Running for Mental Health and Recovery | Topeka News

Thirty-two-year-old Collin Chartier is running 2,000 miles across the country to raise awareness for mental health and honor those lost to suicide, including his uncle and friends. Once a top-ranked triathlete suspended for doping, he’s now channeling his energy into this grueling journey, averaging 31 miles daily from Boulder to D.C. With a rhythm of 20 miles in the morning, a lunch break with his crew, and 10 miles in the afternoon, he’s navigating weather challenges and small-town kindnesses — like a heartfelt connection with a teacher whose cousin died by suicide. On track to reach Washington D.C. in early September, Chartier’s run is a moving testament to resilience, recovery, and the power of moving forward after loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77c24c8450be9662