Season 3 Episode 2 of the Running for Beginners podcast from the 22resolutionists, hosted by me Mike Fleming.
This episode serves as a Season 3 foundation for understanding running mechanics, injury prevention, and sustainable training.
Episode Description:
Can running really improve your mental health?
In this episode of Running for Beginners, we sit down with Sasha Wolff, founder and Executive Director of Still I Run, a global nonprofit dedicated to supporting mental health through running.
After battling depression and anxiety herself, Sasha discovered that running became more than just exercise—it became a tool for healing, stability, and connection. What started as a small Facebook group has grown into an international movement helping thousands of people use movement to support their mental well-being.
We dive into:
• How running can help with anxiety and depression
• Why running culture needs to move beyond performance
• The importance of inclusive, supportive run communities
• What “forward is still a pace” really means
• How to get started if you feel intimidated by running
Whether you’re a brand new runner, someone struggling with mental health, or just looking for a deeper reason to lace up your shoes—this episode will remind you that you’re not alone.
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward better mental health—one mile at a time.
🔗 Learn more about Still I Run: http://www.stillirun.org
🎧 Subscribe for more educational running conversations: If you’re a beginner or intermediate runner looking to improve your training, avoid injury, and stay consistent, make sure to subscribe and follow along each month.
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Mike is also an Ambassador for Still I Run, a mental health support community working to end the stigma around mental illness through running and connection.
Whether you’re a runner struggling with anxiety, stress, or relationships—or simply curious about how movement affects mental health—I have multiple episodes that offer grounded, professional insight you can trust.
Resources & Links:
- Still I Run: https://stillirun.org
- St. Jude Childrens Hospital: http://heroes.stjude.org/RunningforBeginners
- Rone Supercharged Honey packs: https://www.ronenutrition.com/RUNWITHMIKE
- Ucan Energy Gels: https://ucan.co/RUNNINGFORBEGINNERS
- Caffeine Bullet chews: https://performancebullet.com/RUNNINGFORBEGINNERS
🎧 Watch the full video interview of the newest episode of Running for Beginners on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/Running4Beginners – featuring Sasha Wolff, and learn that we all are running for our mental health and that forward is a pace!
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I also have a listener discount code for Rone Super Charged Honey Packets at ronenutrition.com as well as Caffeine Bullet at Caffeinebullet.com for 20% off your cart purchase. Just use the code RUNWITHMIKE or RUNNING4BEGINNERS at the respective check outs. [disclaimer, i do receive a commission from any sales; even on Riverside]
Any videos of my interviews will be posted on Patreon@Running4Beginners. Thanks for listening; I hope you can find value in the podcast. If you do enjoy, I hope you follow us on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast service, give us a rating and some comments and of course hit the subscribe button.
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