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 […]
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From the Podium to the O.R. to the Podium in Less than 3 Weeks
A Story of Survival and Hope Sometime last year, I decided to train for a marathon. I had never trained for or run in an official 26.2-mile race, although I’ve done a few races that were longer. But marathon running is very different from ultra-running. During ultras, you’re allowed to stop at aid stations, eat […]