If you had told me two years ago that I’d be training for a marathon, I would’ve laughed. Running? Not my thing. Sure, I loved sweating and pushing myself, but running felt like a struggle. My journey didn’t start with a big goal—it started with Sunday hangouts, good conversation, and one simple question: Why don’t we try running a mile?
Sunday Walks That Changed Everything
Almost two years ago, my best friend and I had a tradition—Sunday catch-ups. We’d grab food, hit the trail, and walk for hours, venting about life, dreaming big, and soaking in the fresh air. Then one day, we switched things up. What if we ran a mile instead of walking?
At first, it was just for fun—run a little, walk a little, and laugh at how breathless we were. But that one mile turned into two, then three. Before we knew it, running became part of our Sundays.
The First Race That Changed Everything
Then came another thought: What if I actually signed up for a race? No deep strategy, just curiosity. So in 2024, I ran my first 5K. I trained, showed up, and when I crossed that finish line, I felt something incredible—the thrill of hard work paying off.
That feeling stuck. If I could run a 5K, why not go bigger? That’s when I set my sights on a half marathon. The Detroit International Half caught my eye—it combined my new love for running with my passion for solo travel. Perfect challenge, perfect adventure.
From Casual Runner to Chasing Big Goals
I never planned to be a runner. But as I kept going, my love for it grew. What started as a fun Sunday routine turned into something I wanted to push myself in. A 5K became a half marathon. Now, I’m training for a full marathon—because stopping at 13.1 miles feels like stopping halfway, and I don’t do things halfway.
I don’t know where this journey will take me, but I do know one thing: It all started with a casual Sunday walk and a simple question—Why don’t we try running a mile?
