I’ve been delaying this post for a while now, not sure how to correctly articulate my feelings. I have decided to end my contract with brooksrunning and leave brooksbeaststc . This was an incredibly difficult decision because my passion for running and competition is as strong as ever; however, the string of injuries that I experienced throughout the last year and a half has made it evident that my body cannot currently handle the volume and intensity of training that is necessary to be a professional runner. Since the age of 10, I have prioritized athletic achievement over everything else, including my health. I didn’t realize the toll that it was taking on me until I reached my breaking point. So it’s time for me to do what I should have all along: put my mental and physical health first. This isn’t me retiring from professional running, it’s just me taking a step back. This is heartbreaking for me because all I want to do is train so hard and compete at the highest level, but I ...