The Story behind Diary of a Happy Runner

I floated into the house after my very first track practice and my Mom said, “I don’t think this is good for her, she seems manic.” Not an athlete herself, she was unfamiliar with a “runner’s high” and that my exuberant behaviour was due to neuromodulators, released with exercise - think of it as a healthy and natural dose of happy. Thankfully, my Dad explained to her that it was normal, so I got to keep running and oh! what an impact it had and continues to have on my life. Running not only protected my mental health for years, it led to lifelong friendships, personal accomplishments, and physical health. And never in my wildest dreams did I imagine it would shape my professional career path as a physical therapist and running coach which now gives me the privilege to influence the training and health of runners all over the world so that they too can run happy. The purpose of this blog is to share my own personal experiences with running in order to inspire others to start and stay on their run journey.