"I Run On" - a short film about the transformative power of running 🎥😍

[Sandraj39]

If you haven't seen this yet, I urge you to spend a few minutes of your time watching it (well, 12 mins 35 sec to be precise!)

It was made in collaboration with The Running Charity, who support the mental wellbeing of 16-25 year olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

It is a moving testament to the restorative power of running and the impact it can have on our mental health. How running can change our lives. It moves me to tears... because I "get it" and I think folk on here will too.

Contributors include Jo Pavey, Sophie Raworth, Paul Sinton-Hewitt (Mr Parkrun!), Bryony Gordon and Vassos Alexander.

Remember some of their words on your next run.🙂

Cracking poem at the end by Molly Case, too!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=C-wz9...(Not working as expected?)

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

What an inspiring film Sandra. Thank you. I love the quote “it’s simple , you just put one foot in front of the other”.

Running certainly is a life changer in so many ways.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Glad you enjoyed it Dexy. "One foot in front of the other" is one of my mantra's when the going gets tough! 🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Mine is “I love running “ even if I’m not feeling it at the time - it works. Credit Jo Whiley .

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Might try that one - I also use "I am strong" when I'm feeling anything but!😂😂 But yes, they do work!

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

Wow. Thank you so much for sharing this, it’s brilliant. I watched it when I was in two minds about going for a run . Guess what I’m putting my trainers on. Beautiful scenery, a very powerful message and as you say a great poem at the end 👍🏼🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Raspberrypink]

Glad you liked it - it's very special. Enjoy that run!🙂

[Saratamsin]

Thanks for sharing - very inspiring.

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Thanks for sharing this. What a beautiful, moving film.

[DianeU]

Lovely film. Really enjoyed it. It’s inspirational things such as this that keeps the motivation going. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Loved this film and brilliant poem, very powerful, thanks for sharing. 😊