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The Cost of Being Seen
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The running industry loves to celebrate diversity, but Indigenous athletes, coaches, and advocates are still fighting for meaningful recognition. And behind the polished campaigns and carefully curated partnerships are uncomfortable conversations about power, accountability, and harm that rarely see the light of day. From the silence surrounding Indigenous Peoples Day to the realities of advocacy behind the scenes, it's time to question who gets seen, who gets heard, and who benefits when inclusion becomes a marketing strategy.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day: Progress, Gaps, and the Parts We Don’t Post on the Podium
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day highlights progress and persistent gaps in women’s sports, leadership, and representation—especially for Indigenous and BIPOC women in running and athletics.
There’s Something About This I’ve Never Said Publicly… Until Now
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Representation is more than visibility—it’s voice. Coach Croft reflects on Indigenous identity in sport, why true inclusion goes deeper than appearance, and how running connects to culture and story.
How to Build a Running Group That’s Actually Inclusive
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It takes more than a land acknowledgment or a diverse photo to build inclusion in running. Here’s how to create a group where every athlete feels they belong.
Breaking Down the Barriers: The Boston Marathon and the Real Work of Inclusivity
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A deep dive into Boston Marathon gatekeeping and the broader inclusion issues within distance running. Explore cultural, financial, and systemic barriers and learn how the sport can evolve toward genuine inclusivity.