A selection of runJMrun photos from 2014-2020 - taken by Josh Miller in locations from Louisville, KY to Paris, FR
runJMrun 2014-2020
Colorado 2021 - runJMrun + bikeJMbike
Photos by Josh Miller taken when running, hiking and cycling in Colorado - from Lookout Mountain to North Table and beyond!
runJMrun 2021
Colorado 2020 x runJMrun
runJMrun explorations in Denver, Golden, and Aspen, Colorado
Puerto Vallarta 2019 x runJMrun
Aarhus 2018 x runJMrun
runJMrun explorations in Aarhus, Denmark 2018 — photos taken with Light Co. L16 and iPhone.
Running Lights x runJMrun
Ongoing series of runJMrun long-exposure photographs taken with the Light Co. L16 camera. #CapturedbyLight
Paris 2018 x runJMrun
Landing in Paris on August 7, 2018, I couldn't wait to don my running shoes and explore all that Paris had to offer. From the Jardin des Tuileries near the Louvre to the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Eiffel Tower, the stairs up to the Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, and participating in the 2018 Gay Games marathon in the Bois de Boulogne park near the Arc de Triomphe -- it was a feast for the eyes and soul.
Josh Miller participating in Gay Games marathon 2018. Photos by Theo Edmonds.
#runJMrun photos from Paris & Gay Games 2018 by Josh Miller.
Global Running Day 2018 x runJMrun
As part of Global Running Day, Brooks Running challenged people to #RunItForward by dedicating miles run to Community, Love, or Environment.
During my 10 mile run this morning, from Smoketown to Southern Indiana, and back across the Big Four Bridge, I thought about the various communities I'm fortunate to be a part of. Reflecting on our work through IDEAS xLab with partners, artists and community members in Smoketown and beyond, thinking about Pride month and how many new people from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum I've had the honor to meet while working on a piece for the Leo Weekly pride issue, and about the growing national network of artists and cultural innovators that I'm a part of who are passionate about using creative approaches to cultivate more just, creative and healthy communities.
Photos were taken between 5:10am-6:47am on June 6, 2018. #runJMrun
Culture of Health Prize Communities x runJMrun
For years, combining photography + running has been foundational in contributing to my Culture of Health. It’s moving meditation. It’s my time to reflect, to dream, and plan. It’s how I find hidden paths, experience cities as they begin to wake up, climb mountains and exchange passing nods of support with those I pass. It physical, mental, and emotional.
In 2016, my hometown of Louisville, KY was awarded the Culture of Health Prize by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. As an artist, entrepreneur, and runner, I am proud to have participated in the application process, and have exponentially benefited both from the deep-dive into my own community, and from the network of communities we have been introduced to through RWJF.
Since then, through our work at IDEAS xLab with Project HEAL, and two learning exchanges as part of the Culture of Health Prize Alumni Network, I explored 6 Culture of Health Prize communities combining running + photography via #runJMrun. This exploration included: Louisville, KY; Santa Monica, CA; New Orleans, LA; Asheville, NC; 24:1 Missouri; Miami-Dade Co, FL.
You can read more about our learning exchange with Santa Monica -> County Health Rankings & Roadmaps.
Buncombe Co, NC (Asheville)
All photographs by Josh Miller.
Captured by Light 2017 x runJMrun
runJMrun 2017: Captured by light
runJMrun 2017: Captured by Light photos are taken with the Light Co L16 Camera.
The City of Wellbeing (Santa Monica, CA) x runJMrun
Aspen Ideas and Denver Days 2017 x runJMrun
In Aspen, CO - while we were there for Aspen Ideas Spotlight Health - I explored the Ajax Trail, Little Cloud and Hunter Creek Trail.
In Denver, CO - I explored downtown, Green Mountain, and North Table Mountain.
Inverted 2017 x runJMrun
Inverted 2016 x runJMrun
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon 2015
The 2015 KDF Marathon was my first marathon.
Finishing time: 3:28:22
Division Place: 30th (Ages 25-29)
Overall Place: 206th
Average Pace: 7:42-7:57Min
Training with Fleet Feet
I first started training with Fleet Feet Louisville for the 2014 Urban Bourbon Half Marathon.
Fleet Feet's program includes multiple short runs per week, and long runs on Saturday.
Having a set running schedule and group of people, including Kyle, the training program organizer, and Andy, Fleet Feet owner to hold you accountable makes a big difference when thinking about tackling distance running.