Our Collective Stories

Meet two members of Team Still I Run headed to Germany to run the Berlin Marathon this weekend!

On August 31, 2025, the race started at the TCS Sydney Marathon with historic anticipation. Sydney had just joined the ranks of the major marathons as an Abbott World Marathon Major, and Eliud Kipchoge—the man many call the greatest marathon runner of all time—was making his Australian debut.

If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve heard it a hundred times: “You need to add strength training to your routine.” And it’s true. Strength work helps prevent injuries, makes you a more efficient runner, and builds the kind of stability that keeps you going mile after mile.

“When I first heard about the Starting Line Scholarship, I was in a dark place. My anxiety and depression felt overwhelming, and I was searching for something—anything—that might help me move forward. One day, I saw a segment about the program on the local news. It sparked my curiosity, and a small voice in my head whispered, Why not give it a try? “

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. 

Todd Arkyn Crush was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 25 years old, but his battle with mental health has been going on for much longer than that.