We Run the States

There’s a reason we need girls wellness retreats. 💗
In every season of life, women carry so much—responsibility, resilience, unspoken expectations. Often, we pour into others before we even notice our own wells are running dry. This girls wellness retreat offered more than just rest and rejuvenation; it provided something that’s harder to come by in the busyness of daily life: genuine connection
Female connection is powerful. When women gather, stories are shared, laughter echoes, and silent struggles find a safe place to be voiced. Science even backs this up—connection lowers stress hormones, boosts oxytocin, and strengthens our emotional health. But beyond biology, there’s the lived truth: women need women. We need the reminder that we are not alone in our challenges, our joys, or our desire to live well.
This retreat was a pause button, an intentional step away from the noise. It allowed us to come together without comparison or competition, instead lifting each other up through empathy, encouragement, and shared wisdom. The experience created a ripple effect—what started as connection at the retreat became renewed energy, confidence, and inspiration that each of us can carry back into our family, friendships, and work.
Ultimately, this girls’ wellness retreat was about remembering that wellness isn’t a solo journey. It’s about community, support, and the deep, nourishing power of women standing beside each other.

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Each state offers its own unique experience—sometimes breathtaking, sometimes bone-chilling, and occasionally, downright painful. My journey to Delaware and Virginia proved to be all three. Delaware Boardwalk PR Our trip began with a flight to Washington, D.C., followed by a scenic drive to the Delaware coast. Rehoboth Beach greeted us with salty air, a charming boardwalk, and temperatures that could only be described as “freeze-your-face-off” cold....

Running across America: Half Marathons, Hospitals and Heroics * We Run the States Each state offers its own unique experience—sometimes breathtaking, sometimes bone-chilling, and occasionally, downright painful. My journey to Delaware and Virginia proved to be all three. Delaware Boardwalk PR Our trip began with a flight to Washington, D.C., followed by a scenic drive to the De...

This one has a story. 😵‍💫 state #17- Virginia
After my Delaware run, we drove 3 hours to Virginia and my abdomen started having mild spasms. Along with my sore legs I just thought it was part of the process.
Later that night, just minutes after eating pizza, my upper abdomen became rigid in pain. It felt severing, like a lock hold that wouldn’t let go. So we started heading to a local hospital.
I made it only to the lobby when I crawled to the floor in a sweat, with my vision narrowing. That’s where they called an ambulance.
It took 4 doses of IV meds for the tight hold on my abdomen to loosen. After fluids and an ultrasound I was released to go home, with permission to run in the morning.
There was no way I was running a half, it was already past midnight.. Travis woke me up 6 hours later and offered to run it for me, just to bring home the medal.
Ugh, I did NOT want to have to come BACK to Virginia to run another race. So I showed up. With a 12 min pace, I jogged the whole way and crossed that finish line. State number 17, done ✅

Running every state over the course of a lifetime provides an amazing opportunity for growth and continued education. During my first half marathon, I ran a few miles beforehand, drank some water, and then just winged it. My young age gave me the benefit of finishing the race, but as I've grown older, I've really investigated how to improve my performance....

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Advocating for your lifelong wellness is an important task. Working towards a wellness tourism plan running all 50 states, paid for by health insurance and employers to decrease obesity, requires persistence. And although I've been told to give up many times, the potential benefits for you and all Americans has me continuing this wellness fight. Running is more than just an activity; it’s a lifestyle, a passion, and a path to health....

9 Powerful Reasons Running 50 State Half Marathons will keep you Healthy for Life * We Run the States Advocating for your lifelong wellness is an important task. Working towards a wellness tourism plan running all 50 states, paid for by health insurance and employers to decrease obesity, requires persistence. And although I've been told to give up many times, the potential benefits for you and all A...

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