“Running long-distance became vital for me as I began to process what it meant to be trans. It began as an entirely unfamiliar way of moving my body, but as my practice deepened, I began to understand the unbridled delight and freedom that movement offered. That feeling made the impossible feel not only possible, but essential. Running shaped me into a strong, confident, and deeply joyful person—I wouldn’t be myself without it. It makes me happy to be alive and happy to be exactly who I am.”