A candid 2025 running recap exploring burnout, identity, and redefining running for mental health. A reminder that sometimes the most important work is learning when to change the rules.
Category: Goals for 2025
A Tale of Two Long Runs
It’s no secret that I’ve been burned out from running (all you have to do is read my blog to know that). The fact that I didn't do any long runs for the first two weeks of September further confirmed the burnout. I used to enjoy getting together with my friends or my husband to… Continue reading A Tale of Two Long Runs
Same Old Story (But With New Words)
Here we go again. I haven't written a blog since July 17th. Cue me saying, “I really want to write more.” And I do. Really. Pinky promise this time. My husband is always amazed at my memory. He’ll ask, “How do you remember when this happened? Or which concerts you’ve been to? Or the exact… Continue reading Same Old Story (But With New Words)
Me and Running are “On a Break”
Today I ran for the first time since June 26th. Cue the gasp. That might not sound shocking to some, but for me? That’s a big deal. I’m usually out there running 3–4 times a week, especially when I’m in the middle of marathon training like I had been. But July? My monthly Garmin running… Continue reading Me and Running are “On a Break”
My First Time-Based Running Adventure: Island Time 2025
I had no idea what to expect going into the Island Time 6 Hour Run. It was my first time doing this race, and my first time doing any time-based race, period. My training this spring hasn’t really gone as planned, and the longest run I had done to prepare was 8 miles. Although my… Continue reading My First Time-Based Running Adventure: Island Time 2025
2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Wrap-Up: Progress Not Perfection
My plan for this year’s Still I Run: RunStreak for Mental Health Awareness Month was to run or walk at least one mile every day. While I didn’t execute that plan perfectly, I still walked or ran at least a mile on 22 out of 31 days. That’s something I’m proud of. I have always… Continue reading 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Wrap-Up: Progress Not Perfection
Why I’m Not Upset About a DNS
Before January 1, 2025, I had never seen a DNS (Did Not Start) next to my name in race results. I’ve had to switch distances before and even had a few DNFs (Did Not Finish) due to missing cut-off times, but I always made it to the start line—until this year. This past weekend, I… Continue reading Why I’m Not Upset About a DNS
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