Running for me has a direct correlation on my mental health. Running and mental health are very often spoken about together and can be very intertwined. Mental Health and Athletics have been in the news a lot lately. I think it is a conversation that is extremely important. Athletes at a high level are held to a different standard and have different pressures than the everyday athlete. It is important to have the conversation of elite athletes and mental health. BUT I think it is equally important to discuss the benefits that exercise can have on the average person. My hope is that the conversations can be had without causing…