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Making Running Possible for Every Woman

Running doesn't have to be intimidating. Through my beginner-friendly tips and inspiring stories, you'll learn how to dream big, plan smart, and run confidently. Whether you're just starting or chasing a new goal, this is YOUR space to feel empowered and unstoppable.

10 Counterintuitive Things That Actually Build a Running Habit beginner runners motivation for runners new runner advice slow running tips women who run Feb 04, 2026

If building a running habit were just about discipline, you’d already have one.

Because you’re not someone who “can’t stick to things.” You get through your days. You handle work, family, responsibilities, and a never-ending to-do list. You don’t forget how to function as a human.

So when running ...

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Growing Up Non-Athletic: How Childhood Gym Class Still Shapes Us as Adult Runners beginner runners healthy running habits motivation for runners women who run Dec 10, 2025

Many women who run on and off share a quiet secret: running isn’t actually the hard part. Believing they belong as a runner is.

If you grew up thinking you "weren't athletic," running can feel like something you're always behind on, even when you start as an adult. And for many of us, that identity...

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How I Got Back into Running After Summer Vacation (and How I'm Handling Pre-55k Race Nerves) beginner runners beginner running tips running journey running tips for beginners women who run Sep 17, 2025

Summer has a way of shaking up routines. This year, I took a good chunk of time off from my running program while on vacation. At first, I worried that stepping away would set me back — but the truth is, it turned out to be exactly what I needed.


Losing Motivation Before Vacation

Before vacation...

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September Reset: How to Embrace Routine, Stay Motivated and Make a Fresh Start running journey running mindset running motivation running tips for beginners slow runners women who run Sep 10, 2025

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 ...

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The Voice in Your Head – How to Talk to Yourself During a Tough Run new runner run/walk method runing goals running confidence running mindset running motivation for moms women who run Jul 09, 2025

If you’ve ever been in the middle of a run and suddenly thought, “This is too hard. I can’t do this,” you’re not alone. Even after years of running I often find myself on runs having those exact thoughts. "I can't do this." "Why am I even doing this?"

This kind of self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re d

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Why Slow Runners Deserve the Loudest Cheers beginner runners new runner new runner advice run walk method run/walk method running for new runners slow running tips women who run Jun 11, 2025

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...

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How I Found the Confidence to Run in Shorts After Years of Hiding My Legs beginner runners beginner running tips fitness inspiration outdoor running positive running running confidence running inspiration women who run Jun 04, 2025

I used to wear Âľ 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...

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Beginner Running Gear: The Essentials (And Why They Matter) beginner runners beginner running tips how to start running new runner new runner advice running motivation women who run Apr 23, 2025

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...

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How to Learn to Love Running (or Any New Activity) One Step at a Time beginner runners beginner running tips hearlthy running habits running mindset running motivation women who run Apr 02, 2025

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...

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A Week in My Running Shoes: Training, Trail Adventures, and New Gear morning running routine running for busy moms running journal running mindset running motivation running motivation for moms women who run Mar 26, 2025

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...

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