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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]