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Outrun Homelessness: Running NYC Half Marathon for Back on My Feet NYC
I am running the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon in support of Back on My Feet NYC. As someone who has experienced the stress and pain of having no place to live in NYC, outrunning homelessness is a cause that is close to my heart.
Kobe Bryant Murals Pay Tribute to a Legend
Beautiful street art tributes to Kobe Bryant have popped up around the world. Here’s a look at where to find the stunning Kobe Bryant murals that honor the fallen basketball legend.
Runstreet Recap: 2019 Art Runs, Dogs, Europe and More
Thanks to our awesome Runstreet crew that continues to grow around the world, we had a fun-filled, adventurous 2019.
5 Winter Running Tips To Keep You Moving
I live in Chicago, so the weather is no joke. Here are my top five tips for winter running to keep you fit and moving all year:
Non-Profits We Work with That Are Changing the World
This Giving Tuesday, we want to highlight the amazing non-profits we have worked with in 2019 that are changing the world for the better.
Get Grit: Mental Training for Runners
I learned early on that my mind could be my greatest asset or worst enemy, depending on how I felt on any given day.
Body Image, Self-Empowerment & Running without Headphones
On my run sans headphones, with my eyes, not my ears, as my most engaged sense, I saw the whole thing. Even when my back was to it, I felt the pink blanketing me and the rest of the streets. As quickly as harmful thoughts entered my mind, they were replaced by gratitude for the sun, and for my limbs, for carrying me to it.
UN Mural Project Illuminates Midtown Manhattan
Midtown is more than corporate suits and concrete thanks to a plethora of street art that has popped up in the neighborhood.
Runstreet Runner Profile: Nimbe Juarez
Chicago Marathon runner Nimbe sits down with Runstreet founder Marnie to discuss what motivates her to run and more.
Where to Find the Best Street Art in Philadelphia
As we approach our third Philly Art Run, I’ve had the chance to explore Philadelphia’s incredibly varied street art in several neighborhoods. Philadelphia is covered in murals.
NYC Pride Street Art Celebrates 50 Years
The World Pride Mural Project commemorates the 50-year Pride movement’s anniversary with NYC Pride murals around the city
Brooklyn Murals Spread Mental Health Awareness
Mental health discussions come to the light thanks to a new mural campaign that has sprung up in Brooklyn called You Are Not Alone. In honor of Mental Health month, prominent street artists have lent their brushes to the cause.
Run-Love: 6 Tips to Balance Your Running and Relationships
When I was in college, I used to break up with people when I needed more time to run. It would build up over time and I would get frustrated and stressed with all my school work, and training for track or cross country, and trying to see someone regularly, and, well, let’s just say running and school always came out on top.
6 Ways to Keep Your Running Motivation Beyond New Year’s
I want to encourage everyone to stay active, for physical and mental health. Here are my 6 best fitness tips for staying motivated to workout long into the cold winter months, and beyond:
Running Into Happiness? Tackling Depression One Step at a Time
Yet I ran. Very slowly, and less miles than my old self, but still something. And I felt that crippling veil of depression lifting, slowly, steadily, with each step. I’d return from my run and feel stronger, a little more capable of handling life’s challenges.
Runstreet 2018 Recap: Daydream Festival Launch, Runstreet Beach + Art Run Expansion!
We are happy to say our Daydream Art Run and Festival was a huge hit in 2018 (check out the recap), and we will be bringing this festival to the beautiful, art-filled streets of Miami and Chicago in 2019, and return for the Daydream Brooklyn for a second year! Check out how you can join and support the Daydream Experience.
NYC Marathon Tips from the Wolf Pack
If you’re running the NYC Marathon, you are in for the experience of a lifetime. Prepare for the big day with these tips from NYC experts.
Anxiety, Art Runs & Healing: Celebrating World Mental Health Day
I’ve dealt with anxiety my whole life, and through the process, found that running and art help ease my mind.
Art Runner Spotlight: Sheela Pai
Many of my friends who have been running since childhood kept insisting that I give it a try, claiming that it was good for the soul and the ultimate healthy high.
Runstreet 2017 Recap: Art Runs Spread, Charities We Supported
Runstreet was founded on the principles of art, camaraderie, equality and sweat therapy, and we are grateful we got to bring all of these principles to life in 2017.