Woman Overcomes Postpartum Depression Through Running and Community

Michelle Perez's Running Journey

• 🏃‍♀️ Michelle Perez began her running journey to outpace postpartum depression, finding it difficult to cope with sadness during what should have been a happy time.
• 💡 She discovered that running became the relief she needed, emphasizing that her happiness is important for her family's well-being.

Building Community and Sisterhood

• 🤝 Perez has built a strong community through sisterhood with other runners, some of whom she has known for 12 years and who have witnessed her progress.
• 🏅 As a 17-time marathon finisher, she uses running to connect with others and find joy in shared experiences.

Inspiring Her Daughters

• 👨‍👧‍👦 Perez is also blazing a trail for her daughters, Liliana and Madison, whom she has involved in running since they were two years old.
• ✨ She wants them to experience the same joy and camaraderie she finds in running with friends and at races.

The Mini 10K and Empowerment

• 🏆 This weekend's Mastercard New York Mini 10K holds a special place for Perez, especially with good weather and a strong field of women.
• 📣 She aims to show her daughters that even as girls, they can accomplish difficult things and do so consistently.