A Blog for Dreaming, Planning and Running
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Some runs feel like flying. Others feel like dragging a bag of bricks uphill in the blazing sun. Take last weeks' runs. We hit our first heat wave of the season and my body was not ready for it. The runs were hard and slow. My body hadn't adapted to the warm weather yet, and my mind also had some ca...
When I first started running, I didn’t know what I was doing. I didn’t grow up athletic. I wasn’t sure I belonged. But I kept going—slowly, walk breaks and all—and years later, I found myself finishing a 50K trail race in my 40s. Not because I’m a “natural runner.” Because I learned to run on my ter...
Tempo? Fartlek? Recovery run? What the?!
When I first started running, these words made me feel like I’d accidentally walked into a secret club where everyone else knew the language. When I printed out my first running plan in preparation for my first official 10k race, I would be constantly Googli...
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...
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 FirstÂ
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...