"I was excited at the time to do something actionable and feel like I was contributing positively to the world around me and the city that I've really come to love. Getting to go out there with a group of humans, where you all go the same speed, was something that I had never seen before in the running space."
"Plogging - the eco-friendly fitness movement that combines jogging and the Swedish phrase 'plocka upp,' meaning 'pick up' - has been steadily growing with devotees around the world."
"NYRR hosted its inaugural plogging event in 2019 as part of an Earth Day campaign. The organization has since dedicated a station at its RUNCENTER in Manhattan where anyone can grab a bag and gloves to plog at their own pace."
Plogging, a Swedish-origin fitness movement combining jogging with picking up trash, is gaining momentum globally and in New York City. Run clubs have evolved beyond traditional exercise to include environmental activism, with participants jogging together while collecting litter. New York Road Runners (NYRR), a Manhattan-based nonprofit, pioneered plogging events in 2019 as part of Earth Day campaigns. The organization now offers dedicated stations where participants can grab bags and gloves to plog independently. Sustainability advocate Tina Muir, a former elite marathoner, champions NYRR's plogging initiatives, which are strategically scheduled before major races including the NYC Half Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon. Participation has significantly increased since NYRR linked plogging events to the city's marquee races.
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