Learning to Adapt and Flow: My 2026 Goals & Intentions

My word for 2026 is FLOW.Flow means being like water in a river—moving forward no matter what shows up. Sometimes the river is calm. Sometimes it’s rocky, unpredictable, or forces a sharp turn. But water doesn’t quit. It adapts. It finds a way through.That’s how I’m entering this year.I’m running 2026 the way I should have run the Stone Cat 50 miler:• start slow• take the aid• listen closely• adapt early• finish strongThis year includes finishing the London Marathon, working toward a 60-mile distance, and—most importantly—doing it in a way that respects my body. Living and running with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome means constant adjustment, creativity, and patience, and I’ll continue sharing that story honestly: the good days, the hard days, the pivots, and the lessons along the way.Flow means letting go of force.Flow means adapting instead of resisting.Flow means honoring where I am while still believing in where I’m going.In 2026, I’m choosing sustainable strength, long-term joy, and movement that works with my body instead of against it. I’ll keep telling the truth about running with EDS, showing what’s possible when we adapt—and reminding anyone watching that there is no one “right” way to move through life or sport.If you’re learning how to bend without breaking, adjust without quitting, and trust the current a little more this year—you’re in the right place.Let’s flow.— Julianna