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"I Can't Cry and Run at the Same Time"

Women's Use of Distance Running

University of Wyoming, zzleedy{at}uwyo.edu

This qualitative study explores the beneficial functions of distance running for women. In-depth interviews were conducted with five women runners who reported that they had used distance running as a mechanism to help them cope during a time of emotional stress. A case method analysis of the narratives yielded both common themes and unique processes and resulted in a model that integrates running for the promotion of well-being and empowerment with therapeutic components. Implications for social work practice emphasize the importance of supporting exercise as a means of preventing and treating stress-induced disorders.

Key Words: crisis • depression • empowerment • physical activity • well-being

Affilia, Vol. 24, No. 1, 80-93 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0886109908326999


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