A Blog for Dreaming, Planning and Running

If you’re reading this because you’re wondering how to get back into running after a break, I want you to hear this first:

You’re not behind.

And you’re definitely not starting from zero.

I’ve stopped running more times than I can count. And every time, the hardest part wasn’t the first run back;...

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...

This week, I turned 44. Birthdays have a way of making you stop, breathe, and look back at how far you’ve come...and in my case it's especially true when I think on my running journey.

I wasn’t athletic growing up. I didn’t run track. I didn’t win races. But as an adult, one run at a time, over the...

You know that feeling when your running shoes start gathering dust — and so does your motivation?

I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit.

A few years ago, I remember standing by the window on a beautiful Saturday morning, staring out at the sunshine and thinking, “What am I doing with m...

As the mornings get darker and the air turns crisp, it’s easy to feel your motivation slip. I get it...the long, sunny days that made it simple to lace up are gone, and suddenly that snooze button looks way too tempting.

But here’s what I’ve learned over the years (as someone who wasn’t athletic gr...

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 ...

Why Comparison Feels So Heavy for Beginner Runners

If you’re just starting your running journey, it’s almost impossible not to compare yourself. Maybe it’s the neighbor who runs past your house like she’s floating. Or a friend who casually signs up for a half marathon while you’re still working thr...

When I first started running, it was on the road. Sidewalks, neighborhood streets, the occasional bike path — it felt simple, predictable, and safe. I knew exactly where I was going and roughly how long it would take me to get there.

Trail running, on the other hand, felt intimidating. I remember t...

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...

Let’s be honest—motivation is fun… until it disappears.

It’s easy to feel excited when you start something new. You’ve got your shoes ready, your playlist queued, and your running calendar set.

But a few weeks in? Life gets in the way. The weather changes. That spark you had? Gone. Or your summer ...