Shoe Eating Monster is back… but she’s grounded.

This episode is all about the shoes that have been part of my rotation while I recover from bilateral toe fractures — aka the era where I’m not running, I’m healing, coping, and emotionally attaching myself to footwear.

If you’ve ever gone from “what’s my workout today?” to “what shoe won’t make this worse?” — this one’s for you.

I’m talking through the shoes that have gotten me through walking, standing, PT, mental spirals, and the slow process of trusting my feet again. This isn’t a hype review or a race shoe episode — it’s very much a what actually worked for me while injured conversation.

Shoes currently being eaten by the monster:

• Saucony Hurricane 24 – supportive, stable, and quietly keeping me upright

• Saucony Hurricane 25 – everything I liked about the 24, but better

• Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 – soft, dependable, and emotionally grounding

• Altra Olympus 4 – wide toe box heaven when your feet are mad at you

• Crocs Slides (Little Mermaid edition) – no notes, zero shame, pure joy

We talk injury brain, shoe rotation as a coping mechanism, and how sometimes the goal isn’t running — it’s just feeling okay in your body again.

If you’re injured, sidelined, or deep in a healing season, I hope this makes you feel a little less alone.

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This episode of Runnah is one of those conversations that just feels good to be part of.

I’m sitting down with Jenna Regan — local waxer, part of the recovery community, and an absolute force — who casually ran her first-ever marathon this year at the New York City Marathon. First marathon. NYC. No big deal (except it is a HUGE deal).

Jenna shares what it was really like stepping into that moment, the nerves, the pride, the overwhelm, and the joy of doing something she never thought she’d do. We talk about recovery, community, believing you belong in running spaces, and how powerful it is to say yes to something scary. And I mean this lovingly — her thick Boston accent alone deserves its own medal.

This episode is funny, grounding, and honest in the way I love most. It’s about showing up as yourself, letting community carry you when you need it, and realizing that you don’t have to look a certain way or have a certain story to call yourself a runner.

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I’m not built for this,” or “That feels too big for me,” Jenna’s story might change your mind.

Because you are allowed to surprise yourself.

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Thanks for being here, for listening, and for being part of this community. This one’s special.

In this video, I’m sharing how I’m actually recovering from my foot fracture — not just physically, but mentally too. Running has always been a huge part of who I am, so being sidelined has forced me to build a different kind of routine and learn how to stay connected to myself and my community when I can’t do the thing I love most.

I talk about:

• What my daily routine looks like right now

• The bike contraption that’s keeping me sane

• Leaning hard on community and friends

• Shoe rotation (yes, even when I’m not running 😅)

• Physical therapy + rehab work

• Therapy-therapy (the mental kind)

• And all the little things that are helping me cope, adapt, and keep moving forward

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s honest, messy, and still hopeful. If you’re injured, frustrated, grieving a season of running, or just trying to stay mentally afloat — you’re not alone. This video is for you (and honestly, it’s for me too).

Thanks for being here, for watching, and for being part of this community.

💛 — Julianna

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This week on Runnah, we’re doing something a little different — a solo episode because we don’t have a guest this week, and honestly… this felt like the episode that needed to happen.

This is a pep talk for injured runners. And if I’m being real, it’s a pep talk I’m giving mostly to myself — but I know I’m not the only one sitting in this space.

Injury can mess with your confidence, your identity, your routine, and your nervous system. It can make you feel disconnected, impatient, frustrated, and weirdly alone — especially when running is how you process life. In this episode, I talk openly about what it feels like to be sidelined and how I’m trying to show up anyway.

If you’re hurt, rehabbing, waiting on answers, or just struggling to trust your body right now, this episode is me sitting next to you and reminding both of us: you are not broken, you are not behind, and this is not the end of your story.

We’ll be back with a guest episode next week. Thanks for being here for the quieter, messier moments too — they count.

You’re not alone, and support is available.

U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call or text 988
💬 Chat at 988lifeline.org

If you’re outside the U.S., you can find international resources here:
https://findahelpline.com/

Please reach out to someone you trust or a professional if things feel heavy. You deserve support — exactly as you are.

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If this episode resonates, you’re always welcome to reach out. You don’t have to do this part alone.

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In this episode of Runnah, I’m sharing a very real update on my health and running — and honestly, just my life right now.

I talk openly about my lived experience with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), what it’s been like navigating ongoing medical challenges, and what’s currently going on with my feet, including infection management and bilateral foot fractures. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a check-in from the middle of it.

Running has always been part of how I process the world, and when that’s taken away — even temporarily — it forces you to sit with a lot. Grief, frustration, fear, resilience, and adaptation all show up. I wanted to share this episode not because I have everything figured out, but because I know how isolating chronic illness can feel, especially when your body keeps changing the rules.

If you’re dealing with chronic illness, injury, disability, or just feeling disconnected from movement or community right now, I hope this episode helps you feel a little more seen, a little more heard, and a little less alone.

You are not broken. Your experience is real. And you still belong here.

CTD New England (Connective Tissue Disorder support & advocacy):
https://ctdnewengland.org/

The Ehlers-Danlos Society (education, research, and global support):
https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/

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If you’re living with EDS or another chronic condition and want to share your story, or if you just need someone to say “I get it,” my door is always open.

Thank you for being here and holding space for conversations like this.

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In this episode of Runnah, I sit down with Tom Meagher, a name deeply woven into the fabric of elite and high-caliber running for decades.

Tom has spent years directing and supporting top-level track and road events, working behind the scenes to make some of the sport’s most iconic races happen. If you’ve ever watched or run the Boston Marathon, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Tom—he’s a familiar and steady presence at the Boston Marathon finish line every single year.

We talk about his long history in race directing, what it takes to put on events at the highest level, how the sport has evolved over time, and why the details matter so much—especially when athletes are giving everything they have. Tom shares insights from decades in the sport, stories from the finish line, and what keeps him passionate about running after all these years.

This conversation is a reminder that while runners get the spotlight, there are incredible people behind the scenes who shape the experience, protect the integrity of the sport, and make the magic happen.

Whether you love the logistics of racing, the history of the sport, or just want a deeper appreciation for what goes into elite events, this one’s for you.

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My word for 2026 is FLOW.

Flow means being like water in a river—moving forward no matter what shows up. Sometimes the river is calm. Sometimes it’s rocky, unpredictable, or forces a sharp turn. But water doesn’t quit. It adapts. It finds a way through.

That’s how I’m entering this year.

I’m running 2026 the way I should have run the Stone Cat 50 miler:
• start slow
• take the aid
• listen closely
• adapt early
• finish strong

This year includes finishing the London Marathon, working toward a 60-mile distance, and—most importantly—doing it in a way that respects my body. Living and running with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome means constant adjustment, creativity, and patience, and I’ll continue sharing that story honestly: the good days, the hard days, the pivots, and the lessons along the way.

Flow means letting go of force.
Flow means adapting instead of resisting.
Flow means honoring where I am while still believing in where I’m going.

In 2026, I’m choosing sustainable strength, long-term joy, and movement that works with my body instead of against it. I’ll keep telling the truth about running with EDS, showing what’s possible when we adapt—and reminding anyone watching that there is no one “right” way to move through life or sport.

If you’re learning how to bend without breaking, adjust without quitting, and trust the current a little more this year—you’re in the right place.

Let’s flow.

— Julianna

This week on Runnah, I’m sharing a very special audio-only episode where I had the honor of being a guest on the Pain Cave to Power podcast—and I was genuinely so grateful to be part of this conversation.

We talked about running, yes—but also about identity, visibility, and what it really means to keep showing up in a body that doesn’t always cooperate. I opened up about my journey as a marathoner and trail runner, a registered dietitian, a storyteller, and someone navigating chronic biomechanical and neurological challenges while still fiercely loving this sport.

This conversation goes beyond splits and mileage. We dig into the emotional landscape of running with chronic conditions, the often-unseen barriers faced by disabled and female-identifying runners, and the gaps that still exist—especially in trail and ultra spaces. Most importantly, we talk about what true inclusivity, safety, and representation can (and should) look like in the running community.

We cover:

• How I found running and storytelling—and why both matter

• What it’s like to run (and sometimes not run) with chronic illness

• Advocacy for disabled athletes and female-identifying runners

• The emotional and mental side of endurance sports

• Inclusivity gaps in trail and ultra running

• How communities and leaders can do better—and be better

This episode is honest, vulnerable, and very real. It’s a reminder that the “pain cave” isn’t always physical—and that power doesn’t come from pretending things are fine, but from claiming our whole selves, exactly as we are.

I’m so thankful to the Pain Cave to Power team for holding space for this conversation and for inviting me on. I hope this episode makes you feel seen, less alone, and reminded that you belong here—no matter where you are in your running journey.

🎧 Audio-only episode
📅 Recorded December 20, 2025