June RIDC Media & Events Round Up

Team USA Announces Track & Field Roster For Paris Olympics "The U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials took place almost a week ago. June 30th was the last day for all Olympic hopefuls to get qualifying marks that would allow them to compete in Paris."

Saucony Appoints Joy Allen-Altimare as its New Global Marketing Chief. "In her fresh role, she will supervise Saucony’s global branding efforts, comprising brand positioning, advertising, direct-to-consumer strategies, digital initiatives, worldwide growth plans, and growth of the brand’s international heritage lifestyle business."

11 Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Runners Speak Out About Running and Race. "I believe diversifying the running community will take a little effort from everyone."

Black Unicorns Increase Ranks of Marathoners of Color. "Being a Black marathoner is a subculture. Many of us find each other on Facebook. Through social media channels, you can find someone who not only understands what you’re doing, but the training involved. It’s a place of safety, but also serves as a place to get information and education."

Hebah Hefzy Becomes 1st Hijabi Runner to Finish World’s Oldest 100-Mile Ultramarathon "I love showing up to something like this where you don’t necessarily look like you fit, and you’re not the typical demographic, and nobody would expect that you would do something like this and then be able to accomplish that."

How To Choose Running Shoes That Meet The Unique Needs Of Your Feet. "If you’re shopping for a new pair of running shoes, it might be tempting to grab anything that looks cool and doesn’t cost too much money. But knowing how to choose running shoes is, quite literally, the first step in a successful workout journey. Since the selection process can seem overwhelming—and there’s no shortage of options—I spoke with Harry Chandler of Charlotte Running Company, a running specialty store expert, who laid out the most important things to consider, including, in his words, “fit, function and fashion.””