Run SY Run

06/17/2026

Got my workout in before sunrise, checked that box. 💪🏾

Then came meeting after meeting after meeting…

Some days the real challenge isn’t in the gym. It’s staying focused, staying pleasant, and making it through your calendar with your smile still intact. 😇☺️

I’m grateful, but whew… birthday vacation can’t get here soon enough. ☀️✨ 😎 🌊

06/14/2026

This shirt felt appropriate today.

A mile and a half walk. A mile run. A little sunshine and a lot of gratitude.

The older I get, the more I understand that strength isn’t just about what happens in the gym. It’s about continuing to show up through the ups and downs, the setbacks, the surprises, and yes…these dayum hormones.

“You gotta keep your head up.”

So that’s the plan.

-RunSYRun

06/07/2026

These dayum hormones!!!

One minute I’m feeling amazing. The next minute I’m crying over something ridiculous, wondering why I can’t stop thinking about s*x, and investigating a chin hair that definitely wasn’t there yesterday.

Getting older is for the birds.

🤷🏾‍♀️

06/06/2026

I stepped outside for a few minutes this evening and ended up staying longer than I intended. The sky was showing off, framed perfectly by the pergola and the trees.

I sat there for a while, looking up and appreciating the view. Nothing profound happened and there was no life-changing realization.

Sometimes that’s enough.

06/03/2026

So I brought my walking pad to work because it was doing absolutely nothing but occupying space at home.

What surprised me was how different the experience felt. Today, I spent 30 minutes walking while creating agendas and working through my to-do list, and the time flew by. I barely noticed I was on it.

At home, stepping on that same walking pad for 30 minutes can feel like an act of Congress.

It’s funny how changing the environment can completely change the experience. The walking didn’t get easier. The walking pad didn’t change. Somehow, it just fit better into my day.

Sometimes movement doesn’t have to be perfect. Sometimes you just have to find what works.

06/02/2026

Spent last week in DC attending a conference. Came back to the office this morning and found my orchid in full bloom. 🌸

Sometimes the most beautiful things happen quietly while we’re focused on what’s next.

While I was away, this orchid was growing and blooming without any help from me.

A gentle reminder that not everything requires our attention, our effort, or our control. Some things simply unfold in their own time.

Stop and smell the roses… or in this case, admire the orchid. ❤️

Happy Tuesday!!

05/22/2026

My friend sent me this knowing I haven’t ran in a while, but I’ve been talking about getting back into it 😭

No half….so I guess we’re doing the full.

Looks like I’m finally checking a marathon off my bucket list.

Training starts in August

Y’all running with us or nahh? 👀

05/18/2026

I walked into the gym this am expecting it to feel like another task to get through. But somewhere between the first set and the last, I realized something had shifted.

I was not there trying to force motivation. I was not angry at the scale. I was not mentally negotiating with myself the entire workout. I just worked.

And for the first time in a couple of weeks, it felt good again. I felt present. Focused. Connected to what I was doing instead of constantly thinking about the outcome.

Maybe that is what this new phase is supposed to teach me. How to stay committed without carrying so much pressure into every workout.

All I know is today felt different in the best way.

The journey continues.

05/10/2026

Weeks 9 and 10 felt heavier than I expected.

The same meals. The same workouts. The same routines. And if I’m being honest, I started feeling like I should be seeing more by now.

But even with that frustration, I never stopped doing the work. I still showed up. I still trained. I still got my steps in. I know the scale is noise, even on the days it gets in my head a little.

I’ve also had to admit that I’m tired. Not off track. Not unmotivated. Just tired.

So this week I’m taking a deload week before starting Phase 2. Not because I’m quitting, but because recovery is part of the process too.

My word for the year is grace, and I think this is one of those moments where I need to practice it most.

Still working. Still showing up. Still running my race.

The full blog is up now:

https://runsyrun.com/2026/05/10/run-sy-run-weeks-9-10-same-ol-sht-just-a-different-day-or-is-it/

Weeks 9 and 10 tested me mentally more than anything. By this point, the excitement had worn off. The early motivation that carried me through the beginning was gone, and everything started to feel…