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 7 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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Whether you’re just starting out or chasing a PR, there’s something here for you.
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Real tips from a real runner — no fluff, just what actually works.
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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Chicago Spring Half Marathon Training – Week 12 Recap
Race week is here. A treadmill speedwork session, a shakeout 5K, and then — the half marathon. This training cycle is done.
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Valparaiso 5K9 Race Recap
We forgot our bibs, nearly missed the start, ran the hills easy — and I still could have placed first in my age group.
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How to Track Calories While Running (Without Wrecking Your Training)
Calorie cycling, when not to track, and how to actually fuel your runs while still losing weight.
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