Hi! My name is McKenna. I go by "The Rain Runner" because I love running kind of a whole lot...especially in the rain being the Seattle native I am. I created this blog to share my love for running, food, fitness, family, friends, fun (that's a lot of 'Fs") life, and anything else I feel the need to tell you about.

I have been running since I was 16 years old. My love for running developed from casual jogs with my dad and friends. I starting getting into racing in 2015 when I ran my first half marathon, the Salt Lake Half Marathon, and finished as the fifth woman in my age group. I was instantly hooked on wanting to get faster and run longer distances. I am now training for my first marathon in July and hope to qualify for Boston one day.

I want people to know that my blog is not just for athletes to read, it's for everyone. Running is just like any other passion. It has taught me many lessons about self-confidence, setting and planning goals, taking care of my body, developing friendships, and how to handle the "rain clouds" of life. I hope it can be of benefit for everyone.

Plus, I need to get better at keeping a journal and writing, so this is going to be awesome!

Enjoy!