ΔέσεHow running helped me with migraines
The first time I put on sportswear, tied my laces and went out for a run was 2 months after my university entrance exams. At the time I was dealing with a health issue — migraines — a headache that forces you to stop everything and shut yourself away in the dark.
A random start
I had no intention of running. I'd gone out with my brother, who was about to do his daily training, just to keep him company on the walk to the field. Out of curiosity, the moment he settled into his running rhythm, I joined him.
And just like that, that day, I ran my first kilometre without stopping. Despite struggling with my breath and the pain in my legs, I realised something unexpected: it had relieved the headache I had.
From a habit to a way of life
From that day, running became part of my daily life. If someone had told me on that first day — when I could barely breathe after a single kilometre — that one day I'd run 15 kilometres non-stop and dream of a marathon, I probably wouldn't have believed them.
Beyond the physical change, running taught me something deeper: to discipline myself and, with every breath, to keep looking forward. I don't know if it's the endorphins, the routine or simply the fresh air — but I do know that on the days I run, my migraines are clearly fewer.
If you're reading these lines and hesitating to start — remember that I started by chance, with no goal. Sometimes, all it takes is to tie your laces and head out. 🏃♀️
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