The Journey to 100 Begins... Again

 

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to run 100 miles.

Not because I’m fast. Not because I love running (spoiler: sometimes I don’t). But because there’s something about that distance... triple digits... that’s always fascinated me. It’s not just physical. It’s deeply mental. It demands something more than muscles or mileage. And that’s what I want to confront: the mental wall that shows up around mile 60… 70… 90… and says, “You can’t go any farther.” 

I’ve stared down that wall before, sort of.
16 months ago, I finished a marathon. 26.2 miles. It was a huge milestone, something I trained hard for and felt proud of. But somewhere along the way, life crept in. Work, family, stress, injuries, excuses. I stopped running. And I never really started again.

Since then, I’ve gained a lot of weight. I’ve lost fitness.
But I haven’t lost the fire to see if I can go the distance.
And today, I started.

Day One

Not with a long run.
Not with a training plan.
Not with some dramatic Instagram video set to epic music.

I started by walking.
30 minutes. In regular clothes. Around the neighborhood (I literally walked up and down my road 10 or so times, haha).

That was it — and honestly, that was enough.

I’m not where I used to be. But I’m not staying here.

This Is About More Than Running

I’m not just trying to get back in shape or relive my marathon days.
I’m chasing transformation. Physically, mentally, emotionally.
100 miles is my mountain. It’s where I believe I’ll find growth through discomfort, grit in the pain, and pride in the persistence.

This time, I’m doing it differently:

• Starting with walking, building the habit daily.

• Slowly reintroducing running over time.

• Paying close attention to fueling my body, well. Not just for performance, but for health.

• Giving myself permission to start small, go slow, and not quit.

The Goal

Finish a 100-mile ultramarathon.
I don’t have the date picked yet. I just know it’s going to happen.
I’m giving myself time, space, and discipline to get there the right way.

I’m starting with nothing.
But I’ve already gone 26.2.
And I’m not afraid to go farther.

Join Me

This blog is where I’ll track the journey. The good days, the hard days, and everything in between.
If you’re chasing something big too, even if you feel out of shape, overwhelmed, or unsure, maybe this is your sign to start. Not next week. Not when it’s perfect.

Just start. Like I did. With a walk.

Let’s go.

—Bradley
Path to 100