Run Stronger,
Recover Smarter.
Training tips, honest injury stories, and everything I’ve learned on the road — from a regular runner who’s figuring it out one mile at a time.
Just a regular runner sharing the real stuff.
I’m not a trainer or a coach. I’m just someone who fell in love with running a few years ago, made a lot of mistakes, and kept going anyway. I ran my first half marathon last October, and I’m already back at it training for my second this May in Chicago. After that, I’ve got a full marathon on the calendar for November.
I’ve also dealt with more than my share of injuries — most recently runner’s knee that landed me in physical therapy for months. That experience changed how I train and how I think about recovery. Everything I share here is stuff I actually lived through, not stuff I read in a textbook.
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Whether you’re just starting out or chasing a PR, there’s something here for you.
Latest from the Blog
Real tips from a real runner — no fluff, just what actually works.
Foot Goes Numb When Running? Here’s Why — And How to Fix It
Every cause of foot numbness during a run, plus the specific shoe fit issue that got my brother at his first 5K.
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Week 6: A 5K Race, a 10-Miler, and Spring Finally Showing Up
Back-to-back efforts, knee management, and the longest run since my half marathon — all in one week.
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Ringing in the Spring 5K: Hills, Rain, and Still Under 30
A 29:42 on a hilly course in the rain — the day before a 10-mile long run. I’ll take it.
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Week 5: Running Sick, 25 Deer, and a 9-Mile Progression Run
Four runs, a trail full of deer, speed work in a thunderstorm, and the hardest long run of the block — all while sick.
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