Starting is the hardest part. I know, because I almost didn’t. But one day, I showed up. Not fast, not confident, not ready. Just there. And that was enough.

I didn’t start running to help my mental health, but that’s one of the biggest reasons I keep going. Running helps me think clearer, feel stronger, and remember I’m still here. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to start.

I didn’t start running to prove something. I just needed something that fit, something that worked for me. Team sports were hard. I felt like I didn’t belong. Then I found running. One step turned into a routine. A finish line turned into a purpose. This is how it started… and why I’m still going.