Every.Body.Run

Adjusting, Not Ending:

October 25, 2025 · marathon training,Marine Corps Marathon

As I wind down for my first marathon post-kiddo, it turns out convincing myself to go to that...

On (Not) Beating Myself (Up):

August 17, 2025 · marathon training,Summer Running,struggle runs,slow runner

As a decidedly mediocre runner, who has long done this more for my mental health, and never to...

RUN HACK: DIY Cold Wipes for Hot Runs

July 1, 2025 · Summer Running,run gear,post-run,green running gear

As someone still lucky enough to operate in a profession where summers are more free and flexible...

RACE REVIEW: San Silvestre Vallecana

June 10, 2025 · race reviews,Winter Running,rungoals,travel run,Favorites

We’ve entered DMV swampy season of steamy weather and three-shower-a-day humidity so holiday...

Where Did Yinz Run To N'at?

June 3, 2025 · Return to Running,rungoals,running buddies,running joy

So. It's been ... a minute. By a minute, I mean 15 months. If my running blog was a...

Crossing Lines: Find Running Motivation With (Mini) Milestones

February 22, 2024 · Winter Running,struggle runs,running motivation,half marathon training,rungoals

There are a lot of things that can be hard about living in the DMV (aka D.C. and its close...

Run, Re-Set, Repeat: 3 Tips for Bouncing Back from a Running Setback

February 8, 2024 · Winter Running,Return to Running,Running Setbacks,struggle runs,Resilience

Whelp. It happened again: a road bump in my oh-so-carefully crafted plan to make it back to the...

Making Running Spirits Bright -- Literally

December 24, 2023 · Winter Running,travel run,run safety

I am a full-on holiday season fan. I lean hard into baking far more cookies than necessary,...

WHOA! We're Halfway There: Hitting Half-Marathon Distance Midpoint

November 17, 2023 · half marathon,half marathon training,long runs,Fall Running,Letting Go

Whoaaaa, we’re halfway there! And yes, you HAVE to sing this as if you’re in a Bon Jovi cover...

Run Your Cares Away:

November 12, 2023 · Mental health running,rungoals,mindful running

Before I write anything else, let's start with the obvious: I am not a medical doctor. I am not a...

Runner FOMO: "Get Your Feelings Out"

October 29, 2023 · Fall Running,Illness,run memories,struggle runs

Today, I am bummed. Very bummed. It is the most lovely fall day, just a touch overcast and...

"Where Ya Going So Fast?": Finding Joy When Running = Transportation

October 26, 2023

So, even though I strive to make this space a very non-judgy one, all about welcoming runners of...

One Small Step at a Time

September 28, 2023 · half marathon,training,long runs,rungoals

Outside of running and writing about running, I have another job. You know, the pays the bills...

Wiggle It -- Just a Little Bit?

September 7, 2023

Ordinarily, I’m a big fan of the running dress — literally pull on ONE thing and have my sports...

Rest and Returning: All Part of the Route

August 3, 2023 · Return to Running,Injury,struggle runs,Rest,Mental health running

It's been a minute. Ok. It's been a month. And change. So where was I? Off in secret...

Still Running Against the Wind

June 29, 2023 · Resilience,rungoals,Summer Running,Beach Run,Bad Weather Running

Firstly, HI again -- been quiet for a few weeks as Mr. Every-Body-Run, Tiny Overlord and I were...

Celebrating -- but not celebrating -- Global Running Day

June 7, 2023 · runners and the environment,rungoals,half marathon

Today I did a Thing. A Thing to Celebrate. I put my money where my (blogging) mouth is: I...

Get Outta Here! : 5 Reasons Why Outdoor Running Rocks

May 29, 2023 · outdoor running,Spring Running,Newbie Runner,best run routes

What is usually an all-too-brief window of good pre-summer-swamp-thang-humidity in the DMV has...

Running in Circles (and liking it)

May 23, 2023 · Running While Mom-ing,Spark Joy,travel run,Beach Run

There's a lot of things to love about living in the greater DMV. No, not the real estate prices...

Head Nods and You Got This: On Getting a Little Running Solidarity

May 17, 2023 · rungoals,Running While Mom-ing,running buddies,struggle runs

I was not feeling good yesterday; I had a bad night's sleep and my body was sore from maybe ...

Running. For everybody, and every body.

We are born to run, but it doesn't always feel that way.

Hi! I'm Robyn
... and I'm (trying) to reclaim the title of runner. Want to jog along with me?

I used to think being a "runner" meant you had to log "serious miles". You had to set time goals. You had to do marathons. You had to get in a run every day. You had to get leaner, trimmer, tighter.
Then, I had a baby. In the middle of a global pandemic. While working full time and trying to finish a Ph.D.
So I stopped calling myself a "runner" because I wasn't doing what a runner "had to" do.
But now, I want to stop with the "had to" and get back to the "hell yeah." Here's why I hope you'll join the route ...

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Adjusting, Not Ending:
October 25, 2025 · marathon training,Marine Corps Marathon
As I wind down for my first marathon post-kiddo, it turns out convincing myself to go to that start was the hardest part. Just about 7 weeks ago, I was convinced I would not -- could not -- do it this time. I even had my email written, to see if a later deferrment was possible. It was THAT...
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On (Not) Beating Myself (Up):
August 17, 2025 · marathon training,Summer Running,struggle runs,slow runner
As a decidedly mediocre runner, who has long done this more for my mental health, and never to win any kind of a race, I’ve always said that my time goal in any race is simply to finish (well to finish without vomiting.) However, while I’ve gotten really good and not comparing myself to the ...
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RUN HACK: DIY Cold Wipes for Hot Runs
July 1, 2025 · Summer Running,run gear,post-run,green running gear
As someone still lucky enough to operate in a profession where summers are more free and flexible *, I always anxiously await the season only to see it slip by so fast! It’s hard for my mind to believe it’s already edging on July…but my sweaty Betty body sure does! Last days of June heat and...
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RACE REVIEW: San Silvestre Vallecana
June 10, 2025 · race reviews,Winter Running,rungoals,travel run,Favorites
We’ve entered DMV swampy season of steamy weather and three-shower-a-day humidity so holiday lights and winter runs are probably the LAST thing on anyone’s mind — but I’ve got a little holiday glow on today as I’ve signed up for one of my all time favorite races, the San Silvestre Vallecana on...
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Adjusting, Not Ending:

On (Not) Beating Myself (Up):

RUN HACK: DIY Cold Wipes for Hot Runs

RACE REVIEW: San Silvestre Vallecana

Where Did Yinz Run To N'at?

Crossing Lines: Find Running Motivation With (Mini) Milestones

Run, Re-Set, Repeat: 3 Tips for Bouncing Back from a Running Setback

Making Running Spirits Bright -- Literally

WHOA! We're Halfway There: Hitting Half-Marathon Distance Midpoint

Run Your Cares Away:

Runner FOMO: "Get Your Feelings Out"

"Where Ya Going So Fast?": Finding Joy When Running = Transportation

One Small Step at a Time

Wiggle It -- Just a Little Bit?

Rest and Returning: All Part of the Route

Still Running Against the Wind

Celebrating -- but not celebrating -- Global Running Day

Get Outta Here! : 5 Reasons Why Outdoor Running Rocks

Running in Circles (and liking it)

Head Nods and You Got This: On Getting a Little Running Solidarity

Running. For everybody, and every body.

We are born to run, but it doesn't always feel that way.

... and I'm (trying) to reclaim the title of runner. Want to jog along with me?

I used to think being a "runner" meant you had to log "serious miles". You had to set time goals. You had to do marathons. You had to get in a run every day. You had to get leaner, trimmer, tighter.

Then, I had a baby. In the middle of a global pandemic. While working full time and trying to finish a Ph.D.

So I stopped calling myself a "runner" because I wasn't doing what a runner "had to" do.

But now, I want to stop with the "had to" and get back to the "hell yeah." Here's why I hope you'll join the route ...

Follow Our Route: Latest Posts

Adjusting, Not Ending:

On (Not) Beating Myself (Up):

RUN HACK: DIY Cold Wipes for Hot Runs

RACE REVIEW: San Silvestre Vallecana