Steph Pi Runs

10/22/2026

a 5 min read!!

When Your Fitness Isn’t the Problem (Or So It Feels)

10/22/2026

One of the hardest things about marathon running is realizing you can do everything right your entire training cycle and still have a race that goes completely wrong 🫠

I put in so many miles in a brutal Miami summer, hit my paces, prioritized sleep much better this time around, and fueled my long runs like clockwork. I built up to 70+ mile weeks after hovering around 60 for over 12 weeks during my base buildup BEFORE my official training block even started 😑

And then race day came, and my body had other plans. I’m still disappointed that it didn’t reflect the work I put in. I’m competitive, I set goals for a reason, and of course I wanted a different outcome.

But I’m also reminding myself that one bad race doesn’t erase months of training. As much as I’ve felt like the work was wasted and that I’m not a strong runner, I know that’s just not true.
Sometimes things just don’t come together on the day, and as hard as that is to accept, it’s part of this sport, too. I constantly remind my athletes that we will all have “bad days” and sometimes those bad days land on race day.

You can be disappointed in your result and still be proud of the runner who got you to the starting line 🫶🏼

Let me know how you did on your most recent race! did your body cooperate?! 🥲

10/20/2026

26.2 miles later, my only goal was to do as little as possible 😂
A little ice, some magnesium + menthol, lots of food and fluids, sleep, and just letting my legs recover. It was great having recovery products that were easy to pack and all of these were so helpful since I still had a whole Europe trip ahead of me after Berlin 🇩🇪

KT Ice Sleeve: I kept this in the hotel fridge and used it for my knees and hamstrings
KT Tape Magnesium + Menthol Pain Relief Cream: mess-free and super cooling!
KT Pro Ice Tape: pain relief + cooling and stays put for up to 7 days ❄️

whatever it takes to help ya walk normally again after racing a marathon 🫠

KT Tape

10/18/2026

Prague 🏰 just a little late recap of some of our adventures last week!

10/17/2026

Marathon training asks a lot from my body 🏃🏻‍♀️  I already have a history of almost a couple of decades of ongoing lower back discomfort, so taking care of my joints has become just as much a part of my routine as the miles themselves  👏🏼 That’s why I’ve added Instaflex Fast-Acting to my daily stack—just one small capsule filled with four joint-support ingredients: turmeric extract, collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid and TamaFlex® to help reduce discomfort and stiffness while improving flexibility and mobility in as little as seven days. It doesn’t get any easier 🎉
you can only find it at Walmart and walmart.com —the link is in my bio ⭐️

†These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

10/13/2026

High-mileage runner problems: trying to keep up with my protein intake while logging all those miles 🏃🏻‍♀️

I work hard to build and maintain my muscle and strength, so getting enough protein is a big part of how I fuel my training and recovery. And my latest discovery? The 100g Protein Cup at Pollo Tropical® 👀

We’re talking 100 GRAMS OF PROTEIN in ONE cup featuring their juicy, delicious grilled chicken. 🤯 you read that right!
When you’re putting in the miles, finding convenient, protein-packed options that actually taste good is a win. And this one definitely got my attention 🍗

Big cup. Big protein. And the biggest flavor!

# MiamiEats