Jul 27, 2021
One Running Shoe Does Not Fit All
In October 2009, I enrolled in an 8-week outdoor boot camp in a park near my home. On the first…
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Jul 22, 2021
Happy Trails to Me
I’m a road racer. A road runner. My running happens on the streets, the sidewalks and maybe the occasional bike…
Jul 20, 2021
To Sock or Not to Sock?
Ever show up to a race and go to put on your run shoes only to discover you’ve left your…
Jul 15, 2021
Shopping For The Girls Ain’t Easy
Looking for the best bra to support your girls can be quite a daunting task. Yes, shopping for the girls…
Jul 13, 2021
I Pray Today …
I pray today… I pray today that I will not quit. I pray today that I will not be lazy…
Jul 8, 2021
Just Say Yes!
My New Year’s resolution for 2020 was to take all the trips, run all the races and try all the…
Jul 6, 2021
Raise Your Glasses
Raise Your Glasses; oh, I bet you thought I was speaking about another type of glass. Nope I’m talking about…
Jul 2, 2021
Piriformis Syndrome: A Literal Pain in the Butt
Some runners manage to remain injury-free throughout their running careers. Others aren’t so lucky. I have suffered and recovered from…
Jul 1, 2021
Welcome to the Fun Run Box
I don’t know about you, but it is something about having all the run essentials that make me jump up…
Jun 29, 2021
Heads Up, Black Landmark Ahead
Last month marked the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, and in the 12 months since this…
Jun 25, 2021
Meet Digital Content Creator, Eden Barbee Mabry!
Q: What’s your favorite part about the writing process? A: Thinking of the title. Q: Where do you get your…
Jun 24, 2021
Foot Care is Self-Care
Foot care is self care. We put so much stress and pressure on our feet as they carry us through…
Jun 22, 2021
Ready, Set, Hydrate!
It’s hot outside! We’ve reached that time of year in most parts of the country when temperatures are in the…
Jun 20, 2021
A Father’s Day Tribute From Daddy’s Little Girl
In April, I saw my father for the first time in 19 months. The longest I’ve gone without seeing my…
Jun 18, 2021
Meet BGR! Digital Content Creator, Shannon Shelton Miller!
Q: What’s your favorite part about the writing process? A: I love storytelling. For me, storytelling is the process of…
Jun 17, 2021
One Year Ago: How Three Simple Words Can Carry So Much Weight
One year ago, a racial reckoning began to unfold in our country. That now-viral video capturing the last moments of…
Jun 15, 2021
So You Want to Run a 5K? Here’s How to Start
Ok, it’s official. After weeks, months, or even years of walking and running to improve your health, you finally want…
Jun 11, 2021
Meet BGR! Digital Content Creator, Danielle Barnes!
Q: What’s your favorite part about the writing process? A: Content development. I love seeing a thought, a moment or…
Jun 10, 2021
Kick-Start Your BGR! Journey
“I’ve been seeing these ladies in my neighborhood on certain nights meet up and it looks like they’re running or…
Jun 8, 2021
5 simple steps to feel good — while doing good
(BPT) – What could be better than taking positive steps to help boost your own health and well-being? How about…
Jun 8, 2021
Kellogg’s® Special K®, Black Girls RUN! and La La Anthony Inspire You to Feel Good While Doing Good
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Kellogg’s Media Hotline (269) 961-3799 media.hotline@kellogg.com Weber Shandwick Sarah Gledhill (617) 520-7070 sgledhill@webershandwick.com Kellogg’s® Special K®,…
Jun 8, 2021
For The Medal Of It
Training. Sweat. Accomplishment. That’s the meaning behind a medal given at the finish line. Obtaining a finisher medal means so…
Jun 4, 2021
Meet BGR! Digital Content Creator, Joy Harrell!
Q: What’s your favorite part about the writing process? A: Writing is a transcendent experience for me. I love learning,…
Jun 4, 2021
Exercise for Success
So, I am constantly being asked, Why do I exercise? What keeps me motivated for exercise? What do you do…
Jun 2, 2021
Training Tips for Runners
What do you think of when you hear the word, “Running?” Let me share some thoughts that came to my…
May 31, 2021
You Are What You Eat…
You are what you eat. Have truer words been spoken? We often hear losing weight or maintaining a healthy lifestyle…
May 28, 2021
Meet our Digital Content, Felicia Hall!
Q: What’s your favorite part about the writing process? A: I love sharing my story and also educating other women…
May 25, 2021
A Little Help From My Friends
Running is considered an individual sport, but I enjoy it most with friends. Many Black Girls Run! members probably feel…
May 20, 2021
Cross-Training Day
I love running, but I know it’s not good to run every day. Rest days are just as important to…
May 18, 2021
How Meditation & Breathing Can Improve Your Mental and Physical Health
So often when we think about meditation, we think about sitting in one place and just being still. Meditation is…
May 13, 2021
Running: An Exercise in Conditioning the Body & the Brain
Oftentimes, we get so focused on the physical benefits of running, we underestimate the psychological ones. Many of us forge…
May 11, 2021
“No Thank You” to Multitasking
We all have calendars full of things to do. We all have appointments we must either schedule or squeeze into…
May 8, 2021
Saving Myself One Step at a Time: A Running Memoir by T.J. Bryan A Conversation with The Author
T.J. Bryan, the author of “Saving Myself One Step at A Time: A Running Memoir”, started running in 2009 at…
May 6, 2021
Mental Health Disparities in the Black and Brown Communities
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and having worked in the mental health space before, I already knew what I…
Apr 28, 2021
Up Your Run Game by Preventing Injuries
Pounding the pavement in pursuit of your next PR can cause unintended consequences. As we rack up the miles and…
Apr 27, 2021
Hey Girl! Why are You Running?
For me, running is as much of a springtime essential as sundresses, brunch on a patio and road trips. But…