Runlikeahijabi

After two years of postponement, the is finally back on. This year you can join from the comfort of your own home. They’ll have a virtual option for all distances. You can walk or run, of course. So grow your friends and community members to support the and welcome them back. Yes, you’ll definitely get a medal and shirt upon registration 🥇

Most of us have begun our training for fall races! I’ve been running since 2012 and my journey has taught me numerous valuable lessons. I’ve grown so much as a runner! I’d love to help and give back by giving you my undivided 1:1 attention. A great way for you to pick my brain about all things pertaining to running/training 😚 bringing this back to the table. Email me to book an appointment 📅

For the record ; I am RRCA certified running coach :)

Salam Everyone,

I have partnered with Mercy-USA for Aid and Development for their inaugural 5/10k run/walk on October 12th!

This is for a good cause, providing water assistance to Somalia. You can read more about this initiative on their website.

I would love to see you all there. This is family friendly, and competitive as there will be a timing company. So bring your whole family out to enjoy the walk and some vendors!

Use Runlikeahijbi for $10 off. See you there!!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Detroit/SafeWaterChallenge?fbclid=IwY2xjawFhCOFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUx4OjlVCTkEVoNJEWNNxBfNOn9miCrC2fJ2LY5EOfTxNcEXN6mM0Xhggg_aem_zIGH_9iv4PEz5a0rGOdQ_Q

Safe Water Challenge The Safe Water Challenge is on Saturday October 12, 2024. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, Virtual 5K Run/Walk, and Virtual 10K Run/Walk.

Read my sentiments on France’s hijab ban at the Olympics

“France’s hijab ban on Muslim athletes is racist. Plain and simple. There is nothing to back up this discriminatory ban. It’s like banning athletes from wearing the yamaka or the wearing the cross. It’s clearly a deep rooted and systemic bias against Muslim female athletes and I feel so much anger, sadness, resentment towards this ‘ban’.”

France Bans Hijabi Athletes at the 2024 Olympics: Ibtihaj Muhammad, Rahaf Khatib, and Manal Rostom Weigh In on the Decision As the Olympics inch closer by the minute, Vogue Arabia speaks to three hijabi sportswomen about the hijab ban for French athletes

If you’re local to the Detroit area, come out and chill at Kitab Cafe where I’ll be speaking about all things running, brands, and crushing stereotypes! Register at the link 🙂

is less than two weeks away and I can’t help feel a sense of guilt going into such a holy month when my fellow brothers and sisters in P@a lestine are suffering a Gen0cide£ at the hands of their occupiers 😢

It’s a well known fact that every year during the settler colony makes things 100x worse for p@leatinians. And it doesn’t seem like there will be a ceasefire or peace til then 😞 That just means we have to keep up with our advocacy and raise awareness for justice. And make plenty of of Dua 🤲🏽 (prayer) during this holy month.

I’ve attached some slides (taken from Muslimprofessionals page) for my non Muslim friends about Ramadan just some basic info that I hope you’ll read through. I’ve also started to make some adjustments in preparation for Ramadan that I’ll talk about in another post. For now, I’m soaking up the sunshine and pounding my frustrations away at the pavement ✌🏽🍉

This is something I’ve pointed out repeatedly over the years. Not just now, with all that’s happening, but way before October 7. Brands continue to ignore us, a very prominent part of their communities never ever wishing us a Happy Eid or Ramadan. Nothing. It’s as if we don’t exist to them. The Muslim presence to them is insignificant. Yet we continue to run their races and purchase their gear, partner with them as tokens for their ads. From now everyone of you should kindly remind them that we too have holidays and we do expect them to wish us happy holidays as well. It’s not that we need it, it’s about respecting their consumers EQUALLY. ✌🏽🍉🤎

*see my comment under their post

To all who are celebrating the start of Hanukkah today, 💙

Post looking a bit different today. 🍉

I stand in solidarity with the innocent P@lestinians of G@z@. We won’t be silenced. No more war. No more of our tax money supporting this gen0cide. Let P@lestinians live in dignity and freedom. Release all hostages including the p@lestinian hostages held without trial or charges. ✌🏽 .collective 🤎 Know Collective

I’ve cancelled two running partnerships, I declined two interviews (not about Palestine), and am reaching a point where I find my voice to be falling on deaf ears when it comes to the broader running community.

I know this the outcome of a caring, MORAL human being with intense feelings of sadness for her people. Yet, it’s hard to feel betrayed by those you’ve worked with, those that smiles in my face and said, “we support u all they way, we stand by you” to find that they actually don’t.

My existence and acceptance is only applauded when I’m making headlines. Appearing in marketing ads.
I’m applauded when I keep it light and cute.

But something inside me burns and my conscience won’t let me just post light hearted running stats and beautiful fall running photos when my people r going through a genocide. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. Because one day I’ll be standing in-front of God and he’ll ask me, “what did u do with your platform? How did you stand up with humanity? How did you use running as a vehicle for social, humanistic change?!”

Last week I met with Kiera who is Executive Director of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition :) RRunning Industry Diversity Coalition
She gave me useful and insightful advice for working with brands. We collaborated on some projects in the past in the name of inclusivity and diversity that the brands are slowly building upon.

I look forward to working with her more and further pushing the narrative that a runner needs to “look” or perform a certain way. Together we can break these stereotypes.

Give them a follow and subscribe to their newsletter! Show your Support for their work.

https://instagram.com/runningdiversity?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Getting lost in unfamiliar places, ending up running in a beautiful park with a spectacular castle as my backdrop is why I run on vacations. Aka runcations. While I Love to , I also Love to “hate” it too. But yet we get up and do it anyway. You feel better when it’s done, never regretting it. No matter how long or how short it is. I ALWAYS feel better afterwards, sometimes wishing I can do more and more. 🏃🏽‍♀️