Hi, I’m Cathy! Welcome to Running2Run
I have been blogging on and off for years, documenting my running journey and sharing life in Alaska, time with family, and other adventures along the way.
I came to Alaska many years ago through the military. Unlike many people, I stayed. I love Alaska, though I still miss the Carolinas, where I spent most of my early life. With family spread across the East Coast and the Pacific Northwest, this blog has also become a way to stay connected: a place to share miles, memories, and moments.
When I first started the blog, coming up with a name was surprisingly difficult. Eventually, Running2Run felt right. At the time, it reflected how life felt…how I was constantly running in circles. Over the years, the meaning has changed. Now, it represents something deeper: the idea that the best way to keep running, especially as we get older, is simply to keep running. Running2Run.
Running has been a part of my life for decades, although not always consistently. What started as a way to get fit eventually led to racing 10Ks, marathons, and everything in between. I’ve even run some of the iconic races, including the Marine Corps, New York City, and Chicago Marathons.
A few years ago, though, injuries followed by a diagnosis of bilateral knee arthritis made me wonder if my running days were over. I started strength training to stay fit and especially to support my knees, with no expectation that I’d run again. Eventually I did! And after a long, sometimes frustrating comeback, I returned to marathon running. Crossing the finish line at the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach meant more to me than any finish time ever could.
These days, Running2Run is simply about continuing the journey. I’m still training, still setting goals, still learning, and still finding out what running looks like as I move through my 60s and beyond.
I’ll continue to share my own training and races, the setbacks and comebacks, life in Alaska, and some of what I’ve learned along the way. And for anyone who’s thinking about taking up running later in life, I hope you’ll find something here that helps you take those first few steps.
Happy Running
