Black Girls RUN! Chicago…Literally!
It’s here…
It’s official…
It’s about to go down!
A great organization that has inspired thousands of Black women to tackle and engage in fitness and wellness through running has just launched running groups around the country! Yup! And they may be in your city!
“Black Girls RUN!” has been at it since 2009 and they’re vision is one that I share and am VERY passionate about :
Black girls run? Of course we do. In 2009, Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks created Black Girls RUN! in an effort to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African-American community and provide encouragement and resources to both new and veteran runners. The mission of Black Girls RUN! is to encourage African-American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of African-American women are overweight. BGR! wants to create a movement to lower that percentage and subsequently, lower the number of women with chronic diseases associated with an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle.
-From www.blackgirlsrun.com
And so….with great humility and honor, I (along with 2 other great young ladies) have taken on the role of the Ambassador for the Black Girls RUN! Chicago running group! (Whoohooo!) I’m so excited, I could scream! Starting and building a running group where runners can come and feel supported, learn about running, train for a race, and where ALL ability levels are welcomed has been one of my dreams for a long time and it has finally arrived through this awesome opportunity! And by now you know…I’m addicted to running, so this will only be motivation for me to continue, but to also get so many others involved in taking action over their health. I can’t wait!
Now…if you’re in Chicago, check out the Black Girls RUN! Chicago Facebook group and join! We will be posting all new information, questions, announcements, etc. there. If you’re not on Facebook, send me an email at renewedfitness@gmail.com and I’ll add you to our list so that you can be posted on our runs as well!
If you’re NOT in Chicago, go to the Black Girls RUN! website and click on “Running Groups” there is a list of ALL the running groups that have launched around the country and see if your city is listed. If it isn’t, send Toni and Ashley and email about starting a group in your city.
Source: www.blackgirlsrun.com
Whew! So….Chicago? Are you ready to RUN?
Be Renewed!
About the Author: Renisha Renewed
Renisha James is a Personal Trainer with an unquenched passion to help those around her to be fit and healthy.Subscribe
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So proud of you, wish I could join you guys!
Awww, thank you so much Raijean! Maybe you and I can hook-up to do some walking? I definitely don’t want you to feel left out. Let me know if that’s something you’d be interested in.
Hi, I’m looking for an African American personal trainer to help me loose 30 lbs. Do you still provide these services or can you recommend someone? Thanks in advance for your help.
Hey, I am not a runner *yet* but I would love to join? Where can I connect with you all. I love THE MISSION.
My best friend does this in ATL and Loves it
Hello Illia! We do all of our communicating about Black Girls RUN!, our races, group runs, etc. on Facebook. So, find us there! Just search for “Black Girls RUN! Chicago” and request to join. Hope to see ya!
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Do you have a group in Aurora Colorado?
this sounds like just what i need.It is ime for me to get real,real about my health.Im a hair stylist and i just want to say ladies its just hair relax and run beauty starts with a healthy u.I cant wait to start running.
Please add me to running list as I would like information on how to join and runs
Hi Amy! Please visit http://www.blackgirlsrun.com for information about group runs here in Chicago. You will have to create a profile and afterwards you will receive all of the information about group run locations and times. Thanks!