Running tips, training updates, gear favorites, and honest conversations about weight, wellness, and the miles in between. Whether you’re just getting started or chasing bigger goals, you’ll find practical advice and real experiences here.
Calorie tracking while running is possible — but only when done carefully. Learning how to track calories while running without hurting your performance starts with understanding calorie cycling, fueling on run days, and knowing when not to track at all.…
This is my half marathon training week 12 recap covering race week, May 12–18, 2026. Three runs, a treadmill speedwork session while under the weather, a shakeout 5K the day before the half, and then the Chicago Spring Half Marathon…
My Chicago Spring Half Marathon race recap from May 17, 2026. A 2:20:16 finish — a 7 minute PR — in 84 degree heat with 95% humidity on one of the hilliest courses I have ever run. The hardest race…
My Valparaiso 5K9 race recap from May 15, 2026 — a shakeout run two days before the Chicago Spring Half Marathon. We forgot our bibs, nearly missed the start, tackled a hilly course in the heat, and I finished in…
This is my half marathon training week 11 recap covering every run from May 4–11, 2026. Half marathon training week 11 was taper week — 24 miles across four runs, a treadmill comeback I did not miss, a full-feeling Saturday…
Not sure what to wear for spring runs? I’m breaking down exactly what to wear running in spring by temperature, including my favorite spring running outfits for women. From tanks and biker shorts to windbreakers and long sleeves, this is…
This is my half marathon training week 10 recap covering every run from April 27–May 4, 2026. Half marathon training week 10 was our last peak week before taper — 31 miles across four runs, a vet scare with Scout…
Walking 10000 steps a day is one of the most effective and beginner-friendly ways to improve your health, support weight loss, and build a consistent movement habit. This guide covers the real benefits of walking 10k steps a day, practical…
This is my half marathon training week 9 recap covering every run from April 20–27, 2026. Half marathon training week 9 was a high-mileage week with nearly 30 miles across four runs — all easy except for one speed work…
Running for weight loss is one of the most searched fitness topics for good reason — it works, but not the way most people think. This guide covers everything you need to know about running for weight loss, including how…
