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• First Marathon - 3:50:28 🏃🏼♀️🤍 It's so much more than "just a run". Deciding to train for my first marathon the past ~4 months has been filled with happiness, self-doubt, excitement, & nerves. It's been time consuming & at times hard to find balance. But I wouldn't change a thing. I was able to... Continue Reading →
• "Calmness is the cradle of power." ~ Josiah Gilbert Holland • On social media and a casual look-around when you're out & about, it seems like everyone has it together but you. Everyone has a mission, a purpose, & they know exactly what they're doing. But that couldn't be farther from the truth. Each... Continue Reading →
• I ran 20 miles on Thursday. My longest ever & the most I'll ever do before my marathon. It was a physical & mental challenge (to say the least), but I got through it. Progressive training, proper nutrition, listening to my body, & support from my family & friends has really helped. I have... Continue Reading →
• "Don't allow your mind to tell you heart what to do. The mind gives up easily." ~ Paulo Coelho 🏃🏼♀️🫶🏼🌱 • I've been talking about marathon training A LOT. But it truly feels like a second job with how much of a physical & mental commitment it is. The fatigue is feeling more real... Continue Reading →
• " Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." ~ Deuteronomy 31:6 🕊️🫶🏼 • Sometimes you cannot explain what your going through & it feels like no one will understand you. Isolation will... Continue Reading →
• Feelings are tricky to navigate. I've felt like I was supposed to feel a certain way or that I had too many feelings. But I've learned that allowing yourself to have emotions towards something that are different than what other people feel is okay. Our minds are complex and we are not carbon copies... Continue Reading →
• As my miles increase for marathon training, the mental aspect is becoming more challenging. Physically, I feel some fatigue which I'm navigating to avoid with proper rest and recovery tools. But the mental aspect is a whole other battle. • I've been reminding myself why I signed up for a marathon. I've wanted to... Continue Reading →
• Travel boards are so fun to make & are a great way to bundle your memories in one spot. All you need is a canvas covered & stapled with quilting batting & your color choice of fabric. Then hot glue & staple string onto the board in whatever pattern you'd like. Add your keepsakes... Continue Reading →
• Went on a sunrise run with my best friend this morning 🌄🏃🏼♀️ We went to the cutest coffee shop for breakfast and iced coffees after. Then took a walk around town & read at the park before work. 🫶🏼 It was such a great way to start the day, sometimes mornings can be hard,... Continue Reading →
• The way we perceive ourselves is so important. Learning to treat yourself with the same kindness and love that you would treat someone else with can be difficult. But with practice & time you can get there. I used to compare myself to other girls all the time. I'd be on the starting line... Continue Reading →
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