Goodbye July, hello August — a new chapter, a fresh reset, and a reminder that growth happens in the small, steady steps.
Good‑bye July. Hello August.
Tag: Every Damn Mile
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
Sitting on Pins and Needles
There are two kinds of runners in this world: The ones who casually sign up for a local 5K. And the ones who somehow end up sitting in Louisville, Kentucky, refreshing two different marathon portals on two different continents like it’s the Olympics of Anxiety. Guess which one I am. Right now, I’m in the … Continue reading Sitting on Pins and Needles
Weekends Are for Long Runs… Or So They Say.
Weekends aren’t about perfection. They’re where life spills over, coffee tastes better, and sometimes the quiet does more for me than the miles.
Oh, Hello June — Bring It On! Every Damn Mile
June starts with a blank slate, fresh energy, and a brand‑new chance to be amazing all over again. Here’s how I’m showing up for Every Damn Mile this month.
May Rundown: Every Damn Mile
May was full‑speed May‑hem — three graduations, long days, short nights, and miles powered by caffeine, grit, and a little spite. I still ran every day, hit 129 miles, hung steady with the AWM challenge, and held it all together in the chaos. Every damn mile meant something this month.
Every Damn Mile 