Dealing with (Possible) Dystonia as a Runner

In this solo episode of Runnah, I’m opening up about something I’ve been quietly navigating behind the scenes: suspected dystonia and what it’s been like trying to manage symptoms while still showing up as a runner, a creator, and a human being.


This isn’t a medical deep dive — it’s a real, honest conversation about learning to adapt, listening to my body, and figuring out what actually helps me day to day. I talk about the tools and strategies that have genuinely made a difference for me, including:

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✨ Fidget rings for grounding and nervous system regulation

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🎤 Singing (yes, singing!) to relax my system and interrupt patterns

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👟 Running in lower-stack shoes to feel more connected and stable

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🧠 Therapy — because dealing with new symptoms can be mentally heavy

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🧩 Learning to slow down, pay attention, and give myself grace


If you’re dealing with a neurological mystery, chronic symptoms, or anything that makes you feel “not like yourself,” I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone. This is me sharing the messy middle — the coping, the management, the questions, the small wins, and the ways I’m continuing to move forward without giving up the sport I love.


Grab a tea, settle in, and let’s talk about what it means to keep going when your body throws you curveballs. 💛


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