Running in Sickness and in Health

As my husband tackles cancer, my running has a new purpose.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 7 · 4 min read
Photo by alan gore on Unsplash

“That’s what is incredible about human beings, is the choice to keep going.” ~Jack Antonoff

Runners run for many reasons. I began to run to help cope with a broken heart after a break-up during my sophomore year of college.

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