How Running Can Completely Change Your Life

Running can change everything: not just your fitness level and your emotional state, but the way you see yourself. More than a physical pursuit, it’s crucial to maintaining a sound mind and a sound body. When you’re at your lowest, it can remind you that small steps add up to miles. That’s the philosophy powering Back On My Feet, an organization that uses running to end homelessness and support the formerly homeless. For Kevin, running was a way to combat depression and anxiety, and with the guided runs and extensive support of Back on My Feet, he was able to overcome homelessness too.

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[FingeringThings]

“Wow this is inspiring, I need to start running!”

*lies down on couch and eats cheetos the whole day*

[Meltdown]

I love running away it's the coming back that bothers me

[thegirltype]

I started running last November to help with my anxiety. Now I've run close to 700 miles this year. I'm slow, was doing 22 minute miles and now average at 14 minute miles. I run not for weight lost but for my mental health.

[JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

Sonic: "Being faster than light means you're always left in darkness"

[alaina]

Running is the best way to relieve stress and nearly any emotion. In my opinion. I love running.

[Mantinhas]

He looks smooth af while he's running

[mcf]

I alternate running and riding my bike and one of the best days of my life. I will continue to do this even in my 70s or 80s!
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[jmsalgorithms]

A specialized type of running called Naruto Running really did change my life

[naryah]

Running is awesome, just be aware how you run, how your steps hit the surface, how you climb and descend hills. Its crucial not to hurt those knees. BUT, KEEP RUNNING!

[paradise]

Running does help you don’t think about nothing plus you feel good afterwards I feel yah kevin 🏃🏾‍♀️

[savagenative]

I've been having a bad few weeks but I'm determined to get back to exercise mental illness sucks I've been dealing with PTSD six years now depression for awhile now and had this scared feeling everyday for three weeks but I'm getting back to hopeful 😊

[tenebrosforsetti.]

GOD BLESS KEVIN AND HIS FAMILY FOR ALL ETERNITIES AND INFINITIES FOR HIS EXTREMELY, IMMENSE HARDWORK, PERSEVERANCE AND SACRIFICES.

[ChaosPrototypeIX]

I like running too. Running away from responsibilities and expectations of others.

[MoxieBeast]

As I was deciding to phone it in today, guilt tripping me off to the gym lol

[datumzinememories]

Needed to be longer this was the shortest vid ever with the least amount of info

[myasworld]

I’m so proud of my uncle for doing this

[jadexige]

Honestly, I only like sprinting, not distance. It's like a roller coaster ride because I'm running fast

[LadyJ_]

Seriously, you couldn't give this guy more than a minute?? 😂

[isra]

I suffer from anxiety also . But Alhamdulilah, Quran and exercise helps me also

[cruzada]

i agree when i'm running i'm at peace