How Running Helped Justin Britt Escape His Dark Place

How running helped Justin Britt escape his dark place

Justin Britt had an identity crisis.For Britt, a former NFL offensive lineman, being an athlete had encompassed his entire life. His entire personality.But he couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t deal with the stress and constant yelling from NFL coaches. He wasn’t locked into the present like he had been and didn’t know what was going on.“My depression and anxiety was sudden,” Britt told the Sun-Times. “It made me call the team in Houston and …

Former NFL lineman opens up about mental health battle before Chicago Marathon - Canadian Running Magazine

On World Mental Health Day, former Seahawks offensive lineman Justin Britt shares how stepping away from football led him to the start line of his first marathon The post Former NFL lineman opens up about mental health battle before Chicago Marathon appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.