EVERY DAMN MILE

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Every Damn Mile: A Runner’s Journey and Community

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Every Damn Mile exists for the runners who show up — even when life gets loud, messy, or downright ridiculous. It is for those who curse every damn mile but could not imagine life without running.

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  • Good-bye June; Hello July
    And just like that, another month of goals and achievements in the books. June was packed — running, life, family, celebrations, challenges — honestly, I’m still not sure how I managed to fit it all in… but I did. Every damn mile, every damn moment. June Achievements Worth Celebrating June 30th marked 101 days of … Continue reading Good-bye June; Hello July →
  • Well, I Tried…
    But I didn’t succeed. That pretty much sums it up. You can move on now — nothing more to see here. But if you’re still reading, let’s break it down. Yes, for those counting, that was two rejections in one week. Two rejections in one week can be a lot to take, but chin up, … Continue reading Well, I Tried… →
  • The Journey Continues
    Not Selected — And Yes, It Stings a Little There’s no sugar‑coating it: “Not selected” can be a hard pill to swallow. Especially when you’ve been refreshing your inbox like it’s Black Friday and the NYRR email is the last TV on sale. Today I got the official word: “You were not selected for the … Continue reading The Journey Continues →
  • Runner on winding mountain road with sunset in the background
    The Best Time to Run
    Ask a group of runners when the best time to run is, and you’ll get a whole spectrum of answers. My personal favorite? “While I’m awake.” Hard to argue with that kind of logic. Still, runners tend to have their loyalties. Some swear by sunrise miles. Some come alive at night. Some sneak out at … Continue reading The Best Time to Run →
  • Woman running on paved path in dense green forest
    The Fear of Running – Every Damn Mile
    The fear of running as a female runner. As a female runner, the fear of running is a real problem, one that most female runners have faced many times in their life. It’s not the fear of injury or sickness; it is the fear of the unknown, the fear of unwanted attention, the fear of … Continue reading The Fear of Running – Every Damn Mile →