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…
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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…
Apr 26, 2021
Trust the PROCESS
When I started my fitness journey, I remember it like it was yesterday scrolling through social media and astonished at…
Apr 23, 2021
National Minority Health Month
With temperatures getting warmer and many of us eager to spend more time outside, it’s a great time to talk…
Apr 22, 2021
GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD!
How many times have you missed an exit or a turn because your mind was somewhere else? Or forgot where…
Apr 21, 2021
Hair Rules: Why My Hair Has Always Ruled My Life
My hair has ruled me my entire life. As the story of my hair goes, at the tender age of…
Apr 20, 2021
The Purposeful Healthy YOU
Statistics show that many people who say they desire to start a physical fitness exercise program often never start, or…
Apr 16, 2021
BODY – Be Open and Develop a Yearning
Many of us may be longtime admirers of marathoners. Truthfully, I am a fan of those who are in training…
Apr 15, 2021
My First 5K (of 2021)!
No time for fooling around – on April 1, I ran my first 5K of 2021! While I’ve run many…
Apr 14, 2021
WTF(Funk)? $%&*^!@
Raise your hand, okay maybe don’t raise your hand just yet. Nod your head if you’ve ever been sucker-punched by…
Mar 31, 2021
Running on E? Why You Need to Refuel After Your Run
By: Danielle Barnes – @dannibsays (IG) @dannib413 (Twitter) Raise your hand if you’ve come home from an evening run famished.…
Mar 29, 2021
Encourage Yourself Hush the Hater in You and Silence The Self-Sabotage
By: Danielle Barnes / @dannibsays (IG) @dannib413 (Twitter) I had a goal to run my first 5K in April 2020.…
Mar 26, 2021
Rev Up Your Virtual Runs
By: Shannon Shelton Miller/ Twitter: ShannonSMWrites, Instagram: shannon.shelton1 It’s been a year or more since many of us have been able to race…
Mar 25, 2021
Early Riser or Night Owl? Finding the Best Time to Run
By: Shannon Shelton Miller / Twitter: @ShannonSMWrites, Instagram: @shannon.shelton1 The evidence is clear — running in the morning has a positive…
Mar 22, 2021
The Magical Bond Between Mental Health and Fitness
By: Eden Barbee-Mabry / (@gardenonthegram – IG/ @EdenJBe – Twitter) The word magical means miraculous. The word bond means connection, binding,…
Mar 18, 2021
Strength and Flexibility
I remember when I thought that you have to get one or the other “Strength or Flexibility” and what I…
Mar 17, 2021
It’s Time to Switch It Up
How many times have you went out for a run and was simply like, UGH, here we go again? I’ll…
Mar 15, 2021
Fat: A Breakdown and A Breakup
‘Summer body’ is more than a rallying cry in our pursuit of battling the (belly) bulge. It is a catalyst…
Mar 15, 2021
BGR! is Hiring – Development Coordinator
Position/Role: Development Coordinator Pay Structure: $1000/month (15 hours/week) Responsibilities Works with BGR! Foundation’s ED to establish and execute training programs…
Feb 9, 2021
Life Time Launches First-Ever Her Summit: An Outdoor Sport Education Series for Women from March 19-21
Her Summit aims to give female athletes the opportunity to learn, grow and sweat together BOULDER, Colo., (February 8, 2021)…
Feb 5, 2021
NATHAN Sports Partners with Black Girls RUN!, Supporting Black Women in the BGR! Community Seeking to Develop and Maintain an Active Lifestyle
Fountain Valley, CA (February 4, 2021) — NATHAN Sports is proud to announce a new partnership with Black Girls RUN!,…
Dec 16, 2020
BGR! 2020 Leadership Awards
Each year, we would recognize some deserving women with leadership awards at our annual conference but, obviously no conference this…
Dec 10, 2020
12 Days of FITmas with BGR!
The winter season is around the corner and Daylight Savings Time has our days shorter – but, running has not…
Dec 4, 2020
2020 BGR! Leadership Awards
Pre COVID-19, we would be celebrating some amazing women that are leaders in BGR! Nation! But, even though we cannot…
Dec 2, 2020
Every Woman Has a Runner Within – Black Girls RUN! + A.R.C. Launches 8 Week Training Program
Black Girls RUN! is excited to announce that we have received an Athleta Wellness for All Grant for $5,000. With this…
Nov 25, 2020
Black Girls RUN! Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Happy Holidays BGR! Nation! We are so excited to feature a few small, black businesses in the health, fitness and…
Nov 19, 2020
Stronger Together: She.is.beautiful partners with Black Girls RUN!
Amplifying inclusivity, compassion, and inspiration in the running and fitness industry and in life. She.is.beautiful 5k and 10k presented by Dignity…
Oct 21, 2020
Every Woman Has a Runner Within – BGR! Announces New Partnership with A.R.C.
Running is so much more than just pounding the pavement. Research has shown that there are countless benefits to running,…
Sep 24, 2020
RelieveIt and Black Girls RUN Announce Partnership
TAMPA, FL and RICHMOND, VA, August 15, 2020 (USF Connect). RelieveIt and Black Girls RUN are pleased to announce they…
Jun 5, 2020
1 Million Miles for Justice Virtual Run/Walk/Bike – June 15th to July 15th
#GeorgeFloyd #AhmaudArbery#BreonnaTaylor#Onetoomanynames#Wearedonedying Attention BGR! Nation! We are counting on EVERYONE (Black, white, brown, blue and purple…)❤️to join us in this…
May 27, 2020
BGR! Nation #COVID19 Update
Hello BGR! Nation! As a running community leader, many people have taken note of how BGR! has pivoted and shown…
Apr 10, 2020
BGR! Global Running Day Virtual Challenge
– Registration is OPEN! (no capacity) – Includes shirt (will be mailed out within 5 days of registration) and invite…
Apr 6, 2020
Welcome BGR! Spartanburg / Greenville, SC
Even though the pandemic is keeping us close to home, running solo and virtually connected, BGR! Nation is still growing…
Apr 2, 2020
BGR! Nation Safety Update Alert
Hey BGR! Nation & Family! Hoping you and your families are healthy and well considering all of what is around…
Apr 2, 2020
BGR! Nation Safety Alert Update
Hey BGR! Nation & Family! Hoping you and your families are healthy and well considering all of what is around…