Getting a dog is guaranteed to get you moving. You’ll get exercise and fresh air on your daily walks and spend quality time with your furry friends. Now, let’s take that to the next level – try taking your dog running! Meet Dee, an ambassador for Black Girls RUN! Cincinnati and a longtime dog mom. Not only does she get regular exercise running with her dogs, but she also enters them in races as well! Dee and her dogs Bryleigh Meadow, a Labrador/Beagle mix, and Benzei Orejas, a Pomchi Terrier, are all well known in the local running scene. They show up at 5Ks, 10Ks, and group runs, and never mi ..read more

After suffering from injury, getting back on track has seemed very daunting. The feeling of even having to start over again can sometimes leave you feeling unmotivated and feeling like you’ll never get to that goal. But with the right mindset, patience, and gradual approach I’ve learned how to muscle my way back on track. Here are some tips that have helped me navigate the road back to running and regaining my fitness and confidence. Start Slow and Gradual: One of the most important aspects of getting back into running is to start slow and gradually increase your mileage and intensity. Begin ..read more

To be inspired and to inspire are two of life’s ultimate objectives. And Tonya Bradley is the epitome of inspiration. “Initially, based on my social media posts, my friends would reach out to me because they saw me running. Some having health issues and some dealing with weight gain. They would reach out to me for advice. And I thought, you know what, maybe I have something that I can share in a different way. I then told myself, I want to be a run coach who primarily works with women, with those who have health challenges, and those who have stigmas attached to them as far as whether or not t ..read more

You never know how strong you are or how far you can go until you try. We are all motivated to run for a myriad of reasons. But the why behind Tonya Bradley’s run is a true ode to purpose, life, and living. Having endured a life-threatening medical event in 2015, ignited by a traumatic lupus crisis and exacerbated by the stress of her mom’s passing a year prior, Tonya was thankful to just be alive. But, at the time, being alive meant an aggressive, rigorous regimen. That Lupus flare and the subsequent medication took their toll on her body. She suffered partial hearing loss and temporary blind ..read more

It’s 10 degrees outside, and I’m getting ready to run. I couldn’t have imagined doing this just a few years ago – anything below 32 degrees was a no-no for me. For those of us who live up north, freezing temperatures are inevitable for about 2-3 months each year, but many of us might choose to do our workouts inside during the winter. That’s an understandable choice – remaining active in some way is what matters most. After years of staying indoors, however, those workouts started getting a bit too routine for me. There were only so many miles I could run on the treadmill or the indoor track w ..read more

The application for the 2024-2025 Sole Sista Brand Ambassador Team is open now. Apply today by clicking here.     The post 2024-2025 Sole Sista Brand Ambassador Team Application appeared first on Black Girls Run ..read more

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, you may be tempted to hibernate indoors until the warmer months return. However, with the right preparation and mindset, running in cold weather can be an invigorating and rewarding experience. I know you are probably already thinking how. Here me out, with the right tips you too can stay motivated while running in chilly conditions. Here are five tips to help you stay encouraged, motivated, safe, and ready to tackle these cold weather runs. Dress Appropriately: Layering is key when it comes to dressing for cold weather runs. Start with a moisture ..read more

        Fleet Feet, Black Girls RUN!, and Saucony team up to keep people moving this February CARRBORO, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2024) — Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of specialty run stores, announced today its fourth annual Share the Run Challenge. Fleet Feet is partnering with Black Girls RUN! (BGR!) and  Saucony to inspire communities to move, promote active allyship and raise funds for BGR!.  Throughout the challenge – which runs the entire month of February – participants can pick any distance to complete, with the collective goal to walk or run 24,902 miles – e ..read more

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Physical Therapy Matters I’ve tried Physical Therapy.  I’ve tried acupuncture.  I’ve tried a spinal doctor.  I’ve tried getting massages every week.  I’ve tried surgery.  I’ve tried a chiropractor. I’m still in pain. Does this sound like your story or someone you know and their story? Finding a good Physical Therapist is a big part of your healing success. I have experienced a few of these scenarios and until I found the right Physical Therapist, this, too, was my story.  I had been to two different Physical Therapists, and to no avail, did not experience any pain ..read more