Finding My Stride This Summer: Navigating Burnout, Change, and Running Solo

It’s been a season of highs and lows, from burnout to shifting friendships and rediscovering my love for solo runs. Here’s a candid look at how I found my stride again.

Where’s Waldo—I mean, Wilko?

I haven’t felt myself this summer. It’s been a bit of a mixed bag, but I’m hanging in there. If you text me, you may have noticed I’ve been a bit quieter lately, as I’ve been taking some time for myself. I’ve written before about love and friendships, especially in Love 2.0¹, but this post will touch on a few personal struggles from the last couple of months. It’s intended for a smaller audience, so if you’re reading this, thanks for being here.

This post is about running, but it’s also not about running. So much of my story this summer had more to do with everything else in life.