The Start Line. There’s something special about the quiet before a race begins — that moment when everything you’ve trained for comes down to one run. At the Erie Marathon, standing at the starting line in the crisp fall temps, I felt grounded, grateful, and focused. I felt ready to race! If I’m being honest,…

This year has been a journey of incredible personal and professional growth! As I reflect on 2024, I’m excited to share the highlights from each month, a testament to the progress made this year. These milestones, both personal and professional, serve as a source of inspiration for me, and I hope they inspire you, too.…

Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a month since the Chicago Marathon! Chicago was a race I had always been excited about, and I had qualified for it several times over the last few years. I finally used my qualifier and signed up for the 2024 Chicago Marathon. I was excited for a marathon known…

This race never really caught my attention (beyond the relay option) for several years. In fact, I’d run the relay and think “I’m never running any other distance in this race, that sounds awful.” I’ve run this relay several times in 80 plus degree temperatures, wondering how anyone racing more than 5 miles without a…