โข "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 โข Two years & two days ago today, I left to study abroad in Scotland. A... Continue Reading →
~recovery~
โข New PR for my half marathon!๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฉต๐ 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. โข I used to overtrain, not properly fuel, and barely rest. What does that = DISASTER.... Continue Reading →
~purpose~
โข "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 ๐ฑ๐คโข 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~
โข September seems to be the in between month. Some people lean into summer and others lean into fall. (I'm a fall girly ๐งก) 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 →
~full body workout~
โข 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~
โข "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 โข Reading & writing have always been important to me. Reading can provide knowledge, create an escape, build a community, & inspire. I've... Continue Reading →
~running workout~
โข 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 โข Let me know if you try out this run & feel free to make adjustments! Happy... Continue Reading →
~recipe~
โข 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 →
~self care~
โข It can be easy to view yourself negatively. Maybe it's something you've always done without realizing it. But it's time for that to change. You cannot fully be present in any relationship, career, or goal if you do not first take care of the person working on them... YOU! โข How to prioritize yourself:... Continue Reading →
~long runnin~
โข 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 ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐โข I'm training for a half marathon in early September,... Continue Reading →