Every parent has at one time or another dealt with the phenomenon known as “picky eaters”. We stress over how much the child eats, whether they will get enough nutrients, or whether their overall growth and development will be stunted. Perhaps you grew up in a family where you had to “clean your plate” before getting dessert or being allowed to play outside.

As a pediatrician and lifelong runner, I’ve experienced firsthand how running can be a powerful and constant force; from running as a child to competing in college races and using it as therapy during the stress of medical school and residency, I’ve seen how running can serve as both a tool for personal health and a form of resistance for communities facing systemic challenges.