My pain may not always be visible. Know that I am doing my best to manage my migraines and live a normal life. Having migraines for most of my life has been challenging.  Daily life stresses, weather changes, hormones can all play a big role on my migraines. I have learned ways to manage my migraines while choosing to stay active with exercise and running. I have this saying “Not letting migraines stop me from what makes me feel at my best”. I have also learned to listen to my body and rest when it’s needed. Some of my biggest accomplishments are having completed 2 full Marathons. I am currently training for a Half Marathon. While training and running I have learned when and how to medicate with my rescue migraine medication when it’s needed and have been on preventative migraine treatment at Keck USC Headache Center. This will my 3rd year participating Miles for Migraine 5K event. I am Fundraising for migraine research since it is important for me, there  needs to be more treatment options and more accessible providers.