THE JOURNEY BEHIND RUN TO OVERCOME

Run to Overcome began with our story, a story of love, resilience, and overcoming challenges together as a married couple.

Throughout our marriage, we have faced moments that tested our strength and changed the way we see life. We both carried experiences from our past that shaped us, including Angel’s journey through childhood trauma and the healing process that followed. Over time, running became a powerful outlet for healing, strength, and finding hope one step at a time.

Then our family faced another life-changing challenge when Matt began experiencing severe headaches and dizziness. After going to the emergency room, he was sent home and told it was just vertigo. Later, we discovered there was something much more serious happening, a brain tumor. Matt faced two surgeries, radiation, and the uncertainty of an unexpected return.

Through every appointment, every setback, and every difficult moment, we leaned on each other and learned what it truly means to persevere. We discovered the importance of faith, community, and having people around you who will walk beside you through life’s hardest seasons.

Our experiences showed us that everyone is carrying something, whether others can see it or not. We wanted to create a place where people feel supported, encouraged, and reminded that they are not alone.

Run to Overcome was created from our journey as a couple, a community built around hope, healing, and the power of taking one more step forward, literally!

This is more than running. It is about connection, courage, and overcoming together.