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 three half marathons — including the Chicago Spring Half Marathon in May 2026, where I PR’d by 6 minutes in 84 degree heat, and most recently the hilly Indy Half at Fort Ben in October. 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.
BibBoards Review: Why I Ditched Safety Pins for bibSNAPS
No more tiny holes in my favorite running clothes. How bibSNAPS work, why they beat safety pins, and how they held up at two races.
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Fort Ben Half Marathon: Race Recap
A beautiful state park course packed with hills, brand new Superblast 3s, and a 2:35 finish run as a training race. Plus tips for running Fort Ben.
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Marathon Training Week 12: A Rough Week and a Half Marathon
35.1 miles through stomach pain, acid reflux, and a headache that wouldn’t quit, with the Fort Ben Half Marathon right in the middle.
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Running in the Dark: Gear & Safety Rules I Follow
Shorter days mean darker runs. The light-up vest, protection, headphones, and personal safety rules I never skip once training moves into the dark.
Read more →Something hurting? Start here.
I’ve been through more running injuries than I’d like to admit. These are the guides I wish I’d had: what it felt like, what helped, and how I got back to running.
Plantar Fasciitis
That stabbing heel pain with your first steps in the morning.
Read the guide →Shin Splints
An achy, tender shin that flares up when you add miles.
Read the guide →Runner’s Knee
The one that sent me to PT for months. Here’s what got me back.
Read the guide →IT Band Pain
That sharp pain on the outside of your knee a few miles in.
Read the guide →Achilles Tendinitis
A tight, nagging ache at the back of your heel and calf.
Read the guide →I’m a runner, not a doctor. If pain sticks around, please get it checked out 💗
