Hello and thank you for stopping by! My name is Alyssa. I live, work, and run in the Pacific Northwest.
Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions or let me know if you have any post requests. Also, I would love to hear about your experiences with running, among other things!
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| My dog, Baker, and I on a hike last winter |
While I started running in high school, my love of running really developed in law school at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR (AKA Tracktown, USA). I used running as my "me" time. It was an opportunity for me to get outside, sweat, and clear my head. I learned to truly love the way I felt after a difficult run and cherished my time with my headphones and running shoes. Even though I ran about 5 times a week, I never thought of myself as a true "runner" and never in a million years did I think I could run a half or full marathon. In my mind that was for the super humans that I saw often as I ran around the Prefontaine Trail in Eugene.
In August 2013 my good friend suggested we train for the Eugene Run to Stay Warm Half Marathon that would take place that November. With a little hesitance, I agreed. We both printed the same random half marathon training plan from the internet and each Sunday did our long run together. I learned that I enjoyed the structure of the training plan and loved the feeling of accomplishing a long run every Sunday. Even more, I loved the feeling of crossing the finish line and from that moment I was hooked!!
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| At the finish of my first half marathon with my racing buddy Curtis! (Sorry for the porta-potty background) |
To date, I have run the Seattle Marathon, November 2015 (read race recap here) and three half marathons: Run to Stay Warm, Eugene, Nov. 2013; Bellingham Bay, Bellingham, Sept. 2014; Rock n Roll, Seattle, June 2015. I have also run one 12K and a few 5Ks.
Other random things about me:
- My favorite movies are the Departed and On the Waterfront.
- I have a dog named Baker (pictured above) and horse named Leon.
- Throughout junior high, high school, and college I showed horses competitively. I took a break while in law school and I am working to get back in the show pen.
- I was a vegetarian for over 10 years. I still am (sort of). More on that later.
- I love playing around with makeup and different hair styles, but I always end up just straightening my hair and using the same makeup.
-I am passionate about protecting the environment and preserving critical habitats and open spaces.
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| A picture of Mt. Rainier from a hiking trip with my parents in 2012 |
- I love day hikes, but hate camping.
- I am irrationally afraid of bike riding and spiders.
- I try to love cooking. I do, but sometimes it's a love-hate thing.
- I love watching nearly all sports. My favorite teams are the Seattle Mariners, New York Giants, and Oregon Ducks.
- I have wanderlust, but also really enjoy my couch and sweatpants.
- I love post-its, stationary, and planners
- Spin/indoor cycling and yoga are my favorite non-running workouts.
- Spin/indoor cycling and yoga are my favorite non-running workouts.
Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions or let me know if you have any post requests. Also, I would love to hear about your experiences with running, among other things!
Contact
E-mail: runninginteralia@gmail.com
Instagram: @runninginteralia
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/runninginteralia/
Twitter: @runinteralia
Disclaimer
I am not a dietician, nutritionist, or personal trainer. Everything I post is from my own personal experience. It is what works for me and I hope you can find some of the information helpful. Always listen to your own body and if you have concerns please consult your physician.
