Adidas Community Leader, Adam Joseph Francique, to offer free therapy to Black and Brown Runners of New York City during Black History Month

New York, NY, February 3, 2023 — Adidas Runners North America Community Leader, Creative Director, and founder of The Body Prjct, Adam Joseph Francique will be providing free therapy to Black and Brown runners of New York City during Black History Month. Adam, being a Black runner born and raised in New York City himself, feels compelled to start at home with this strong initiative. During 2021, Adam found himself in a place of depression, anxiety, and darkness. As a marathoner, he dedicated lots of time, money, and energy into how his body performed on race day, but felt helpless in the lows he was facing mentally. Suicidal thoughts, lack of self-love, and overall grief was beginning to take over Adam’s mind. His faith, friendships, and therapy stepped in to ultimately save his life. Coming out of this dark space, in 2022, Adam received the adidas Honoring Black Excellence Award for his work in the running community over the years. With this award came many things, including a sizable grant for The Body Prjct so that his work could continue to grow.

With this grant, he knew exactly what needed to be done, and it wasn’t to create more space to get your body fit. Adam was ready to pour into the mental health of…