Issue #53 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! Hope you had a chance to soak up some of the long weekend! Brian and I spent part of it out on Lake Michigan with my best friend, Dyan, for a sail. While it was chilly, we enjoyed the peaceful vibes and great company. While it was too cold to swim now, we can’t wait to jump in later in the season. The rain on Sunday kind of had other plans for us the rest of the weekend, but we got our summer kicked off officially now that our flowers are planted. We...
4 days ago • 3 min read
Issue #2 Miles for More Hi Reader! This week's featured fundraising idea is one I just tried myself over my birthday weekend and I'm kind of obsessed with it. It's a helpful way to find another way to add options for donations to your page. So glad you're here. Let's get into it. tl;dr I know you're busy! If you want cut to the features without having to read the extra details, here are the links for these posts! Featured Resource: Set up a Social Media Donate Button Bonus: Join the 30 Day...
7 days ago • 5 min read
Issue #52 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! This past weekend I celebrated my birthday and honestly? It was an incredible weekend. Having a Spring birthday always reminds me summer is coming! The sun starts coming up earlier and with the upcoming kick off for the 30-day run streak (more info here) right around the corner, it means I am going to start running in the morning again soon! Speaking of morning runs, this brings me to this week's featured post, How to Start a Morning Running Routine....
11 days ago • 2 min read
Issue #1 Miles for More Hi Reader! If you've been on my list for a while, you might have noticed fundraising tips tucked into my regular newsletter. And honestly? There was always so much more I wanted to share, but it never quite fit. So I finally did the thing and gave fundraising its own home. Welcome to the first edition of this little series, made specifically for you: the runner who is out here training for a race AND trying to change the world one donation at a time. No small thing....
14 days ago • 5 min read
Issue #51 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! Can we talk about how the running season feels like it went from 0 to 60? Because this past week felt like a full sprint out of the gate, and honestly? I am so excited about it. My Chicago Marathon charity team, Imerman Angels, kicked off the season with an in-person event last week and it was one of those experiences that reminds you why me signed up to run a marathon with a charity. Hearing stories from people who have been supported by the mission,...
18 days ago • 5 min read
Issue #50 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! This week felt like one of those little reminders of why I love the running community so much. I went to see The Devil Wears Prada 2 with a group of women I met through running, and I just kept thinking… how lucky am I? These friendships started with miles and somehow turned into something so much deeper. I think about how scared I was to run my second marathon, but I went for it and made some incredible friendships. In one summer, I went from...
25 days ago • 4 min read
Issue #49 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! After a few busy weekends in a row, it finally caught up to me. I thought it was just allergies because the cherry blossoms in Chicago have been so pretty lately, but after my Saturday long run, it caught up to me. I spent the entire weekend under the weather and in bed and honestly, I probably needed the rest. I even skipped a 5K I had planned for Sunday, which says a lot if you know me. But honestly, I think my body just needed the reset. And now...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Issue #48 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! This week felt extra special with the Boston Marathon on Monday. I spent the day tracking my friend Sam through the app for her entire run. I was fully committed, phone plugged into the charger, and emotionally invested in every mile. There is something so magical about watching someone chase a goal like that. It reminded me how much heart goes into marathon training, whether you are running, cheering, or refreshing the tracker every five minutes to...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Issue #47 Miles, Maps & Styles Hi Reader! This week I’m so excited because I am officially planning my first run commute of 2026! Over the past few summers I’ve started running part of my commute to maximize my time during training. I just signed up for the gym at the new office, and it already feels like a game changer for building more flexibility and balance into my running schedule. I stash a few toiletries at the office and plan ahead with clothes. One thing I’m always thinking about is...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read