I have never won a race, and the chances that I will ever win one are probably worst than the chances I will ever win the lottery jackpot (by the way, I never play the lottery so that gives you an idea of the odds). In fact, in most races I participate in I usually come in the last quarter of racers...

I used to wear ¾ leggings even in the middle of a heatwave.

Not because they were comfortable. But because I couldn’t bear the thought of my thighs being seen.

The cellulite. The softness. The way they touched. The way they moved when I ran.

No one ever said anything. But I did. Every time I look...

Real talk about what starting actually looks and feels like — and how to make it stick.

I was in the past the woman Googling “how to start running”… and quietly closing the tab.

Because the plans looked intense.

Because I didn’t see myself in the people following them.

Because deep down, I did...

If You’re New to Running, Read This First 

I started running on a random Tuesday, or it might have been a Thursday. Who knows? One thing is for sure, I didn't know what the heck I was doing. I put on the only pair of running shoes I owned, an old cotton t-shirt and went out there. Didn't know where...

Because motivation doesn’t always show up—but I still can.

How AI Can Help You Stay Motivated to Run

There I was, sitting in my car, willing myself to go out there in the cold damp weather and start my run. I was tired, and honestly much rather be back under the covers. Then I had an idea. Would...

There’s something uniquely special about the first race of the season. There’s a mix of naïve bliss about what’s to come, and a few nerves after months away from official race bibs and start lines. This weekend, I laced up for my first trail race of the year—and I want to share the full story with y...

When I first started running, I thought for sure someone would eventually tap me on the shoulder and say, “Hey, you don’t belong here.”

I didn’t grow up athletic. I didn’t look like the runners I saw on Instagram. I took walk breaks. I ran slowly. And every time I laced up my shoes, a little voice ...

So you’ve decided to start running—amazing! But before you lace up and head out, you might be wondering: Do I need all the fancy gear I see on Instagram? The short answer? No.

When I first started running I had running shoes that resembled hiking boots more than they did running shoes, a few cotton...

I’m a solo runner by choice—and also, kind of by default.

Running in a group has always intimidated me. It’s not that people have ever outright judged me, but I often feel like they might. The pressure to keep up, to look like I know what I’m doing, or to perform a certain way just takes the joy ou...

Feeling Out of Shape? Why You Can (and Should) Still Start Running!