The Dopey Diaries

Runner sitting on the side of a quiet road at sunrise, pausing to rest during marathon training, symbolizing burnout during marathon prep

Hitting the Dopey Wall: How to Keep Training Wh...

Training for the Dopey Challenge and suddenly feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unmotivated? You’re not failing - you’re hitting the Dopey Wall, a completely normal part of marathon training. Here’s how...

Hitting the Dopey Wall: How to Keep Training Wh...

Training for the Dopey Challenge and suddenly feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unmotivated? You’re not failing - you’re hitting the Dopey Wall, a completely normal part of marathon training. Here’s how...

A pair of worn running shoes on pavement representing when to switch running shoes.

When to Switch Running Shoes: How I Survived a ...

Ever wondered why your once-perfect running shoes suddenly start hurting? We're diving into the moment my “forever shoe” betrayed me during Princess Weekend and the surprising reasons your go-to pair...

When to Switch Running Shoes: How I Survived a ...

Ever wondered why your once-perfect running shoes suddenly start hurting? We're diving into the moment my “forever shoe” betrayed me during Princess Weekend and the surprising reasons your go-to pair...

Runner adjusting a Dopey Challenge training plan with a long run calendar.

Should You Add Miles After a Race? How to Adjus...

Congrats, here’s your medal… now let’s go run 4 more miles. Training for the Dopey Challenge is a different kind of chaos - magical chaos, but chaos nonetheless. And one...

Should You Add Miles After a Race? How to Adjus...

Congrats, here’s your medal… now let’s go run 4 more miles. Training for the Dopey Challenge is a different kind of chaos - magical chaos, but chaos nonetheless. And one...

5 Fueling Mistakes Beginners Make

5 Fueling Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to F...

Fueling is one of the biggest differences between finishing strong and crashing mid-run. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the simple fueling rules I wish I knew before my first half...

5 Fueling Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to F...

Fueling is one of the biggest differences between finishing strong and crashing mid-run. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the simple fueling rules I wish I knew before my first half...

Beginner runner starting Dopey Challenge training plan

When Should You Actually Start Training for Dop...

Training for the Dopey Challenge can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know when to start. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down real timelines, realistic mileage expectations, and the exact structure...

When Should You Actually Start Training for Dop...

Training for the Dopey Challenge can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know when to start. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down real timelines, realistic mileage expectations, and the exact structure...

How a Spontaneous Disney Trip Turned Into My First RunDisney Race (and Changed Everything)

How a Spontaneous Disney Trip Turned Into My Fi...

What started as a spontaneous escape from a snowy Marathon Monday turned into the decision that changed everything: signing up for my first RunDisney challenge. I went from “there’s no...

How a Spontaneous Disney Trip Turned Into My Fi...

What started as a spontaneous escape from a snowy Marathon Monday turned into the decision that changed everything: signing up for my first RunDisney challenge. I went from “there’s no...