"Whereas Cash goes on to lament a man always looking for an exit, Aimee Kohler and her race organization, The Running Kind, welcome everyone with open arms. With its name inspired by the song title, kindness is the core of the organization, which has inclusivity at its heart and a mission to look after the planet. Kohler says it's about "caring for ourselves, caring for the planet, and caring for each other.""
"While many race organizations make attempts to create environmentally friendly events, Kohler places the idea of sustainability at the center of everything, and it shows. The Running Kind's events prioritize minimizing waste and considering carbon emissions when hosting events, but perhaps the bigger impact comes not from the immediate impact of each specific event, but the fact that Kohler asks participants to think about their actions and how they move through the world, and not just through running."
Aimee Kohler founded The Running Kind in 2022 to run carbon-neutral trail races with inclusivity and environmental stewardship at the center. Events occur across Pennsylvania, northern New Jersey, and the Catskills in New York and range from five miles to 50 kilometers, serving beginners and experienced trail runners. The organization minimizes waste, considers carbon emissions, and allocates part of each entry fee to purchase carbon offsets covering participants' travel. The Running Kind emphasizes caring for ourselves, the planet, and each other, and prompts participants to consider their actions and broader environmental impacts beyond racing.
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