March 21, 2024Ten thousand miles.
I’ve always loved running but this distance always somehow seemed impossible to actually reach. I never felt this more strongly than almost exactly a decade ago in the fall of 2014 when I developed a rare neurological condition (achalasia) that affected my esophagus and acutely limited my ability to sufficiently fuel my body.
As a result, I was suddenly unable to run even a few miles at a time and quickly developed a deep appreciation for just how essential nutrition is for training, recovery and overall health. I’ve since recovered but the experience of suddenly being unable to do something that I loved only inspired me to bounce back stronger and has made me continually grateful for the daily opportunity to run another mile.