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« on: Feb 5th, 2017, 7:49pm » |
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Guest Blog: Why Black Girls RUN!
When we first introduce people to Black Girls RUN!, one of the first reactions we receive is, “But why does it have to be about race? Why can’t it be ‘ALL women run?’” Our response is always the same, and the reaction is always the same. We tell them that approximately 80 percent of African-American people are either overweight or obese. One in four black women are probably not just suffering from excess weight, but also suffering from some type of chronic disease.
Our country is facing Nike Air Max Thea Femme one of the most detrimental epidemics it has faced in this century and it is the first time children may not outlive their parents.
With the increasing popularity of social media in 2009, we decided to launch a movement that would encourage minority Nike Air Max 1 Homme women to take charge of their health and get fit by way of running. As new runners, we quickly fell in love with hitting the pavement and wanted to Nike Air Max Tavas Donne share the highs (and lows) that running often presents. What started as a blog quickly turned into a social movement with more than 70 running groups and 96,000 members across the country to date. But we couldn’t have done it alone.We recently led a panel discussion at SXSW in Austin, Texas, to discuss the convergence of health and social media and we have to admit, social media has been key to our growth. Not only does it allow you to connect with people that you may have never otherwise connected with, it also helps to hold you accountable. Who isn’t guilty of posting their distance or fitness goals? We all do it! And it’s not a bad thing. Numerous studies have shown the importance of support systems or accountability partners Nike Air Max 90 Homme when it comes to goal setting.
So the next question is Adidas Superstar Dames Roze why running? Well, because it makes you happy! No, seriously.
In research conducted by German scientists, it was concluded “running does elicit a flood of endorphins in the brain. The endorphins are associated with mood changes and the more endorphins a runner’s body pumps out, the greater the effect.”
While many of our members have never, ever run in their life, they quickly appreciate not only the physical advantages of running, but also the mental benefits of hitting the pavement. One of our favorite sayings is, “Running is cheaper than therapy” and it’s true! ALL women tend to carry the load of the family, work, kids…. you name it! Running is their opportunity to step away from it all, be with their thoughts and leave it on Nike Air Max Command Mujer the run. We’ve heard numerous accounts of women overcoming depression, painful divorces, stress, anxiety and other emotional challenges all by Nike Air Max Command Dames running.
We know that Black Girls RUN! isn’t just a running group, it’s a safe haven for women of all shapes, sizes and colors to come run, talk, test their comfort levels and reach for the seemingly impossible all without judgment. It’s their therapy. And it’s an opportunity for women across the country to become strong physically, mentally and emotionally! So, we invite ALL women to come walk, jog, wog or jump with us! Because, at the end of the day, we think the world could always use a little more “run happy.”
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