Black Men Run Hampton Roads go the extra mile for health and inclusivity

NORFOLK, Va. — As an avid runner, I am always looking for inspiring stories to tell about the running community. I recently learned about a group called Black Men Run Hampton Roads and they invited me to a practice. The group consists of members of all fitness levels and ages. Yosif Rowell is a member of Black Men Run Hampton Roads and, on a scholarship, to run Track & Field at Old Dominion University. Watch related coverage: Chesapeake teacher overcomes odd to run NYC marathon Chesapeake teacher overcomes odds to run NYC marathon “Even though I’m the one of the younger guys, they still include all of us,” he says. Captain Terrell White says the group has been in the area for more than a decade, but they recently re-branded themselves from Black Men Run to Black Men Run Hampton Roads. “We’re in more spots than one. So BMR Hampton Roads, as we have here on the side of our badges, just made more sense because it’s more of an inclusive thing that could touch all the community,” White says. Watch related coverage: ‘They’re literally the parents of running here’ Virginia Beach couple builds health community through racing ‘They’re literally...