How running saved my life
CHRIS FOCUS
How did running save your life?
Running saved my life because it brought me balance. Not only does it keep me in shape physically, running is my therapist. It allows me to be present in the moment and release any stress or anxiety that’s been on my mind prior to a run. It’s my meditation, it’s my discipline, it’s my freedom.
Tell us about the non-profit and what you are raising money for:
Back On My Feet is a non-profit that seeks to revolutionize the way society approaches homelessness. They use running and community to motivate and support individuals every step of the way from homelessness to independence. I’m raising money for charity to race in the 2022 Berlin Marathon.
How can we get involved?
People can get involved by donating directly to the cause via my support page with Back On My Feet and/or they can purchase a special piece of merch my brand STAY FOC and another brand UNSNCTD designed in collaboration. Direct links on how people can support can be found via Instagram through both brand’s pages @juststayfoc @UNSNCTD or my personal account @chrisfocus Feel free to shoot us an email or a DM for further questions. We don’t bite.
What inspires you?
What inspires me is seeing my family and friends live out their dreams and accomplish their goals. I feel my siblings, my relatives, and my inner circle were blessed with great foundations to lead, succeed, and inspire. So I strive to give back to the universe, return the favors the powers that be granted us, and just leave a legacy my people can be proud of. What we do is bigger than us.
Favorite song:
There’s so many songs to choose from but at the moment, Nas “If I Ruled The World”
Favorite quote:
Again, so many quotes but I’ll keep the theme going with Nas - “No idea’s original, there’s nothing new under the sun. It’s never what you do but how it’s done.”
