One week after finishing the Dopey Challenge, I finally had the space to sit down and reflect on what this experience truly gave me beyond the miles, the medals, and the early mornings.

In this episode, I walk you through the full experience from how I found out about the Dopey Challenge, why I chose to run with Team Fox in honor of my grandfather, and what six months of training really looked like, to the unexpected lessons that followed me long after crossing the finish line.

This wasn’t about pace. It wasn’t about PRs. It was about learning how to listen to my body, fuel myself without guilt, say no without fear, and allow something hard to also be joyful.

Here’s what I reflect on in this episode:

• What the Dopey Challenge actually is and why it’s such a unique experience.
• What 28 weeks of training taught me about commitment, boundaries, and self-trust.
• How fueling, hydration, sleep, and recovery completely changed how my body responded.
• The deeper “why” behind running.
• How these lessons are now showing up in my life and business in small, meaningful ways

I also share why this won’t be my last Dopey and how this experience reshaped the way I make decisions, trust myself, and show up without overthinking.

This episode isn’t really about running. It’s about what happens when you commit to something that stretches you, and allow the journey to change you along the way.

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