Jackie Martell is a daughter, a runner, and a community cultivator that brings her passion for inclusivity to the New York City running community. Who Is Jackie? Jackie Martell is the oldest of four, born and raised in New York City. She is a community builder -by nature- and an advocacy leader who […]
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Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most frequently occurring running injuries. I sat down with the experts to learn more about what it is, how you can get it and what to do if it happens to you. What exactly is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is tendonitis of the plantar fascia. The word […]
Use of the term “carbon plate shoe” has proliferated in the running world over the past few years. But what is it actually referring to? And what does it mean if it’s in your shoe? The Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 While not the first to market, Nike put carbon fiber technology on […]
Picture this – you’re running through Times Square at 3 in the morning with 9 other people that you’ve been running with for the past 36 hours (some of which were total strangers prior), fueled by very little sleep, coconut water, RX bars and the occasional Shake Shack burger, all while feeling an overwhelming […]
The New Balance Rebel V2 is causing quite a stir in the running industry. Why have people been raving endlessly about this shoe and what do the fit pros at Brooklyn Running Company have to say about it? “At a $130 price point, this shoe is a more affordable option for those that are […]
Running and shin splints. They are an all too common pairing. Why? And what is an aching runner to do? What are shin splints? Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries, afflicting both experienced and especially less experienced runners. If you’re struggling through shin splints, you’re most certainly not alone. […]
The gear (and a hot tip!) that will help you get outdoors when you’d rather stay inside By Alison Kotch If you’re the type of runner who thought they’d never want to run outside–but started doing it during the dark, cold days of COVID quarantine–join the club! Running outside in cold temps definitely […]
As many great ideas do, Never Not Bootleggin’ (NNB-NYC) started off as a means to an end. Hector Espinal (@Hecisdead) was looking to solve a simple problem: he really wanted a t-shirt he saw on an Instagram page but the person ignored his queries. He brought it up to his good friend and running partner, […]
Jean Bell, was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where she attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn and City College of New York (CUNY), in Harlem. She began running track in junior high school and competed at both the high school and college level. She then joined the Atoms Track Club of Brooklyn and […]
Suzie Clinchy is a runner, educator, USATF & Special Olympics coach, and Founder of the nonprofit organization Fast Feet NYC. She founded Fast Feet NYC back in the summer of 2018, with a mission to make running inclusive and accessible to all children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Prior to starting Fast Feet, she […]