I've been thinking about joining one of their runs but what has been turning me off is the pictures I see on their instagram. Running is supposed to be one of the most inclusive and accessible sports, but all you see they post is attractive people in the 20s and early 30s. It's almost like they are only trying to attract a very specific crowd. A run club should be inclusive enough to attract all types of runners of all ages, sizes, and abilities. If you are trying to create a more niche club that caters to a particular demographic, just own up to it.
Maybe they need more people like you to join so they can take photos of you to post! Representation can't be forced. I know for certain that you wouldn't be unwelcome there.
extremely well-written and unbiased, presenting all objective sides to a complicated but necessary story. i'm rooting for VRC to succeed in their evolution.
I really enjoyed this story and will share it with my daughter, who lives in Venice, and encourage her to check it out. It's interesting and bittersweet how some things become so popular and grow so much, they start to become a victim of their success. This club sounds way too large for my liking. Give me a group run with maybe 10 others, that's the size I like!
I agree! There were 'only' 3-400 or so when I joined them. Any more than 10-20 and I get overwhelmed.
In this case, I think it's most interesting how VRC have refused to become a victim of their success. Maybe the opposite, in fact, and maybe because it was started from a place a success.
I've been thinking about joining one of their runs but what has been turning me off is the pictures I see on their instagram. Running is supposed to be one of the most inclusive and accessible sports, but all you see they post is attractive people in the 20s and early 30s. It's almost like they are only trying to attract a very specific crowd. A run club should be inclusive enough to attract all types of runners of all ages, sizes, and abilities. If you are trying to create a more niche club that caters to a particular demographic, just own up to it.
Maybe they need more people like you to join so they can take photos of you to post! Representation can't be forced. I know for certain that you wouldn't be unwelcome there.
extremely well-written and unbiased, presenting all objective sides to a complicated but necessary story. i'm rooting for VRC to succeed in their evolution.
I appreciate the comment, Kadrian! Yeah, I can't wait to see how far they can take this thing.
I really enjoyed this story and will share it with my daughter, who lives in Venice, and encourage her to check it out. It's interesting and bittersweet how some things become so popular and grow so much, they start to become a victim of their success. This club sounds way too large for my liking. Give me a group run with maybe 10 others, that's the size I like!
I agree! There were 'only' 3-400 or so when I joined them. Any more than 10-20 and I get overwhelmed.
In this case, I think it's most interesting how VRC have refused to become a victim of their success. Maybe the opposite, in fact, and maybe because it was started from a place a success.
The future is bright, anyway!