Our Collective Stories

The world of athletics encourages discipline, focus, and strength. These qualities often drive athletes to succeed, but they can also become the very things that put someone at risk. Eating disorders in athletes are a serious concern, and they don’t always look the way people expect. 

At Still I Run, we believe that true self-care runs deeper. It’s about consistently taking care of your mental health, showing up for yourself even when it’s hard, and building habits that help you cope with life, not escape it. Which means it might be time to rethink what self-care really means.

When anxiety starts to take over, most of us just want one thing—relief. Fast. For some, that means turning to medication, which can be a literal lifesaver. For others, the idea of popping a daily pill might feel overwhelming, intimidating, or just not the first step they want to take. So here’s a question we hear a lot in the Still I Run community: Can running replace anxiety medication? The short answer? It depends.