Race day is almost here… are you feeling ready? If you’ve been searching for 5K race day tips, you’re not alone. Most runners start to second-guess themselves in the final 24 hours: Did I train enough? What should I do today? What if I go out too fast? The good news is—you don’t need a […]
Category: Running Motivation
Thriving as a Breast Cancer Survivor: Running Through Hormone Therapy Challenges
Introduction For many breast cancer survivors, hormone therapy is a crucial part of long-term treatment, but it’s not without its challenges—especially for endurance athletes. As someone who relied on running to reclaim health and purpose after a breast cancer diagnosis, I learned firsthand how treatments like Anastrozole or Tamoxifen can impact athletic performance. This post […]
From Cancer Survivor to Boston Marathon Qualifier: A Journey of Resilience and Running
Overcoming Breast Cancer and Chasing Marathon Dreams When I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in 2021, my life changed in an instant. In addition to facing the physical challenges of treatment, I grappled with the emotional toll of an uncertain future. Yet, three years later, in 2024, I found myself not just running […]
Inspirational Running Quotes
Looking for Motivation I follow a lot of runners on social media, and I read a lot of posts online. It seems that a lot of people nowadays are looking for motivation to run. As a result, I thought I would share my favorite inspirational running quotes with you. “The miracle isn’t that I finished. […]