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!
Things I’m Loving Right Now – Running Edit
Let It Go: The 25-Year Evolution of a Fused Scoliosis Queen
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.
Choosing Running Shoes with Scoliosis: Recommendations and Tips
One question I get asked a lot is: can you recommend a running shoe for scoliosis? My response is always “yes, but…”
Finding My Stride Again: Embracing Summer Running with Scoliosis
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.
Training for Life: Running Through Motherhood and Scoliosis
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.
Gear Up for Summer Running in Style
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.
Don’t Downplay Your Awesomeness: Balancing Motherhood, Work, and Columbia Journalism School
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 →
Four Must-Have Travel Items for Managing Scoliosis
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 →
How Marathon Training Prepared me for Pregnancy
Funny story: I actually wrote this a week before our little runner girl was born last October and never got around to publishing it (for obvious reasons). I just stumbled upon it in my drafts and even now at ten months postpartum, much of this still rings true now so I thought I’d share. Disclosure:... Continue Reading →