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• First Marathon - 3:50:28 🏃🏼♀️🤍 It's so much more than "just a run". Deciding to train for my first marathon the past ~4 months has been filled with happiness, self-doubt, excitement, & nerves. It's been time consuming & at times hard to find balance. But I wouldn't change a thing. I was able to... Continue Reading →
• I ran 20 miles on Thursday. My longest ever & the most I'll ever do before my marathon. It was a physical & mental challenge (to say the least), but I got through it. Progressive training, proper nutrition, listening to my body, & support from my family & friends has really helped. I have... Continue Reading →
• "Don't allow your mind to tell you heart what to do. The mind gives up easily." ~ Paulo Coelho 🏃🏼♀️🫶🏼🌱 • I've been talking about marathon training A LOT. But it truly feels like a second job with how much of a physical & mental commitment it is. The fatigue is feeling more real... Continue Reading →
• As my miles increase for marathon training, the mental aspect is becoming more challenging. Physically, I feel some fatigue which I'm navigating to avoid with proper rest and recovery tools. But the mental aspect is a whole other battle. • I've been reminding myself why I signed up for a marathon. I've wanted to... Continue Reading →
• The way we perceive ourselves is so important. Learning to treat yourself with the same kindness and love that you would treat someone else with can be difficult. But with practice & time you can get there. I used to compare myself to other girls all the time. I'd be on the starting line... Continue Reading →
• Every time I travel somewhere new, I learn more about myself & the world. I've studied abroad in Scotland by myself, went on family vacations, girl's trips with friends, & each one has helped me grow into the person I am today. Hiking a new mountain, meeting new people, learning about different cultures. It... Continue Reading →
• "Sometimes you have to stop being scared and just go for it. Either it will work out or it won't. That's life.' ~ Anonymous • It's official, I've signed up for my first marathon!! It's this September & I've already got the pre-race jitters & nerves lol. Training has been going well so far... Continue Reading →
• "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 📚 • I've always loved to read & write. But life has been so busy with work & training, that I haven't had the... Continue Reading →
☕I love coffee & tea♡ Iced & hot, & many different kinds 🙂 BUT here is an important reminder that its not healthy to use drinks like coffee to "feel full". Having real & nutritious food when your body tells you you're hungry is healthy. ☕When I was struggling more, I would have water or... Continue Reading →
3 sets: 8 exercises: 12 reps each 🏃🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️ 1) Squats with a weight (make sure to keep back straight & avoid letting your knees get in front of your toes)2) Overhead press (keep arms straight)3) Lunges with weight (make sure your knee is behind your toes & keep your trunk straight)4) Bicep curls (no swinging,... Continue Reading →
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