Cornelly Striders

🧠 Mental Health & Social Connection

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Running clubs as social hubs: With loneliness on the rise, many runners are joining clubs not just for fitness but for friendship, community, and even dating. These clubs foster incidental intimacy—natural, low-pressure social bonding through shared movement. [www.forbes.com]
Post-run hangouts: Clubs are organizing social events after runs to deepen connections and boost mental well-being. [www.herworld.com]