Mind, Body and Space--Why Wellness is About More Than a Workout

Mary Mbaba, a public health practitioner, social psychologist and yoga instructor, shares thoughts on how the idea of wellness is about so much more than working out.

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Ask RUNGRL Your Most Pressing Running Questions

Have questions about running? We’ve got answers!

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Adjusting Your Mentality for a New 'Normal'

Dr. Candice Williams offers tips to help you start adjusting to the world’s new ‘normal’ and feel mentally prepared to step foot outside before the world opens back up.

Books by Black Women-Authors to Soothe Your Soul

In times of uncertainty, unrest, and the unknown, reading can be the ultimate escape. Check out these books by Black women authors to soothe your soul.

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Vegan Mommy Tips for Feeding Happy, Healthy Little Ones

Vegan mom and blogger Traci German shares her tips for successfully navigating meals to keep kids both healthy and happy.

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Getting Over the Hurdles: A Runner's Battle

Running over (and through) life’s difficulties taught Karen Hill Allen to keep her faith and just keep going.

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Sneaky Places Runners Can Pick Up Germs

Even when there’s not a worldwide pandemic, there are plenty of places to pick up germs as an active runner. Check the areas that might need a deep clean in your running routine.

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Outpacing Anxiety: A Runner’s Origin Story

Read how Kimberly Kirby learned to use the thing that made her most anxious—running—as a tool to combat anxiety itself.

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‘Go the (Social) Distance’ with RUNGRL in April

Go the (Social) Distance this month in this daily challenge of mindfulness, self-care, training, nutrition, and miles with the RUNGRL community.

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RUNGRL Asks: Your Race Was Canceled, Now What?

We asked the RUNGRL community how they’re coping with the cancellation of so many spring races and how they’re adjusting their training, their lives and their outlooks during the worldwide COVID-19 epidemic. Here’s what they had to say.

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These Trainers Will Add Black Girl Magic to Your Home Workouts

These fit-fluencers are serving up home workouts and wellness tips to help you emerge from this quarantine situation fitter than ever.

Embracing the Emotional Self to Heal the Physical Body

Marathoner Cicely Green shares why caring for your emotional self is a vital component of any training and self-care plan.

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More Than Qualified: Peyton Thomas on Representation and Olympic Marathon Trials

RUNGRL interviews Peyton Thomas on her experience at this year’s U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and what Black women’s representation means to her in the sport of distance running.

How Male Allies Can Help Women Runners Stay Safe

RUNGRL asked male runners for their thoughts on the state of running safety for women today and exactly what they’re doing, individually and collectively, to help keep women runners safe.

This Simple Strength Training Workout is Great for Runners

These simple moves can improve strength, posture and flexibility to help you become a stronger runner.

lifestyleNaTasha JonesMarch 6, 2020Training, Cross Training, Editor's Picks, Courtney LittlejohnComment

Finding the Keys to Black Women's Wellness

If you’re looking to start (or rekindle) your wellness journey, these three things are needed to help you focus on making your journey a strong one.

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RUNGRL X Nike: Until We All Win

Introducing a new BHM film by Nike featuring RUNGRL, highlighting our Common Thread and celebrating the power of sport to further elevate Black women, inclusivity and community. #UntilWeAllWin

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10 Black Woman-Owned Wellness Brands You Should Know

These Black women-owned brands are doing much-needed work to build spaces to support wellness and healthy lifestyles.

Run Safe Survey Results: Running Alone is Scary for Women

Women are VERY concerned about their safety when running alone. See the results of our RUNGRL Run Safe 2020 Survey.

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Run Safe: The Top Safety Items You Need on the Run

Sometimes it’s the knowledge of running safety that is most helpful for women while running solo, other times it’s physical tools that help keep us safe. Here’s a roundup of some of the top things you need to stay safe on your next run.

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