Five months. That's all the time I had to go from a 13-year running hiatus to tackling my first marathon. The result? A surprising 2:33 finish on my hometown streets of Little Rock. This is the chaotic, exhilarating, and ultimately rewarding race day recap.

The mental battle before a marathon can be as grueling as the physical. Join me as I delve into the pre-race anxiety of setting a goal and the detailed blueprint I forged to conquer the Little Rock Marathon.

From a last-minute registration to a freezing start line, and a wardrobe mishap, this race was anything but ordinary. But despite the chaos, it delivered a huge confidence boost for my marathon training.

Thirteen years off the roads, and then a marathon challenge. Discover how I battled Arkansas humidity, a rogue calf injury, and the Hansons Marathon Method to build a sub-3 marathon base from scratch.

A bachelor party in Tahoe, a 13-year running hiatus, and a challenge fueled by nostalgia and a few too many beers. How a spontaneous marathon plan brought a 'retired' runner back to the starting line.