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My 14 New York Lives, the NYC Marathon and Becoming a New Yorker
Each cheer washing over that inner echo "You're nothing." Each step getting me farther from that voice and closer to the truth. I was doing it, and the whole city of New York was behind me.
Chest Pain & Passports: Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon Training
I found out about the Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon from the race director, Arturo Garcia, and it felt like perfect timing. I was finally able to run again and train for something and also did not have plans for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Runstreet X Clif Boston Art Run Benefits Mayor's Mural Crew
Runstreet enjoyed our first ever Boston Art Run, in partnership with Clif Bar, and all ticket sale proceeds went directly to the Mayor's Mural Crew in Boston.
Street Art Profiles: Caleb Neelon
As I wandered around Boston to prepare for our Clif Boston Art Run, I came across two happy blue characters rowing along a color-splattered brick wall. They added such a whimsical, imaginative flair to the historic New England city, and I was excited to come across more of the colorful blue creatures.
Street Art Profiles: Ivan Orama
"Go for it no matter how crazy it might seem. You only live once and each second counts." ~Ivan Orama
Runstreet Global Running Day Art Run
Runstreet celebrated Global Running Day the best way we know how, with a beautiful Art Run! Thanks to ConBody Bowery studio for hosting an incredible evening of art, sweat, socializing and exploring the colorful Lower East Side!
Alison Desir and Her 240-Mile Run for Women's Rights
Alison's latest project is a 240-mile run to empower women everywhere.
On January 18, Alison and a team of women runners will start a 240-mile run from Harlem, New York City to Washington, DC to attend the Million Women March on Washington and raise $44,000 for Planned Parenthood.
Street Art Profiles: Xors
I was living in NYC and traveling the world, seeing street art all over the place. I was always inspired by street art, with its unexpected presence and transformation of public space. I also love the inner dialogue that happens between me and the art when I pass by. It's both so personal and public. One day, I couldn't stand how I couldn't feel inspired, so I picked a print of one of my shoe sketches and created wheatpastes and hit the city.
Runstreet Video Interview on Gotta Run with Will
Runstreet founder Marnie Kunz got the opportunity to sit down with Will Sanchez for an interview on his inspiring running show, "Gotta Run with Will."
Runstreet Art Run Photos + Circuits Class with OrangeTheory Fitness
Runstreet hit the stunning streets of Williamsburg for an inspiring 5K Art Run on Dec. 10, followed by a kick ass circuits workout at OrangeTheory Fitness Williamsburg.
Changing the World One Step At A Time: David Brand Fuses Fitness & Social Work
There are many obstacles that prevent poor people and people with mental illness from accessing exercise opportunities. For example, the cost of transportation, the cost of gyms, lack of exercise education and health information, hazardous environments...Then there are the obstacles like uncertainty, intimidation, resistance to change, inconvenience, discomfort and low self-esteem that we all tend to face regardless of mental health or income.
Global Running Project: David Michael Gettis
David is an energetic New Jersey runner who heads up race events and running movements, as well as inspires thousands with his super cool IG shots at @run.dmg. I was lucky he slowed down for a few minutes for this interview.
Light Up the Night Run on Fox5 NY News
The Light Up the Night Run brought together many runners from across NYC to highlight the need for better lighting in our city's parks.
NYC Art Run Photo Stories
It's been a busy fall at Runstreet, with our first year of art runs in full swing and street art runs from Brooklyn to Manhattan to Queens. We've seen incredible new murals and enjoyed lots of miles and smiles together.
NYC Marathon Stories: Rob Gilroy
"Being a part of Back on My Feet has given me things and shown me things that transcend running. It has provided me with a new appreciation for battling adversity and introduced me to some wonderful people. Aside from that, I think New York is the greatest running city in the world."
Street Art Profiles: I Am Eelco
My goal I guess is that people get attracted to the work, stop, and get taken away in the moment…away from their smartphone and live in the present.
NYC Marathon Stories: Natalia Maddela
I've had the opportunity to run 12 miles with someone who has overcome greater odds than I can imagine, but at one point didn't think he could run a mile. A teammate that struggled through a 10-mile race a year ago, carried me through a 16 mile run last week. My sister is running her very first half marathon in January and I get to run beside her. They motivate me.
Street Art Profiles: Myth
I first came across Myth's street art in Bushwick when I stumbled into this amazing super heroine calling for an end to catcalls. Thank you Myth for this interview, and I hope sometimes I'm at least half as heroic as your street art characters:).
"Art on the Run" Interview with Runstreet founder Marnie Kunz
Plenty of gyms offer workouts with virtual scenery. You can (stationary) bike through the forest and (treadmill) jog around the Grand Canyon. But running coach Marnie Kunz thinks that New York City has plenty to keep you entertained while you exercise without resorting to virtual reality. She created Runstreet, where she offers group runs on city streets, stopping to admire street art along the way. While you sip water and catch your breath, she talks about the artists and the meanings of the murals and graffiti you might otherwise fly by. The flame-haired sprinter chatted with us about her art on the run.
Global Running Project: Margaret Kurtz
As we runners know, running offers so much more than a workout or race goal - its power to build confidence, connection and community extend far beyond just the miles and sweat. Margaret Kurtz helps spread this amazing power of running through her involvement with Back on My Feet NYC.