Eliza Fletcher’s story matters — I went for a 7 mile run the other day, per my marathon training plan. Did I think about safety? I always do. I can’t afford not to. I’m a woman. I also thought about the abduction and death of a female runner as I ran. And I ran alone…

How this distance can change your life — Ultramarathons aside, in the world of running, the ultimate test of mental strength and physical fitness is the marathon. Why is running the marathon such a powerful testament to a person’s will and mental toughness? One reason: the pain. We’ll revisit this point in a bit. Pursuing the Dream In…

Edited education is a handicap — It’s 5:00 on a Friday afternoon. I’m wrapping up my documentation for the day, and I’m running later than anticipated. But before my frustration gets to me, I’m calmed by a welcome, yet unexpected sound. …

Mass shooting in Richmond, VA — The atmosphere today seems just as heavy as the mood here in Richmond, Virginia. Our skies are hazy and a weird version of dark, and as much as the sun has been desperately trying to show us its light, it’s struggling to break through the smoke from the wildfires in…

My first truly international trip — Although I have technically traveled internationally before, I don’t really consider the British Virgin Islands an international experience. It was a day trip from the USVI. But I’m about to embark on an epic adventure to a city that has been on my bucket list since I was a teenager…

Fall marathon training season starts this weekend — Behold! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This weekend will mark the beginning of my 10th training season with the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, and my 5th as a coach. I can’t believe it’s been that long! Once the kid who got out of running the mile…

How capitalism has shaped our society — In the United States, we are conditioned to believe this is the land of opportunity. The world is our oyster. It’s the greatest country in the world. As school-aged children, we are taught to recite the Pledge of Allegiance before the school day can officially begin. It’s a ritual that…

I met the man who delivered the famous “New York City?” line! — How in the world did this happen, you ask? My husband and I were out enjoying a beer at Origin Beer Lab, a local craft brewery in a sleepy little town called Ashland, which boasts its train town status and claims to be the Center of the Universe. It was…

TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT — I know. This is an unusually optimistic post for me. But, yes, lately, I have been feeling joy. It’s not necessarily a comfortable feeling for me, but I’m trying to accept it and get used to it. Why the uptick in mood, you ask? I’ve finally taken a bit of…