How Running Changed These Four People’s Lives

Julio Salazar found light at the end of a tunnel of depression along a dirt trail in the woods of Northern Minnesota. Now he runs to help others overcome the stigma associated with mental illness. Photo: Paul Phillips

We run for all different reasons:

To feel great, to lose weight, to have fun, to challenge ourselves. Yes, running can change your life. By now it’s practically a cliché. But for the following four people, running truly changed their lives in profound ways—maybe even saved them. Each of their stories is a testament to how powerful our sport is.

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