Onika Jarvis describes Strive592 as a movement mobilising people to “walk, run, move.” She noted that two years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she saw an opportunity to bring people together and form a community focused on well-being.
Having recently returned from the United States, Jarvis said she observed many Guyanese who appeared unhappy and stressed. This observation, which she described as overwhelming, reminded her of how becoming a runner had transformed her life both socially and health-wise. She explained that committing to running, forming camaraderie with many people, and training for the New York City Marathon made her realise that she could accomplish anything she set her mind to. She described the marathon as a “metaphor for life: you put the work in and you get the results.”