Manika Gamble Set to Become First African American to Complete Most Difficult Marathon Challenge in the World
She’s back at it again! In May, 34-year-old Manika Gamble made history by becoming the first African American woman to complete the 155-mile Namib Race through the Namib Desert in Namibia, Africa. This seven-day, self-supported trek through the world’s oldest desert was a monumental achievement. Now, Gamble is setting her sights even higher, aiming to […]
Detroit Running Collective ‘WeRun313’ Founder Teams up With runDisney to Promote Health & Wellness
This is a fun way to jumpstart your wellness! Lance Woods is the founder of WeRun313, a Detroit-based running collective he launched in 2019 with co-founder Joe Robinson, as a safe space for Black people interested in joining a community of runners. “In 2017, I began organizing group runs in Detroit to promote physical and […]