Life with a chronic illness never *really* gets easier. Over the years, I’ve found different — and far more productive — ways to cope during the tough times. But I still have times during flares when I get depressed or sad or just don’t feel like myself. Yesterday, as I realized summer was ending, I got a little sad thinking I didn’t get to do as much as I wanted because my Crohn’s disease has been flaring since May. I didn’t go for a single sweaty sunrise run, I didn’t complete my resolution to run on The Long Path, and I missed out on lots of social activities on account of my unpredictable stomach. So then I did what I do best: I made a list. And turns out, in spite of this illness and its unwavering attempts to keep me down, I actually had a pretty good and pretty productive summer. . I went to San Diego. I checked off a big goal of hosting the first live Ali on the Run Show event. I saw baby seals in La Jolla and hiked through Torrey Pines. I interviewed @kayla_itsines, @arboone11...