Hello!

I’m Melanie

Welcome, friend 🤍 I’m so glad you’re here.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in the running world, this space was made for you.

I’m not a personal trainer or a lifelong athlete, just a regular mom who decided in 2022 to start running anyway… even when I felt out of shape, unsure, and could barely run one minute without stopping.

And I kept showing up.

I created The Curvy Runners to remind women that you don’t have to look like a runner to be one. Here, I share beginner-friendly running tips, mindset shifts that actually help, and gear that truly fits curvy bodies — plus honest stories from the slow, messy, proud, joyful journey.

Because I get it.
Leggings that roll down.
Thigh chafing.
That nervous feeling at the start line.

You don’t need permission to start.
You just need to start.

Let’s lace up and rewrite the runner’s story together!

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A little about me

MY FAV COFFEE ORDER

Flat White ☕

Favorite Season TO RUN

Fall for crisp air, crunchy leaves, and wearing cozy layers 🍂

GO-TO POST RUN TREAT

Breakfast dates with my husband

Guilty pleasure

Buying way too many Lululemon tops…

SONG THAT GETS ME MOVING

Runaway by Bruno Mars

Currently OBSESSED WITH

Anything running related that comes in turquoise

favorite RUNNING memory

Crossing the finish line of my first Half marathon at Disney

Introvert or extrovert?

Introvert who thrives cheering others on from the sidelines

FAQ

I started running in 2022 and couldn’t run longer than 1 minute without stopping. But I kept showing up because every run, even the messy ones, made me proud of myself. Little by little, those minutes added up. I ran my first 5K, then a 10K, and this year I ran two half marathons. Showing up changed everything.

Absolutely. I still do run-walk and I’m proudly a slow runner. Running has no size requirement and no speed minimum. If you’re moving forward, you’re a runner.

I’m picky so I only share what truly fits and supports a curvy body. Think supportive high-wasted leggings, wide shoes, anti-chafe essentials, and gear that doesn’t roll, squeeze, or ride up. If I recommend it, it’s because I wear it.

I remind myself that not every run has to be amazing or record breaking. Some runs are just about showing up. And honestly? I always feel better after I move, even if the run was messy.

Start with mindset. The rest follows. Grab comfortable shoes, go slow, take walk breaks, and forget what everyone else is doing. Your pace. Your journey. Your win.