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This May, something powerful happened behind the walls of a mental health hospital in Ohio—something that reminded us exactly why Still I Run exists. For the first time, a group of long-term psychiatric patients were invited to participate in our Runstreak Challenge. With support from hospital staff and the Still I Run community, these individuals laced up—some for short hallway laps, others for supervised outdoor walks—and joined 965 others across the country in logging mile

You’re the one who always gets things done. The one people describe as reliable, driven, or “on top of it all.” Your calendar is always packed, your to-do list is never-ending, and somehow, you still find time for a long run on the weekend. On the outside, you seem fine—maybe even thriving. But inside? You feel like you’re running on fumes, your mind is constantly racing, and no amount of productivity ever feels like enough. That’s high-functioning anxiety.

A jog at sunrise or sunset can help you reset your circadian rhythm, boost your mental clarity, and improve your overall mood.