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About The Medal Chasers Journal

The Medal Chasers Journal is more than a blog—it’s the heart of our journey as runners. Here, every mile becomes a lesson, every finish line a reminder, and every struggle a chance to grow stronger.

Within its pages, you’ll discover three guiding paths:

Train – Evidence-based strategies, workouts, and insights to help you run smarter, avoid setbacks, and reach your potential. From RRCA Run Coach Kristina Craig (aka KC.RUN.COACH)
Inspire – Stories and reflections that fuel your motivation, reminding you why the chase matters and why every step forward is worth it.
Reflect – Meditations on running and life, exploring how the miles we run shape not only our bodies, but also our minds and our spirits.

Because in the end, every mile tells a story—and every story brings us closer to each other, and closer to ourselves.

The Silence of the Mountain

Every mountain trail begins with the illusion of clarity. You stand at the base, the summit visible in the distance, as if you can already hold it in your hands. The air is sharp with possibility. Your legs feel fresh, your mind eager. You imagine the view at the top, the triumph of standing above it all. But the mountain teaches quickly.

Reflect

William Craig

Fuel For the Run

The Power of Nutrition and Hydration. Running isn’t only about the miles you log—it’s about how you prepare your body to meet those miles. The hours you spend on the road or trail are just one piece of the puzzle. What you eat, what you drink, and how you care for your body in between those miles can be the difference between a breakthrough run and a frustrating one.

Train

KC.RUN.COACH

Don’t Neglect Recovery

Most runners believe progress comes only during the miles—the sweat, the grind, the discipline of showing up day after day. But growth doesn’t happen while you’re running. It happens after. Training is the stress; recovery is the response. Without one, the other is incomplete.

Train

KC.RUN.COACH