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Continue reading →: Turning Leftover Pumpkin Into Post‑Run FuelIf you have any leftover pumpkin this holiday season, don’t let it go to waste! Maggie Michalczyk’s The Great Big Pumpkin Cookbook offers plenty of creative ways to use it, including cozy desserts like pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are a sweet reminder that pumpkins are not only for…
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Continue reading →: Lace Up for the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Challenge!I signed up for the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Challenge on Strava. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Adrenaline GTS 25, participants are asked to run a total of 25 miles by December 13, 2025. Qualifying activities include running, walking, hiking, virtual runs, and wheelchair workouts. Finishers are entered…
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Continue reading →: When a Coyote Cuts Your Run Short: Staying Safe on the TrailYesterday’s run did not go as planned. I set out ready to enjoy the crisp fall air and the crunch of leaves underfoot. With less than one mile left, I spotted a coyote up ahead on the side of the trail in a meadow. Luckily, it was not aggressive. Rather…
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Continue reading →: Dreams, Leaves, and Cadence: A Fall Run in 10 TracksWelcome to your perfect fall run. This 30-minute playlist blends crisp autumn vibes with energizing tempos. It guides each phase of the workout, starting with slower BPM tracks for a gentle warmup, transitioning to high-energy beats for the main run, and winding down with calming rhythms to support a smooth…
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Continue reading →: Strengthening the Vastus Lateralis: Lessons from a Hilly 5KAfter running the Fall Color 5K, I felt great. I was energized, steady, and grateful for the crisp weather and scenic course. But the next morning, one muscle group stood out: my vastus lateralis (the outer part of the quadriceps). That soreness made me curious. The vastus lateralis is the…
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Continue reading →: Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad: A Favorite Reimagined for RunnersDuring a month-long trial in New Orleans, I found comfort and joy in the little things. One of them being the shaved Brussels sprouts salad at Sylvain, a cozy restaurant tucked into the French Quarter. It was crisp, tangy, and nourishing. That salad became my go-to after long days in…
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Continue reading →: Fall Color 5K at the Morton ArboretumDate: October 25, 2025Location: Lisle, ILDistance: 5KVerdict: Worth the miles. Course & Scenery The course was mostly flat and very runnable, with one notable exception: the start line launches runners straight into a climb up Frost Hill. It’s steep, it’s real, and it’s not the hill to sprint up if…
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Continue reading →: Brewing Coffee? Time for an Exercise Snack!I didn’t have time for a full workout today, so I did pliés and calf raises while my coffee brewed. That’s the magic of exercise snacks: tiny bursts of movement that fit into real life. As I work toward losing 10 pounds and rebuilding my running rhythm, these bite-sized workouts…
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Continue reading →: The Magic Mile: Measuring Progress, Not PerfectionWeek three of my 5K training plan introduced something new: the magic mile. The magic mile is a timed one-mile run used to estimate your pace for future races. It’s not about speed for speed’s sake. It’s about learning how your body moves, how your breath settles, and how your…
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Continue reading →: Cozy Post-Run OatmealThere’s something deeply comforting about a warm bowl of oatmeal after a good run. It’s not flashy. It’s not trendy. But it’s exactly what my body craves when the miles are behind me and recovery begins. I used to experiment with pre-run oats, but the fiber and fullness didn’t sit…
Hi, I’m Catherine
I’m a lawyer, law professor, and runner chasing a long-postponed dream. I turned 40 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, just as I was training for my first marathon. Life had other plans. Now, at 44, I’m back on the road with miles to run and lessons to share.
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Lawyer in Motion: My Road to Marathon Fitness 