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Running in the Dark
Two nights ago, I ate an early dinner and waited for several hours to give my grilled cheese, my apple, and my neighbors a chance to wind down. Then, I donned a reflective hat, strapped on my Garmin...
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Finding My Sea Legs
This fall, I’ll run Charlotte’s Thunder Road Half Marathon blindfolded to honor the five-year anniversary of Taylor’s first 5K, raise awareness of Batten disease, and support the gene therapy research...
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National Running Day, a Nod to the Past, and a Glimpse of the Future
National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a national celebration of running. Since 2009, runners everywhere have marked the day by celebrating their passion for the sport....
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After Thunder Road
Almost seven months ago, I ran the biggest race of my life. When I crossed the finish line at Charlotte’s Thunder Road Half Marathon and removed my blindfold to fall into my mom’s waiting arms, I knew...
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Back in the Dark
I find that having an almost naive belief that most everything is possible fuels a mindset that can accelerate movement from the impossible to possible. ~Bradley Davis Nearly seven months have passed...
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Running for Taylor in 50 States: 2015 Preview
The winter running season is long and lonely. Marked by cold, short days and diminished race calendars, it can make even the most allergic runner long for the blossoming of spring. I ran my last major...
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National Running Day 2015: Looking Back, and Ahead
Today is National Running Day, a “coast-to-coast celebration of running.” On this day last June, I put on a blindfold and ran an unofficial 5K to honor my sister, Taylor. I cherish my vision; blindness...
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