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Why This Lagoon Pillow Has Become My Secret Weapon for Better Sleep and Recovery as a Runner
I used to think pillows were just… pillows. As long as it was fluffy enough, I’d be fine. Seriously - I think most of my pillow cost $5...
Jen Steele
Sep 23, 20254 min read


Why Your Running Goals Need More Whitespace
If your running goals suddenly feel flat—if signing up for the next race doesn’t excite you, your training feels heavy, or you can’t even remember why that big goal mattered in the first place—it’s easy to assume the goal is the problem. Maybe you picked the wrong race or you’re not motivated enough or you’ve “lost your spark. But often, the problem isn’t the goal. It’s the lack of whitespace. Whitespace is the unfilled space in your life—the margin on your calendar, the quie
Jen Steele
Apr 275 min read


Running Burnout Is Real: How I Lost My Spark—and Got It Back
What is burnout in running and how to fix it
Jen Steele
Mar 235 min read


Why I’m Taking a Break From Big Race Goals to Focus on My Health - Labs for female runners
After reviewing my Function Health results, I’m shifting my focus away from race goals and toward overall health, mental wellness, and burnout prevention. Here’s what I’m changing—and how you can save $25.
Jen Steele
Feb 173 min read


A 1990’s Mindset: Trusting Yourself More (On the Run and in Life)
A reflective essay on trusting yourself more—in running and life. Why more data isn’t always better, how running by feel builds confidence, and what a “1990’s mindset” can teach us today.
Jen Steele
Feb 93 min read


Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Race Recap: Dumbo Challenge, Burnout, and the Magic of Running
A heartfelt Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend race recap covering the Dumbo Challenge, coaching athletes, burnout, and the magic of runDisney’s final Disneyland races.
Jen Steele
Feb 24 min read
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