Running is known to boost mental health and happiness but it may also be a good way of processing grief, loss and depression. It's not a replacement for therapy or medical help.

How to cope with grief: how running can help with loss

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On most of my runs, I thought of the unbearable sadness of losing my friend. On others, I was so busy thinking about the physical pain that I didn’t think of anything

Grief can be a physical experience, like running

Running has a calming effect, whether it’s a jog or a race

Some runs I would smile, others I would cry so hard I would have to stop to find breath, but even then, it felt like I needed it

It’s not a replacement for therapy, but it can definitely help.

Running to cope with grief: how running can help us to process loss