Wear The Hat

Sometimes, supporting a small business is as simple as wearing a hat… Just before I interviewed Stephenville head football coach … More

Emotion Meets Truth

Emotion is not the enemy of truth. I have always had compassion for what people feel. Pain is not imaginary … More

Crack Above Me

I did not see it until it seemed to see me back. The crack is not a line, exactly,more like … More

kp kelly essay on history

History of Echoes

We say people “made history” a lot. A team wins a championship. A runner breaks a record. Someone does something … More

kp kelly poem about success

By Whose Measure

There are seasons of life when success feels like a finish line. A title.A number in the bank account.A house.Recognition.Proof. … More

“Bro, Did You Even Run 100 Miles Today?” The Rise of the Running Man-Fluencers 

Ultra running has a growing problem. Somewhere between “stay hard” slogans and motivational reels, some runners started confusing suffering with superiority. This piece dives into the rise of the running “man fluencer,” the insecurity often hiding beneath the bravado, and why being able to run 100 miles does not make someone wiser, tougher, or more valuable than the parent grinding through everyday life back home. Sharp, funny, uncomfortable, and very real.

kevin patrick kelly ohio florida runner poet

Again From Here

I wake with questions again.The mirror shrugs back.Coffee tastes like yesterday reheated. I’ve drafted brave oaths before.Calendars ghosted my calls.Doors … More

Fit In To Stand Out

We were raised on be unforgettable,be different,be the loudest color in the room. Every quote on a wall saysstand out,be … More