Let‘s_Get_Uncomfortable

When Leandrew Belnavis started his running journey on a dare -- with a couch to half-marathon training program --, little did he know that such a simple yet courageous act, would lead him to become one of the leaders in the Boston running community. His role grew even as protesters flooded the streets to demand justice for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the death of Breonna Taylor . Through his r...

Peter Bromka is a man who challenges time often. For his first marathon as a college senior, he ran the Boston Marathon at 3 hours and 8 minutes. In 2020, at age 39, he ran a 2:19:02 marathon in Houston. How does someone get faster from one decade to the next? How do you keep running when time is slipping away on the Olympic Qualifying course three times? Peter is a member of the Browerman Track C...

Wednesday nights in New York City have belonged to Bridgerunners since 2003, and no run with the trendsetters in urban running is ever the same. You can expect to get lost, find jewels in the city you think you already know, and also learn about the history and culture of new neighborhoods while dodging traffic and sprinting down a bridge. Mike Saes and Cedric Hernandez have elevated the concept o...

As a Navajo woman, Verna Volker sees running as a way to connect with her ancestors, and to heal from the generational and historical trauma suffered by Native people in the United States. Through Native Women Running , Verna is giving a voice to many of the issues that are crippling Native communities. A pressing issue, is the plight of missing and murdered Native Women. “When Native Women go mis...

As the proud son of Ted Corbitt and a running history expert, Gary Corbitt has spent countless hours documenting the legacy of African-American runners. His Black Running History Timeline project spans from 1880-1979, a work that highlights the resiliency, courage and desire to excel during one of the darkest moments of American history. In 2019, Gary was inducted into the National Black Marathone...

Jessie Zapo never thought of herself as a runner, but after years of contributing to the urban running culture in NYC with Bridgerunners and founding Black Roses with Knox Robinson , she stepped out on her own to create Girls Run NYC . In the latest episode of Let’s Get Uncomfortable she shares her experiences of becoming a coach in the very male dominated NYC scene, the strides that Adidas has ta...

As a regional manager with Mile High Run Club, Nike coach, ultra + trail coach with Brooklyn Track Club   , Jes Woods is in a position to open doors for minorities into outdoor spaces and coaching ranks. On the latest episode of our podcast, she shares her journey into running, ultra-marathons, coaching and what the demands for representation and access in the running world mean for the future of...

Last year Coffey was promoting his film ' About the People' with an all black male cast discussing how to build a stronger black community. In 2020, he is leading a movement through running that is bringing fiction to life. In a year unlike any other, Coffey took to the streets to use his rage over the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor to protest against police brutality and systemic raci...

When Peyton Thomas crossed the finish line of the California International marathon in 2019 with a time of 2:42:57, she qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta on her first marathon. Her incredible debut, also landed her in the history books, joining a list of women led by Marilyn Bevans, as African-American women who have run a sub- 3 hour marathon. In addition to running, Peyto...

As an Asian woman, Ester Barroso-Guerzon is making a name for herself in both fitness and performing. Whether performing the lead in Miss Saigon, teaching a fitness class in the suburbs, or being active in the anti-racism campaign, she is empowering her voice. On out latest episode, Ester makes the case for why Asians should be allies in the Black Lives Matter movement.

Since temporarily relocating to Montana from New York City and enjoying the trails, Matthew Meyer has joined the movement to make outdoor spaces more accessible to minorities through HBCUOutside. On our second episode he examines his own privilege, supporting the community of missing and murdered indigenous women in Montana, and his goals to olympic qualify for the marathon. 

As a community activist, Power Malu has dedicated his life to bringing awareness to issues affecting marginalized communities. During these unprecedented times of a pandemic side by side with demands for social injustice, Power Malu is in the front leading the charge. He shared how sports and activism go hand in hand, and the work the running community can contribute.