A Blog for Dreaming, Planning and Running

Every runner has those moments — the quiet ones when you’re lacing up, wondering what’s really driving you to head out the door again. Some days, the reason feels obvious. Other days, it’s buried under fatigue, work, and family life.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about that more. Thinking about what t...

Think You Don’t Have Time to Run? Try 10 Minutes

You know those days when life feels too full to even think about exercise?

The laundry’s waiting, your inbox is overflowing, and you promise yourself you’ll “start running next week.”

I’ve been there — so many times.

For years, I believed that if ...

September can feel tricky. The days get shorter, mornings get cooler, and summer freedom quickly slips away. For many of us, September means back-to-school chaos, busier work schedules, and the return of routines that feel more draining than energizing.

But here’s the thing: September doesn’t have ...

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...

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...

Starting a new fitness habit—like running—can feel intimidating, especially if you’re unsure whether you’ll enjoy it. Many beginners believe they need to love running right away to stick with it, but that’s not true. The secret? You don’t have to love it from day one—you just need to believe it migh...

Some weeks, running feels effortless—like my legs could keep going forever. Other weeks? It’s about showing up, even when I don’t feel like it. This past week was a mix of both.

I usually write more structured, advice-driven posts, but this week, I wanted to try something different. Instead of just...

Spring is finally here! And it's probably my favorite time of year for running. There's a new found joy that comes with spring running. Something that I can't describe, but definitely gives me all kinds of energy.

And if you've been an indoor winter runner this is the perfect time of year to trans...