# @fleetfeetsports on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C0kMz6dOKFT
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10248463-fleetfeetsports-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/e208449f6a.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-12-07T20:42:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Fleet Feet (@fleetfeetsports) — https://gondola.cc/fleetfeetsports

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TW: suicide, mental health. Melody started running to honor her niece, Mandy, who took her life at the age of 24. Running 5Ks to Mandy’s playlist helped her feel closer to her. Six years later, Mandy’s mother, Melody’s sister, took her life, too. So, Melody’s playlist expanded, adding her sister’s playlist into the mix, which meant she had to run farther. Now, Melody is running half marathons, even recruiting family members who are new to running to build a support network rooted in motivation.

“I still run for loved ones lost, battling a disease or illness, and now, for me. My playlist is diverse to honor those I love who can’t run with me or be there at the finish.”

Melody is our #ReasonsWeRun winner for the month of December. Thanks to Melody for sharing her story of why she runs and what keeps her going.

We all have our reasons, what’s yours? Share your story at fleetfeet.com/reasons-we-run for a chance to win a $250 Fleet Feet gift card.

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