β’ 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! β’ How to prioritize yourself:... 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 ππΌββοΈπβ’ 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.ππΌββοΈ 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 π€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 →
~your path~
β’ "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths" - Walt Disney β¨β’ Life is always happening. New things present themselves and we can choose to follow some paths and end others. I think the most important part of it all,... Continue Reading →
~comparison~
β’ Comparison has a habit of making us feel like we are "less than" or we aren't hitting a quota. But in reality, we are all on different timelines and experiencing different things. Think of how much less pressure you'd have going to the gym if you were focused on feeling your best and reaching... 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 →
~run w/o idea~
Warm up - β’ 10 minute jogWorkout -β’ 5 min. 60% effort, 2 min. jog (x2)β’ 3min. 70% effort, 2 min. jog (x3)β’ 2 min. 85% effort, 2 min. jog (x3)Cool down -β’ 10 minute jogTotal ~ 1 hour run, distance will depend on speed & intensity. This run can be altered to fit any... Continue Reading →
~wellness tips~
β’ I love finding little things to integrate in life to take added worry or stress out of my routine. Sometimes, stress is unavoidable & can creep up on you. So let's take the time to address it & find solutions before it becomes overwhelming.π€β’ 1) A cutsie planner - let me tell you, having... 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 →