The messy middle. The race day nerves. The DNFs. The comeback runs. This is where I share the real experiences behind the training plans because progress is not linear and sometimes the story matters more than the split time.
This is my half marathon training week 5 recap covering every run from March 23–29, 2026. Half marathon training week 5 included speed work on the treadmill, a beautiful deer-filled trail run, and a brutal 9-mile progression long run —…
This is my half marathon training week 4 recap covering every run from March 16–22, 2026. Half marathon training week 4 included a progression run, my first 5K race of the season, and an 8-mile long run in freezing temps.…
Training Recaps · Chicago Spring Half Week of March 9, 2026 · 16 miles · 3 runs 5 min read · Training · Week 3 Eight miles, a little rain, and a lot of wind. Still smiling — kind of.…
This half marathon training recap covers Week 2 of my Chicago Spring Half Marathon training — 16 miles, 3 runs, and a Friday that completely humbled me. Every half marathon training recap I write is an honest look at what’s…
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…
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…
