Over the past few weeks, I’ve been dedicated to listening. I am committed to being anti-racist, but this is not about me. It’s time to amplify voices, experiences and perspectives that have been shut down, muted, and interrupted in the past. Running won’t be for everyone until we address the racial bias in our sport, and for us to do that, I think we need to educate ourselves.

Below, I’ve shared some telling and thought-provoking essays, interviews, and voices from the Black running community. These important stories need to be heard—and hopefully will inspire all runners to do better.

From Outside Online: Meb Keflezighi on Being Black in America by Martin Fritz Huber

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Meb, and he was quite possibly one of the nicest, most humble people I’ve ever come into contact with. Here, he talks about his own involvement in protests, and his personal experiences as a Black American professional runner. Continue reading “Running Won’t Be For Everyone Until We Address the Racial Bias in Our Sport” →