Most people who know me know that I love running, and sometimes people will ask me how I started doing it. I can hardly remember a time when running wasn’t part of my life! I did my first track meet in 1st grade, which probably had something to do with the fact that my older sister liked running, so as a 7-year old, you bet I was going to
3Exercise Myths I Used To Believe
Over the last year or so, I’ve developed a much healthier relationship with exercise. There are a few things that I used to think about exercise that I’ve realized aren’t true, and some of these things can actually be pretty destructive, so I wanted to share them with you! Myth #1: Working out every single day means you’re really motivated and as healthy as possible. For a
A Week of Workouts + A New Goal
Good morning! I’m heading home for Thanksgiving this afternoon and I’m PUMPED. Two of my classes got canceled yesterday and one got canceled today, so I think even my professors are ready for break! I’m excited to get to spend time with my family and do some holiday baking. Sometimes, people I know who see me out running ask me how far I run every day
Kilometers for the Kids 10k
Happy Monday! Anyone else excited about the short week and Thanksgiving coming up?! I had a busy and fun weekend, which is the best kind! On Saturday morning, my friend Kim and I ran the Kilometers for the Kids 10k to raise money for the NC Children’s Hospital. It was freezing but we had so much fun! I didn’t have a time goal and wanted to just do it for
How To Make Running More Fun
I love running and have been doing it for a pretty long time so it’s just part of my daily routine. For me, it’s the best way to stay in shape, take a study break, and hang out with friends all in one. On those days when I’m tired of just going out and running by myself, there are a few different things I do to make it fun again. If you