Our Collective Stories

Ten years ago, this organization started with a simple but powerful belief: running can support mental health, and no one should have to navigate their journey alone. Since then, we’ve grown into a global nonprofit community made up of runners, walkers, fundraisers, ambassadors, chapter leaders, donors, and supporters who believe that movement matters.

Self love sits at the heart of a healthy life, yet many of us struggle to define what real self love actually looks like. It’s not always bubble baths or inspirational quotes. Most days, it looks more like the slow, steady work of caring for your own needs, noticing your negative self talk, and choosing compassion instead of criticism. 

When Jeremy Fofrich started running in 2016, he wasn’t chasing medals or finish lines. He was looking for relief. Something to quiet his mind. Something that could help him get through the day.

No one had ever really asked Emily Handlon why she runs. Not in a way that invited reflection or honored how much running has shaped her life. When she finally paused to think about it, the answer had nothing to do with race times or training plans. It was about survival. About grief. About choosing to keep moving forward when everything felt heavy.

This list is built for mental health runners. Casual runners. Long-distance runners. New runners. People rotating between the same shoes for consistency and people who love trying all the shoes. These are picks that feel good underfoot, hold up over time, and support you whether you’re running for race day or running to clear your head.

This January, runners in the Still I Run community are taking a moment to reset their routines. It’s a natural time to look at habits that support mental health, physical activity, and overall well being. And one area that quietly affects all three is screen time and movement.