The co-founders of Rolling Proud Run Club (RPRC) emphasize that everyone is welcome, regardless of their running abilities.
This Tampa-based club focuses on holistic health and meaningful community engagement. Their first run was held in February to celebrate Black History Month. Initially a small group of friends, the club has grown into a community of hundreds eagerly anticipating weekly runs.
“The club started because Claudi and I were both avid runners in Tampa and noticed a lack of diversity in the running community,” shared Gio Derogene, one of the co-founders. “What began as a small group has now grown to 300 to 400 runners on Tuesdays.” Runs are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, typically starting in downtown Tampa.
The club welcomes beginners and offers different pace groups, aiming to promote health and activity together.
“Our runs are free to the community. We encourage everyone to join us whenever they can,” shared Claudi Fleuzinord, co-founder of RPRC.
Fleuzinord adds that joining a run means becoming part of the family and the growing community they’ve built. For more information, click here. FOX 13 News initially published the story.
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