RIDC Media & Events Round Up February 2025
Our Executive Director, Kiera Smalls, was named one of FN x Two Ten’s Women Who Rock Class of 2025! The event highlights the big ways female leaders across the footwear industry can support, empower and elevate their colleagues. Check out Kiera and other shoe industry leaders share their many ways of supporting women and inspiring the next generations.
“Long-distance runner Marielle Hall, who competed in the 2016 Olympic Games, has joined Heartbreak Hill Running Co. as its manager of strategic and creative initiatives.” In her newly-created role, Hall will support and drive both the company’s apparel line and e-commerce business. Congratulations Marielle!
Meet the woman behind Black Trail Runners, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys. “Black Trail Runners, a community and charity that provides a safe space and gateway into the outdoors for people of colour, whether new to trail running or experienced. BTR has become a place to share lived experiences, runs, tips, and so much more.”
Check out the RIDC’s Executive Director on the Athletic Brewing Podcast “Without Compromise”. Listen here
Black Men Run, Black Girls Run, and Latinos Run discuss finding community through local running groups with WUNC. Listen to the podcast episode here.
Looking to learn how to run in cold weather? Outside Run’s Editor and Chief, Brian Metzler, shares his love of winter running and tips on how you can too! “Running in the winter isn’t about moving fast, it’s just about getting out and exploring a special environment. It doesn’t have to be about a long run or a prescribed workout, it’s just about getting out and running when there seems to be plenty of reasons to stay inside curled up with a good book or a random Netflix show.”
Keri Wallace and Nancy Kennedy, co-founders of the female-only company discuss how their group promotes safety and independence for female mountain runners. “The mission of Girls on Hills is clear: to equip women with the confidence and skills needed to navigate the mountains independently and safely. The sense of safety is something that Wallace, an elite ultra-runner and mountain leader, personally understands.”
“Glen Yick, 25, hopes to become youngest ever to complete the 298km Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge.” Yick shares how he plans to complete this challenge and gives insight on his decision to pursue this dream.
For the Culture: RapTV made a post about running to its 12 million followers on Instagram.