Every year, on the first Wednesday in June, something quietly brilliant happens. Millions of people across the world, of different ages, different paces, and different reasons, all do the same thing. They lace up and run. Not for a medal. Not for a PB. Just because running is worth celebrating. That's Global Running Day. And this year, we think it might be your day too. ‍ What is Global Running Day? Global Running Day is an annual celebration of running in all its forms. It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned marathoner or going for some fresh air and a run/walk. Today, we are all the same - runners. It's not a competition. There's no sign-up, no entry fee, no timing chip. It's simply a global reminder that running belongs to everyone. Fast, slow, structured, spontaneous, all of it counts. Why running deserves its own day Think about what running actually does for people. It clears your head after a brutal week. It gives you a goal when life feels directionless. It builds confidence in a way that's hard to explain until you've experienced it. It's the thing you do at 6am when the world is quiet and it feels like the hour belongs entirely to you. Running is a sport, yes. But it's also a coping mechanism, a social life, a meditation, a reset button. That's why it deserves a day. Because the impact running has on people's lives goes way beyond fitness. ‍ Every kind of runner has a seat at this table Here's something the running world gets beautifully right: it has room for everyone. The person running their twentieth marathon and the person attempting their first 5K are equally welcome at the start line. The runner who cried somewhere around mile eight and the runner who made it look effortless are both just... runners. Global Running Day celebrates all of it. The hard runs and the easy ones. The runs you're proud of and the ones you'd rather forget. The runs you did for your body and the ones you did for your mind. If you've ever put one foot in front of the other and kept going when it got hard - today is for you.

Hello everyone looking forward to learning from everyone on how they continue to enjoy their running after 50

My dog Beau is too old to run, but we go for walks everyday!

Stay focused. I am focusing on speed. I have a 5k coming up in a couple of weeks.

Hi there! I'm Herb Reeves, a heart attack survivor, ultra runner, and founder of the "Forever Runner Method". Welcome to our Forever Running Club! If you're here, it's probably because you want to continue to enjoy your running as you age, without worrying about an injury sidelining your career. You're in the right place. WHAT THIS GROUP IS This is where I share how I use low heart rate training to effortlessly run without injury or pain in real time. No fluff. No filler. Just what's working, what's not, and what I'm learning along the way. You'll see wins, lessons, and tips along the way from me and our awesome community. You'll also can download my "Forever Runner Method book" and action checklist to start your own Forever Runner journey. HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS GROUP 1. Start here: Watch our Welcome tour 2. Engage: Don't lurk. Ask questions. Share where you're at. The people who participate get the most out of this.(and earn Free Swag!) 3. Watch the process: Pay attention to what's happening inside the group. The wins, the conversations, the progress. That's the real value. One thing you should know: As a Longevity Coach for older runners, I have a paid coaching program. When you're ready to go deeper, there is a paid way to work with me. If it's a fit, you'll know. If it's not, no pressure. Drop a comment below and tell me: - Where are you at right now with your running? - What's the ONE thing you're trying to figure out? Let's go! Here's my running pic.