
the dark side of running.
we all go through rough patches, and its okay to talk about it. here's some stories from runners that have gone through similar situations as yours.
also - it's important to remember that rough patches are temporary, no matter how shitty they feel.

Hello! My name is Catie Wiltanger and I am a freshman at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Although I do not look like your typical cross-country athlete, I plan to run long distances until my legs give out.
"You will never know your limits unless you push yourself to them." Hello, my name is Claudia and I am 15 years old. I have been a runner for approximately four years now. You may be wondering what I meant in the title. Readers, let's take a journey back to seventh grade. Shall we?
Society is composed of the members of a community, and their expectations and beliefs of what people should be. The factors that influence these beliefs include race, age, gender, and even what people like to do.
Bodies change, everyone’s does. I’m a high school cross country runner, and my body is changing.