Joabe Barbosa on Running, Wellness, and Community

Joabe Barbosa is a graduate student at Roosevelt University studying clinical psychology, but that’s likely not how you know him. If you’ve watched local news or been on Instagram lately, you likely know Joabe as the Brazilian guy wearing the Chicago flag as a cape, who is trying to run every street in the city. He’s also the guy who ran a half marathon in an inflatable bee costume, ran a long-distance race in rubber rainboots, and has the Guinness World Record for the fastest trip visiting every single Chicago CTA Subway Station.Our discussion covers why Joabe runs, what it has unlocked for him and those around him, how exercise affects his mental well-being, and the purpose that drives his journey.Follow Joabe’s journey on IG at @heyjoabe.