Alison Mariella Désir is a runner, activist, author of Running While Black, and host of the award winning PBS series Out & Back. In 2013, she started a community run club in Harlem with a simple goal: help more Black and Brown people experience the joy and connection of running. That grassroots effort helped launch a career dedicated to building community, expanding access to the outdoors, and empowering others to pursue their own adventures.Connect with Alison: Website InstagramSubstackWatch Out & Back on PBSPurchase Running While BlackThank you to our sponsors:Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®SmartwoolThe North Face Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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