One of the most powerful aspects of running is the way it brings people together and is such a binding force. Coffey, founder of DeFine New York Run Club, actor, activist, and all around genuine and warm human being, is using his platform to help steer the NYC running community to be ever more inclusive […]
On June 1, we made a number of public commitments as an organization. For reference, that entire statement is identified and included at the bottom of this update. We have been doing the requisite quiet work over the past month, and our intent was to provide an update on these commitments in the coming weeks […]
Rachel Gersten is a licensed therapist and the co-founder of Viva Wellness, a mental health practice & wellness company based in Brooklyn. She believes that a healthy lifestyle looks different on everyone, and works closely with clients to help them achieve goals that are realistic for them. When she’s not busy working, you can find […]
Zach Lacher’s Top 10 Quarent-ivities 1: Cook The kitchen can be one the most therapeutic places in your apartment. Wake up, make yourself a home cooked meal. Maybe even something you’ve never tried before? Just don’t start a fire! 2: Be Creative So I have no weights in my apartment, my gym is closed and […]
On March 27th, David Kilgore, an athlete and employee for ON Running, ran 100 miles in his home state of Florida. Incredible feat as it is, David coupled this mind bending act of athleticism with a two-pronged fundraising effort. David asked for donations to be made so that he could use the money to buy […]
It’s a Thursday night. Or maybe a Wednesday, it’s a little bit hard to tell anymore. I’m watching a show about pirates after a day of filling a day. The phone chirps and my heart constricts because it’s a Facetime request. I don’t face time. I don’t know my angles and my hair always looks […]
(Updated from the original article published in March 2016) How long do running shoes last? It is an age-old question. We hear it every day. The answer typically provided by shoe retailers and manufacturers alike has been of the one-size-fits-all variety: “a typical running shoe should last 300-500 miles”. Zzzzzzzzzz. If someone tells you your […]
If you know George Grullon, you likely know him to be a man of few words. An admirable trait in today’s noise and content crowded society. His actions and brilliant photography do the speaking on his behalf. George is a fellow member of the NYC running community, getting much of his mileage in on the […]
Kelly Roberts is a Brooklyn based running coach and creator of the storytelling platform She Can & She Did, the #SportsBraSquad, an initiative redefining what strength looks like, and the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast. What got you started running? And what keeps you going? Honestly, I was just desperate enough to start running. I was […]
Allison’s love for Girls on the Run comes from a desire to inspire other through fitness, to engage others in healthy lifestyles and to empower young girls. Team sports have always been a part of Allison’s life, and she enjoys the camaraderie of such and is honored to help young girls build friendships and confidence, along with a love for running, through the program. Allison began volunteering for Girls on the Run NYC in 2006, and started in 2007 as a volunteer coach, and in 2012 transitioned into her current staff role as Executive Director.