EPISODE 01: RUNNING WITH HELEN RYVAR
In the first episode, we tell a story that began as a way of coping and turned into a record-breaking journey. Helen Ryvar's path is courageous, inspiring, and deeply moving – she perfectly embodies the core of Why We Try.
The Power of Running
At a time when everything came to a standstill for her, Helen was isolated from family and friends. She felt empty and lonely, disconnected from the world around her. And that was exactly when she discovered something she could do that gave her new courage: running. Running became her constant, giving her structure and a sense of liberation.
From Escape to World Record
Movement has always been a part of Helen's life. Step by step and day by day, she began running her laps – never alone, always accompanied by friends or her own shadow. What started as a personal escape from the silence evolved into an unprecedented journey: three years and 1,000 consecutive half marathons later, her path was recognised with a Guinness World Record.
Courage to change
Helen's journey shows how trying something new, even if it is "just running", can lead to unexpected strength and transformation. Her story reminds us why we should always be brave enough to try new things – because it can be the start of a great change.
