If you had told me a few years ago that one of my favorite marathon memories would involve a tent, the winds off Lake Superior, and a very generous stranger’s backyard, I probably would have laughed and then still showed up with my running shoes. As I head into my

We have used both RTT (rooftop tent) and ground tent camping for biking and running races, depending on whether our kids are coming along and the weather conditions. The north shore of Minnesota will always be one of my favorite places I have ever been, nationally or internationally. For folks

When I first started running, I did not pay too much attention to what I was eating other than making sure I was drinking enough water and eating when I was hungry.  While this lack of strategy did not create problems for runs of shorter duration and distance, the longer

I started running 22 years ago during a time when my body felt anything but strong. After experiencing infertility, I was searching for a way to reconnect with my body—to feel useful, powerful, and capable again. Running gave me that. It gave me purpose, confidence, and a deep sense of

It was 2020. And life was very much being dictated by COVID protocols: social distancing, staying at home, masks, working from home, etc. Both my summer races had been canceled due to COVID. And on top of all that, I was battling a foot issue that I couldn’t figure out

Runners love their routines. Heck, who doesn’t enjoy a good routine? Having morning coffee and catching up on current events before the day begins. That’s probably one of my favorites. The same is true when it comes to running. Whether it’s the same workout, the same long run, or choosing

In 2022, I found myself living in Montana. I was just getting serious about running. I was just settling into my queer and nonbinary identities. I was finally getting to a place where I wanted to run with others. A big deal coming from someone who refused to run with

I run a lot of races. Too many, according to my coach.Forty-two races in 2025, to be exact. Most of them are part of a statewide race series, which means my weekends are usually spent running 5Ks and 10Ks put on by local running clubs – often with my own