Month: November 2025

Since mid-September, I’ve been working through a new challenge on my journey toward the Every Woman’s Marathon. I was recently diagnosed with facet spondylosis at L5-S1, with mild anterior subluxation at L5 and additional involvement at L4 and S1.

Alongside this diagnosis came a series of physical therapy exercises — hip flexor stretches, quadupeds multifidus lifts, alternating arm and leg bird-dogs with an elastic band, supine hip external rotations with TrA activation, glute med stretches, hip posterior capsule stretches, and seated sciatic nerve glides. Each movement is helping me strengthen, realign, and heal.

I’ve been experiencing moderate sciatic nerve pain radiating from my right hip, with tingling sensations that sometimes travel down my leg toward my ankle or toes. Turning can be difficult, and sitting often makes it worse — yet, interestingly, running and walking bring relief.

So, I’ve kept moving. I’ve continued training, one step at a time, guided by faith, determination, and the belief that motion itself can be healing. This journey has reminded me that endurance is not just physical — it’s also a practice of patience, courage, and gratitude.

Here’s to movement, healing, and hope — and to every woman finding her own fearless path forward.

Journey On. Keep On Questing. 💜✨

Today marked my last long run before the Every Woman’s Marathon — 10 miles on my new NordicTrack treadmill. I kept a steady rhythm: 10 minutes running and 5 minutes of power walking to finish strong.

It felt good — steady, strong, and hopeful. After weeks of training, early mornings, and determination through challenges, it’s now time to taper and let the body recover before the big day.

Race day is November 16th, and I’m aiming to finish within the 7-hour, 45-minute cutoff. We’ll see how it all unfolds, but I’m feeling grateful just to be here — to move, to persevere, and to look forward with excitement and faith.

The journey continues — one step, one mile, one heartbeat at a time.
Journey On. Keep On Questing. 💜✨

Each day brings its own rhythm — some steady, some challenging, but all part of the journey. As I continue preparing for the Every Woman’s Marathon, I’ve been paying close attention not only to my miles but to my overall health and well-being.

This season has reminded me that progress isn’t always measured by speed or distance. Sometimes, it’s found in listening to our bodies, in resting when needed, and in celebrating the small victories that build strength and resilience.

I’m grateful for the support, encouragement, and inspiration that surrounds me — from my 261 Fearless sisters to all the women who lace up and move forward, no matter what.

Every step is a gift. Every mile, a story of courage.
Journey On. Keep On Questing. 💜✨