This article first appeared on Refinery 29. Authors: Serena Brown, Jessica Morgan.

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This newly formed run crew in Flushing, Queens is all about uplifting the community. With the mantra “Running Queens Together,” it’s all about putting aside the daily grind and enjoying a group run.

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Meet Ashley Lund-Pearson and Kat Skaris from Bakline, and find out more about their thoughts on the essence of NYC run culture and their run crew’s philosophy.

Brandon runs with members of the Bronx community in order to inspire individuals who are not often represented in mainstream run culture. He is a strong member and leader in the Bronx community. He’s general manager at Bronx Brewery (a local spot where many Bronxites meet up and engage with the community, oftentimes after a group run) and the founder and CEO of The Salsa Project (a movement rooted in getting more young people involved in Salsa music). 

Bronx Sole came together in 2016 with the mantra “Your health, your hood, your history.” They pride themselves on building up the community in every way they can. Whether it’s park clean ups or making sure no one gets left behind on a run. 

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