# For Lifelong Runners, Quitting Can Feel Like a Form of Grief

- Published: 2026-06-30T09:00:12Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T12:20:47Z
- Section: Health
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/well/move/running-loss-grief.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Well Blog
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For those who rely on the sport for identity and community, leaving it behind can feel like a form of grief.

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