Running isn’t all about finish lines or finish times. At its core, it’s an opportunity to ease your mind, find peace within movement, and open yourself up to untapped possibilities. Lacing up your trainers and hitting the open road redefines your relationship with the parks, streets, and tracks around you—and with yourself. In this series, presented in partnership with New Balance, we speak with nine runners about their journeys toward cultivating a healthy mindset and identifying purpose within the run. From New York City’s Central Park to the neighborhoods of London, these are their stories.


new balance, jessica lebron
Jeff Allen
This is the story of Jessica LeBron’s past, present, and future.
new balance, running, kai ng
Jeff Allen
It’s All About Finding Your Flow-State
new balance, running, katherine kelly
Jeff Allen
Running in Central Park Led Me Toward Many Forms of Love
new balance, vanessa ong
Brian Galdamez
Graphic designer Vanessa Ong on how running helps her care for her mental health and empower fellow runners.
new balance, running dr jessica mena
Dr Jessica Mena
Moments of Failure Have Ultimately Helped Me Succeed
new balance, running, zha dadson
Zha Dadson
Running Has Shown Me That Anything Is Possible
new balance, running, selena samuela
Selena Samuela
I’ve Unlocked a New Level of Joy
new balance, running, abbie mcnulty
Abbie McNulty
Racing Toward My Potential
new balance, running, harkiran kalsi
Harkiran Kalsi
It transformed my everything