Week 1: Back on the Trail
This half marathon training recap covers Week 1 of my Chicago Spring Half Marathon training — 15 miles, 3 easy runs, and my first time back on the trail all season. Every half marathon training recap I write is an…
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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.
My Running Shoe Rotation: 4 Shoes and Why I Use Each One
Training & Performance What I run in, why I rotate, and the honest truth about whether you actually need four pairs of shoes. 7 min read · Running Gear · Shoe Rotation Building a running shoe rotation changed the way…
How to Transition from Treadmill to Outdoor Running (Without Wrecking Your Knees)
Treadmill to Outdoor Running: 6 Powerful Steps to Protect Your Knees Running Tips Making the switch from treadmill to outdoor running — and actually surviving it with your knees intact. 8 min read · Injury Prevention · Beginner Friendly Switching…
The March Running Reset
The March Running Reset: 7 Powerful Ways to Rebuild Your Running Routine Training & Performance A simple, no-pressure way to realign your running routine before spring really gets going. 6 min read · March Reset · Consistency Tips A spring…
Understanding Shin Splints: A Comprehensive Guide for New Runners
Understanding Shin Splints Injury Series 📎 This post contains affiliate links Everything I wish I’d known about shin splints before they sidelined me — causes, treatment, and how to come back stronger. 10 min read · Injury Guide · New…
How Running Transforms Your Body (Beyond Weight Loss)
How Running Changes Your Body — Beyond Just Weight Loss Weight & Wellness The number on the scale is the least interesting change that happens when you run consistently. 7 min read · Body Changes · Long-Term Running Most people…
Best Running Socks to Prevent Blisters
Best Running Socks to Prevent Blisters: 4 Picks That Actually Work Runner Favorites 📎 This post contains affiliate links I tested a lot of socks so you don’t have to. Here’s what actually works. 5 min read · Gear Guide…
Running After Injury Feels Different
Running After Injury Feels Different — 3 Powerful Lessons from Coming Back Personal Stories Coming back from runner’s knee taught me things about myself that no race ever could. 6 min read · Injury Recovery · Runner’s Knee Running after…
Why Every Runner Needs a Foam Roller (Especially If Your Knees Hate You)
Why Every Runner Needs a Foam Roller: 5 Powerful Benefits for Knee Pain Relief Runner Favorites 📎 This post contains affiliate links I never thought a cylinder of dense foam would become one of the most important tools in my…
Running in the Snow: Why It’s So Hard (and How to Make It Suck Less)
Running in the Snow: Why It’s So Hard (and How to Make It Better) Getting Started 📎 This post contains affiliate links Snow running looks peaceful and pretty. Actually running in it? Completely different story. 6 min read · Winter…
