Why I Run (Even When I’m Exhausted)

 

Why I Run (Even When I’m Exhausted)

Some days, running feels like the very last thing I have the energy for.

I work a full-time job.
I run my own business.
I’m a mom.
I manage schedules, deadlines, employees, clients, and a never-ending list of responsibilities that don’t clock out when I do.

And yet — I run.

Not because it’s easy.
Not because I always feel motivated.
But because it’s the one thing that belongs completely to me.

Running is my reset. It’s where the noise quiets, the pressure fades, and my mind finally gets room to breathe. Some days it’s slow. Some days it’s strong. Some days it’s just about putting one foot in front of the other — and that’s enough.

I’m currently training for the Med City Marathon on May 17, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota, and this journey is about more than race day. It’s about showing up consistently while balancing a full-time job, owning a business, and being present for my family. It’s about proving to myself that even when life is full, I can still chase something just for me.

I don’t run to be the fastest.
I run to stay grounded.
I run to manage stress, clear my head, and remind myself that I’m capable of hard things.

This space is for the women doing it all — the busy moms, the business owners, the ones squeezing in miles before sunrise or after a long day. The ones learning that progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

If you’re running toward a goal — or just trying to stay afloat — you’re not alone.

We’re showing up.
We’re doing the work.
And that’s more than enough. 🏃🏽‍♀️💛

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