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.
It’s March break here in Quebec, which means our normal routine has shifted. The mornings are slower. The house is louder. The days feel less structured and a little more unpredictable.
And still, I went for a run this morning.
Not because I am deep into a demanding training block. Not because I h...
If you’re a chronic start–stop runner, you don’t actually struggle with starting.
You struggle with the gap.
The two days where nothing happens. The quiet space where momentum fades. The moment when your brain starts whispering, “Well… I guess we fell off again.” Missing one run isn’t the problem....
If you’re building a running habit, the idea of intentionally running less might feel counterproductive.
Less distance. Less intensity. Less effort. But here’s the truth many runners discover only after burnout:
A recovery week in running is not a step backward; it’s what allows long-term progress...
When I’m training for longer distances, I don’t think about the whole run.
I’ve learned that if I do, my brain immediately starts negotiating. Do I really want to do this today? Do I have time for this? This is going to feel long.
So instead of focusing on the entire workout, I break it down into ...
Every January, I see the same thing happen.
Women look for a beginner running plan, download something well-intentioned, start strong… and a couple of weeks later, they quietly decide that running just “isn’t for them.” That actually makes me sad because I know if they stuck with it just a little l...
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...
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...
