Fitness in Color
Advocating for racial representation, equity, and inclusion in the running community.
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Bringing premium wellness experiences to marginalized communities.
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Be Intentional... about what you consume; mind, body, soul, and spirit
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'Girls are strong and we’re only getting StrongHER'
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This is a heavy episode.
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BBC Newshour freelance reporter Paige Sutherland joined two groups in Boston, MA who are working to normalize running and Black people enjoying nature.
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4% of Physical Therapists are People of Color. That number is even smaller for Men of color.
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The first African-American male to represent the US at the Summer Olympics in the sport of rowing.
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The first Black Woman in Canada to become a Nike Trainer
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"The overnight success is created by years of work"
info_outlineThis is a heavy episode. We didn't edit much of it because we felt it was important for you to hear and feel the pain and experiences that Black Americas feel when Black people are senselessly murdered.
The 2:23 Foundation is an organization formed in memory of Ahmaud Arbery that was created to prepare young people for social justice advocacy through establishing a scholarship fund in Ahmaud's memory.
Today is the anniversary of Ahmaud's murder. The 2:23 Foundation is hosting a virtual event for members of the global running community to come together and run 2.23 miles in Maud's memory.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO AHMAUD'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
I am joined on today's episode by two co-founders of the 2:23 Foundation Coach Jason Vaughn and Demetris Frazier Sr.