Making Space for Connection | Trail Sisters [Video]

Moving around every few years has a lot of downsides, but a major upside is the exploration of a new place on foot. At first, that exploration is usually solo. But eventually the miles become shared & the running reaches far beyond stronger legs. 

Womanhood can be tough. (Insert: the Barbie monologue) There are a lot of challenges in our world and sometimes (always) balancing family, friends, careers & health can be stressful. Running friendships have saved me from using a lot of bad words & reminded me that everyone is struggling and none of us need to do it alone. 

I started running when I was in high school, but never competitively, just with my parents and occasionally on my own, to stay healthy. My first 5K was with my mom and there was a pancake breakfast at the end so I was IN for that. Then as a teen, I knew I wanted to …