Have you ever had the urge to put your fitness to the test and sign up for a run of sorts? Like the Plus Strut 5K? If you went ahead and signed up, I am so proud of you! If you’re anything like me, you were overcome with anxious thoughts of people judging your body and your right to even be at said event. Plus size women have these same thoughts more often than not.
If you are unfamiliar with The Plus Strut™, it is the first ever 5k run/walk for plus size women in North America. Back like it never left, The Plus Strut™ is making its post-pandemic return in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, May 6th.
The Plus Strut™ was birthed to be a safe space for women to embrace and support each other on their active lifestyle journey regardless of size and fitness level.
There is nothing like being cheered on to push past limits you didn’t even know you could break through. The only feeling better than reaching the finish line is having the love and support of your tribe.
There is power in unity. Standing amongst other full-figured women, cheering each other on toward a common goal is empowering for both the runner and the spectator.
As we all know, during the pandemic there was a serious drought of social recreation. We lost the sense of community and…
