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River Crossings & Resilience
This weekend, I did my first trail run race in Kiwi-land, and it reminded me of one simple truth: there’s nothing quite like being out in nature, moving your body, and embracing the journey—whatever it may throw at you. The sun was shining, the sky was clear, and it was literally one of those picture-perfect days. One of the highlights of the run was definitely the four river crossings. It was exciting and FUN splashing through cold water while being surrounded by beautiful scenery. Those crossings felt like little moments of joy sprinkled into the run, making the day that much more fabulous. We weren’t pushing for speed or distance;…
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Do the thing!
My First Short Triathlon Experience: Running on Whoops! This past weekend, I completed my first-ever short triathlon, which was a) tons of fun b) nerve wracking and c) a wake up call. The event was a women’s-only triathlon aimed at encouraging women to try the sport while supporting a local women’s center—an awesome combination, right? I was incredibly nervous leading up to the race. As a newbie swimmer, the thought of a 100m swim in a 50m pool had me seriously questioning my life choices. Up until now, all my swimming practice had been in a 20m pool, and that 50m stretch felt pretty much endless. But, I have to…
