FEAR MKE or FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) is celebrating 10-years of bringing together individuals who have a passion for health, fitness, socializing and running!
Powered by Social X MKE’s Health & Wellness pillar, FEAR was established in May 2015, FEAR is a run crew that focuses on diversity, prioritizes runner safety, and bridges the fitness gap in Milwaukee by introducing running as a method of being active, while building relationships. Our crew is not just geared toward the “traditional” runner, but all levels of running – experienced, new and those still on the couch. Our crew members and future crew members will be exposed to unique opportunities and are represented throughout Milwaukee and beyond.
Mission
F.E.A.R. is a diverse run crew who focuses on bridging the fitness gap in the Milwaukee by introducing running as a method of being active, staying fit and, in turn, building relationships with others. F.E.A.R. is not just geared toward the “traditional” runner but all levels of running – experienced, new and those still on the couch. Diversity is key and making sure all runners, especially minority runners, are represented.
NEW LOCATION!
Wrap up your day with a refreshing 2-3 mile run, ALL levels are welcome! Meet us at our NEW LOCATION, Taco Mikes Afterwards, stick around to socialize! All attendees must fill out the 2024 Participant Form
Celebrate FEAR MKE’s 10th Season Finale with a Spooky Halloween Run! Put on your best costume and hit the streets with us for a night of fun, fitness, and fright! All attendees must fill out the 2024 Participant Form
Once a month we will meet with Runmomentum to get some speed work in! Speed focus is very important to become a stronger, more efficient and of course a faster runner!
FEAR has launched its inaugural membership program! The membership gets you access to exclusive gear, race and travel discounts, social events, and demonstrates your commitment to investing in the community we are building.
About the Health & Wellness Director, Tenia Fisher
By day, Tenia Fisher is the Director of Community Partnerships at Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy. Her lifelong love of running and fitness was furthered by attending UW-Milwaukee on a full track & cross country scholarship. Continuing to spread the love of fitness to youth, Tenia was the head track and cross-country coach at Rufus King High School for 11 years. She is now the Lead Captain of F.E.A.R. (Forget Everything And Run), a Social X MKE program. Her favorite places to run in Milwaukee include the east side, trails, and of course, the lakefront. As a proud Milwaukeean, Tenia looks forward to building the fitness and social aspect in Milwaukee, as the Director of Health and Wellness. Connect with Her
FEAR IN THE MEDIA
'I was missing that family aspect': UW-Milwaukee grad helps others find sense of community in running
Tenia Fisher found a running group called F.E.A.R. that would reignite her love for the sport.
In 2006, Tenia Fisher graduated from UW-Milwaukee as a successful track star holding five school records. But in her post-grad years, Fisher was losing her joy in running. Read More
Triathelte: How Running is Helping to Revitalize Milwaukee.
In 2012, a group of young Black and brown professionals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin established an unofficial happy hour and networking event. Every few weeks, a mass text would go out and recipients would gather at the bar for a drink or two, where they’d discuss their jobs, their lives, and their city. With each passing week, the same theme kept coming up: Why didn’t people love Milwaukee as much as they did? Read more
PBS Wisconsin Life: FEAR Runner
Once a decorated track athlete, Tenia Fisher now helps encourage folks to try running as a way to build community. She’s a captain with F.E.A.R. MKE, a Milwaukee running group dedicated to increasing diversity and empowering individuals in the sport of distance running.
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WUWM 89.7 FM: Running, Socializing & Activism: Milwaukee Group Creates A Space For Runners Of Color
By Mallory Cheng
In the summer, many people in Milwaukee opt for getting exercise outside. One of the easiest ways to get an outdoor workout in is to go for a run. It seems easy enough: lace up your shoes and head out the door. But runners of color have an additional checklist to go through to make sure they’ll be safe. Ahmaud Arbery was killed in 2020 by white vigilantes, while running in a neighborhood near his home. The news of Arbery’s death elevated conversations in the running community about safety, especially for runners of color. Read more
TMJ4 Feature - F.E.A.R MKE works to make a safe space for runners of color in Milwaukee.
TODAY.COM
FEAR running group provides a community for people of color in the sport. In Milwaukee, WI, a group of runners who set out to change the way the world sees running reflect on how the challenges of the past year strengthened their mission of being a model for diversity, inclusion, and unity at a time when the world needs it most.
THE RUN WAVE PODCAST
The Run Wave Podcast interviews FEAR MKE! Tenia, the Director of Health & Wellness for Social X MKE and Karli, crew captain delve into the mission, community initiatives, their feature in Runner’s World Magazine, and more.
FEAR MKE Featured in Runner's World!
Most importantly, F.E.A.R. continues to run. Despite the simmering fears, despite the stares they receive on runs, and despite the cultural landscape shifting uneasily beneath their feet, they run. After all, change requires movement.
“Our running platform is our form of protest. Running has always been my way to express, to motivate, and to inspire.” - Tenia Fisher
FEAR MKE Gives Safe Space for Milwaukee Runners of Color
By Michelle London, Spectrum News 1
Empowered, safe, seen: these three words are not typically used to describe a weekly, two-mile run. However, this is how organizers from the Milwaukee-based group, “Forget Everything and Run,” or F.E.A.R., wants those who join in for a run to feel. FEAR’s goal is to provide a safe space for runners of color. The group is modeled after a national initiative and was formed six years ago in the city. Read Full Article
Running While Black Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence
On February 23rd Ahmaud Arbery was killed for going on a run as a black man. FEAR MKE joins the national movement to run 2.23 miles to honor him. Read Full Article.
Cream City Weekly Rundown: Ranell Washington, MKE Run for Justice, FEAR MKE
Listen to the Cream City Pacers Weekly Rundown podcast interview with Social X Cofounder & VP, Ranell Washington. He talks about more about MKE Run 4 Justice and how we can all work towards a better future. Listen Here