Elena Hayday: The Therapeutic Relief of Running

Elena Hayday: The Therapeutic Relief of Running

Our final 2024 Year of the Underbird feature, Elena Hayday, shares her story of living with depression and how it accompanied her journey in running. What manifested as overachieving at a young age, transitioned into burnout in college, the mishandling of her treatment, and ultimately leaving her team and even her dreams of running competitively. Elena’s story is a powerful example of how returning to what you love can be a healing way to move forward. 
January 26, 2024 — Elena Hayday