Every mile is a metaphor. These are the races, the long runs, the finish lines crossed in mud, blood, and grit — where endurance on the trail mirrors endurance in life.
Dear Dad… this one’s for you. For the texts that rerouted my mornings, the jokes you told that we couldn’t stop ourselves from laughing at, and the quiet strength you never named out loud, but lived through your actions every day. Thank you for teaching me to build a strength within myself that doesn’t fold, no matter how fierce the storm when it rolls in.
Kimberly Thomas shares a visceral reflection on fear, courage, and growth — from swollen arms and horror films to marathons and money — and how carrying more changes everything.
Kimberly tells a story about how a scooter fall, unstoppable laughter, and a stranger on a porch revealed deeper truths about connection, courage, and the importance of showing up for yourself.
In this post, Kimberly shares the raw and emotional story of how she went from months on crutches after shattering her foot to finishing her first marathon in the pouring rain. She talks about the hopeless nights, the people who showed up when she least expected it, and the stubborn spark of resilience that led her from a virtual 5K to a 100-mile race — proving that courage isn’t about speed, it’s about showing up when everything in you wants to quit.
17 miles per hour. Three broken metatarsals. Nearly a year on crutches. Part Two takes you from Kimberly’s marathon dream to her brutal fall—and a seemingly impossible, endless fight to find her way back to running.
Beer, Bagels, and the Half Marathon Hangover: The story of how one race, one breakup, and one wild idea led to an unexpected running journey.
A deeply personal story about guilt, growth, and learning to stay present through discomfort. Not perfection—just self-awareness, honesty, and becoming.
A powerful reflection on fear, regret, and courage—starting with a missed roller coaster ride and ending with the life-changing leap of skydiving. A story about facing fear, letting go, and rewriting your own ending.
A visceral, haunting reflection on survival, memory, and the emotional “stains” we carry when life forces us to confront truths we can’t name.
A raw reflection on love, growth, and letting go—where love itself becomes the race, and the courage to keep moving forward is the real finish line.
65.97 miles. A DNF. A race that changed everything. This is the story of how failing to finish my first 100-mile race taught me more about grit, resilience, and self-belief than any victory ever could.
A raw reflection on love, survival, and resilience—learning to swim through life’s deepest waters without losing yourself.
A raw reflection on failure, resilience, and redefining success. Kimberly Thomas explores how rock bottom isn’t defeat—it’s proof of growth, transformation, and strength.
A reflection on identity, growth, and the duality of resilience—how past versions of ourselves build the foundation for who we are today.
Life is a roller coaster—thrilling, terrifying, and fleeting. This reflective piece explores the beauty, fear, and meaning behind the ride of it all.
What does it mean to fail forward? This is the story of a 100-mile attempt that ended at 65.97 miles — and taught me everything about grit, growth, and showing up for myself.
