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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

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
Road Races

The 10 Best Running Clubs in the USA

We love our runners! In short, we have a dedicated group of people who participated in our sneaker recycling program. Because of it, we’ve gotten to know them and know their passion for running. So, today we want to share some love and tell you about a few of the best running clubs in the... READ MORE
Sustainability

Health and Wellness Books You Should Read

Fortunately for runners and people who love exercise, they could find plenty of wellness resources on the internet. For instance, Strava is excellent for cyclists and runners. Our team and the marathoners in our group also love following Active and Runner’s World. However, as awesome as those resources are, reading health and wellness books should... READ MORE
Road Races

Marathon Running & Battle of The Teams

Road race directors know that they have great supporters for their marathons and half-marathons. Still, it’s essential to innovate and give runners something new. The more creative the racing, the better it is for runners and the races because it keeps people motivated and participating. Recently, we learned about one of the most innovative ideas... READ MORE
Sustainability

5 Ways to Recycle Old Sneakers

Sustainability is essential, and that means we each have to do our part to start living a sustainable lifestyle. We love our sneakers just as much as anyone else and so we want to share 5 ways for you to recycle old sneakers. You know the pair. It’s the one you have hidden in your... READ MORE
Sustainability

Earth Day: Everything For Your Running Club

Are you ready for Earth Day? Well, if you haven’t thought about it in a while, we’ve got the info you need to ensure your running or sports club is ready. This great day is a fantastic chance to raise awareness—for your brand and also for the environment. But that’s not everything. Keep reading below... READ MORE
Road Races

Vacation Races: Where to Go and How to Run Them

Sure, it’s March, but with spring comes something that should excite us all. Vacation races, also known as destination races! Vacation races are an opportunity for you to take a holiday and also run a race. It’s been a long while since people had the chance to have a little fun. And, while things aren’t... READ MORE

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