Read the full post on Trail Sisters. I’ve been running for 10 years, but I do not call myself a runner. I am a trained dancer. I am a hiker. I am…
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Pavement Therapy: Running is the Best Medicine
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. A run can be so many things. Once, it was a date with a cute guy in high school. Many times it has been a…
Loving me in all of my Eras
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. No one tells you how hard it is to go from being fearless to not believing in yourself at all. I went from fearlessly signing…
Eliminate FOMO by Living YOUR Authentic Life
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. The Fear of Missing Out is a very real phenomenon and it is often amplified by social media. No matter how many great things you…
10th Year Anniversary Letter
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. It almost feels surreal to be writing this note, as I didn’t envision being in this position 10 years ago. To be honest, I’m not…
I Went from Day Hiking to Triple Crowning… More Than Once (And you can too)
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. I did not grow up hiking. Yet, by the age of 37 I’d completed America’s Triple Crown of Thru-hiking three times. The thing is, it’s…
Why A Bony Issue Isn’t Just A Bony Issue
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. In a February 5, 2025 post on Instagram, Braden Goimarac ( the_run_strong_coach), posts “Lacing up to become the greatest of all time requires you fly…
Sleep, Stress and Slow Recovery: The Hidden Hormone Link for Female Runners
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. Do you feel like recovery from training your runs, hikes or long adventures and races is more of a challenge these days? If your “recovery…
Key Signs You Might Be a Thru-Hiker
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. Thru-hiking will change you in many ways. Your attitude toward cleanliness, what foods go together, and attentiveness to how much things weigh are a few…
50k in my 50s
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. The year I turned 50, I was managing a lot of change in my life. I moved to a different state, lost my 15-year-old dog,…
Ask TS: Should I quit or continue?
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. How do you know when you should legitimately call it quits from a hard fall/nagging injury vs. sucking it up and continuing the race? The…
Miles and Becoming
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. Running has taken many forms in my life: glory, punishment, escape, healing, meditation. Pregnancy and motherhood reshaped everything, teaching me to treat my body with…
Ask TS: Training when sick?
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. Do you still train when you feel a cold coming on or when you are mildly sick? How do you know when to call it…
Letting Go of the Obstacles That Hold You Back
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. As trail runners, we have all faced this: you’re halfway through a hard climb, and your body wants to stop. Your brain says, “Maybe I…
Trail Spotlight: The Wonderland Trail (WT)
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. The Wonderland Trail at a Glance Permits Since the entirety of the trail is inside Mount Rainier National Park, permits are necessary for all overnight…
Ask TS: How to Find a Sports Bra That Fits!
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. I’m always struggling to find a sports bra that fits well. Do you have any tips on fit, or what to look for when choosing…