From Injury to Innings: The Second Tournament of the Comeback Season

The sky threatened rain, and a cold, heavy chill settled over the ballfields — almost as if[…]

How Our Environment Affects What We Believe We Deserve

I grew up in an average house. I had average clothes and average stuff. My parents worked[…]

5K Journey Continues: My Experience Running Race #2

Race Recap: Kansas Relays 5K – Round Two Felt Better This race started early—7 AM—and with a[…]

First 5K Done. Sore Legs, Questionable Pace, Zero Regrets

I ran my first 5K last Sunday. The weather was beautiful—cool, calm, perfect for running. My time[…]

Comebacks, Curveballs, and Confidence: One Game at a Time

I’m one of those people who always prepare myself for the worst, but secretly hope for the[…]

The Big Break

It was the last game of the season. One of those days in Kansas where the weather[…]

Chasing the Rain, Outshined by the Sun

Today, I was seriously tired. I didn’t sleep well the night before and spent most of the[…]

To Shoe or Not to Shoe: That is the Question

I’ve had the same pair of running shoes for the past five years. And they weren’t just[…]

The Road to 5K: My First Training Run Reflections

Today was non-stop. I was up early to take my son to baseball practice, then back home[…]

Millennial Jams & Miles to Go: A 5K Playlist Deep Dive

The invention of headphones completely changed the way we experience running—or any form of exercise, for that[…]