How Running Every Day For 2 Months Changed My Life
Dramatic? Maybe. But certainly true.
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I wear a lot of hats regularly, when it comes to my work. I podcast. I concept and plan events to celebrate major moments for women in sport. I host panels, do live interviews, and offer keynotes. I freelance for a number of publications. All of the things I do right now, well, I could argue I wouldn’t be doing them if I never started running.
… I came to running during a difficult time in my life, in the middle of a transformational health journey back in 2008. The summer I began, I ran every day for two months. Learning how to love running, which started out as a weight-loss tool, ultimately instilled in me a relentless self-belief that transformed the way I operate in every aspect of my life.
Running taught me how to work hard. You get out of the run what you put in. Running taught me that tough goals are worth fighting for, and if you ever fall short — you have the opportunity to pick yourself back up and try again (if you want, of course). Perhaps the greatest lesson of all, though, is that you are worthy of your own investment. As a self-proclaimed giver, running taught me the beauty of investing in myself that I can show up — for me, my community, and the people I care about. And that investment? It’s one you’ll never regret.
A little ode to this little thing that gave me so much, on the heels of Global Running Day. Below, you’ll find a clip from my time at Camp Strava, where I shared a bit about my journey and being a beginner:
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
I’m Listening To: Tems on NPR’s Tiny Desk
It is officially Tems season now that summer’s on the horizon, and you cannot tell me any differently. On repeat, all day, every day.
Gear I’m Loving: Target Women’s Effortless Support High-Rise Shorts 6”
MAJOR DEAL ALERT. I can’t believe these are A. From Target B. Only $20 C. As high quality as they are. I bought these last weekend, and I definitely had my doubts. But, I’m obsessed, and for the price they’re HARD to beat. Definitely going to be a regular in my rotation.
Prompt I’m Loving: What’s something you can do for yourself that only takes 5 minutes each day?
I’m Checking Out: Bandit’s New Flagship
Located at 328 Bleecker Street, Bandit’s new flagship opens this weekend here in New York. Members day Friday, official opening on Saturday. For a list of big events to celebrate the weekend, click here.
Quote I’m Loving: “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” ― Brené Brown
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE🎧: 303. Pressure Makes Diamonds: UConn Women's Basketball Director of Sports Performance Andrea Hudy Talks A Winner's Mindset & Navigating Intense Moments
Identifying, understanding, and navigating pressure is a skill — a skill that today’s guest knows a thing or two about. Andrea Hudy is the Director of Sports Performance for Women’s basketball at the University of Connecticut and one of the best in the game. She talks about the ins and outs of working with an exceptional program and the pressure that comes with it — both for her and the athletes. We chat about what it’s like to be a role model for the young women she works with and how even she feels overwhelmed by the pressure that comes with the industry. Andrea shares how she schedules her life and sets boundaries so that she can show up as her best self both for the women she trains and for herself, because prioritizing herself makes her a better coach.
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