Since we’re about halfway through this year (oh lawd), I figured I’d take some time today to revisit some goals I made in January to keep myself accountable. Usually, I don’t set clear goals for myself and just kind of…loosely work towards them. But I’m trying to change that because, believe it or not, that…
Goals & Resolutions for 2015
Happy second day of the new year!! I’m a bit sad because it being the 2nd means we’re flying back to San Diego soon to resume the daily grind (yes, sad to go back to San Diego – I don’t know what’s wrong with me). Then again, I always enjoy entering the new year because…
Challenge Yourself
Before I get into the main point of this post, I just want to say that today I return to my alma mater for homecoming festivities. This is my 2nd year out of school and my first time going back. Now that my friends and I have dispersed throughout the state, country, and even world,…
Overcoming the Mental Struggles of Running
Today, I did my long run, doing about 9 miles. The last…hmm…5+ miles were quite painful…mentally. I woke up at 5:30 so I could get in the run before the sun and heat could slow me down. Anger and excuses tend to fill my mind when I’m uncomfortable, such as on long runs. So, I…