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"Why Now?"

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"Have you ever felt like life was moving so fast that you needed a moment to just stop and breathe?  That’s exactly how I felt this past  year—a year of big changes, deep reflection, and rediscovering myself.” "Sometimes, you need to slow down to truly move forward." Maybe you’re wondering, "Why now? Why the blogs, the Instagram videos, the posts?" If you’ve known me for a while, you’ve seen me run before. So, why am I sharing so much now? Honestly, I’ve been asking myself the same thing. And the answer lies in this past year—2024. Most of this year, I was pregnant, which meant running wasn’t really a part of my routine. But that didn’t mean I wasn’t growing. In fact, this year became one of the most transformative periods of my life. During this time, I turned to other ways of finding growth and clarity. I read books like Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, spent more time in the Bible, and even began working toward earning some certifications. I haven’t finishe...
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Why I Run

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"Every runner has a story, and this is one of mine..." "Running has given me moments like this-where  I feel free, strong, and at peace with myself. " I wasn’t always a runner. In fact, I used to hate running. Growing up, I struggled with self-esteem, social anxiety, and being a little on the heavier side. On top of that, I was an overthinker, constantly questioning everything I did. I often wondered, "Maybe this is just who I am." Some of my siblings trained by running, and every now and then, I’d tag along. It sucked. I couldn’t keep up, and I hated how it made me feel. But deep down, even as that little girl, I wanted to be better—even if I didn’t know how. Find Myself Through Running It wasn’t until college that I decided I was ready for a change. I wanted to improve every part of myself—physically, mentally, and emotionally. I started small: 5 minutes of running, followed by walking. The next day, I pushed for 10 minutes. I’ll never forget how proud I...
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