The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles Podcast

Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Alison Mariella Desir, a powerhouse disrupter and activist in the running community and a true advocate for change. Alison is the founder of Harlem Run, a running club that brings people together through running while championing diversity and inclusion. She's also the author of Running While Black, which sheds light on the intersection of race and running. I like to think I’m pretty progressive and aware of the ways that race affects us all personally and collectively.  But reading Alison’s book, my eyes were opened even more to the ways that race continues to shape the running community—and society generally. In this conversation, Alison shares her personal journey, the inspiration behind Harlem Run, and the powerful message in her book that challenges and invites us to all open our eyes to the hidden forces of race in the running world and beyond.  We dive into how running can be a vehicle for social justice, and the importance of creating spaces where everyone can feel