As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on the ways we’ve grown and the ways we still want to. One of the most powerful areas for personal growth is in our relationship with ourselves. This journey is often complicated, yet it offers the potential for profound healing. 

This blog is a recap of my attempt to run a 100 mile ultramarathon in the mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky. Preparing for a 100-mile ultramarathon in the mountains while living in the flat terrain of Tampa, FL, was a journey marked by profound challenges and personal growth. This endeavor was not just about the physical act of running but a challenge that tested the limits of my mental and physical endurance