self doubt

She Still Runs: Starting Again After 50

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Woman tying lavender running shoes with She Still Runs text about starting again after 50

There is something both terrifying and freeing about starting again. Not starting over, exactly. Starting over sounds like everything before this point was wasted, and I do not believe that. Every mile, every attempt, every messy training week, every doubt spiral, every finish line, every walk break, every “I don’t know if I can do … Read more

I Still Wonder If I Can Do It | Dopey Challenge Training at Almost 60

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Woman training for the Dopey Challenge after 50 while overcoming self-doubt about marathon training.

The Moment This week marks the official start of Dopey Challenge training. That means I have 28 weeks until I attempt one of the biggest goals I’ve ever set for myself. If you aren’t familiar with the Dopey Challenge, it’s 48.6 miles in one weekend. Thursday – 5K Friday – 10K Saturday – Half Marathon … Read more