β’ Half Marathon #8 ππΌββοΈ This half was so fun! The course had a spooky and cozy October feel with the chilly morning air, fog over the water, a decorated trail, and autumn leaves falling to the ground. ππ» My best friends ran the race too, and my boyfriend/#1 supporter cheered us on, so love... Continue Reading →
~reading~
β’ "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." - Joseph Addison π β’ Our mind and body are connected. There are ways to care for and exercise both. Physically we go on a run/hike, workout, etc. But mentally we can learn, read, and write. It's important to be in tune with... Continue Reading →
~veggie & egg tacos~
β’ Ingredients:- 2 organic cage free eggs- Olive oil butter- Green peppers- Black olives- Onion - lettuce- 3 corn tortillas- Pepper and basil- hot sauce or ketchupβ’ Method:1) butter pan, add green pepper, black olives, and onion2) In a bowl whisk 2 eggs, basil, and pepper3) Once veggies get a little softer, add the eggs3)... Continue Reading →
~leave your footprint~
β’ "We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place. We stay there, even though we go away, and there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there." - Pascal Mercier β’ Two years & two days ago today, I left to study abroad in Scotland. A... Continue Reading →
~recovery~
β’ New PR for my half marathon!ππΌββοΈπ©΅π I felt so good in this race, for a variety of reasons. The course was beautiful and the weather was perfect. But a lot of it was proper training, nutrition, and mindset. β’ I used to overtrain, not properly fuel, and barely rest. What does that = DISASTER.... Continue Reading →
~purpose~
β’ "Pay attention to the things you are naturally drawn to. They are often connected to your path, passion, and purpose in life. Have the courage to follow them." - Ruben Chavez π±π€β’ Creativity and passion are often put on the back burner in life. We find we don't have time to tap into that... Continue Reading →
~september days~
β’ September seems to be the in between month. Some people lean into summer and others lean into fall. (I'm a fall girly π§‘) The leaves are starting to color, but there is still green. The sun is starting to get colder, but there's a warmth to it. Days are getting shorter, but afternoon light... Continue Reading →
~”margarita” toast~
β’ Ingredients:- 2 slices of Dave's Killer thin sliced "good seed" bread- Cherry Tomatoes- Spinach- 1/4 of an avocado - Country Crock olive oil plant butter (or any butter)- Basil- Everything but the bagel seasoning - Olive Oil- Vinegarβ’ Method:1) Roast tomatoes & spinach on medium heat2) Toast bread3) Top bread with 1/4 avocado &... Continue Reading →
~full body workout~
β’ Full body workout - low weight, high rep for my runner girlies! Go through each section (lower body, upper body, and abs) 3-4 times before moving on to the next group. Find what rest feels comfortable between sets for you. Make adjustments if you need to & let me know if you try it... Continue Reading →
~books~
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 →