Reclaiming the Run: Alison Mariella Désir on Diversity, Activism, and Adventure

It's Race Week! In preparation for the United Airlines NYC Half, Set The Pace presents a special episode recorded live at the NYRR Run Center Featuring the New Balance Run Hub. Hosts Rob and Becs are joined by special guest Alison Mariella Désir, founder of Harlem Run, author of the bestselling book Running While Black, and the host of the award-winning PBS show, "Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir." Alison discusses her work in the outdoor industry, building community, and making room for historically marginalized people in the running space. Also joining as featured NYRR member is Lenny Grullon, co-founder of the 2025 NYRR Club Night Team Spirit Award winning run club Boogie Down Bronx Runners. Alison Mariella Desir on Set The Pace (11:51) Boogie Down Bronx Runners' Lennie Grullon (54:28) LINKS: https://www.woctakethelead.com/ FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.