MY GRADUATE SCHOOL JOURNEY HAS FINALLY COME TO AN END!!!!!I started this blog ~1 month before I began my graduate program in sport psychology, in October of 2014. If you've been following along this entire time you are probably familiar with my story, and if not here is a brief synopsis: When I was 16… Continue reading Sport Psychology Masters Degree ✔️
Category: Life
Miles run & things I’ve done: March 2018
Running Total miles: 131.2 miles Total runs: 23 Longest run: 14 miles Shortest run: 2.6 miles Races: 1 Sequoia Glen 5k -I chose a difficult race as a first race post injury. -I went on a Las Vegas running adventure. That particular weekend was unforgettable. -I had some really great runs, and I had some… Continue reading Miles run & things I’ve done: March 2018
2017: the year of ups and downs
2017 was a weird year because everything changed so drastically. In some ways this has been the best year of my life and in others it has been the worst. Positive changes can have negative results and negative changes can have positive results. I've experienced both sides of this over the last year and what… Continue reading 2017: the year of ups and downs
2 races, an injury, blogging break & academic burnout
It has been over a month since my blog turned 3 and I wrote any new posts. I enjoy blogging and writing but the last month has been hectic and blogging and writing has become a source of stress rather than a source of enjoyment. There are 2 races and an injury that I didn’t… Continue reading 2 races, an injury, blogging break & academic burnout
The Road Less Run turns 3!
Hello internet! Today this blog is officially 3 years old and I have 331 posts floating around on the internet from the last 3 years of my life. I'm amazed by this and thankful that I started blogging. So much has happened in these 3 years and I love knowing that I will forever have a… Continue reading The Road Less Run turns 3!
Miles run & things I’ve done: July 2017
Running Total miles: 121 miles Total runs: 23 Longest run: 16 miles Shortest run: 1 mile Races: 1 Hogback Hustle -My running is still inconsistent. I have no real focus or goal right now. I had thought about running a fall marathon if my summer running went well but I quickly abandoned that thought. I've… Continue reading Miles run & things I’ve done: July 2017
Miles run and things I’ve done: June 2017
Running Total miles: 105.1 miles Total runs: 24 Longest run: 12.6 miles Shortest run: 2 miles Races: 0 -I don't remember most of the runs I did in June and I am actually shocked that I ran at all. My own running hasn't been a priority lately even though I have obviously been running. I… Continue reading Miles run and things I’ve done: June 2017
Nothing to lose or everything to gain
Anything can happen on any given day. Moving to Colorado has been a dream come true while simultaneously presenting me with new obstacles each day. I love the mountains, the fresh air, the beautiful places to run, and the small town where we live. However, I do not love the perpetual rejection I've faced since… Continue reading Nothing to lose or everything to gain
Miles run & things I’ve done: April 2017
Running Total miles: 120.7 Total runs: 18 Longest run: 26.2 miles Shortest run: 3 miles Races: 2 The Grand River Gallop 5k (20:41) The Boston Marathon -April is such a blur to me. I felt like I blinked and it was May. April is such a blur that I am relying on twitter to help me… Continue reading Miles run & things I’ve done: April 2017
The Boston Marathon Part 1: traveling to New Jersey, The Real World apartment, selling Sparkly Soul Headbands, and everything else that has nothing to do with actually running the marathon
On Wednesday, April 12th the Boston adventure began. I woke up before 4 am to go to the airport so I could fly to New Jersey to run the Boston Marathon. This made very little sense to all of the strangers I felt obliged to make awkward small talk with in the airport. I just let… Continue reading The Boston Marathon Part 1: traveling to New Jersey, The Real World apartment, selling Sparkly Soul Headbands, and everything else that has nothing to do with actually running the marathon
