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Running Group Honors Lost Friend, Fights Mental Health Stigma
22 Aug
Summary
- Four friends started a running group to honor their late friend Jake.
- The group aims to create a safe space for men to discuss mental health.
- They meet twice weekly in Lincoln for runs and social gatherings.
Four men have established a running initiative named Miles That Matter in tribute to their friend Jake, who passed away late last year. The group actively works to challenge the stigma associated with men's mental health. Meeting twice weekly in Lincoln, the sessions are designed to foster an atmosphere where individuals feel comfortable expressing their emotions.
The club's inception in March of this year was driven by running, a significant passion of Jake's. Paid for from the founders' personal funds, the group organizes track sessions on Wednesday evenings and social runs from various city coffee shops on Sundays. This initiative aims to maintain Jake's memory and continue the connections forged through running.
