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08/05/2025
[Marathon No. 3] San Francisco 2025
“Wellness is a lifestyle — not a finish line.”
On July 27, I crossed the finish line with a new personal best: 4:29:10 (2024: 4:35:49). But more than time, I ran cramp-free, felt stronger on the hills, and genuinely enjoyed every mile.
What made the difference?
🏃♂️ 3–4x/week running: easy, tempo, long, hills
🏋️♂️ 4x/week strength: squats, split squats, deadlifts, calf raises
💆♂️ Regular chiropractic care: for alignment, recovery, performance
📈 VO₂ max improved from 43.4 (2023) to 53.3 (2025) — a huge gain in aerobic capacity.
✅ Why Chiropractic Matters for Runners
+16% strength, +45% brain-to-muscle drive → More power, less fatigue (Haavik et al., 2017), Improved movement control via brain activation (Lelic et al., 2016), Better lower-limb motor control (Holt et al., 2019)
🧠 Why Running Helps the Mind
Reduces anxiety & depression (Pereira et al., 2021) & Boosts memory & brain health (Erickson et al., 2019).
I never imagined running 26.2 miles. But I stayed consistent. Started with a 5K, then a 10K, then half marathons — and now, 3 full marathons.
Biggest wins?
More energy, Better sleep, Less stress, More confidence.
As a chiropractor, my mission is to help you move well, feel well, and live fully.
You don’t have to run marathons. But moving your body, caring for your spine, and staying aligned? That’s for everyone.
