It’s pitch dark, 20°, and nothing about this seems fun. What did I get myself into? These were my waking thoughts at 4:45 AM on the morning of our first run club meetup a year ago. It’s amazing how much… Continue Reading →
The year 2024 brought countless lessons my way. The first thing I discovered was how certain foods affect my body. After embarking on a raw vegan diet in September of 2023 to reverse my supposed lupus, I spent the latter… Continue Reading →
Despite many challenges and a few setbacks this year, I have so much to be grateful for. Being sick changes everything. For me running is usually an indicator of how life is going in general, and through my running… Continue Reading →
My eyes slowly open, and within a matter of seconds, I’m overwhelmed by the swarm of butterflies that have taken over my stomach. They trigger an alarm that sends warning signals throughout my body. Before long, an unhinged train of… Continue Reading →
No way! I thought in disbelief when I saw the time for mile 6 displayed on my watch. 9:09! No doubt about it — those last 2 miles were exhilarating. I had decided to push myself at the end of… Continue Reading →
It’s pitch dark, my blaring alarm is interrupting my dream and I can’t figure out why I’m being forced awake at the ungodly hour of 4:45 AM. Slowly it dawns on me that I actually have to get out of… Continue Reading →
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