I THOUGHT I DIDN’T BELONG… THEN I SHOWED UP.

Who knows the feeling?

You're scrolling through instagram and this pops up on your feed

A crowd cheering, pumping each other up, electric vibes, a running crew pushing and sweating and celebrating together.

It looks like so much fun, so effortless, so cool, and you wonder, could you ever be part of something like that?

You might think:
"I'm too slow"
"I don't know anyone"
"I don't belong".

We hear it all the time at RUN-N-RAVE and at one point most of us have experienced it. But here's the truth waiting for everyone who shows up for a run:

The ONLY THING stopping you is setting your alarm for 6am and getting here.

There's no secret password, no handshake, no speed requirement, you don't need to know anyone. No fit check, no auditions.

There's just movement, music, and support from a big group of great people who are happy that you’re here.

Today, we're sharing stories from 3 run-n-ravers who felt exactly like you

Until they showed up.

🌅 Emo: “I’ve done a lot of crews, but this one’s different.”

“I’m already part of other workout groups, and I’ve trained with a few crews. But RUN-N-RAVE feels different.

The FLINTA-led runs and workouts give it a feminine energy that’s so rare in the running world. It’s soft but powerful. Playful but strong. That combination keeps me coming back — it’s something I didn’t know I was missing.”

👟 Lulu: “I ran 10km and felt invisible.”

“I started running alone after a really difficult period in my life. I downloaded a running app, put on my sneakers, and just ran.

When I finished my first 10K, I felt… invisible. There was no one to celebrate with. I didn’t run again for a long time.

Then I joined Run-N-Rave. That first morning, I was intimidated. But the energy was so welcoming. No judgment, no pressure, just people who genuinely care.

Now, I have friends who cheer for every win. Even when I go out for just a 10-minute jog. It makes all the difference.”

🇮🇪 Paddy: “I didn’t know anyone. Now I have a whole crew.”

“I moved to Berlin last September. I didn’t know a single person.

I saw the Run-N-Rave x Oatly run in October and decided to show up even though it was technically sold out. I thought, why not try my luck?

That one risk changed everything. I’ve now been coming every single week for 6 months straight. This crew became my anchor in a new city. And it all started with showing up once.”

The reality is, nobody feels ready for everything life calls to them. Nobody feels like they belong, until they show up and realize they do.

So go ahead! Set your alarm. Show up.

We're waiting for you!!!!