Black Girls Run

what city? im a memeber of the cleveland and columbus group

I want to join BGR in Philly. One of my facebook friends is having great success with them!

Hey,


I am trying to find friends who are also a part of the Black Girls Run team. If you are in BGR please add me

I just took a look at it and just joined the LA group! This is something to look forward to!

I was a member of a team in Maryland but nobody ever responded or held any events......

Sorry to hear that. That isn't the norm.
Were you on facebook or on the actual site?
Both sites are usually pretty good about informing the members of the meet up locations. This way you can pick and choose what works best with your schedule.

I have found BGR to be a wonderful group that helps empower women to meet their goals as they 'preserve the sexy'.

It's a group geared toward health disparity in the African American community. African Americans are at higher risk for many health problems and its intention is to encourage exercise among black women in various regions......does not sound racist to me, simply a proactive way to encourage fitness to those at risk.

This is my first post. Usually I just wander around and look at success stories, but I felt compelled to respond based on recent negative posts. A group of people getting together to celebrate commonalities and a goal of healthy living is not racist. There are all women's gyms (curves anyone?) Is this based on sexism? No, its based on the fact that many women prefer to seek fitness with other women, and would be uncomfortable working out around men. There are also many colleges whose curriculum is faith based. Is this discriminatory to people of other religions? No, it is merely an avenue for people of similar religious belief to gain higher education among like monded people. If you disagree with this group, don't join, simple as that. Celebrating one's cultural background shouldn't always been seen in such a negative light! You go ladies! Good on you for coming together to reach your fitness goals!

It's a group geared toward health disparity in the African American community. African Americans are at higher risk for many health problems and its intention is to encourage exercise among black women in various regions......does not sound racist to me, simply a proactive way to encourage fitness to those at risk.

what l you think of a group called "White Men Only Run"

I see where you are coming from. I always think, of all the things African/African Americans have that is ethnic specific, or gender specific, etc, it could sound a bit discriminating to those outside of the group. But keep in mind the group isn't called 'Black Girls ONLY Run', it's called 'Black Girls Run.' Just from the name, I think the group was created to let people in the Black community know that we can exercise too and take care of ourselves, just like people of other ethnicities do willingly. We have no excuses, that's all.

But again, I see where you are coming from, but I'm sure if you wanted to run with them, they will welcome you...they better!!! :-)

*(because if they didn't, that might be a little racist, just sayin).

In Virginia, my sis and I are thinking about joing the one in RIchmond.

pretty sweet. im just really lightskinned. doubt that would work. wish i could join something cool like this. run girls! im all for it. Very cool.

Ummmm you CAN run with this group. They are not racist at all and even have several non-African American members. They promote unity amongst all races. As someone mentioned, the African American community has the highest obesity rate. More needs to be done but I applaud all groups that help promote health and fitness. :-)

This sounds very intersting... I will google and join for myself. I reside in DC, so if anyone wants to add me, feel free to do so. :-) On to great weight loss success for us all in the New Year :-)

I need to find out about this group and see if it is in Dallas, TX

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Hi ladies, I am a member of Black Girls Run in Charleston, SC. I need to get back to it. It helps a lot with staying active and free events. The goal is to encourage you to move and they help with the couch to 5k. I am going to add you guys so that i can stay in touch!