For me, running has a deeper meaning than just staying physically active, competing on a team, or being apart of something. Running helps me to survive. Now maybe I'm being overdramatic, but it truly does greatly impact my ability to eat. When I run, I burn calories, obviously. Therefore, I get hungry much faster and my innate desire for food and nourishment increases. When I do not run for long periods of time, I find it very difficult for me to eat enough and as often as a 19-year-old growing woman should. When I am running everyday, I remember to take care of my body and fuel it so that it can work to its full potential, allowing me to run the very best I can. Eating and nutrition can be a very sensitive topic amongst female distance runners, which is why I myself speak carefully in hopes of not upsetting any readers. However, talking about my own personal views on it helps to spread awareness and expose another point of view that maybe others can relate to, which is worth it in my eyes.
Hello, my name is Chelsea Hunt! I am on the Hunt for health and wellness! Welcome to my blog! I am currently a sophomore in college, running cross country and track for good ole Slippery Rock University. I have been running since I was in elementary school through doing fun runs and 5k's, and have been running competitively in sport since 7th grade! Running is not only my passion, but it is how I am able to eat enough, stay physically active, improve my mental health, and impact others in my future career. In this blog, I am going to focus on three crucial topics when it comes to being a runner: nutrition, rest & mental health days, and race/performance days. I hope my fellow runners and athletes will find my page helpful and beneficial to their own races or performances.
Chelsea, I loved reading this post! I agree 100%, your body can only produce the results you want as long as it has the fuel it needs. Its so refreshing to hear someone that understands how important it is to incorporate a healthy diet into their fitness routine. It is the backbone of our physical activity.
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