Category: Health
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What Training for My First Marathon Has Taught Me (That Has Nothing to Do With Running)
When I signed up for Grandma’s Marathon, I knew I was committing to something physically hard. Long miles, sore muscles, early alarms. I expected blisters, tight calves, and maybe a few tears. What I didn’t expect was how much training for a marathon would change me outside of running shoes. Here’s the truth: marathon training…
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The Pain You Shouldn’t Push Through: How to Recognize and Prevent Running Injuries
Marathon training has been one of the most rewarding challenges I’ve ever taken on, but right now, I’m facing the part that no one likes to talk about—the part where I have to stop. For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been dealing with persistent pubic and groin pain, and despite my best efforts to…
Alison Derry 