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Coming Together to Feel Safe: Watch the 4-Part ‘Who Is a Runner’ Docuseries

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‘Who Is a Runner’ follows four stories that demonstrate the importance of building safe running groups for underrepresented populations.

It’s easy to take going on a neighborhood run for granted. However, for individuals who belong to marginalized or stigmatized groups, running in public can feel downright terrifying.

Brooks Running collaborated with Camp4 Collective in this informative four-part documentary series that showcases the importance of building running communities that foster a feeling of safety and so much more.

Watch the 8-minute episode above that highlights the Prolyfyck Run Creww, a Black-led running group in Charlottesville, Va.

And don’t miss the other three inspiring segments that focus on organizations that are helping to build safe running communities for vulnerable individuals to go out running without fear. Check ’em out:

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