Griffith Introduces Dusty Robinson 1:10 Growing Up in Redding and Discovering Running 4:20 Getting “Roped” Into Running (Literally) 8:10 The Coach Who Changed Dusty’s Life 14:45 Finding His Path Through Coaching 21:00 Life in Sacramento and the Running Community 27:40 Why Dusty Chose to Move Back to Redding 34:10 Raising Kids in the North State 40:25 The Power of Coaching and Mentorship 47:20 Why Running Is for Everyone 54:10 Why the World Needs More Runners 👤 About the Host — Griffith Tonkin   / arthoferandtonkin   Griffith Tonkin — longtime Shasta County-born attorney and community leader, partner at Arthofer & Tonkin Law Offices, active in local youth & civic work and dedicated to justice, mentorship, and service. 👤 About the Guest — Dusty Robinson Dusty Robinson is a longtime runner, coach, and mentor in the North State running community with more than 40 years of running experience and over three decades of coaching athletes at every level—from beginners to competitive runners—helping them develop discipline, confidence, and a lasting love for the sport. He holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Humboldt State University and currently coaches high school cross-country while leading On The Run Endurance, where he works with adult runners and endurance athletes. After nearly two decades in Sacramento building a career in the running industry, Dusty and his family made the intentional decision to return to Redding, California, drawn by the outdoor lifestyle, strong sense of community, and the opportunity to invest in the next generation of athletes. AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California! #allredding www.allredding.com All Redding Explore Your City. Live Local. www.allredding.com