ENTER TO WIN! I run to remind myself of my strength. Completing my mileage goals and keeping promises to myself reminds me that I can handle anything life puts me through. I live with an incurable chronic pain disorder called Interstitial Cystitis. When I was 23-26 years old the pain was unbearable. One day I decided if I was going to be in pain, I may as well do it outside. I began hiking and with that first step of returning to a hobby I loved, I found the will to fight for my future. I have accomplished hiking some of the most exciting trails in the US since making that decision to take my life back. In 2023, at 35 years old, I decided it was time to see what else my body could do. If it could take my to the top of mountains, could it also run a half marathon? The answer was yes. Now in 2024 I am running my first FULL marathon- the everywomansmarathon- a race designed by women, for women! shamrockfarmsmilk. is the perfect partner for this training because milk is the original fu...