Alison Desir

A lot of promises were made to make running a more inclusive, diverse, and welcoming sport. How much progress have we seen?

She has helped push the running industry toward the recognition that the sport isn't always accessible or welcoming.

From athletes to advocates, business leaders to community voices, these 15 women are reshaping the running industry for the better—and we can’t wait to watch the impact they make in the new year.

Emma Coburn’s Elk Run, the Brave Like Gabe 5K, and the second annual Women Run the Vote are all happening in the last days of summer and first days of fall.

The Running Industry Diversity Coalition is a partner in Finish the Run, as part of its work to fight systemic racism.

She has started a long-overdue conversation and a call for an inclusive fitness culture.

From athletes to advocates, business leaders to community voices, these 25 women are reshaping the running industry for the better—and we can’t wait to watch the impact they make in the new year. Meet our 2021 Power Women of the Year.

Dhani Jones and Alison Désir talk in the second episode of Someone Like Me, a series of conversations with outstanding individuals in endurance sports with different backgrounds, including BIPOC, transgender, and adaptive athletes.

The sport has deep roots in activism and advocacy for issues like health care, equality, climate change, and racial justice. Here’s why that doesn’t disappear when we go for a run.

Systemic racism is pervasive, and the running industry is not immune. This group is tackling it head-on.

Relays, challenges, merchandise, and more: The fall racing calendar is filled with political action and voter education opportunities.

Alison Désir gives her perspective and advice on what runners can do to become better allies in their communities.

Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man, was killed on February 23 while running in his hometown.

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