This weekend was centered around two friends’ birthdays, including my very best friend Michelle ❤ Friday Friday was the day before Michelle’s actual birthday and the main night to celebrate. We started off with a little pregame in Stuy town. I met some of Michelle’s friends, and we all got friendly over mojitos 😉 Then, we hit up … More A weekend of birthdays + on not giving up
Between Iceland and going home last week, I felt like I’d been missing out on NYC for a while – this was my first full week back and and filled with some fun shenanigans 🙂 Monday: Typical Monday catching up on sleep, work, and studying as I knew the rest of the week would be packed with fun things! Tuesday: … More Back at alma mater + rooftop fun + first kava experience
This was hands down one of the funnest races I’ve ever done! I don’t have my official time yet, but I came in around 4 hours. It’s crazy that this race took almost as long as a marathon, but I definitely felt easier on my body (not to say it wasn’t still super painful!). Day … More Jersey City Triathlon race recap
Hi blog! Okay, I think it’s FINALLY time for me to talk about this triathlon…seeing as it’s TOMORROW. This week was filled with a lot of last minute running around, buying gear, spare bike parts, etc. I definitely procrastinated this portion – I actually originally was going to bike without any spare parts, but then I envisioned … More Pre-race thoughts + poetry obsession + weeks 9, 10, 11 of training (finally!)
It’s been a fantastic week so far! I finally have had some time to breath for the first time in weeks. I have to remind myself that stressful times come in waves, and I just have to breath in the highs and be patient through the lows. Training has especially been great this week, mainly … More Treadmill highs + city of the sun
This weekend had a lot going on – the highlight: hiking in the Catskills! It always amazes me how much ground you can cover in a few short days. Overall, this weekend was just what I needed 🙂 Friday The beginning of the day was primarily planning for the hiking trip with Phil, Scott and Alex. … More Weekend in the Catskills + housebreaking + training week 7
This past Sunday, I swam for the first time in open water! It was the experience of a lifetime. Everything from being surrounded by beauty, the friendly staff, and an amazing race myself…I am completely hooked on open water swimming 🙂 The morning started at 5am. I set my alarm EXTRA early to be able to take the subway…but … More Coney Island Open Water 2-Miler race recap – 3rd Overall Female!!
This weekend hit my happy spot 🙂 Friday I ended the work week on a happy note, but was feeling antisocial. I originally planned to just stay in and have a lazy night, and so I tuned into watching the 2015 Cross Fit Games on Netflix…and then had a complete 180. I was SO inspired by these amazing … More Awesome discovery + birthday picnic + open water race/beach day + weeks 4 & 5 of training
Hello hello, to you and to the LONG WEEKEND!! This week was another long one, and I am beyond super stoked to finally get a break from life and hit up Miami with the girls starting tomorrow Workouts this week Monday: I was planning to take a rest day since I was still recovering from the … More Finding balance + weekly highlights
This weekend was a lovely balance of spending some much needed time alone time but also spending time with loved ones, and staying active but also being a major bum. Saturday: The day started with my indoor sprint triathlon (you can read my race recap here!). The event ended around 10am, and by the time I got home, I was … More Spending time with yourself + heart warming reunion + lazy C-park + training week 3
I Run Like A Girl 