hustle.run.thrive. blog — BIPOC Indigenous athletes running
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.
Not Everything You See Online Is About You — Until It Is
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“Not everything you see online is about you” sounds wise—until it’s used to silence those who’ve never been represented. This piece explores how privilege, menopause, and race intersect in health conversations that too often erase outliers like Indigenous and surgical menopause athletes.
Sometimes Running Isn’t About Getting Faster—It’s About Finding Your Way Back
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For Indigenous athletes, movement is more than performance—it’s remembrance. Coach Croft shares how running connects culture, identity, and healing in this reflection on movement as medicine.
Why Representation in Running Isn’t Just About Photos
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Representation in running is more than who shows up in marketing photos. It’s about leadership, equity, and real access for BIPOC and Indigenous athletes.