DETROIT – WeRun313, a Detroit running club aiming to connect Black runners and help grow the sport in the community, is taking a new step to help their mission. “We Run 313 is a social run club that connects like-minded individuals, through running to build a healthier and happy community,” said co-founder Lance Woods. Woods, who started the club with Joe Robinson, said the club’s mission defines its motto -- “Connect. Joe and I noticed that a lot of people weren’t running in proper running shoes,” Woods said. Robinson said, “Today (Tuesday), WeRun313 has linked up with Playmakers Fit and we come together to give away about 150 pairs of shoes, running shoes."

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DETROIT - The founders of "We Run 313" recently received the "Spirit of Detroit" award. READ: We Run 313 connects African American runners in DetroitLance Woods and Joe Robinson started the club to spread the health benefits of running and to grow running in the African American community. This is a big deal for me because I know some of things I come from. So to be here receiving one of the highest honors in the city, just means everything to me, Joe Robinson said. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.