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The Herd | Edition No. 10
The Herd | Edition No. 10
The tenth edition of the Herd is here! To celebrate, we’re giving you ten reasons why running is amazing! We’ll also cover Allyson Felix, her dedication and drive for the sport, and notable results from the 2025 World Indoor Championships. Let’s dive in!
Allyson Felix was born on November 18, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. Her running career began in high school when she joined the track team and quickly became a star, winning the California state title in the 100 meters as a sophomore and setting the under-20 world record in the 200 meters as a senior. Felix's talent and determination led her to turn professional at just 18 years old, foregoing collegiate competition to sign with Adidas and pursue her Olympic dreams (1).
Throughout her career, Felix's dedication to running has been evident in her numerous accomplishments. She became the youngest world champion in the 200 meters at the age of 19 and went on to win multiple Olympic medals, including her first individual gold in the 200 meters at the 2012 London Olympics (1). Her drive pushed her to excel not only in individual events but also as a key member of relay teams, contributing to multiple world records and Olympic victories (1).
Felix gave birth to her daughter Camryn in November 2018, and she went on to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021) (1). At the Tokyo Games, Felix added to her impressive medal collection, winning two medals: a bronze in the 400 meters and a gold in the 4x400 meter relay (2).
Felix's return to competitive racing after childbirth was remarkable. She resumed training just six weeks after giving birth, despite facing challenges due to her emergency C-section (3). Her determination paid off when she qualified for the 2019 World Championships, where she broke Usain Bolt's record for the most gold medals at the track and field World Championships, just 10 months after giving birth (1). Her dedication extended beyond personal achievements as she fought for maternity protections for all female athletes, using her platform to challenge athletic sponsors and change the culture around pregnancy in track and field (2).
10 Reasons You Should Run (As If You Needed More):
Boosts cardiovascular health – Running strengthens your heart, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure.
Mental reset button – Few things clear your head like a solo run or group miles with good conversation.
Built to last – It strengthens bones, joints, and muscles—your future self will thank you.
Bye-bye, stress – Running helps manage anxiety and releases those sweet, sweet endorphins.
Sleep like a champ – Log the miles, then log the Zzzs.
Discipline on demand – Training teaches consistency, grit, and goal-chasing—skills that show up well beyond the track.
Immune system upgrade – Runners catch fewer colds. Science says so.
Energy boost without the crash – Unlike coffee, the runner’s high won’t leave you jittery.
Perfect excuse to avoid awkward events – “Oh no, I can’t—I’ve got a long run.” Works every time.
Post-run snacks are elite – Peanut butter toast, pancakes, or an entire pizza... zero regrets.
2025 World Indoor Championships
Freweyni Hailu - The Ethiopian middle-distance runner won the women’s 3000m in 8:37.21, adding her second ever gold medal from the World Indoor Championship series after taking home the gold in 2024 in the 1500m.
That’s a wrap on our tenth edition—double digits, baby! Thanks for being part of The Herd and showing up each week with passion and curiosity. Until next time, keep chasing those miles, fueling right, and finding joy in the run!