So, I finally caved and joined Strava! You know, because what’s more motivating than having an app track all my suffering in real-time and broadcast it to the world?

If you’re unfamiliar, Strava is this magical place where runners, cyclists, and people who like to show off their workouts come together. Naturally, I figured I should join them and add my awkward, slow jogs runs to the mix.

Here’s the deal: I need more friends on Strava. Why? Because I’ll be very honest and say, I’m primarily running for the bragging rights. And if I can’t record and share my 3-mile struggle with the world, then it might as well have never happened. If you want to follow along (and by follow, I mean silently watch me struggle), my username is Ana K. It’ll be like reality TV but with more sweat and fewer dramatic confessionals… though there’s still a chance I’ll throw a tantrum mid-run.

So please, follow me, cheer me on, or just lurk silently while I try to convince myself that running is fun. Because, let’s be real, I need all the motivation (and judgment) I can get!

Catch you on Strava (and hopefully not lying on the sidewalk)!