Going into the 2026 Miami Marathon I had zero expectations, and that made all the difference. For the first time ever, I had my bib mailed to me. Due to board meeting conflicts I was unable to attend the pre-race expo, and wow…what an underrated service! No Ubers, no wandering a convention hall, and no buying stuff that I definitely do not need. If this is the future, I’m all in. Training (or Lack Thereof) As someone who once ran a 24-hour Spartan Race in the snowy mountains

Growth doesn't always come from doing more. Sometimes, it comes from being forced to stop. This past month, a back injury sidelined my running and gave me something I rarely ever have: space. Space to rest, space to reflect on my journey, and space to boldly envision what’s next. As I sit enjoying a quiet, snowy morning at my mother and father-in-law's cabin in the North Carolina mountains, I find myself gratefully looking back on the road that brought me here and seeking dis

“Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the presence of trust.” These words from my pre-race devotional echoed through my mind as I stepped out into the cool darkness of morning, ready to run the 50th annual Marine Corps Marathon. Before leaving our house, I peeked in on my little girl —just three years old—sleeping peacefully in her bed, and my heart swelled. I always feel a tug of guilt racing on a Sunday morning instead of going to church with my family, so I spent some