Running Thru Quicksand

23/09/2024

When you’re depressed, the thought of walking or running (even simply moving) can be unbearable. But I’ve learned from many years of experience that moving your body (especially going for a run or walk to start) is absolutely essential. I promise you…it absolutely helps. Please - if you deal with depression, you need to force yourself to move! Read more about why this is so important in my new blog post! 👇🏻🏃🏻‍♀️



https://runningthruquicksand.com/2024/09/22/how-running-saves-me-from-depression/

17/09/2024

Check out my new blog post about not being able to run this summer 😩 dealing with constant mysterious pain and what it all taught me! 😁👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Why does every step I take send daggers of fiery pain shooting through my feet? Why are both of my ankles swollen so badly the bones are no longer visible? Why does everything I put on my feet, including socks, burn as if they’re on fire? These are just a few of the questions I

07/09/2024

No doubt my life has felt like riding a black diamond these past few years with all the obstacles, unknowns, and new challenges seemingly around every corner. Read how a recent mountain biking adventure with my family taught me some l lessons about facing challenges and this new phase of life. 🚵🏻‍♀️

https://runningthruquicksand.com/2024/09/06/my-mountain-bike-adventure-what-it-taught-me-about-lifes-challenges/

20/08/2024

Are you like me, wishing there was a quick fix for everything that ails us? I’ve learned the hard way there is no such thing, but that the long, narrow road is worth the investment! Check it out 👇🏻👇🏻

https://runningthruquicksand.com/2024/08/20/on-the-road-to-wellness-there-are-no-shortcuts/

07/07/2024

Had one more follow up with my rheumatologist with lots of tests. Seems like every appointment leaves me with more questions than answers… but I’m pretty confident the puzzle is finally complete! Check it out 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Your blood tests are normal. Your x-rays look great. I have nothing here to base a diagnosis on. We ran all kinds of tests and there’s nothing abnormal to see. How ironic that a year ago I wrote about being diagnosed with lupus, and now here I am contemplating what the heck happened to my

03/06/2024

Perhaps your setback will be the launching point for your greatest comeback! Don’t give up…persistence pays off and I finally got some proof of that this week! Read 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻💪

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📷 Awesome running route this morning. Consistency is 🔑.

18/05/2024

It took almost two years to get a diagnosis. A year later I’m back to no diagnosis. Read “Why Autoimmune Disease Is Incredibly Exasperating” below! 👇🏻

So wait a second! Did I actually ever have lupus? is what I found myself blurting out to my rheumatologist at a follow up visit. My major complaint was joint and tendon pain, especially in the morning and at the end of the day. Deep down, I believe that’s most likely due to the effects

11/04/2024

Have you ever had a really bad day when nothing helped you feel better and there seemed to be no end in sight to the darkness? Have you ever been on an upswing only to wake up one morning to feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you? I had one of those recently. Read below for what I learned about moving forward! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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