There’s something different about today's run. After last week’s hard 5K, the 8-mile walk, and today’s 5-mile walk/run, I can feel it—something has shifted. My legs feel strong. Steady. For the first time, I wasn’t just finishing a workout… I felt like I could keep going. And in that moment, it hit me. I’m no longer just trying to avoid injury. I’m finally ready to build. All those small, patient, sometimes frustrating sessions, they worked!! The slow, steady foundation I’ve