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🏃🏾‍♀️ Happy Global Running Day!

🏃🏾‍♀️ Happy Global Running Day!

Honoring women of speed and endurance.

Angela Hollowell
June 04, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Happy Global Running Day! Today is a celebration of movement, community, and the joy of putting one foot in front of the other. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or someone who's just starting to explore the world of running, this day reminds us that being an athlete isn't about breaking records or winning medals - it's about showing up for yourself and embracing the journey. Every step counts, and every person who laces up their shoes is part of the global running community.

As you head out for your run today (yes, this is your sign to get moving!), we invite you to tune into our collection of inspiring running stories from the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network. Our podcasts feature everyday athletes who've discovered that running is more than just exercise - it's a path to self-discovery, community building, and personal transformation. Whether you're walking, jogging, or sprinting, let these stories be the soundtrack to your Global Running Day celebration. Remember, you don't have to be fast; you just have to start.

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The story of America without Black America will be simply incomplete…I really wanted to [go] through generations of Black women when it comes to track and field that have been not just present but dominant in their respective fields.

Dominic Lawson

Dominic Lawson is the host of Black is America, a podcast highlighting African American figures and stories. He created an incredible narrative podcast episode about 3 Black women icons in track and field: Wilma Rudolph, Florence Joyner Griffin, and Sha’Carri Richardson. I sat down with him to get some behind-the-scenes insight into the premise of the episode, why he chose to highlight these 3 women, and how he feels about the current state of women’s track and field.

There are so many accomplished Black women runners, it can be easy to forget that they all started by putting one foot in front of the other. Sometimes the biggest challenge for a runner isn’t being fast, it’s learning to lead a life as an athlete who wants to get paid for their passion.

Listen now, and leave us a rating or review to let us know how we’re doing at this podcast thing!

🏃🏾‍♀️ Happy Global Running Day!

Honoring women of speed and endurance.

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