Name Change!

            As you may have noticed, my name has changed! Although I still am, and will forever be Runner Girl, I think Life of L is a better representation of the person I have become, and the person I will continue to evolve into in the future. After nearly two years of running poorly, unbalanced eating habits, and several injuries, I have realized that I cannot place so much emphasis on one of my many passions. We often define ourselves based on one role we play rather than recognizing the fact that we are complex individuals with many defining factors. By only highlighting my life as Runner Girl, I have burnt myself out from obsessing and stressing over being the same athlete I was when I first started running. I am a little more than 13 weeks away from the Valencia Marathon, and I will keep you posted on my training along the way. I’m going into this race with a different mentality than before. I am looking to enjoy the experience rather than focusing on hitting certain times. We’ll see how this goes! I am more than excited to be training for my first international race! 

   Since I am a little over a week away from starting my senior year of college, in Spain might I add, I have been thinking about how much I have grown and changed since my freshman year where Runner Girl originated. Aside from being a runner, I have now become a teacher (almost!), volunteer, coach, baker and chef extraordinaire (in my mind at least!), traveler, crafter, health enthusiast, and blogger. I am most looking forward to finding more balance in my life, and sharing my journey on here along the way!