Home I AM ESSENCE: Alison Desir Opens Up About How Staring 'Harlem Run' Was Just the Beginning of Her Journey Harlem Run creator Alison Desir opens up about how she started a movement and how running has helped her heal. By Essence · Updated December 6, 2020 See More Videos WATCH: Black-Owned Soda Alternative to help your Gut Health! Videos WATCH: Haitian Culture in A Glass! Videos WATCH: Alicia Scott ‘MakeUp HerStory’ Videos WATCH: In The Studio With Danessa Myricks Videos WATCH: ESSENCE Clocked In With Bevy Smith Videos WATCH | Lex Scott Davis Talks Her Turn in ‘Suits LA,’ An... Videos WATCH | ESSENCE Reality Recap – Let’s Talk About... Videos WATCH: Niele Ivey Branches Out Beyond Basketball