CIRCLEVILLE, OH — A group of young men at the Circleville youth facility are literally running toward a better future through a new initiative called the Chasing Change Running Club — a program designed to promote growth, motivation, and positive decision-making through fitness.

Formed in August , the club includes seventeen young men who meet several times a week to train, run, and reflect. But it’s about much more than logging miles. Each session also includes guided discussions led by behavioral health and recreational staff , focusing on treatment principles that help the participants build confidence, set goals, and develop personal responsibility.

The Chasing Change program uses running as a metaphor for perseverance and progress , encouraging participants to take steps

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