u/eechalotte

Running's a bit complicated lately but I managed a little glow so I can finally participate in this challenge!!

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1. Do you prefer running solo or with others?

Solo all the way, it feels more mentally challenging when I'm by myself, which is what I'm looking for

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2. What do you listen to while running? If it’s music, what are your favorite songs/genres?

I very rarely run without music, genre wise it's gonna be whatever keeps me going (lately, it's a lot of Plan B, maybe because of the 🌞)

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3. Would you rather run in dripping hot weather, or the bitter freezing cold?

Bitter freezing cold!! I feel like it pushes me to go harder to warm up

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4. Morning or evening runner?

In a perfect world I'd run in the morning

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6. What’s your current running goal?

Going back to being consistent

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8. Why do you run?

Because I like it, it's challenging and I never get bored of it. I started because a friend of mine was writing a thesis on running apps and wanted me to try a beginner plan, I said I'd would do it because I love her, but actually I continued because I love running

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9. What are your favorite running shoes and/or outfit?

Make it pink and I'm happy to wear whatever it is

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10. What sports and exercise do you enjoy besides running?

It's a bit complicated lately, loved going to the gym, also enjoyed kayaking and climbing in another life and would love to give them another try

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11. What’s your favorite thing to treat yourself to after a long run?

A juicy peach

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12. What’s one item that you just can’t run without?

My Garmin

Looks like my phone couldn't stay focused today 🫣

Lots of life changes lately, and keeping up with everything hasn't been easy

I haven't been to the gym in a while, so I've been running more instead, but it's hard to outrun the thoughts in my head

It's no secret that my biggest insecurity is my skin, seeing my acne come back has been harder than I expected. It's frustrating how quickly old insecurities can find their way back into your mind, even when you've worked so hard to move past them

I'm trying to remind myself that this is just a phase, that things won't feel this chaotic forever. Right now, I'm just taking it one day at a time and doing my best to be kind to myself