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Running can be a pretty brutal sport, but it’s those days when everything seems to click that keep you coming back for more. In a race as long as this one, you notice that you start to talk to yourself, a lot. Amongst all the bargaining and wanting to start walking was the theme of authentic gratitude and placing a bet on myself. “What a privilege. What a gift.” and “What if you believed in yourself, just this once?”

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Hi Danielle! How are you? I miss your updates but know you’re probably busy. Hope all is well!

hi! 💛 I’m doing well. I’ve definitely gotten away from posting on tumblr, and social media in general for that matter. I started a new job last January teaching college! Shortly realized it wasn’t for me, and started a new job as a clinical dietitian this past November which I’m enjoying.

Also just went on a cruise over the Christmas holiday and got engaged!

just out here trying to become the strongest me I can be. 🐝 so grateful for this sport

#me #running

I’m so glad you’re off to a good start with the new job! What have been your favorite and least favorite jobs that you’ve had? Are there any types of dietetic jobs that you wouldn’t want to do? I’m in school to get my MS in nutrition :)

Aw I'm so excited for you! I can't say I've had any jobs that I didn't like. Being a retail dietitian was really fun and chill, and I had the opportunity to be super creative during my time there. Then I worked from home doing health coach type stuff which was obviously amazing solely for the 'working at home' part. I also got to fine tune a lot of my coaching skills and developed a ton of quality techniques to use for counseling. Now I counsel endurance athletes on the side (it's very per diem) which I enjoy! I don't love love love counseling, but I don't hate it. And now I'm actually teaching for a coordinated program! It's a MS in clinical nutrition. I really enjoy it, but it is a LOT of work and includes so much planning and grading. So it's come very full circle for me 🥲

Good luck to you!

Random question but what running injuries (if any) have you experienced throughout the years and what has been most helpful to recovering/staying healthy?

I've experienced a lot of nerve-related injuries throughout the years, which have manifested in my foot, ankle, hips, and quads. I've also had IT band syndrome twice and had hamstring tendinitis at one point.

What's been most helpful to recovering and staying healthy is eating enough and sometimes probably even being in a surplus; including a lot of anti-inflammatory and high protein foods; getting to a healthy weight for a female runner; strength training; embracing rest days; and incorporating cross training days throughout my week. the nutrition + weight factors also helped me get my period back so making sure I get my period every month!

How are you doing? 🌻🌷

hi! I'm doing okay 😌. I just started a new job a couple weeks ago, so things have been a little crazy. running is going well, and i'm just enjoying the immersion into and challenge of this new role! thank you for checking in! 🌸

Did you get rid of your sweeterthanabumblebee Insta? Hope you’re doing well xx

Thank you 💕 I deactivated a week or so ago - just really needed a break from that space and social media in general; at the same time not feeling called to post on that account anymore 💛

sweeterthanabumblebee

life is going to end. that is a guarantee. love your family. love your friends. love your lover. give to others. time is ridiculously precious.

So proud of you for the progress you’ve made!! I’ve been following you for a while and you’re such an inspiration! I want to go into the dietetics field and I was wondering- does your job ever make it feel harder to recover? Thanks xx

hmm no I wouldn't say so. I think social media makes nutrition a very complicated thing when it doesn't have to be, and creates a lot of unnecessary shame around various eating patterns. my education in nutrition has only helped my recovery, but social media has made things awful for me as a dietitian.

Struggling with a running injury and realizing that cross training is aggravating the injury... I feel defeated to not do anything, it feels like I am just not being proactive about recovering from it, but I also don't want to sabotage my healing by making the pain worse... any advice for someone in this situation? (also, sending healing vibes to your soul and lots of love with what you're going through in life rn)

temporary discomfort = long term growth. it sounds like your body isn't responding to other forms of movement at the moment, and you have to choose to be uncomfortable for a little bit by taking the time to allow your injury to heal. my advice is to allow yourself to 'not do anything' for a little bit while your body recovers. I know it's difficult but I promise you were not put on this earth to exercise and cross train. find something else that lifts you up and gives you that fire in your soul while your injury heals!

YOU INSPIRE ME with your grit, determination, and strength ! 🙏🏻

appreciate you 💕

What has been the most helpful thing for your recovery? I am in awe of your strength <3

Oh i do not feel worthy of your compliment but thank you. A couple things .. support and some higher motivation to recover. Having a boyfriend who believes in me and would do anything to see me thrive, a best friend to vent to without judgment, and a deeper motivation for a less anxious life and longevity with running. I was also diagnosed with osteopenia last November which was a big wake up call and definitely helped me make changes pretty quickly, however I don’t recommend getting to that point before you start to do the same 🥺

#recovery #Ed recovery

“it’s incredible, the amount of growing you can do when you’re with somebody who isn’t afraid of what you’ll become once you bloom.“ 🧸

#ryan

Six months ago, another injury left me on the verge of parting ways with running forever. But this past Saturday I ran a half marathon thanks to the magic of @newwavept , the gummy bears stuffed in my bra, and 20 extra pounds on my body. “Durability always wins.” 💪

#me #running

Damn, you are beautiful. You have this radiance about you

🙈 thank you

sweeterthanabumblebee

“your heart has loved you from the beginning.”

— nayyirah waheed

did ryan pass away? i’m so sorry.

Omg what no. My father passed away a couple of weeks ago 💔🥺

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