Running & Mental Health

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The other day I saw a meme that said something about endurance sports attracting people with trauma. Ha, I thought. But also, true. I’ve met people dozens of miles into a race who tell me all about their trauma; addictions, abuse, depression, disorders. Most of the time, I don’t even have to ask. Endurance sports are a linear, non-complicated metaphor for overcoming…