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Berlin Marathon 2026: Capping off an extraordinary year!
When I turned 50 in October 2024, I decided I wanted to try to do something extraordinary every year of my 50s. That year, my memoir, Misdiagnosed for Miles, was published. A year later, at 51, I was chosen to run the Sydney Marathon with Team iFIT. And as my 52nd year got started, I honestly had…
February 2026
It has been a long time since I wrote here. Life was going pretty great, there was not much to report on. Until this month. So here’s the update. February 2026 started with hope. I had quietly gotten myself back into pretty good shape. Not 36-year-old PR shape (let’s not get delusional), but strong-for-50 shape.…
Chomping at the bit two years after Adrenalectomy
25 months after adrenalectomy for primary aldosteronism, I feel strong, fast, and ready to train like a competitive runner again!
Birthday reflection at 51: Almost 2 extraordinary years after adrenal gland surgery.
After adrenal gland surgery, I didn’t just recover—I published a memoir, ran a marathon, and this past week I turned 51 feeling stronger than ever. What’s next?
Embracing Health: My Journey Post-Sydney Marathon
Two weeks after finishing the TCS Sydney Marathon, I’m feeling stronger than ever. What’s next for my running journey post-adrenalectomy? Feeling healthy changes everything!
Running the Sydney Marathon with Team iFIT
I just ran the Sydney Marathon with Team iFIT—yes, in Australia! After adrenal surgery and years of rebuilding, this wasn’t a comeback. It was the continuation of a story I never expected to write.
Today is the day!
I’m headed to Australia to run the Sydney Marathon with Team iFIT! After a long recovery from adrenal surgery, this trip marks a powerful new chapter—one built on health, strength, and the joy of running again.
I’m Going to Sydney
Eleven weeks from now, I’ll be running the Sydney Marathon. In Australia. EEK! Let me back up. A few weeks ago, I came across a contest hosted by iFIT. They were selecting 10 people to receive an entry to the Sydney Marathon with Team iFIT on August 31. The post said: “Tell us why you…
A 5K Time Trial and a Surprise Win in Lowell
Mickey’s Run 5K in Lowell was a personal time trial and a surprise win! Another step forward in this return to racing at 50 after adrenal surgery.
A quiet thank you.
Today I learned that Marianne Leenaerts, Co-founder and CEO of the Primary Aldosteronism Foundation, passed away last week. In October, she was the very first person outside of my family to read Misdiagnosed for Miles. After finishing it, she emailed me and asked to meet over Zoom. I didn’t know what to expect. I had no idea she…
Back on the line.
April 5th marked something big: my first Grand Prix race back with Whirlaway after more than ten years away. To be honest, I wasn’t just showing up to a 15K—I was stepping back into a world that had once felt like home, but now felt both familiar and foreign. The race atmosphere at a GP…
The start of something new
First, thank you—whether you found this page because you’ve read Misdiagnosed for Miles, you’re curious about my journey, or you just stumbled across it—I’m so glad you’re here. This blog is an extension of the story I told in my book, and as I sit here reflecting, I can’t believe it’s been nearly a year…