My Wild Ride to Becoming a Runner

Alright, buckle up! I’m Monica Moussighi, the woman who thought it would be a great idea to start running in her 40s—only to get slapped upside the head by knee and hip pain. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t pretty.

Picture this: me, with brand-new running shoes and more enthusiasm than a toddler hopped up on sugar, thinking I’m about to become the next big thing in running. Yeah… not so much. My knees and hips were quick to remind me that this body had been around the block a few times, and running wasn’t exactly going to be a walk in the park.

And no, I wasn’t literally punched in the face, but trust me, those joint aches felt like a solid one-two combo. It was like my body was in on the joke, saying, “Monica, you sure about this?” But here’s the thing—I wasn’t about to let a couple of cranky joints take me down.

So, I got to work. I researched, tested, and experimented with more supplements than a mad scientist. And guess what? I cracked the code. I found the secret sauce that made my joint pain disappear and actually helped me run better. Enter: Mighty Moose Nutrition.

Now, I’m sharing what I learned with all of you, with just the right dose of wit and wisdom. If you’ve got aches slowing you down, I’ve been there. But trust me, if I can tackle this running thing, so can you.

Bottom line: age is a number, and pain is temporary. Let’s kick excuses to the curb and chase after those goals. I’ve got your back—and a few jokes along the way.