MIAMI \u2014 In a city that moves fast, these women move together.<\/p>\n
The club concept is straightforward: it\u2019s cardio meets connection in an all-female space. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt just provides a safe space and it allows you the chance to just connect,\u201d said Makaila Wilson, who\u2019s been walking with 10k Steps Miami since October.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a lack of all-female communities, especially a lot of Black women,\u201d said Aaliyah Forman, who joined in September. \u201cIt\u2019s an amazing experience.\u201d <\/p>\n
10K Steps Miami<\/a> \u2014 an all-female walking club \u2014 meets every weekend in Downtown Miami. It has quickly turned a simple stroll into a citywide statement focused on fitness and networking. <\/p>\n \u201cIt started with just two friends going on a walk and then we invited more of our friends and before we knew it, we were starting a community,\u201d said co-founder Josephine Lentner.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re giving women an opportunity to meet in a safe space,\u201d said co-founder Cassius Bythewood. \u201cBuild connections in a city like Miami which can be very difficult to meet new people and just provide a positive space.\u201d<\/p>\n Word spread quickly and social media helped to expand the walking club, which now stretches block to block. <\/p>\n Security follows closely to help navigate the streets and make everyone feel comfortable. Then the music kicks in and the miles melt away.<\/p>\n Halfway through the route, the energy spikes into what regulars call a mini fitness party. <\/p>\n The real lift, however, happens in conversations along the way. <\/p>\n We saw basic introductions turn into plans and new friendships. <\/p>\n The goal now is growth \u2014 more neighborhoods, more women.<\/p>\n 10K Steps Miami holds its weekly meetups on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Participation is free, the space is women-only, and the starting point is Sixty Vines on Northeast Eighth Street.<\/p>\n To submit an idea for What Connects Us, email whatconnectsus@wplg.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 News From Your Neighborhood<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by WPLG Local10.com – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n