Nike Got it Wrong
- Alexia McClerkin
- Apr 19
- 2 min read
Nike Got It Wrong — And Here’s Why We’re Doing It Differently
“Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated.”
That message made noise and not in a good way for most.
Because for a lot of people, especially women and moms, it reinforced something they’ve already felt in fitness spaces for years…that if you’re not fast, not strong enough, or not doing it the “right” way
you don’t fully belong.
And that’s the part they got wrong.

Because Movement Shouldn’t Have to Feel Exclusive
Fitness isn’t just for elite runners. It’s not just for people chasing PRs or running six-minute miles.
It’s for:
the mom getting back into movement after having a baby
the woman walking her first mile in years
the friend who just needs to clear her mind
the person showing up, even when it’s hard
When we label people as “tolerated,” we create a line where there should be none.
And at 9 Months of 5K, we don’t believe in lines like that.
We Believe in Something Different
That’s why our message is simple:
RUNNERS WELCOME.WALKERS ENCOURAGED.STROLLERS LET’S GO.
Because every pace has a place here.
Whether you’re:
running
walking
pushing a stroller
or just trying to show up for yourself again, you are not just accepted… you’re celebrated!!
This Is Bigger Than a Race
The 5K Mamas Fun Run was created with intention.
Not just to get people moving but to create a space where:
moms feel seen
women feel supported
and nobody feels like they have to earn their spot
This is about community over competition. Connection over comparison. Progress over perfection.
What You’ll Experience
When you show up, you won’t feel out of place. You’ll feel like you’ve found your people.
✨ A stroller-friendly course✨ A supportive, judgment-free environment✨ Music, laughter, and real moments✨ A finish line that celebrates every woman who crosses it
No pressure. No intimidation. Just good energy.
So… Yeah, Nike Got It Wrong
But here’s the beautiful part — we get to get it right.
We get to build spaces that reflect what fitness should feel like: welcoming, empowering, and inclusive.
Join Us, 5K Near Me
📍Missouri City, TX🗓️ May 10, 2026
You don’t have to be fast. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to start.
👉 Register now and be part of a different kind of race.


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