Leandrew Belnavis's guest appearances

Leandrew Belnavis

The Running for Real Podcast

Find Meaning (On the Run) with Alison Mariella Désir

Let‘s_Get_Uncomfortable

The Okay Days

David Epstein

Malcolm Gladwell

Oren Jay Sofer

Rob Jones

Jay Dicharry

Deena Kastor

Katie Arnold

Darin Olien

Ashley Mitchell

Guy Winch

Brad Stulberg

Steve Magness

Dean Karnazes

Amelia Boone

Lindsay Crouse

OwlTail

Leandrew Belnavis describes himself as “not your typical runner. I am a larger, big-frame black man. I embrace being a larger body and an even larger personality.” That personality is ideal for his roles as the Community Manager (or as he describes it, “the camp counselor”) at Tracksmith and as the founder and co-captain of Boston’s Unnamed Run Crew.  Just as he created Unnamed Run Crew to bring more people who look and sound like him into the running space, he hopes “to create the diversity that I want to see in Boston within Tracksmith.” For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode297, where you can also get our Run and Reflect notes!    Thank you to Tracksmith, InsideTracker, and Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode.  Tracksmith is a Boston-based company that truly cares about the quality of their running clothes. Running can be demanding on our clothes; they definitely go through wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers work with the finest materials and keep you in mind as a runner, with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. You can go here to check out my favorites! Go here and use the code TINA15. You'll get free shipping and Tracksmith will donate 5%    of your purchase to Runners for Public Lands!   Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Gone down a lot of avenues but haven’t really found clear solutions? That is where InsideTracker can come in for you.  I have trusted this company for years to show me where I may be lacking and if I need a few tweaks here and there. I count on InsideTracker to help me decipher the science behind it all. Go here to get 25% off site wide.   AG1 is a simple and easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients to help strengthen your immune system. It’s simple to make and it tastes good! Go here to get a FREE year’s supply of Vitamin D and five FREE travel packs with your subscription.   Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running For Real.  If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us:  Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them.  Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.    Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player.  Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people.    Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe?  You can find out here. "Thank you" to Leandrew.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Leandrew Belnavis describes himself as “not your typical runner. I am a larger, big-frame black man. I embrace being a larger body and an even larger personality.” That personality is ideal for his roles as the Community Manager (or as he describes it, “the camp counselor”) at Tracksmith and as the founder and co-captain of Boston’s Unnamed Run Crew.  Just as he created Unnamed Run Crew to bring more people who look and sound like him into the running space, he hopes “to create the diversity that I want to see in Boston within Tracksmith.” For complete show notes and links, visit our website at <a href="http://runningforreal.com/episode297" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">runningforreal.com/episode297</a>, where you can also get our Run and Reflect notes!   Thank you to Tracksmith, InsideTracker, and Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode. Tracksmith is a Boston-based company that truly cares about the quality of their running clothes. Running can be demanding on our clothes; they definitely go through wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers work with the finest materials and keep you in mind as a runner, with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. You can go <a href="http://tinamuir.com/tracksmith" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to check out my favorites! Go <a href="https://www.tracksmith.com/collections/running-for-real" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and use the code TINA15. You'll get free shipping and Tracksmith will donate 5%    of your purchase to <a href="https://runnersforpubliclands.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Runners for Public Lands!</a> Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Gone down a lot of avenues but haven’t really found clear solutions? That is where InsideTracker can come in for you.  I have trusted this company for years to show me where I may be lacking and if I need a few tweaks here and there. I count on InsideTracker to help me decipher the science behind it all. Go <a href="https://info.insidetracker.com/tina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to get 25% off site wide. AG1 is a simple and easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients to help strengthen your immune system. It’s simple to make and it tastes good! Go <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/tina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to get a FREE year’s supply of Vitamin D and five FREE travel packs with your subscription.   Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running For Real.  If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: <ul> <li>Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them.  Be sure to tag us on <a href="https://twitter.com/tinamuir" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/runningforreal" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/tinamuir88" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <ul> <li>If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Leave an honest <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/running-for-real-podcast-celebrating-runner-highs-embracing/id1225735334" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">review on iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast player. <ul> <li>Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe?  <a href="http://tinamuir.com/subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You can find out here.</a> "Thank you" to Leandrew.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Leandrew Belnavis: Just One More Mile; Just One More Stride - R4R 297

In this episode, Leandrew Belnavis &amp; Emilia Diamant, join The Okay Days to talk about legacy.  Leandrew is a people mover. He founded the Unnamed Run Crew in 2015 when he saw a lack of representation in the Boston running scene. Emilia is the Sales &amp; Operations Manager at TRILLFIT, a black-woman owned and operated boutique fitness studio, a teen educator, social worker, reluctant organizer, Beyhive member, Bostonian, and dog mom. She joined the UNMD team this year to support the vision of bringing equity into fitness, wellness, and active spaces. UNMD centers the leadership and safety of BIPOC runners, while bringing together a diverse cross-section of the running community. Most recently, they hosted a solidarity run with Chinatown Runners, as well as a series of mindful runs. If Leandrew's not getting people on the road, he’s creating hand crafted cocktails for them at Banyan, where he (pre-and-hopefully-post-COVID) tends bar. He is a freelance voiceover actor, occasional musician, and devoted plant dad. He has lived in Boston since 2014, and is passionate about the mobilization of all people, be it through health and wellness to advocating for the needs of folks who have been historically marginalized. We talk about community building, their runs for justice and how they leave no runner behind. Follow along at @unnamedruncrew.

In this episode, Leandrew Belnavis &amp; Emilia Diamant, join The Okay Days to talk about legacy.  Leandrew is a people mover. He founded the Unnamed Run Crew in 2015 when he saw a lack of representation in the Boston running scene. Emilia is the Sales &amp; Operations Manager at TRILLFIT, a black-woman owned and operated boutique fitness studio, a teen educator, social worker, reluctant organizer, Beyhive member, Bostonian, and dog mom. She joined the UNMD team this year to support the vision of bringing equity into fitness, wellness, and active spaces. UNMD centers the leadership and safety of BIPOC runners, while bringing together a diverse cross-section of the running community. Most recently, they hosted a solidarity run with Chinatown Runners, as well as a series of mindful runs. If Leandrew's not getting people on the road, he’s creating hand crafted cocktails for them at Banyan, where he (pre-and-hopefully-post-COVID) tends bar. He is a freelance voiceover actor, occasional musician, and devoted plant dad. He has lived in Boston since 2014, and is passionate about the mobilization of all people, be it through health and wellness to advocating for the needs of folks who have been historically marginalized. We talk about community building, their runs for justice and how they leave no runner behind. Follow along at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unnamedruncrew/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@unnamedruncrew</a>.

Unnamed Run Crew with Leandrew Belnavis & Emilia Diamant

When Leandrew Belnavis started his running journey on a dare -- with a couch to half-marathon training program --, little did he know that such a simple yet courageous act, would lead him to become one of the leaders in the Boston running community. His role grew even as protesters flooded the streets to demand justice for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the death of Breonna Taylor. Through his running group, Unnamed Run Crew created in 2015, Leandrew is giving people of color a space to run, supporting local businesses impacted by the pandemic, and building alliances with other Boston based groups to fight for social justice. 

When <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leandrewunnamed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leandrew Belnavis</a> started his running journey on a dare -- with a couch to half-marathon training program --, little did he know that such a simple yet courageous act, would lead him to become one of the leaders in the Boston running community. His role grew even as protesters flooded the streets to demand justice for the murder of <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/us/run-with-maud-ahmaud-arbery.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ahmaud Arbery</a> and <a href="https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/protests-continue-in-boston-calling-for-justice-in-breonna-taylor-case/2201966/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the death of Breonna Taylor</a>. Through his running group, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/UNNAMEDRUNCREW/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unnamed Run Crew created in 2015</a>, Leandrew is giving people of color a space to run, supporting local businesses impacted by the pandemic, and building alliances with other Boston based groups to <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/02/metro/protest-there-is-community-joy-rising/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fight for social justice. </a>

Episode 12: Leandrew Belnavis and the Unnamed Run Crew on disrupting running in Boston.