Runnah: Running Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Beyond!

If you’ve ever felt like your running shoes are too narrow… this episode is for you. In this episode of Runnah , I’m breaking down all of my favorite wide toe box running shoes across brands like Altra, Topo Athletic, Brooks, Saucony, and Puma. As a runner with a disability who’s super picky about fit, I’ve tried a LOT of shoes—and I know how frustrating it is when nothing feels right. These are t...

Boston. London. Race day is coming. If you’re running the Boston Marathon, the London Marathon, or any spring marathon—this is your pep talk. In this episode of Runnah , I’m talking directly to you if you’re in that phase of training where things feel hard, your body feels weird, and your brain is starting to spiral a little (or a lot). This is your reminder: • You’ve done the work • You’re more r...

Unboxing day on Runnah … and this one is a GOOD one 👀👟 I’m unboxing 3 new running shoes from Altra Running that were gifted to me—and I’m sharing my first impressions as a runner with a disability who’s super picky about what actually works. In this video, I’m opening and talking through: • Altra Lone Peak 9+ • Altra Mont Blanc Speed • Altra Experience Flow 3 We’ll get into fit, feel, first thou...

This is what building a running community actually looks like. In this episode of Runnah , I sit down with Chris Wristen from MassUltra to talk about how the trail and ultrarunning community is growing here in Massachusetts—and what it really takes to create spaces where runners feel like they belong. We get into: • How MassUltra is building a strong, welcoming trail running community• What goes i...

Closet cleanout… but make it runner edition 👟 In this episode of Runnah , I’m going through my running shoe closet and selling a mix of new and gently used running shoes for cheap . Some of these just didn’t work for my body, some I’ve outgrown, and some deserve way more miles than I can give them right now. If you’re looking for affordable running shoes, trying new brands, or just love a good de...

Ben is back on Runnah … but this time he’s turning the mic on me. In this episode, Ben takes over and interviews me about my experience navigating injury and chronic illness as a runner —and how much those two things are actually connected. We get into: • What this injury has really looked like behind the scenes• How my chronic illness plays into it• The mental side of not being able to run the wa...

In this episode of Runnah , I’m breaking down my honest experience running in the Topo Atmos 1 , a max-cushion daily trainer with a wide toe box and a more natural feel underfoot. Built with Topo’s ZipFoam midsole and neutral stability , this shoe is designed for comfort on long runs—but does it actually deliver? I get into: • Fit and feel (especially for wide-foot runners) • Cushion vs. ground fe...

In this episode of Runnah , I’m joined by Falmouth Superintendent Lori Duerr and Mullen Hall School Principal Shannon Carlson to talk about the collaboration between the Cape Cod Marathon and Mullen Hall School—home to our start line, finish line, and race expo . But this isn’t just about logistics. It’s about what happens when a race and a school come together to support something bigger than the...

I really wanted to love this shoe… but this one is a no for me. In this episode of Runnah , I’m sharing my honest experience testing out the HOKA Skyward X—and why it just did not work for my body. After getting back into running, I took these out with high hopes. But pretty quickly, something felt off—and not in a small way. I started dealing with SI joint pain , and the more I paid attention, th...

What does it take to run 50 marathons in all 50 states … and keep going? In this episode of Runnah , I sit down with ultramarathoner Brian Patrick Mulligan , a runner who has completed the legendary 50-state marathon challenge and run over 140 marathons during a decades-long endurance journey. Brian is also a member of Front Runners Rhode Island , and in this conversation we dive into: • What insp...

While I’ve been sidelined with an injury, I’ve still been dreaming about running… and of course, running shoes. 👟 So I did what any runner would do—I went shoe hunting on Poshmark and managed to score five pairs of running shoes for $99 total . That’s $19.80 per pair , which honestly might be my greatest running deal ever. In this episode of Runnah , I’m sharing the shoes I’m most excited to try...

Spring race season is here, RUNNAHs. Whether you’re building mileage, coming back from an injury, chasing a PR, or just trying to stay consistent—this episode is your reminder that the work matters. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a Spring 2026 pep talk for runners . We talk about staying patient with your training, trusting the process, and remembering why you started running in the first place...

So… you can’t run. But you also can’t just sit there. In this episode of Runnah , I’m talking about cross training while healing from my foot fracture — what’s actually helping, what sounded like a good idea but absolutely was not, and how I’m trying to stay fit without completely losing my mind. Because here’s the thing: cross training during injury recovery is not glamorous. It’s humbling. It’s...

What if the limits we believe about age… just aren’t real? In this episode of Runnah , I sit down with Mary — an over-60-year-old ultramarathon runner who continues to show up, lace up, and do big, bold things long after most people think they’re supposed to slow down. Mary isn’t chasing podiums. She’s chasing possibility. We talk about: How she got into ultrarunning later in life What training lo...

In this episode of Runnah , Daniel makes his case for why the Cape Cod Half Marathon deserves a spot on your race calendar. We talk course vibes, community energy, what makes this race stand out from other half marathons in Massachusetts, and who it’s actually a great fit for — whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first 13.1, or just looking for a race that feels special. Daniel breaks down:...

In this episode of Runnah , I’m joined by Matt Carroll to talk all things 2026 Ruck4HIT — what’s new, what’s growing, and why this event continues to matter so much to our community. Ruck4HIT supports Heroes In Transition , an organization dedicated to serving veterans, service members, and military families. This event isn’t just about logging miles — it’s about showing up, carrying weight with p...

If you’re recovering from a foot fracture , stress fracture, or running injury and wondering why the last part of healing feels the hardest — this episode is for you. In this episode of Runnah , I’m talking about the messy middle and that final 20% of recovery that nobody prepares you for. You’re cleared to run… but it still hurts. You’re “better”… but not back. You’re grateful… and also completel...

I’m joined by Sam from Ruck for HIT , a powerful event supporting veterans and military families through Heroes In Transition . This isn’t just a race — it’s a community-driven ruck and run that honors service, resilience, and the strength it takes to transition home. We talk about: What Ruck for HIT is and why it matters The mission behind Heroes In Transition Why rucking is such a powerful way t...

I’m back. And it feels so good . This episode is celebratory because these are my first miles back running after being sidelined for weeks with injury, and I finally got to test the Saucony Hurricane 25 . I talk about: How the Hurricane 25 felt on my first tentative miles back Stability, cushioning, fit, and everything in real-world miles (not just specs) The weird mix of excitement, nerves, and g...

This week we have a bonus episode of Runnah here for one simple reason: to have fun . I recently hopped on the TV Trivia Podcast as a guest and answered trivia questions all about A Bug’s Life — yes, the Pixar classic, yes, tiny ants, big feelings, and absolutely zero running talk. It was silly, nostalgic, low-stakes joy, and honestly a really welcome break during a heavier season. This episode is...

In this episode of Runnah , I’m really excited to sit down with Lindsay Housman , the founder and CEO of Hettas — a Canadian performance footwear brand based in Vancouver that’s on a mission to redefine how athletic shoes are made for women. Lindsay started Hettas in 2023 from her own experience with foot pain and frustration. She kept running into the same problem many of us know too well: footwe...

I’m sharing an honest review of the Cadense Havena Women’s Adaptive Slipper , but more importantly, I’m sharing why a shoe like this matters to me right now — in the middle of a new dystonia diagnosis , ongoing foot injuries, and a season where my body is asking for way more care than I’m used to giving it. Dystonia has changed how my feet move, how my muscles fire, and how unpredictable my body c...

In this video, I share my recent dystonia diagnosis . I talk about what dystonia has been like for me so far — how it’s showing up in my body, how it’s intersecting with my running, my injury recovery, and my day-to-day life, and how I’m learning to make sense of something that still feels unfamiliar and evolving. This isn’t a polished or clinical explanation. It’s lived experience. It’s me naming...

This week on Runnah , it’s just me — no guest — because sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones we have with ourselves. I’m about 5–6 weeks out from my initial injury, still not running, and deep in that familiar (and frustrating) phase of recovery: hurry up and wait . The physical healing is one thing — but the mental side of injury? That’s a whole different race. In this episode, I talk...

This week on Runnah , I’m sitting down with Melissa Lonergan — a recovery coach, a deeply positive force in the Falmouth running community, and someone who is truly committed to creating good, right now. Melissa shares her running journey and how movement has become a place where she gets to be fully herself — not just as a runner, but as a person in recovery. We talk about sobriety, showing up ho...