β’ "I have lived a thousand lives and I have loved a thousand loves. I've walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read." - George R.R. Martin β’ Reading & writing have always been important to me. Reading can provide knowledge, create an escape, build a community, & inspire. I've... Continue Reading →
~running~
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 →
~Glenfinnan Viaduct~
β’ Harry Potter fans will know this as the famous bridge that takes students to Hogwarts each year! The beautiful Glenfinnan Viaduct lies in the Scottish Highlands and is a beautiful sight, especially in the fall. Mark it on your lists for spots to see if you're traveling in Scotland! I definitely felt the magic... Continue Reading →
~Big Ben~
β’ "Second star to the right, & straight on till morning." - J.M. Barrie π£πβ‘π§ β’ Big Ben is the famous clocktower located in Westminster London, England! It's legendary name and iconic look have been in many books, movies, and art pieces. Including a role in the story of Peter Pan.
~The bird that never flew~
β’ Travel blog #3: "The bird that never flew" is a beautiful mural that is based off the story of St. Mungo. This painting's modern-take tells the story of a dead robin brought back to life by St. Mungo after he prayed for it. Glasgow's coat of arms includes "The bird that never flew", "the... Continue Reading →
~Deuteronomy 31:6~
β’ " 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 ποΈπ«ΆπΌ β’ Sometimes you cannot explain what your going through & it feels like no one will understand you. Isolation will... Continue Reading →
~reading~
β’ "Don't forget - No one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell." ~ Charles de lint π β’ I've always loved to read & write. But life has been so busy with work & training, that I haven't had the... Continue Reading →
~challenges~
β’ "Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes them meaningful." ~ Anonymous π§πΌββοΈπ«ΆπΌπͺ»β°οΈ β’ I think challenges in life are scary because of the fear of failure, or something not meeting our expectations. It can be daunting to start something new, or take a leap of faith. β’ But recently I... Continue Reading →
~inevitability~
β’ The sun will rise & fall. The waves will come in tides. It's inevitable, a simple fact. Uncontrollable. A lot of things in life are fact & can't be changed. If you're like me, not having control is scary. But just like the sun rises & sets, & just as the waves return to... Continue Reading →
~run w/o~
β’ hi pals!! π I'm sharing a running workout idea that is perfect if you're getting back into the swing of speedy runs. Before implementing speed, make sure you have some good base miles & training behind you to prevent injuries. πββοΈπ€ β’ I've been doing base runs, yoga, & light strength training the past... Continue Reading →