Running for fitness took off with the jogging craze of the 1970s. Then during the pandemic, more people discovered running as a way to find community, get a cardiovascular workout and add a bit of structure to their upended lives.

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two runners about the strong running culture in Minnesota, the physical and mental benefits of running and the groups that can help beginners take their first strides.

Guests:

• Dr.  Kenneth Poole is an internal medicine physician and founder and captain of the Twin Cities chapter of Black Men Run.
• Andrea Haus is the community and marketing manager at Mill City Running, a Twin Cities running shop that hosts running events throughout the Twin Cities. 

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