Running While Black: A Book Review

Understanding how more people can find freedom in a sport that wasn’t built for them

Thomas O'Grady
Runner's Life
Published in
3 min readFeb 3, 2024

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“Running While Black” by Alison Mariella Désir is a compelling and timely exploration of the intersection between running, race, and social justice. Désir masterfully weaves together personal narratives, historical perspectives, and contemporary issues to create a…

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Thomas O'Grady
Runner's Life

Thomas J. O’Grady, Ph.D., M.P.H. is a data minded professional who is an avid runner, hiker, and lover of the outdoors.