As I became older, you learn about those words like anxiety. You learn about things that

can motivate you to, you know, get up in the morning. I had a little depression here

and there over the years. I noticed that when I would run, I would be fine. I love reading

about the mind-biting spirit and I love reading about people who accelerate in the field

they're in. And they always have this one thing that they do every day that gets them

up in the morning and gets them going. For me, that's running.

Some of us go running to breathe fresh air and get our hearts pumping. Some of us use

running as a way to connect. Maybe it's with a run club or just your best running buddy.

Some of us run because we like to compete in races and to push ourselves. And sometimes

we sign up for five Ks or marathons to fundraise for a cause.

Of coach and author Nicole Hodges has run for many of these reasons. But now she's

running for the most important cause yet. After black healthcare worker Brianna Taylor

was murdered by Louisville police in 2020, Nicole co-founded the group Unity Runners, formerly

known as Run for Brianna. It started simply. Nicole printed out a race bib with Brianna's

name on it and she wore it during her daily runs. This act of remembrance has turned

into a full-blown movement. I'm Shelby Stenger and this is wild ideas worth living.

The movement to see justice for Brianna Taylor began nearly two years ago and Nicole's

one of many community leaders who have advocated to keep her name alive. Before she co-founded

Unity Runners, Nicole is a lifelong competitive athlete. In high school and college, running

track taught her discipline and training techniques and as an adult, running is improved

Nicole's mental health and helped her move through challenging seasons. But no matter

where she's running or what distance, it's a tool she's always had in her belt.

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