The Life and Style of a Mother Runner with Scoliosis
I approach many things in life with this mindset: I’ll do my best and whatever happens, happens. Living with scoliosis and a fused spine for as long as I have taught me this—and it was also how I embarked on my breastfeeding journey when our daughter was born in late 2023.
Well it’s May in New England and that can mean only one thing: fake spring is still upon us with sprinkles of summer heat here and there!
Last week marked the silver anniversary of my spinal fusion. Twenty-five years of stainless steel rods holding me upright. Twenty-five years of learning (and re-learning) what my body is capable of. Twenty-five years of wearing scar-revealing clothing with pride.
One question I get asked a lot is: can you recommend a running shoe for scoliosis? My response is always “yes, but…”
July might’ve brought the heat (and humidity), but I closed it on a high note—it was my highest mileage month since last September! After months of striving for some semblance of consistency, this small-but-mighty milestone felt like a big win.
Whenever someone asks if I’m training for a race, my answer these past few years has been simple—and always the same: Nope, I’m training for life.” And I mean it. Fully. Happily. Without sarcasm or even a hint of longing.
Summer running temps are almost here and neo cayenne is the vibe. ✌️ I say “almost” since we live in the Northeast, which means that it’s still in the upper 50s, even in June. Not that I’m complaining.
My best friend gave me some advice recently: she told me not to downplay my awesomeness. For the last few years as I pursued my masters degree, the truth is, I often downplayed it. I’m not completely sure why. Perhaps it stemmed from also working at the institution where I was enrolled (hello, tuition benefits!).... Continue Reading →
I spent a lot of the last 10 months traveling back and forth between Boston and New York City for work and grad school. Traveling with scoliosis and a spinal fusion can be challenging, but with the right tools, staying comfortable and pain-free on the go is much easier. Over the years, I’ve found four... Continue Reading →