There’s something meaningful about finishing a goal that once felt far away. A couple of weeks ago, I completed the Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon—or at least my version of it. What was supposed to be a race in Michigan turned into a solo run in Texas after travel plans fell through. Not ideal. But […]
From Half Marathon to New Momentum: A Shift, Not a Stop Read More »
I was supposed to be in Michigan this weekend running the Rock CF Half Marathon. That was the plan. Flight booked. Training underway. Mentally ready to be part of something bigger—the energy, the crowd, the purpose behind the event. Then the flight got canceled. Just like that, the race changed. So I ran it anyway
13.1 Miles, Not as Planned — But Finished Read More »
It’s been about two weeks since my last long run, which was right after the Austin 6A State Swim Championships. Since then, I haven’t gotten much running in at all. Life has a way of throwing things at you all at once sometimes. I started feeling under the weather around that weekend in Austin. At
Return to Running: Getting Back at It Read More »
Week of February 17–23, 2026 This week wasn’t about perfect training conditions or ideal scheduling.It was about consistency — fitting running into real life while continuing to move forward toward the half marathon. Friday — Treadmill Miles at State Friday’s run happened on a treadmill, not by choice, but by circumstance. I was out of
Weekly Running Update — Rebuilding the Engine Read More »
Posted: February 17, 2026 Last week almost didn’t get written. And honestly… it almost didn’t get run either. The day after I broke in the new shoes — the ones I was excited about, optimistic about — I had a scheduled run. It was supposed to feel smooth. Progressive. Confident. It didn’t. It was one
Brick by Brick: When the Plan Falls Apart Read More »
If you’re increasing your mileage and suddenly dealing with lingering soreness, stiffness going downstairs in the morning, or foot and lower-leg pain that just won’t settle, your training might not be the issue at all. Your shoes might be dead. Runners often assume new aches are simply part of building mileage. But there’s a well-recognized
Dead Shoe Syndrome: When Your Running Shoes Are the Real Problem Read More »
This past week of running felt like a perfect snapshot of what this whole training block has been: some runs that feel amazing, some that are absolutely grueling, and a lot of learning along the way. Leading up to my eight-mile long run, I had a few rough outings the week before—mostly from overdressing. I’ve
Trusting the Process: Eight Miles, Seven Weeks, and the Mental Game Read More »
This week didn’t unfold the way it was written on paper—and honestly, that’s exactly why it matters. Early in the week, I got in a short three-mile run (Monday or Tuesday—blurred together a bit). But after that, things started to unravel. Thursday and Friday were supposed to be manageable mileage days, and I didn’t get
Weekly Running Recap: When the Data Tells the Real Story Read More »
This is a bit of a late post—life caught up with me last week—but the miles still mattered. Last week’s half marathon training was one of those weeks that didn’t go exactly as planned, yet still ended on a strong note. The shorter runs earlier in the week went well overall. My 3-mile runs felt
Week 3 Reflections: Heat, Adjustments, and a Strong 5-Mile Finish Read More »
Week 1 of half marathon training is officially underway, and I want to put a stake in the ground: this is the first Return to Running post of 2026, and I’m here for the work. This week felt like a step up—more miles, more time on my feet, and more moments where my mind tried
Week 1 of 2026 (Half Marathon Training Begins) Read More »
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