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    Crushing 26.2: 5 Lessons I Learned During Marathon Training

    Lessons Learned During Marathon Training

    I’ve mentioned a few times that I’ve been absent from this space because I was busy training for a marathon. Completing 26.2 miles was something I’ve always wanted to do but seemed to always put on the back burner. I originally planned to tackle the goal when I started grad school, but my busy schedule made it nearly impossible to run at all. As the years kept passing by, it seemed less likely that I would ever accomplish it.

    After a running hiatus late last year, I was determined to get back into it at full force in 2019. I signed up for a half-marathon with a few friends from work, and that’s where my journey began. With a half-marathon on the horizon, I couldn’t use Portland’s gloomy weather as an excuse to skip my workout. So regardless of rain, snow or sunshine, I made sure to get in my miles every week.

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    How to Shop for Sustainable Fashion on a Budget

    Rocking a thrifted linen skirt from Madewell while hanging out in my Portland apartment.

    Despite my promise to fill this blog with new and diverse content, it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me. That is mostly because, at some point early this year, I rediscovered my love of running. To make a long story short, I signed up for a marathon and there went my free time, just like that. While I’m totally planning on writing a post on my experience, I’ll save that for another time. Now that it’s over, I want to ease back into my old routine and share some fresh content with you.

    Today, I’m making a comeback to this blog by exploring the topic of building a conscious summer style on a budget. Now that I’m not constantly wear running gear, I’m excited to get creative with my wardrobe. The challenge for me is, however, recreating the cool looks I’ve saved on Pinterest while ensuring I’m building a conscious wardrobe and not depleting my bank account.

    I’ve already made one offense or two in an effort to save money, so I figured now was a good time to reflect on how to do that before doing any more damage. I assume many of you are on the same boat, so I thought I’d share my tips with you too. Keep reading if you want to learn a thing or two.

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