~running workout~

β€’ 4 miles total Warm up:- .50 miles Workout:- .25 mile @ tempo pace (a 'comfortable hard' pace) followed by .25 mile jog x4- .15 mile almost-sprint followed by .10 mile jog x 4 Cool down:- .50 miles β€’ Let me know if you try out this run & feel free to make adjustments! Happy... Continue Reading →

~recipe~

β€’ I recently put a question box on my instagram story asking if there was any interest in healthy recipes & nutrition tips... the verdict was YES! So I thought I'd start simple with one of my go-to breakfasts - berry yogurt bowl! This picture was one I got in Scotland, but I'm going to... Continue Reading →

~long runnin~

β€’ The infamous long run. We all have a love/hate relationship with them. Sometimes I go solo, others with a friend. Sometimes I listen to something, others I think. For my 8 miler today, I put my earbuds in, and played Taylor Swift and @gilmoretosaypodcast πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ’–β€’ I'm training for a half marathon in early September,... 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.πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ 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 πŸ€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 →

~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 →

~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 →

~magic~

β€’ I took this picture in Scotland after a fall morning run! While studying abroad, I made a routine of running in the morning before my classes. There was something so magical about putting in my earbuds and exploring the city of Stirling. I think you leave small pieces of yourself in each place you... 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 →

~Eeileen Donan castle~

β€’ The famous Eileen Donan castle was one of my most anticipated sights to capture! My mom has a painting of the castle so I knew I had to see it in person and grab a picture for her! πŸ“ΈπŸ€ β€’ This Christian castle is featured in many famous films so it's definitely a spot... Continue Reading →

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