08/01/2026
Looking at this little girl in the party hat, I wonder if she had any idea where life would take her. The victories. The setbacks. The lessons. The miles. The tears. The laughter. The people who would come and go. The strength she would discover she had all along.
Today, that little girl turns 50.
Fifty doesn’t feel like an ending. It feels like freedom. Freedom to dream bigger, run farther, lift heavier, protect my peace, choose joy, and keep becoming the woman I was always meant to be.
Before the celebrations began today, I did something that felt fitting…I laced up my shoes and went for a run. Not because it was fast. Not because it was far. Simply because I wanted to remind myself that I can always begin again.
RunSYRun has never been just about running. It’s always been about resilience. It’s about getting back up every single time life knocks you down and believing there’s still another mile left in you.
Marathon training begins soon, and I’ll be sharing this next chapter….the victories, the struggles, and every mile in between.
To everyone who has followed my journey over the years, thank you. Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or joined somewhere along the way, your encouragement has meant more than you’ll ever know.
From the little girl holding a birthday balloon… to the woman I am today… I’m grateful for every step that brought me here.
Chapter 50 starts now.
Let’s run. 🖤🏃🏾♀️
