Facebook Instagram Twitter
Linda N. Spencer
Lead Content Strategist & Copywriter

About Linda N.

Storyteller for Sustainability & Social Impact

Linda N. Spencer is a storyteller, author, and advocate for a better world. At Sneakers4Good she brings her love of storytelling and strategy to show how reusing sneakers can drive big change.

With years of experience helping organizations find new ways to make an impact, Linda has seen firsthand how communities thrive when purpose and sustainability come together. In her sustainability research and writing for Sneakers4Good she gives organizations the tools to turn small actions into lasting impact.

Linda believes the reuse economy isn’t just about keeping millions of sneakers out of landfills—it’s about creating opportunity, reducing waste and showing every step can make a difference. Through her writing and creative campaigns, she connects people to stories of resilience, community and global good.

For Linda sustainability is personal. It’s about making today’s choices better for tomorrow—for organizations, the planet we all share and global communities.

Linda N.'s latest articles

Road Races

How Preparing for a Marathon Alone is Possible

Running a marathon is one of the toughest and most demanding sporting events. It requires not only physical strength but also a lot of mental stamina and perseverance. In fact, many people who sign up don’t do it because they don’t think they could finish. In short, they can’t keep their motivation going till the... READ MORE
Road Races

6 Tips to Reduce Running Injuries

There’s nothing that can ruin your day faster than an unexpected injury. It could be something minor like a muscle strain or something more serious like a stress fracture. No matter, running injuries can set you back from your goals and leave you sidelined for weeks. (Take a look at our global destination races list).... READ MORE
Giving Back

Orange Theory Workout & Sneaker Recycling

Do you want a new kind of challenge that guarantees results? Are you bored of doing the same exercises over and over again? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, why not try something else? An Orange Theory Workout could be your answer. It’s a community for people who love sports and... READ MORE
Sustainability

How Long Does It Take to Lose Strength

Wondering, how long does it take to lose strength? When you work out, your body receives a constant stream of nutrients and amino acids that help it grow stronger and fitter. Once you stop exercising, your body shifts into a different metabolic state and reverses the changes made. So, depending on your fitness level, this... READ MORE
Sustainability

Tips & Tricks for Cleaning White Sneakers

Sneakers are your favorite shoes, right? You love throwing them on to work out and with any outfit. But what if you want to wear them more than just a few times before they look dirty? This article will explore some great tips for cleaning white sneakers. (Learn about sneaker impact!). Keep White Sneakers Clean... READ MORE
Sustainability

Girls on the Run Pocono Gets Paid to Recycle Sneakers

Girls on the Run Pocono uses running to teach girls life skills and inspire them to be healthy. The program’s designed for girls and includes running training runs and days of reflection. The program provides a safe and supportive environment where girls build self-esteem and develop positive relationships with coaches and runners. Girls are trusted... READ MORE
Sustainability

What to Consider When Buying a Running Treadmill

Purchasing a running treadmill is a relatively expensive investment, but it can be worth it. Running on a treadmill has many health and fitness benefits. This article will help you decide whether or not a treadmill is right for you and offer some tips in purchasing one. First, what are the pros of buying a... READ MORE
Sustainability

Running Tech Gear You Want to Own

Running is one of the best forms of exercise, and fortunately, there’s lots of great running gear to help. There’s just so much cool stuff on the market that we wanted to revisit this topic with a follow-up post about running tech gear. As you know, running is one of the top sports that gives... READ MORE
Sustainability

Benefits of Being in Nature for Wellness

Everyone wants to feel good. But did you know that one of the best places to enhance your mood is in nature? Research proves that time in nature will make you feel better. Sure, exercise and all of that fun running gear are good. And what we ingest and put into our bodies also matters... READ MORE
Sustainability

How to Successfully Lose Weight

Fad diets, starvation, and exercise are not the answer to how to successfully lose weight. Instead, a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular exercise is the best way to lose weight. And while that may seem simple enough, many prefer a simpler approach? In short, many different types of weight loss plans exist... READ MORE
Sustainability

What Are the Benefits of Regular Exercise?

Most everyone knows the benefits of regular exercise exist for overall health and wellness. As we know, regular exercise provides a myriad of benefits to the body. For instance, it improves our physical and mental health as well as our moods. However, what—specifically—does regular exercise do for the body and wellbeing? In this article, we’ll... READ MORE
Sustainability

Team-Building for Your Sports Club with Zoom

It’s great that our country is mostly back to having people work out and play sports together. But, we also know that we’ve picked up new ways to exercise as groups. For instance, sports classes outdoors increased. And doing training through Zoom video conferences also took off. During the cold winter months, millions more are... READ MORE

SMART. SIMPLE. SUSTAINABLE.​

When you partner with Sneakers4Good, not only are you being social responsible and helping to keep sneakers out of landfills, but you provide innovative opportunities to families in developing countries all over the world through micro-enterprise.

SEE THE IMPACT

Get this free resource by entering your information below.

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name