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Team Lean Strong Fast
Brooklyn, New York
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About This Club
Team Lean Strong Fast is a Caribbean-American running club based in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, meeting weekly at the Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park. It's built around social long runs that welcome walkers and runners of every level, with a multicultural crowd showing up for community as much as mileage.
Highlights
- Caribbean-American focus
- Multicultural
- Prospect Park base
- Inclusive community
- Multicultural vibe
- Long run exploration
Who It Suits
This suits people looking for a social, inclusive long run, especially Caribbean-American runners and anyone who wants a multicultural, all-paces group rather than a pace-focused one. It's not the fit for competitive racers chasing times, and since it only meets Saturday mornings, it won't work if you need more than a once-a-week, early-morning option.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Saturdays are long run days, with distances like 12 miles on the schedule, covering the road and park terrain around Prospect Park. Pace is explicitly all levels, runners and walkers together, so this isn't a group built around hitting splits. The social side carries through the run itself, with camaraderie built along the miles rather than saved for after.
DistanceLong runs (e.g., 12 miles)
PaceAll levels of runners and walkers; inclusive
TerrainRoad, Park
Post-runBuilds camaraderie during long runs
Your First Run
Show up at 7:45 AM at the Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, with the run starting at 8:00 AM. It's described as a social long run, and all paces are welcome, so you don't need to worry about being fast enough to belong here.
Since walkers are welcome and this is beginner-friendly, showing up without a running background isn't a problem. Just get there a few minutes early to find the group before the 8:00 start.
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Common Questions About Team Lean Strong Fast
Do I need to sign up or pay to join a run?
No. There's no cost to join and no membership required, so you can just show up on a Saturday.
Can I walk instead of run?
Yes, walkers are explicitly welcome alongside runners, and the pace is described as all levels, inclusive.
Is this a good fit if I want to bring my dog or a stroller?
No, the club is listed as not dog-friendly and not stroller-friendly.
How long is the typical run?
Saturdays are set up as long runs, with distances like 12 miles mentioned, on road and park terrain in and around Prospect Park.
What if I'm not fast or experienced?
That's fine here. The group is described as beginner-friendly with all levels of runners and walkers welcome, not built around a competitive pace.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.