• Hills, hills, hills

    I have always carried the motto “hills build character” – another way for saying do the hard thing. No one wants to run up hills, everyone loves the down hill. In a race, hills serve as decisive moments, where there’s no luxury of time to recuperate. The inevitability of slowing… Read more⇢

  • Superpowers

    Since rekindling my passion for running in January 2023, I’ve encountered setbacks due to injuries on two occasions. Aspiring to run ten miles several times a week was overly ambitious. My enthusiasm led to a strained muscle in my right leg, rendering me unable to even walk for six months.… Read more⇢

  • Humble beginnings

    I ran cross country in high school and college, eventually moving to tackling long-distance and ultra events later on. However, my journey hit a snag when I sustained an injury. Like many others, I found myself disheartened by both the injury itself and the gradual decline in my fitness level.… Read more⇢

  • Journey to 15:59

    Welcome to my journey towards breaking the 16-minute barrier in the 5K! This blog serves as my commitment, providing a space for reflection, progress updates, and motivation along the way. There’s no predefined timeline for reaching my goal; it’s a journey marked by persistence and perseverance. The road ahead will… Read more⇢

Meet the host, Austin.

Join my passion and love for running as I share workouts, stories, and challenges on my way to a sub 16 min 5k.