Three people share how logging miles helped them work through their emotions after a breakup.
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Heartbreak is never easy, but it’s something we eventually learn to navigate—whether it’s through binging the worst rom-coms or dying our hair in an attempt to reinvent ourselves. However, many people have found that physical activity, particularly running, has helped them heal in unexpected ways.
Run clubs, marathons, and 5Ks are nothing new, but they’ve certainly skyrocketed back to popularity. In fact, running was the most popular sport to be recorded in 2023, and is still growing rapidly, according to exercise tracking app Strava. On TikTok, there’s a #runtok trend that’s amassed millions of views, with people of all ages documenting their fitness journeys. Everyone seems to be running from their issues—literally. But why have we decided to run, and does it actually work?
