Fuel2Run

What if you stopped chasing the outcome…
and started trusting the process?

There’s so much we can’t control—
race day, conditions, timing, results.

But we can control:
Showing up.
Doing the work.
Staying consistent.

This season, I’m focusing on that.

And letting the rest go.

💭 Have you ever struggled with outcome pressure?

Yesterday I ran my first race of 2026 and it did not disappoint! The Sharin' O' the Green 5k was fast and fun and the weather was perfect.

I went into this race not really knowing what to expect. I have been slowly increasing mileage as I start marathon training and wasn't able to fully taper. In fact, I'd already run 49 miles from Monday through Friday prior to the Saturday race. It was either going to be okay or I was going to feel flat. It ended up being a little better than okay and I was able to finish in 18:48 (slightly long course). I am very happy with this result given that it is early in the season and I wasn't 100% fresh going in. I was able to hang on to a 5:57 to 6 min pace.

You can tell by the very flattering race photos that it was easy breezy (😆)...lol! and the video was taken by my husband so its super blurry🤷‍♀️. I also won $77!

Thanks for another great race! I also appreciate my team
It's nice to have such fast and amazing women pushing the pace. I was third place and the women's team runners placed 2nd through 4th. All fast and strong masters women. We are out there proving that you can be fast after 40!