By now, many of you are aware that I am a runner and have been for almost two years. You all have followed me by supporting my blog,sanprimadeformore.blogspot.com,which chronicles my weight loss journey over the past two years. You have seen me post many accounts of my running adventures, including the numerous races that I am proud to have completed. I am extremely grateful to you all, especially those who are just starting their journey to better health because you continue to inspire me to not to give up on myself. I have been associated with the rapidly growing running group, Black Girls RUN! since September 2011. This organization has not only fostered my enthusiasm for running, but it has also helped me to find like-minded women (particularly those of color) who are also on a quest to eliminate the health disparities that exist among our population. It is funny how now every time I see a Black girl running, I wonder if she is a part of Black Girls RUN!, and what fueled her interest in an activity that is stereotypically viewed as something we Black girls DON’T do…
This week I am excited to announce that Black Girls RUN! will be hosting its second annual conference in Charlotte, NC, my stomping grounds! The 2nd Black Girls RUN! “Sweat With Your Sole ” Conference and Race Weekend will be held September 6-8, 2013 in Uptown Charlotte. Over the next few weeks, I will be posting weekly blogs which will explore my journey to this phenomenal experience. If you got a chance to take part in the first conference in Atlanta last year, you are well aware of the many opportunities available to network and learn about the sport of running. The conference includes a variety of educational seminars from Speed Training 101 to Self Defense as a Runner . A spectacular pre-race dinner is held the night before the 5k and 10K races(the races are open to the public and are co-ed) which will be a victorious ending to a wonderful weekend of fellowship and fitness. My favorite part of last year’s races was watching the faces of people when they got to the finish line. For many of them, it was their first major race. I saw tears of joy and heard cries of triumph. Every runner has a story. Every time a runner reaches the finish line, the story has a happy ending! If you live in the Charlotte area or plan on being in town during this eventful weekend in September , your time to shine is now! I urge you to begin your own “Sole Journey” and sign up for the “Sweat With Your Sole ” conference hosted by Black Girls RUN!. Sign up today at blackgirlsrun.com!
*** prices increase May 31, 2013.***
