β’ "Enjoy training, fall in love with it, and become it. By doing so, you will look forward to running, not finishing, and that makes all the difference in the world." - Michael D'Aulerioβ’ This is one of my favorite quotes about running and training.ππΌββοΈ I'm sure we've all been there. Focusing so much on... Continue Reading →
~let go~
β’ "Letting go does not mean you stop caring. It means you stop trying to force others to." - Mandy Hale π€β’ It's easy to let perceived judgement and expectations from others influence how we live our lives. But I realized overtime that when you live for other people, you lose yourself along the way.... Continue Reading →
~running workout~
β’ This video was taken at my first marathon (September 2023) minutes before my race! I love it, capturing the morning light and many pre-race jitters. β’ Anyways, I wanted to share a running workout I've really been enjoying that puts a little ~spontaneity~ into the normal miles by incorporating a mix of running &... Continue Reading →
~your path~
β’ "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths" - Walt Disney β¨β’ Life is always happening. New things present themselves and we can choose to follow some paths and end others. I think the most important part of it all,... Continue Reading →
~comparison~
β’ Comparison has a habit of making us feel like we are "less than" or we aren't hitting a quota. But in reality, we are all on different timelines and experiencing different things. Think of how much less pressure you'd have going to the gym if you were focused on feeling your best and reaching... Continue Reading →
~healthy?~
β’ I am not a dietician, but I took Exercise Science classes in college, earned my personal training license through NASM, and am currently working on my nutrition license (and took a nutrition course in college). Running & working out is a BIG part of my life. With that comes learning to balance nutrition &... Continue Reading →
~run w/o idea~
Warm up - β’ 10 minute jogWorkout -β’ 5 min. 60% effort, 2 min. jog (x2)β’ 3min. 70% effort, 2 min. jog (x3)β’ 2 min. 85% effort, 2 min. jog (x3)Cool down -β’ 10 minute jogTotal ~ 1 hour run, distance will depend on speed & intensity. This run can be altered to fit any... Continue Reading →
~wellness tips~
β’ I love finding little things to integrate in life to take added worry or stress out of my routine. Sometimes, stress is unavoidable & can creep up on you. So let's take the time to address it & find solutions before it becomes overwhelming.π€β’ 1) A cutsie planner - let me tell you, having... Continue Reading →
~romanticizing your life~
β’ Romanticizing my life has allowed me to have more appreciation for my day-to-day schedule. This picture was taken in Scotland in a small town my family friends live in. I was on a morning run and I took a moment to appreciate the beauty around me. β’ The trees changing color. A young family... Continue Reading →
~afternoon tea~
β’ Afternoon tea was introduced in the early 1840s to curb the appetite before dinner with tea sometimes served with little sandwiches or small cakes. Some people still participate in afternoon tea with family and/or friends in Scotland and England. β’ My friend & I were able to attend an afternoon tea with our study... Continue Reading →