Health & Wellness

There’s something magical about the moment your feet hit that first stretch of dirt trail, leaving the concrete behind for the soft crunch of leaves and the promise of adventure ahead. But my relationship with trail running wasn’t always smooth—it’s been a rollercoaster of passion, injury, ego, and ultimately, redemption. The smell of Virginia mountain…

The morning I couldn’t lift my daughter without wincing, something clicked. My back was shot, my knees screamed every time I went downstairs, and I was supposed to be the fit one in our family. I’d spent months chasing viral workout trends, following influencers who promised transformation in six weeks, and pushing through pain because…