Our Collective Stories

"I was making the space for myself and my health to be a priority. It was an empowering journey." For one busy working mom, the decision to apply for the Starting Line Scholarship wasn't just about getting active, it was about reclaiming space for herself. After watching her daughter participate in Girls on the Run , Stefania was inspired to lace up her own shoes again and rediscover the runner inside her.  "I was a runner in high school, but as an adult, I had no relationshi

Holly found Still I Run at a dark time in her life. She had recently given birth to her second son and was struggling with postpartum depression. Little did she know that seeing one post on Instagram would change the trajectory of not only her running journey but also her career. Back to My Baseline Holly is no stranger to running. She's been running for most of her life, and even when she didn't consider herself a runner, she was using it as a means to feel better. "I starte

Running is powerful on its own, but when you lace up your shoes for a cause, it takes on a whole new meaning. Each mile becomes more than just a workout. It becomes a way to give back, to advocate, and to connect your own personal growth with something bigger than yourself. Across the country, thousands of runners are using their miles to make a difference—raising money for important causes, breaking stigmas, and building communities through movement. From mental health aware

Meet five members of Team Still I Run, running the Chicago Marathon this weekend!