7 Weeks to Amsterdam: Holiday runs and marathon dreams
Back from “Holidays” I’m back from holidays – though to be honest, they didn’t really feel like holidays. I was still working, laptop in tow,[…]
12 Weeks to Race Day: Building a Strong Base for Marathon Success
It’s Been a While… It’s been a while since my last post, and that’s because life outside of running has been hectic. Work has kept[…]
Do amateur runners like me really need a coach?
This is a question I’ve asked myself more than once and I’m guessing I’m not alone. I’ve worked with four different running coaches over the[…]
Upgrading to WHOOP MG: Better health or more anxiety?
WHOOP MG: First steps toward replacing doctors? Last week, I received my new WHOOP MG (Medical Grade). I’d been using the WHOOP 4.0 for almost[…]
Miles, missed sleep, and a whole lot of heart
This week felt like keeping up with training while navigating a social calendar that got a little out of hand 😅. Between the workouts, short[…]
Flat, Fast, and Brutal: Why this Lisbon 10K pushed me to the edge
🏁 Race overview This weekend’s 10K race was everything I could hope for: clear skies, ideal running conditions, and most importantly, no injuries. Over 5,000[…]
Running on the edge: Will I make the start line?
This week brought a blend of highs and lows. Excitement for the upcoming 10K race, mixed with a nagging uncertainty. Mentally, I’m ready to race.[…]
Starting over strong: Hills, heat, and the road to Amsterdam
After a few weeks off and a trip to Japan that shifted both my routine and mindset, I laced up for my first long run[…]
No perfect runs, just progress: My first week back
After a few incredible weeks in Japan, I’m finally back and ready to resume my training plan. Honestly, I didn’t realize just how much I[…]
Running, sashimi, and getting lost: My Unexpected Osaka Favorite
✨ Low expectations, big surprise: Osaka delivers My last stop in Japan was Osaka and what a surprise it turned out to be. Honestly, I[…]
Exploring Japan one run at a time: 10Ks, culture, and clarity
My trip to Japan continues, and I’m happy to report that I’ve been able to maintain a consistent running routine, proof that dedication travels with[…]
Chicago 2022: The DNF that became my biggest running breakthrough
Chicago 2022: my first, and so far only, Did Not Finish marathon. And at the time, it felt like the end of the road. I was frustrated,[…]
New time zones, new tempos: my Tokyo running start
I’m still adjusting to the time difference. Jet lag is proving to be a persistent companion. That said, I’ve made some progress and have finally[…]
Lost sleep, found strides: Running through jet lag in Tokyo
Landing in Japan after nearly 24 hours in transit was the easy part. The real challenge? Sticking to my marathon training plan while adjusting to[…]
Missed New York, found Amsterdam: A runner’s unexpected race year
2025 is a big year: the Amsterdam Marathon turns 50, and the city itself celebrates its 750th anniversary. No wonder it sold out in days![…]
Frozen, injured, and still a PB: My Vienna marathon surprise
April 6th, 2025. Vienna. My 8th marathon. The race where I nearly froze solid, questioned all my life choices at the starting line, and somehow[…]
The pain, the progress, the comeback: My 8-marathon journey
If you’ve ever set a goal, trained for months, made sacrifices, and then had it all taken away by injury, you’re not alone. My marathon[…]
Unexpected finish lines: Running my first marathon in a year without races
I never planned to run a marathon. Honestly, I just wanted to stay active when COVID hit in 2020 and all other sports were off[…]
The unexpected journey that made me a runner at 50
The purpose of this blog is to record my running journey over the years so that my family, especially my daughter and son, can understand[…]