Stories From the Journey

Training logs, race recaps, mindset notes, and time-management lessons written by Allison Bell while training for four marathons in 2026.

Categories include training, racing, mindset, and fundraising — written plainly, with the hard weeks included.

• 15 Miles in Bend — a long run that did not go to plan.
• Pacing the Hard Way — what going out too fast actually costs.
• Hills Are Your Friend — building strength without a gym.
• The Priority Matrix That Saved My Training — time management for working parents.
• Six Things That Matter — choosing what gets your hours.
• Running Chicago for Dare2tri — why this cause.