Still I Run Blog

Every Story, Every Pace

Latest stories from our

Community

Get out there and think outside the box

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla.

england-shoes

How One Run Club Is Bringing Mental Health Conversations to the Starting Line

How One Run Club Is Bringing Mental Health Conversations to the Starting Line Amber Kraus Jul 9 4 min read Sometimes...

Running in the Heat: 12 Tips to Stay Safe This Summer

Running in the Heat: 12 Tips to Stay Safe This Summer Amber Kraus Jul 2 6 min read There's something special about a...

Movement as Medicine: Jeremy Fofrich’s Journey to Bayshore with Team Still I Run

Movement as Medicine: Jeremy Fofrich’s Journey to Bayshore with Team Still I Run Amber Kraus Jun 24 4 min read When...

Running and Depression: Can they Co-Exist?

Running and Depression: Can they Co-Exist? Amber Kraus Jun 18 5 min read We've all heard about the physical benefits of...

Why Your Brain Needs Different Fuel for Swimming vs. Running: A Mental Health Athlete's Guide to Race-Day Nutrition

Why Your Brain Needs Different Fuel for Swimming vs. Running: A Mental Health Athlete's Guide to Race-Day Nutrition...

Cannabinoids, Movement, and Mental Well-Being: A Q&A with Still I Run Ambassador Jen Baker

Cannabinoids, Movement, and Mental Well-Being: A Q&A with Still I Run Ambassador Jen Baker Amber Kraus Jun 11 7 min...

Running 100 Miles for Community, Connection, and Mental Health: Meet Ambassador Patrick Messenger

Running 100 Miles for Community, Connection, and Mental Health: Meet Ambassador Patrick Messenger Amber Kraus Jun 10 6...

How Mindful Running Can Help You Stay Grounded

How Mindful Running Can Help You Stay Grounded Amber Kraus Jun 9 5 min read Running can be so many things. A reset...

Finding Herself Again Through Running and Healing

Finding Herself Again Through Running and Healing Amber Kraus Jun 3 4 min read For Nicole Moore, movement has always...

Running Injuries and Mental Health: What Happens When Your Coping Tool Gets Taken Away

Running Injuries and Mental Health: What Happens When Your Coping Tool Gets Taken Away Amber Kraus May 28 11 min read...

Should You Try Couch to 5K?

Should You Try Couch to 5K? Amber Kraus May 27 9 min read If you’ve been thinking about getting into running, there’s a...

Finding Strength on Highway 1: Catherine O’Connor’s Big Sur Journey with Team Still I Run

Finding Strength on Highway 1: Catherine O’Connor’s Big Sur Journey with Team Still I Run Amber Kraus May 21 4 min read...

Kyle Holmes on Loss, Fatherhood, and Postpartum Mental Health

Kyle Holmes on Loss, Fatherhood, and Postpartum Mental Health Amber Kraus May 21 6 min read In the weeks leading up to...

Still a Warrior, By Song Seto

Still a Warrior, By Song Seto Amber Kraus May 20 4 min read I’ve been a short-distance runner since high school, and...

Running Toward Regulation, Healing, and Purpose: Liz Thornburg’s Bayshore Journey

Running Toward Regulation, Healing, and Purpose: Liz Thornburg’s Bayshore Journey Amber Kraus May 20 4 min read For Liz...

Running Toward Connection: Ty Curtis’ Journey to the Bayshore Marathon

Running Toward Connection: Ty Curtis’ Journey to the Bayshore Marathon Amber Kraus May 20 5 min read For most of his...

How Two Friends Turned Grief Into Community Through Still I Run

How Two Friends Turned Grief Into Community Through Still I Run Amber Kraus May 19 6 min read Jennifer and Jaclyn live...

Finding My Pace: How Running Led Me Back to Myself—and to Love

Finding My Pace: How Running Led Me Back to Myself—and to Love Diane Story May 19 4 min read I was never the athletic...

Why You're Losing Running Motivation During Race Training (And What To Do About It)

Why You're Losing Running Motivation During Race Training (And What To Do About It) Amber Kraus May 13 7 min read You...

5 Ways to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month

5 Ways to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month Amber Kraus May 11 5 min read Every May, Mental Health Awareness...

What We Wear Matters: A Havasupai Story of Movement, Mental Health, and Merino Wool

What We Wear Matters: A Havasupai Story of Movement, Mental Health, and Merino Wool Amber Kraus Apr 29 5 min read...

Best Guided Running Programs For Beginners With Anxiety

Best Guided Running Programs For Beginners With Anxiety Amber Kraus Apr 16 6 min read Starting a running journey can...

One Step at a Time: Miles Victors’ 420-Mile Journey for Mental Health

One Step at a Time: Miles Victors’ 420-Mile Journey for Mental Health Amber Kraus Apr 15 5 min read Just a few years...

7 Grassroots Mental Health Charities Making an Impact

7 Grassroots Mental Health Charities Making an Impact Amber Kraus Apr 14 6 min read When most people think of mental...

Healing Out Loud: How Jennifer Is Reclaiming Her Mental Health Through Movement

Healing Out Loud: How Jennifer Is Reclaiming Her Mental Health Through Movement Amber Kraus Apr 13 5 min read For...

Running Toward Healing: Amy’s Sobriety Journey During Alcohol Awareness Month

Running Toward Healing: Amy’s Sobriety Journey During Alcohol Awareness Month Amber Kraus Apr 9 7 min read For many...

14 Free Marathon Training Plans for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Runners

14 Free Marathon Training Plans for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Runners Amber Kraus Apr 8 10 min read Use this...

15 Free Half Marathon Training Plans for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Runners

15 Free Half Marathon Training Plans for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Runners Amber Kraus Apr 8 9 min read Use...

12 Free 10K Training Plans for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Runners

12 Free 10K Training Plans for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Runners Amber Kraus Apr 8 7 min read Use this guide...

17 Free 5K Training Plans for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Runners

17 Free 5K Training Plans for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Runners Amber Kraus Apr 8 10 min read Use this guide...

Free Downloads: Running Training Plan Templates

Free Downloads: Running Training Plan Templates Amber Kraus Apr 8 2 min read Whether you’re preparing for a 5K or...

From Discipline to Self-Trust: Mariam’s Journey to the NYC Half Marathon with Team Still I Run

From Discipline to Self-Trust: Mariam’s Journey to the NYC Half Marathon with Team Still I Run Amber Kraus Mar 30 6 min...

Meet the Founder Behind Thersipo, the Bracelet Helping Runners Celebrate Every Mile

Meet the Founder Behind Thersipo, the Bracelet Helping Runners Celebrate Every Mile Amber Kraus Mar 30 4 min read This...

From “I Hate Running” to Run Chapter Captain: How Leah Found Healing Through Movement

From “I Hate Running” to Run Chapter Captain: How Leah Found Healing Through Movement Amber Kraus Mar 25 5 min read For...

A Partnership Rooted in Confidence, Accessibility, and Mental Well-Being

A Partnership Rooted in Confidence, Accessibility, and Mental Well-Being Amber Kraus Mar 25 4 min read At Still I Run,...

From Olympic Gold to Mental Health Advocate: Derrick Adkins’ Story

From Olympic Gold to Mental Health Advocate: Derrick Adkins’ Story Amber Kraus Mar 23 5 min read Derrick Adkins’ story...

How to Build Mental Resilience Through Small Wins

How to Build Mental Resilience Through Small Wins Amber Kraus Mar 11 5 min read Mental resilience often gets framed as...

Running for Her Mental Health: Angela DePaul’s Journey to the NYC Half Marathon

Running for Her Mental Health: Angela DePaul’s Journey to the NYC Half Marathon Amber Kraus Mar 11 5 min read Angela...

Breaking Down the Mental Health Stigma, One Step at a Time

Breaking Down the Mental Health Stigma, One Step at a Time Amber Kraus Mar 3 7 min read Mental health stigma is quieter...

How Still I Run Supports Running for Beginners

How Still I Run Supports Running for Beginners Amber Kraus Feb 26 6 min read Starting something new can feel...

Choosing One Small Step Forward: Allie Pendleton on Recovery, Running, and Reclaiming Her Life

Choosing One Small Step Forward: Allie Pendleton on Recovery, Running, and Reclaiming Her Life Amber Kraus Feb 23 6 min...

Entering Year 10: A Clearer Commitment to Movement, Mental Health, and Community

Entering Year 10: A Clearer Commitment to Movement, Mental Health, and Community Amber Kraus Feb 17 4 min read As we...

Running for Self-Love: Quieting the Voice That Says You’re Not Enough

Running for Self-Love: Quieting the Voice That Says You’re Not Enough Amber Kraus Feb 12 5 min read Self love sits at...

One Step at a Time: Emily Handlon on Running Through Life’s Hardest Seasons

One Step at a Time: Emily Handlon on Running Through Life’s Hardest Seasons Amber Kraus Feb 4 4 min read No one had...

8 Best Running Shoes of 2026

8 Best Running Shoes of 2026 Amber Kraus Feb 4 10 min read There’s no shortage of lists claiming to crown the best...

How Screen Time Shapes Our Movement: What New Research Can Teach Us

How Screen Time Shapes Our Movement: What New Research Can Teach Us Amber Kraus Jan 17 4 min read Why January is the...

Finding the Beauty, One Step at a Time: Jackie Schnurr’s Journey to the Tokyo Marathon with Team Still I Run

Finding the Beauty, One Step at a Time: Jackie Schnurr’s Journey to the Tokyo Marathon with Team Still I Run Amber...

Finding Yourself on the Run: Kat Polack’s Story with Team Still I Run

Finding Yourself on the Run: Kat Polack’s Story with Team Still I Run Amber Kraus Jan 13 5 min read Some people light...

Inspiring Mental Health Quotes to Use as Running Affirmations

Inspiring Mental Health Quotes to Use as Running Affirmations Amber Kraus Jan 12 6 min read Running can be many things...

The Surprising Link Between Social Media and Loneliness

The Surprising Link Between Social Media and Loneliness Amber Kraus Jan 10 5 min read Most of us reach for social media...

8 Benefits of Replacing Social Media With Physical Activity

8 Benefits of Replacing Social Media With Physical Activity Amber Kraus Jan 3 4 min read How 30 minutes away from...

Finding Stability in Your Pre-Run Routine

Finding Stability in Your Pre-Run Routine Amber Kraus Jan 2 4 min read January often inspires people to set big goals,...

Screen Time and Your Health: What You Need to Know

Screen Time and Your Health: What You Need to Know Amber Kraus Dec 31, 2025 5 min read Most of us reach for our phones...

Breaking the Stigma: Why It’s Okay to Talk About Mental Health Struggles

Breaking the Stigma: Why It’s Okay to Talk About Mental Health Struggles Amber Kraus Dec 10, 2025 6 min read If you’re...

From the Couch to the Course: How the Starting Line Scholarship Sparked a New Chapter

From the Couch to the Course: How the Starting Line Scholarship Sparked a New Chapter Kyria’ Phenix Nov 28, 2025 2 min...

The Value of Team Still I Run: Chris Vetter's NYC Marathon Story

The Value of Team Still I Run: Chris Vetter's NYC Marathon Story Layla Kattau Nov 11, 2025 3 min read Chris Vetter...

Finding His Stride: Ali Akhtar's Marathon Journey

Finding His Stride: Ali Akhtar's Marathon Journey Layla Kattau Oct 31, 2025 3 min read The day that Ali Akhtar was...

From Walking to Half Marathons: How the Starting Line Scholarship Changed My Life

From Walking to Half Marathons: How the Starting Line Scholarship Changed My Life Amber Kraus Oct 27, 2025 2 min read...

How to Run Faster

How to Run Faster Amber Kraus Oct 27, 2025 5 min read There comes a point for every runner when you start to wonder how...

Fueled by Purpose: Hannah Hughes' Strides to NYC

Fueled by Purpose: Hannah Hughes' Strides to NYC Layla Kattau Oct 24, 2025 3 min read Hannah Hughes has had a passion...

From Injury to Intention: Reclaiming Strength with the Starting Line Scholarship

From Injury to Intention: Reclaiming Strength with the Starting Line Scholarship Amber Kraus Oct 24, 2025 2 min read...

Finding Strength, One Step at a Time: A Working Mom's Starting Line Story

Finding Strength, One Step at a Time: A Working Mom's Starting Line Story Amber Kraus Oct 20, 2025 2 min read "I was...

Back to my Baseline: Holly Cipriani's Road to New York City

Back to my Baseline: Holly Cipriani's Road to New York City Layla Kattau Oct 17, 2025 4 min read Holly found Still I...

4 Charities for Runners That Make Every Mile More Meaningful

4 Charities for Runners That Make Every Mile More Meaningful Amber Kraus Oct 10, 2025 6 min read Running is powerful on...

Team Still I Run Heads to the Windy City

Team Still I Run Heads to the Windy City Layla Kattau Oct 7, 2025 7 min read The Bank of America Chicago...

Running Past 50: The Ultimate Guide to Running for Older Runners

Running Past 50: The Ultimate Guide to Running for Older Runners Beth Rush Sep 30, 2025 7 min read Running doesn’t have...

Using Running to Manage ADHD Symptoms For Adults

Using Running to Manage ADHD Symptoms For Adults Amber Kraus Sep 29, 2025 7 min read Living with ADHD as an adult can...

Yoga For Runners: A Beginner's Guide

Yoga For Runners: A Beginner's Guide Amber Kraus Sep 18, 2025 6 min read Running is a beautiful, freeing sport—but...

Start Each Run With a Warm-Up Walk

Start Each Run With a Warm-Up Walk Kyria’ Phenix Sep 18, 2025 2 min read They say, “Start each day with a grateful...

Team Still I Run Takes on the Berlin Marathon

Team Still I Run Takes on the Berlin Marathon Layla Kattau Sep 17, 2025 3 min read Since 2006, the BMW Berlin Marathon...

Lessons from Eliud Kipchoge in Sydney: Running Beyond Expectations

Lessons from Eliud Kipchoge in Sydney: Running Beyond Expectations Amber Kraus Sep 16, 2025 4 min read On August 31,...

Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights?

Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights? Amber Kraus Aug 29, 2025 6 min read If you’re a runner, chances are...

Finding My Stride: How the Starting Line Scholarship Changed My Life

Finding My Stride: How the Starting Line Scholarship Changed My Life Kyria’ Phenix Aug 13, 2025 2 min read “When I...

Preventing Eating Disorders in Athletes: What Coaches and Parents Should Know

Preventing Eating Disorders in Athletes: What Coaches and Parents Should Know Beth Rush Jul 30, 2025 8 min read The...

Be Strong Warriors, Run: Todd Arkyn Crush's Battle with Schizophrenia

Be Strong Warriors, Run: Todd Arkyn Crush's Battle with Schizophrenia Layla Kattau Jul 24, 2025 4 min read Todd Arkyn...

An Unexpected Runner: Merry Wilbert’s Path from Self-Doubt to the Chicago Marathon

An Unexpected Runner: Merry Wilbert’s Path from Self-Doubt to the Chicago Marathon Gordon Ryan Jul 21, 2025 5 min read...

7 Tips for Running in the Heat

7 Tips for Running in the Heat Amber Kraus Jul 21, 2025 5 min read It’s officially the peak of summer, and unless...

What Does Self-Care Really Look Like?

What Does Self-Care Really Look Like? Amber Kraus Jul 14, 2025 7 min read We’ve all seen it on Instagram: a red light...

One Day or Day One? Madai Delgado Cary's Road to Healing

One Day or Day One? Madai Delgado Cary's Road to Healing Layla Kattau Jul 8, 2025 5 min read Since Madai was a...

Beyond the Finish Line: Jaime Orozco’s Quest to Transform Lives Through Running

Beyond the Finish Line: Jaime Orozco’s Quest to Transform Lives Through Running Gordon Ryan Jul 7, 2025 6 min read...

Can Running Replace Anxiety Medication?

Can Running Replace Anxiety Medication? Amber Kraus Jun 9, 2025 8 min read When anxiety starts to take over, most of us...

I Won The Race I Ran Today: A Mother’s Promise to Choose Health

I Won The Race I Ran Today: A Mother’s Promise to Choose Health Gordon Ryan Jun 5, 2025 6 min read For most of her...

Every Mile Matters: A Special Runstreak Partnership Supporting Mental Wellness

Every Mile Matters: A Special Runstreak Partnership Supporting Mental Wellness Amber Kraus Jun 2, 2025 4 min read This...

Calf-Strengthening Exercises Tied To Vascular Health During Long Runs

Calf-Strengthening Exercises Tied To Vascular Health During Long Runs Amber Kraus Jun 2, 2025 7 min read Strong legs...

Keep Your Momentum Going: The Best Running Programs to Try After a Runstreak

Keep Your Momentum Going: The Best Running Programs to Try After a Runstreak Amber Kraus Jun 2, 2025 7 min read You did...

Signs You May Have High-Functioning Anxiety

Signs You May Have High-Functioning Anxiety Amber Kraus Apr 29, 2025 8 min read Updated: Jun 11, 2025 You're the one...

Finding Strength In Strides: Mandi Budah’s Running Story

Finding Strength In Strides: Mandi Budah’s Running Story Gordon Ryan Apr 28, 2025 5 min read Mandi Budah leads a...

The Impact of Jogging on Your Circadian Rhythm

The Impact of Jogging on Your Circadian Rhythm Beth Rush Apr 4, 2025 4 min read Updated: May 30, 2025 What Is the...

Letting Go of Labels: My Journey with a Bipolar Diagnosis

Letting Go of Labels: My Journey with a Bipolar Diagnosis Amber Kraus Mar 30, 2025 5 min read Updated: Feb 3 I was 28...

The Best Leg Day Workout For Runners

The Best Leg Day Workout For Runners Amber Kraus Mar 24, 2025 8 min read Running might seem like the ultimate leg day...

Be Where Your Feet Are: Rachel McKinney’s Path to the Starting Line

Be Where Your Feet Are: Rachel McKinney’s Path to the Starting Line Gordon Ryan Mar 14, 2025 5 min read Updated: Mar...

Sarah Olson’s Journey From a Stop Sign to the Chicago Marathon

Sarah Olson’s Journey From a Stop Sign to the Chicago Marathon Gordon Ryan Mar 4, 2025 5 min read ***trigger warning:...

A 5K to Recovery: How Running Gave Melissa Ritz a New Outlook and Expanded Her Teaching Horizons

A 5K to Recovery: How Running Gave Melissa Ritz a New Outlook and Expanded Her Teaching Horizons Gordon Ryan Feb 19,...

Keep Moving Forward: A Therapist’s Key To Her Mental Health

Keep Moving Forward: A Therapist’s Key To Her Mental Health Gordon Ryan Feb 12, 2025 4 min read In Traverse City,...

What to Do If You're Noticing Signs of Depression

What to Do If You're Noticing Signs of Depression Amber Kraus Feb 12, 2025 11 min read Updated: Jun 11, 2025...

Why Running Can Be a Balancing Act: How to Prioritize Self-Care While Training for Races

Why Running Can Be a Balancing Act: How to Prioritize Self-Care While Training for Races Beth Rush Feb 3, 2025 6 min...

How to Stick to Your Running Routine When It Feels Like the World’s On Fire

How to Stick to Your Running Routine When It Feels Like the World’s On Fire Amber Kraus Jan 27, 2025 6 min read...

Growing from Life’s Roadblocks: How Antonio Quinones Keeps Pushing Forward with a Smile

Growing from Life’s Roadblocks: How Antonio Quinones Keeps Pushing Forward with a Smile Autumn Konopka Jan 24, 2025 6...

How to Run Faster: 6 Tips to Improve Your Running Speed

How to Run Faster: 6 Tips to Improve Your Running Speed Amber Kraus Jan 17, 2025 6 min read Everyone wants to feel that...

Why Running Is My Overdraft Protection for Life's Challenges

Why Running Is My Overdraft Protection for Life's Challenges Ryan Lubben Dec 28, 2024 3 min read The plan was for me to...

How Much Water Should You Drink on Long Runs?

How Much Water Should You Drink on Long Runs? Amber Kraus Dec 20, 2024 6 min read Have you noticed that everyone seems...

Running with Resilience: Honoring Native American Heritage and Mental Health Advocacy

Running with Resilience: Honoring Native American Heritage and Mental Health Advocacy Rose Willson Nov 21, 2024 6 min...

What is Post-Marathon Blues?

What is Post-Marathon Blues? Amber Kraus Oct 29, 2024 4 min read Updated: Jan 9, 2025 Crossing the finish line of a big...

Running to Honor My Sister

Running to Honor My Sister Kym Klass Oct 6, 2024 3 min read I first started running when I was 12 years old, something...

One Runner’s Journey to the World Marathon Majors

One Runner’s Journey to the World Marathon Majors Erin Jimenez Oct 1, 2024 3 min read Updated: Jan 9, 2025 As I slipped...

Forward is a Pace and Better Health is a Journey

Forward is a Pace and Better Health is a Journey Carilyn Booker Sep 30, 2024 4 min read Updated: Jan 9, 2025 If you...

Outcomes of the Starting Line Scholarship Program: Lower Anxiety and a Change in Mindset

Outcomes of the Starting Line Scholarship Program: Lower Anxiety and a Change in Mindset Carilyn Booker Sep 26, 2024 3...

The Therapeutic Power of Running

The Therapeutic Power of Running Rose Willson Sep 19, 2024 5 min read I recently had the opportunity to sit down with...

What it Means to Be a Mental Health Warrior

What it Means to Be a Mental Health Warrior Sarah Olsen Sep 19, 2024 4 min read Many people feel a need to hide their...

Does Exercise Reduce Stress?

Does Exercise Reduce Stress? Amber Kraus Sep 19, 2024 7 min read If you’ve ever felt like the weight of the world is on...

Injury Prevention Strategies for Runners in 2024

Injury Prevention Strategies for Runners in 2024 Beth Rush Aug 30, 2024 6 min read Updated: Nov 25, 2024 Running...

How to Run Your First Half Marathon

How to Run Your First Half Marathon Amber Kraus Aug 22, 2024 6 min read Updated: Jan 9, 2025 Are you thinking about...

Finding a Running Routine With the Starting Line Scholarship

Finding a Running Routine With the Starting Line Scholarship Autumn Konopka Aug 9, 2024 6 min read For many people, the...

The Science Behind the 'Runner's High'

The Science Behind the 'Runner's High' Beth Rush Jul 31, 2024 4 min read Updated: Jan 9, 2025 What is the science...

How to Run a 5K for Beginners

How to Run a 5K for Beginners Amber Kraus Jul 24, 2024 8 min read Are you thinking about running a 5K? Congratulations!...

Breaking Down the Men’s Mental Health Stigma Through Running

Breaking Down the Men’s Mental Health Stigma Through Running Amber Kraus Jun 26, 2024 5 min read When you think of...

6 Benefits of a Virtual Running Club

6 Benefits of a Virtual Running Club Amber Kraus Jun 25, 2024 7 min read In today’s digital world, running clubs have...

How a Runstreak Helps Keep Me Going

How a Runstreak Helps Keep Me Going Amber Kraus May 31, 2024 3 min read Trigger Warning: Suicide I remember the morning...

Honoring Jewish American Heritage Month in the Face of Struggle

Honoring Jewish American Heritage Month in the Face of Struggle Shoshana Gordon May 30, 2024 6 min read Updated: Jan 9,...

8 Natural Ways to Manage Anxiety

8 Natural Ways to Manage Anxiety Amber Kraus May 21, 2024 6 min read In the United States, approximately 6.8 million...

Doing Hard Things with the Help of a Still I Run Scholarship

Doing Hard Things with the Help of a Still I Run Scholarship Heather Mansfield Apr 25, 2024 4 min read Amber kept...

National Reading Month: Books for Mental Health

National Reading Month: Books for Mental Health Beth Shaw Apr 24, 2024 3 min read March was National Reading Month, and...

Shedding Light on Disordered Eating: A Runner’s Reflection

Shedding Light on Disordered Eating: A Runner’s Reflection Amara Hulslander Apr 11, 2024 3 min read *Trigger Warning-...

Top 10 Tips for New Runners

Top 10 Tips for New Runners Amber Kraus Mar 27, 2024 8 min read Updated: Jan 9, 2025 Do you want to start running, but...

Spreading Mental Health Awareness on Good Morning America

Spreading Mental Health Awareness on Good Morning America Sasha Wolff Mar 25, 2024 3 min read Updated: Jan 9, 2025 One...

Nutrition: Fueling Your Brain and Your Body

Nutrition: Fueling Your Brain and Your Body Megan Hammis Mar 25, 2024 3 min read March is National Nutrition Month®, an...

Doing the Work of Recovery

Doing the Work of Recovery Richelle Horn Mar 19, 2024 4 min read Victoria DiGiannantonio’s Story *Trigger warning-...

You Can Do Hard Things, and You Don’t Have to Feel Alone in Your Mental Health Journey

You Can Do Hard Things, and You Don’t Have to Feel Alone in Your Mental Health Journey Autumn Konopka Mar 16, 2024 3...

Running the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon for Mental Health

Running the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon for Mental Health Beth Rush Mar 12, 2024 7 min read New York City and Los...

Trust your intuition and advocate for yourself

Trust your intuition and advocate for yourself Richelle Horn Mar 7, 2024 5 min read Always a TN girl at Heart: As a...

Every body is Beautiful

Every body is Beautiful Victoria DiGiannantonio Feb 28, 2024 5 min read *trigger warning- eating disorders* February is...

5 Mental Health Benefits of Running

5 Mental Health Benefits of Running Amber Kraus Feb 27, 2024 6 min read In the journey of life, where mental health...

The Unseen Impact of Youth Homelessness on Mental Health

The Unseen Impact of Youth Homelessness on Mental Health Amara Hulslander Feb 9, 2024 2 min read Every night, homeless...

Blood Donation and Realized Hope

Blood Donation and Realized Hope Amy Wellborn Jan 31, 2024 3 min read January is National Blood Donor Month. It serves...

Embracing the Finish Line: A Journey Through Fear and Triumph

Embracing the Finish Line: A Journey Through Fear and Triumph Lauren Delesky Jan 25, 2024 3 min read Before the race...

Are You Feeling the Winter Blues?

Are You Feeling the Winter Blues? Amy Arends Jan 24, 2024 2 min read When the days get shorter and the nights longer,...

7 Tips for Cold Weather Running

7 Tips for Cold Weather Running Amber Kraus Jan 22, 2024 6 min read As the frost starts to decorate our morning...

4 Ways to Treat Seasonal Depression

4 Ways to Treat Seasonal Depression Amber Kraus Jan 19, 2024 6 min read **Disclaimer: This blog is provided for...

Permission to rest.

Permission to rest. Victoria DiGiannantonio Jan 16, 2024 2 min read If you are new here, I’d love to introduce you to...

Navigating the Impacts of Diabetes on Mental Health

Navigating the Impacts of Diabetes on Mental Health Amara Hulslander Jan 11, 2024 3 min read Updated: Jan 19, 2024...

My Autism Journey. Part 1: The Diagnosis

My Autism Journey. Part 1: The Diagnosis KD Jan 3, 2024 7 min read I am autistic. Hi, I am autistic. One more time,...

Hope for Relief from Seasonal Depression

Hope for Relief from Seasonal Depression Cheryl Lubbers Jan 3, 2024 3 min read Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)...

Embracing Winter: My Journey with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Embracing Winter: My Journey with Seasonal Affective Disorder Amber Kraus Jan 2, 2024 4 min read Updated: Jan 16, 2024...

Finding a safe space with the Starting Line Scholarship

Finding a safe space with the Starting Line Scholarship Jason Holton Dec 11, 2023 3 min read At the beginning of the...

Marissa’s story: Discovering self-care in the face of Depression

Marissa’s story: Discovering self-care in the face of Depression Richelle Horn Nov 18, 2023 3 min read *Trigger warning...

Living Boldly and Embracing ADHD

Living Boldly and Embracing ADHD Victoria DiGiannatonio Oct 26, 2023 5 min read It’s no secret that stories told...

Behind the Scenes of World Mental Health Day 5K: Our Race Director’s Story

Behind the Scenes of World Mental Health Day 5K: Our Race Director’s Story Richelle Horn Oct 24, 2023 4 min read If...

Running: The Body and Mind Connection

Running: The Body and Mind Connection Michelle Tortora, LICSW Oct 23, 2023 4 min read Many times people wonder why I...

Destigmatizing Mental Illness in Healthcare: Heroes Struggle, Too

Destigmatizing Mental Illness in Healthcare: Heroes Struggle, Too Richelle Horn Sep 29, 2023 4 min read Lisa’s Story of...

Today I Run: Running in Memory of Meghan

Today I Run: Running in Memory of Meghan Heather Mansfield Sep 29, 2023 3 min read **TW: Suicide** After Marylou lost...

“You’re Autistic”: Receiving a Later-in-Life Autism Diagnosis

“You’re Autistic”: Receiving a Later-in-Life Autism Diagnosis Dee Williams Sep 19, 2023 8 min read Updated: Sep 20,...

Building a Better Relationship with Exercise

Building a Better Relationship with Exercise Jason Holton Sep 14, 2023 3 min read Being the center of attention is not...

An Inspiring Journey: Running, Mental Health, and Breaking Stigma around Suicide

An Inspiring Journey: Running, Mental Health, and Breaking Stigma Victoria DiGiannantonio Sep 8, 2023 2 min read World...

Finding Strength and Community with the Starting Line Scholarship

Finding Strength and Community with the Starting Line Scholarship Jason Holton Aug 25, 2023 3 min read There is a...

Finding Home: Cheryl's Journey with the Starting Line Scholarship

Finding Home: Cheryl's Journey with the Starting Line Scholarship Jason Holton Aug 25, 2023 3 min read Cheryl is...

What Still I Run Means to Me

What Still I Run Means to Me Shoshana Gordon Aug 10, 2023 3 min read I’ve run four full marathons. After my last...

DNF Blues

DNF Blues Misty Utter, LMFT Aug 8, 2023 2 min read DNF. For most people, these letters have no meaning. But if you see...

The Covenant of Running

The Covenant of Running Victoria DiGiannantonio Aug 7, 2023 3 min read Updated: Aug 29, 2023 It’s Friday, and Katie...

The Comeback is Always Greater than the Setback

The Comeback is Always Greater than the Setback Cassandra Gilgenbach Jul 25, 2023 3 min read When I caught RSV in...

Am I losing my mind or letting go?

Am I losing my mind or letting go? Melissa Waclawik Jul 13, 2023 3 min read If you’ve ever experienced trauma, you...

Finding a Healthy Relationship with Food and Fitness

Finding a Healthy Relationship with Food and Fitness Jessie Lair Jul 12, 2023 3 min read **Trigger Warning- eating...

Why I Run

Why I Run Sarah Olsen Jun 26, 2023 5 min read **Trigger Warning-infertility and miscarriage ** Why do I run? It’s a...

Making Transgender Normal Since 2022

Making Transgender Normal Since 2022 Heather Mansfield Jun 22, 2023 3 min read When you visit Amethysta’s website,...

Measuring Life in Befores and Afters

Measuring Life in Befores and Afters Megan Hammis Jun 21, 2023 4 min read About a year ago, I realized that when I look...

Give Your Stress Wings and Let it Fly Away

Give Your Stress Wings and Let it Fly Away Amy Arends Jun 22, 2023 3 min read Balancing mental health is something many...

Running: When Nobody Looks Like Me

Running: When Nobody Looks Like Me Makara Fairman Jun 21, 2023 3 min read The Start Line “There is nobody here who...

If There’s Still No Crying in Baseball, There Should Be – Breaking Down Men’s Mental Health Stigma

If There’s Still No Crying in Baseball, There Should Be – Breaking Down Men’s Mental Health Stigma Victoria...

Chele’s Story: Running Through Loss and Grief

Chele’s Story: Running Through Loss and Grief Richelle Horn May 18, 2023 4 min read * Trigger Warning- Suicide* As...

Running After Loss with the Starting Line Scholarship

Running After Loss with the Starting Line Scholarship Heather Mansfield May 16, 2023 3 min read Running has always had...

Mind Your Brain

Mind Your Brain Michele Krimmel May 9, 2023 3 min read *Trigger warning - suicide * If you look up the word...

Running Made Me Mentally Stronger

Running Made Me Mentally Stronger Alison Burke Apr 22, 2023 4 min read I get teary at race finish lines. I discovered...

An Open Letter to C-PTSD

An Open Letter to C-PTSD Dee Williams Apr 3, 2023 7 min read Note from the editor: Here at Still I Run we want to...

Finding Beauty in the Chaos - Living with Bipolar Disorder

Finding Beauty in the Chaos - Living with Bipolar Disorder Michele Krimmel Mar 30, 2023 3 min read **Trigger warning:...

A Juvenile Court Worker’s Experience Mentoring Teens in a Running Program

A Juvenile Court Worker’s Experience Mentoring Teens in a Running Program Phil de Haan Mar 8, 2023 3 min read Jessica...

Getting Teens Running for Their Mental Health

Getting Teens Running for Their Mental Health Phil de Haan Mar 4, 2023 3 min read Updated: Mar 8, 2023 When Steve Hill...

Team Still I Run Member, Chris, Has a Message for You

Team Still I Run Member, Chris, has a Message for You Heather Mansfield Feb 22, 2023 3 min read When Chris woke up to...

Loving Your Body As it Is

Loving Your Body As it Is Michele Krimmel Feb 22, 2023 3 min read ** Trigger Warning- Eating Disorders ** Your Weight...

Meet Brenda: Getting More Than She Gives to Still I Run

Meet Brenda: Getting More Than She Gives to Still I Run Heather Mansfield Jan 23, 2023 4 min read Brenda was the last...

Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It

Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It Michele Krimmel Jan 19, 2023 4 min read Updated: Jan 20, 2023 For the past five...

Leah’s Journey of Running for Mental Health

Leah’s Journey of Running for Mental Health Michele Krimmel Jan 5, 2023 3 min read When Leah Bristol saw that...

From Weightlifter to Marathon Runner

From Weightlifter to Marathon Runner Michele Krimmel Jan 4, 2023 4 min read Even though Robert Sirotkin already had a...

Running 26.2 for Still I Run

Running 26.2 for Still I Run Heather Mansfield Dec 23, 2022 4 min read Updated: Dec 28, 2022 Mind over Matter At mile...

Meet Ayana: Committed to Still I Run and Cold Weather Runs

Meet Ayana: Committed to Still I Run and Cold Weather Runs Heather Mansfield Dec 14, 2022 3 min read Passionate about...

How a Running Stroller Helped to Unlock a New Journey

How a Running Stroller Helped to Unlock a New Journey Katrin Deil Dec 14, 2022 4 min read Stefanie has been following...

Managing Our Mental Wellness

Managing Our Mental Wellness Trisha Burdsall Dec 11, 2022 2 min read Mental wellness is an internal resource that helps...

I Should Probably Start Eating Again…

I Should Probably Start Eating Again… Luke Davis Dec 6, 2022 4 min read The Rise At the Olympic Trials I don't know...

A Place of Belonging

A Place of Belonging Hope K Short Nov 1, 2022 2 min read As a child, I was very sheltered. I attended church every...

Will I Ever Feel Safe Running Again

Will I Ever Feel Safe Running Again Ayana Jackson Oct 26, 2022 3 min read A few weeks ago, a link to an article about...

The Mental Side of Life

The Mental Side of Life Jay Jones Oct 25, 2022 4 min read Hey there! My name is Jay Jones and I am the host of Real...

From Winning Belts to Earning Buckles

From Winning Belts to Earning Buckles Justin Smith Oct 17, 2022 5 min read When I first meet a person, I try to avoid...

Living with ADHD as an Adult

Living with ADHD as an Adult Shoshana Gordon Oct 17, 2022 5 min read Updated: Oct 19, 2022 Realizing I have ADHD in my...

Running to Help Defeat the Stigma Around Mental Health

Running to Help Defeat the Stigma Around Mental Health Kora Kelly Oct 14, 2022 3 min read Chris Vetter was born and...

Running in Circles for Still I Run

Running in Circles for Still I Run Heather Mansfield Oct 5, 2022 3 min read To celebrate his 50th birthday and over 12...

Jaime Orozco: Running with Purpose

Jaime Orozco: Running with Purpose Kora Kelly Oct 3, 2022 3 min read Our Team Still I Run journey continues, as we make...

Helping Teens Through the Starting Line Scholarship

Helping Teens Through the Starting Line Scholarship Sasha Wolff Sep 28, 2022 3 min read Updated: Mar 8, 2023 When...

How Running for Mental Health Helped Me Through Grief and Depression

How Running for Mental Health Helped Me Through Grief and Depression Matt Vilardo Sep 23, 2022 6 min read I can...

I Believe in the Question of Why

I Believe in the Question of Why Anonymous Sep 20, 2022 3 min read I believe in the question “Why?”. This question has...

Eleven Time Marathoner Running for Mental Health Awareness

Eleven Time Marathoner Running for Mental Health Awareness Kora Kelly Sep 19, 2022 3 min read Chris Turner, a local...

A Battle to Run for Mental Health

A Battle to Run for Mental Health Sasha Wolff Sep 2, 2022 3 min read On June 25, 2022, Mary Knight laced up her running...

Meet Brenda Rivera, Team Still I Run Member of our NYC Marathon Charity Team

Meet Brenda Rivera, Team Still I Run Member of our NYC Marathon Charity Team Kora Kelly Aug 30, 2022 3 min read Brenda...
CTA 1

Heading Module -CTA Title

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique.

Lorem Ipsum

Aenean leo ligula, porttitor eu, consequat vitae, eleifend ac, enim. Aliquam lorem ante, dapibus in, viverra quis. Aenean leo ligula, porttitor eu, consequat vitae, eleifend ac, enim. Aliquam lorem ante, dapibus in, viverra quis