RUNGRL

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The six founders of RUNGRL run along a greenway path

RUNGRL is a digital media and event platform for Black women that uses running as a vehicle to impact wellness in our communities. As RUNGRL creates and curates content and experiences that share Black voices and stories, they are changing the narrative on what it means to be a runner.

The RUNGRL community includes running coaches, pro runners, subject matter experts and everyday athletes, each lending their unique perspectives and expertise to the informative stories and education they share.

Visit the RUNGRL website and follow them on Instagram.

More Stories by RUNGRL

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Running Home: Carrying the Torch

Nique Burton understands how difficult it can feel to show up as your best self in spaces where you don’t see anyone who looks like you.
Culture
Dominique Burton runs past a white wall.

Running Home: Preparing to ‘Win’ the Race

Dominique Burton (Nique) is training for her next marathon with a rigorous, six-day-a-week program to prepare for a personal victory on race day.
Culture
Dominique Burton.

Running Home: The Training Begins

Dominique Burton (Nique) has always dreamed of running a race in New York, the place where she grew up and still calls home. This fall will mark her first New York City race, and i...
Culture
Two runners hug eachother.

On the RUN with RUNGRL: Accountability is Better Together

Jade and L’Kel from RUNGRL discuss running with an accountability partner and how it impacts their running journeys.
Training
Vonnie from RUNGRL sits and stretches before a run

On the RUN with RUNGRL: The Mental Side of Running

Lauren and Vonnie from RUNGRL discuss the ways they balance their mental and physical health along with their running routines.
Training
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On the Run with RUNGRL: Runner Problems

Two avid runners from RUNGRL discuss common problems they face on the run, like foot pain and chafing.
Culture
Avery from RUNGRL runs down a street alone

On the Run with RUNGRL: Runners' Safety

All runners have safety concerns, but runners of diverse backgrounds have added layers to consider when they step out for a run. RUNGRL offers six tips to stay safe.
Culture, Videos
RUNGRL co-founder Ashlee runs in a New Balance tank and On tights

The Running Gear You Need for your Best Fall Training Yet

As temperatures change, be sure you have the right layers to stay comfortable on your run. RUNGRL offers their favorite picks for autumn runs.
Gear Reviews
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Pandemic-Proof Your Race Training Plan

Despite COVID dangers on the rise, you don't have to give up on your fall training dreams. Here’s how to pandemic-proof your fall 2021 race training.
Training
Running partners smile at each other as they run together

Choose an Accountability Partner to Crush Running Goals Together

Reaching your running goals takes commitment and consistency. But it's tough to pursue a challenge on your own. The solution? A good running partner.
Training
A runner stretches under a bridge

The Lost Art of Recovery

Some runners don't like the word, "rest." But if you don’t take a break, your body will end up doing it for you. RUNGRL is here to fill you in on the lost art of recovery.
Injury Prevention
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Cultivating a Love for Running

To keep the passion for running alive, it’s important to dig deep and find the true reasons why you love it. What really motivates you to get out there?
Training
A woman runs alone on a street

The New Rules of Running

Your definition of a "normal" running routine has probably been altered by COVID-19. RUNGRL optimistically offers tips to keep running in a changing world.
Training, Culture
A woman runs alone on a street

What's Stopping You From Running?

There are real barriers that can prevent you from running consistently. RUNGRL has tips to help you get over even the trickiest hurdles to build a lasting habit.
Culture