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’ve now finished two half marathons — most recently the Chicago Spring Half Marathon in May 2026, where I PR’d by 6 minutes in 84 degree heat. Next up: a full marathon in 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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Real tips from a real runner — no fluff, just what actually works.
Running in Wildfire Smoke: Can You Run Outside When AQI Is High?
With Canadian wildfires spreading smoke across the Midwest and East, here is what every runner needs to know about AQI and when to take it inside.
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Marathon Training Week 1: Heat, Wildfire Smoke, and a 10-Miler That Made It All Worth It
Week 1 of Indianapolis Monumental Marathon training — 90 degree heat, AQI over 400, two treadmill sessions, and a Sunday long run that reminded me why I do this.
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How to Survive Running in the Heat (Summer Training Tips)
What to wear, how to hydrate, and why electrolytes are non-negotiable if you’re training through the summer.
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Chicago Spring Half Marathon Race Recap
84 degrees, 95% humidity, hills that never stopped — and a 6 minute PR. The hardest race I have ever done.
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