Kristy Morris
Chief Marketing Officer

Kristy's latest articles

Sneaker Impact: Why Recycling Matters

Unfortunately, the sports industry is a contributor to the global waste problem. We’ve created a never-ending cycle of consumption. We buy new sports clothes and sneakers, wear them for a few months or years, then throw them away. Every year, the average American throws away 81 pounds of textiles. This piles up quickly with so... READ MORE

Getting Over Bullying by Making a Difference

Some stories are so impactful and need to get shared. And that’s what we’re doing with this story. It’s a story about one of our partners, Oswego YMCA, who partnered with us to recycle sneakers. It turns out that a member of their team purchased new sneakers (not necessary) for their fundraiser. You see, as... READ MORE

The Running Event Conference & Trade Show

Our team was excited to attend The Running Event of the year, occurring recently in Austin, TX. After nearly two years of not doing too much, it was great to see people face-to-face again! And what a great place for this to happen than in the fantastic city of Austin. If you love live music... READ MORE

The Truth About CBD for Health & Wellness

We know in recent years, there’s a lot of news about CBD. In fact, it seems as if millions of people now use CBD creams and oils. To some, it looks like a cure for almost anything. And for others, it’s a mystery that they stay away from because of its association with cannabis. Still,... READ MORE

How to Get Paid for Your Running Club with Sneakers

If you lead a running club or group, then the chances are that you need money for equipment or travel. You also probably need funds to promote your programs. For instance, perhaps your team has an ambitious goal and decides that you want to participate in one of the many destination races worldwide. Of course,... READ MORE

10 Running Gear & Gadgets to Improve Performance

Whether you’ve just started running or have done it for a long time, running gear and gadgets can make all the difference. For instance, if you don’t have the proper clothing, you might not finish your run. For example, new runners tend to overdress when they go out for a run during the winter months.... READ MORE

Sustainable Sneakers for Ethical Sports Purchases

Industry giant, Adidas, partnered with the environmental group Parley for the Ocean in 2017. As sneaker fans know, they wanted to bring their EQT sneakers back on the market. Moreover, they wanted to make sustainable sneakers by recycling plastic waste collected on beaches in the Maldives. A pair of recycled sneakers come with minimal packaging.... READ MORE

Exercise Stress: The Paradox and Solutions

As we know, exercise is great for us. In fact, it’s something that’s essential for well-being. For instance, exercise helps us feel better with the release of endorphins. And since our bodies are machines, exercise ensures that our cardiovascular system, muscles, and joints work properly. However, there’s a recent report about a paradox, which is... READ MORE

Women’s 50K World Record & Improving Performance

We love runners, and especially women marathoners and runners. Why? Well, it’s simple. If you follow us, then you know that running is also in the blood of members of our team. Our teammates have offered running tips and tricks and given us lots of inspiration with their marathon racing. However, today, we want to... READ MORE

Race Tips for Doing Your First Road Race

Our women marathon runners are excited about the upcoming in-person races. And we guess that you feel the same way! It’s been a long while since people had the opportunity to do runs in person. And now that things are opening up, many seek road races and also vacation races. For those of you who... READ MORE

Recycling Worn Out Sneakers for Earth Day

We’re excited about Earth Day this week, and we hope you are too! Recently, we wrote an Earth Day article that tells you everything you need to know. But we know that sometimes people procrastinate in taking some action for the environment. If that’s what happened to you, no worries. We’ve got you covered. Today... READ MORE

What Can Be Recycled & Where

One of the positive things from 2020 was that people understood more about climate change and its effects. For example, as travel grew to a crawl and people stayed home, they realized how we lowered carbon emissions. Moreover, as more people worked from home, they learned how they didn’t need a lot of clothing and... READ MORE

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