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On any given weekend, you’re likely to catch me out hiking on Austin’s greenbelt, since it’s the perfect retreat away from my stressful work schedule. And, if I’m out on a long hike (okay, let’s be honest, ANY hike), it’s a guarantee that I’m going to get hungry. #sponsored And conventional trail mix is full of sugar & processed junk. 😫 I’ve been recently digging this @countryarcher jerky. Jerky is a great choice for the trail since it’s made from real ingredients, high in protein, & super easy to eat. So don’t mind me as I stuff my pack full of snacks and get back on this hike. 🏔 #countryarcher http://liketk.it/2A3UY #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfit . 📸: @davidlemonphotography ✨INSTAGRAM VS. REALITY✨ . Both of these are from the race photographer from the @austinmarathon 5k this past Sunday. ▪️ The first one? It catches me at a “good angle.” The light is a lot brighter. The photo was shot during the longest part of my stride so I’m not landing awkwardly on one leg. I’m also finished with the race and happy it’s over. 😂 . ▪️ The second picture? Taken around mile 3. My legs are burning. I’m feeling a little nauseous. My face shows it. The shadow of the buildings makes the photo look extra dark. It’s taken straight on and at an awkward part of my stride. That facial expression 🤪 Definitely not instagram worthy, right? . Here’s the thing. They’re both GREAT photos. But it’s such a juxtaposition of this highlight reel that we call Instagram. We. Do. Not. Look. Glamorous. Running. And you know what? If you do, you’re probably not pushing hard for an age-group award in a 5k. That second picture? I’m damn proud of it. That’s the face of a girl who put in her biggest mileage week since December. 🏃🏼‍♀️ That’s the face of a girl who CRUSHED her longest training run complete with new marathon paces she’s never run before TWO days before racing this 5k. That’s the face of a girl who’s learning what she’s made of and learning how to push, fight, and SUFFER. It’s NOT going to be pretty. It’s NOT going to be the perfect angle. But it’s real. And that’s a pretty awesome thing.🏃🏼‍♀️✨ How often do we talk about all the “extras” that come with fitness? 👩🏼‍🔬 The newest gear. The newest workout. The newest supplements. Sure, all this plays a factor in your overall fitness... but it’s a TINY percentage! Dare I say, it’s the 1%? 🤔 We all want to make big changes but we want to do it in the easiest way possible! And the easiest way is the BEST way. What about the whole OTHER 99%? I’m talking SLEEP. 😴 I’m talking eating REAL FOOD. 🥦🥑 I’m talking MENTAL HEALTH. 🤓 If you don’t have these BIG things squared away, all the workouts and “extras” won’t make a dang difference! I’m chatting about all this on the http://www.swiftfit.net blog today - head on over! ✨ . And, as always you can use code ✨ASHLEYROL20✨ for 20% on @carbon38. Follow me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app to get the product details for this look and others http://liketk.it/2A1gK @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKstyletip #LTKunder100 #LTKunder50 #LTKshoecrush #LTKsalealert #LTKfit #LTKcurves Have y’all been on my stories today?? I’m sharing a $5 off coupon for @hellofresh’s new line of meals at @heb. I’m ALL about meal planning and prepping but sometimes, I’m just not feeling it. 🤷🏼‍♀️ It’s such a stinkin’ easy way to pick out a dinner and cook at home. Not to mention that it’s so much cheaper (and healthier!) then eating out. Oh, and I guess @prademacher and I get to spend some quality time together making it...which, depending on who you ask, is probably a good thing. 😜 Right, babe?😘 . If you wanna snag the coupon, head on over to stories and swipe up! Just screenshot it and use it when you check out. Simple as that! 😬 . http://liketk.it/2zZUs #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfit #LTKhome #LTKfamily 📸: @davidlemonphotography Let’s just keep the awkward selfie streak going, shall we? 🤓 . Hit a 5 sec PR today in the @austinmarathon 5k 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🎉 While it wasn’t the goal time I had envisioned, it’s one step closer to a much BIGGER goal at Eugene. Today’s race also represents something so much more than simply another race result. ▪️ I got out of my comfort zone. 5Ks have never been my forte because I’ve always been afraid to hurt. No more negativity! I CAN race 5Ks and I CAN hurt. ▪️ My legs were heavy from a high mileage week and a long run workout. It could have been easy to make excuses and back off. I didn’t and I’m stronger for it! ▪️ Mile 3 was my fastest! Here’s to a solid close! ▪️ I felt incredibly in control of my breathing. Something big is happening on that cardiovascular front! . There could be so much more for me to say, but ultimately, being on the @austinmarathon course, racing, & seeing my friends crush their goals are a few of my favorite things. The Austin running community is so incredibly supportive and seeing the special bond runners have for each other on the toughest parts of the course is magical. ✨ I’m proud to be a part of this family! I hope everyone was able to source even an ounce of this energy in their races today! Well it’s back to cold and windy in Austin. It’s also the weird day between a 22-mile workout and a 5k hard-AF race. Who am I? Also, why am I racing a 5k? 🤔 Who tricked me into thinking this was a good idea? 😂😂 Oh well. 🤷🏼‍♀️ . Regardless, a day like today calls for comfy basics - and a throwback to this @amazon prime “Lululemon” workout gear I’ve posted about on www.swiftfit.net before. I still swear that these leggings are BETTER than the Aligns. They’re so stupid soft. And pretty much perfect for my plans with my couch today. Plus any other activity you could think of. . Follow me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app to get the product details for this look and others http://liketk.it/2zXI2 #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKcurves #LTKfit #LTKsalealert #LTKunder100 #LTKstyletip #LTKunder50 Happy Friday everyone! It’s a beautiful day in Austin and it’s got me feeling some sort of way. Likely that’s the hotter-than-life Texas weather today ☀️ or the fact that @sunshineface and I CRUSHED our long run workout, or MAYBE because I got to see my girl @njskinbeauty today for a facial, but it’s been a GOOD day y’all! Can’t keep a smile off this face! 🤩 . And, as promised, we’re continuing through the month of February with some fitness MYTHS! Today’s topic? Cardio & fat loss. 🏃🏼‍♀️What do you think? 🤔 I’m excited to delve into it today on www.swiftfit.net. Check it out! . Follow me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app to get the product details for this look and others and use code ASHLEYROL20 at @carbon38 for 20% off all the items linked below! http://liketk.it/2zX40 #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfit . 📸: @davidlemonphotography I’m a matcha latte girl, through and through. Hot, iced, doesn’t matter! When @ancientnutrition sent me these adaptogenic Keto elixirs, I thought, AWESOME! But, I’m not Keto! I love carbs! You definitely don’t have to be Keto to enjoy the benefits - these blends contain stress-relieving adaptogens, such as ashwaghanda and reishi, as well as my favorite, collagen peptides, for added protein boost! Swing over to www.swiftfit.net today, I’m sharing my recipe for my favorite way to mix up an iced matcha latte with Ancient Nutrition! #ancientnutrition . . 📸: @davidlemonphotography http://liketk.it/2zVEO #liketkit Don’t you love the days when you feel incredibly productive? 👩🏼‍💻 The kind where you just put your hair up and HANDLE it? That was my Wednesday! Had an amazing 11-mile workout with my favorite boss babes and even got in a nap. 😴 That NEVER happens! But left me feeling refreshed & energized enough to organize, sort through all my blogger mail (sorryyyyyy @prademacher !), and get all my content shot for February! Take THAT! Now, to just STAY ahead. 🙈 I will say - sugar free @redbull is my jam. 🤩 Sitting down finally at 7pm with a glass of wine and justtttttt about to disconnect from social media. Because man, I need it. Maybe I’m sensing a camping trip? 🤔🏕 How did you handle your Wednesday? . . 📸: @davidlemonphotography . @outdoorvoices sets are my absolute favorite and these leggings are the best! Gimme a cute crop and we can conquer the world! http://liketk.it/2zUEF #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfit #LTKunder50 #LTKunder100 #LTKstyletip From the bottom of my heart, I just want to say 💕THANK YOU💕 for all the sweet messages, DMs and emails regarding my letter and the podcast. It’s been an outpouring of support that I could never have imagined and, even though I was terrified of sharing my story, it’s just one step in a brand new journey. 🏃🏼‍♀️ I’ve got big goals for Eugene and I’m ready to put one front in foot of the other to hit that goal time in April! Let’s do this! . 📸: @davidlemonphotography . Follow me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app to get the product details for this (@amazon!) look and others. Or use code ASHLEYROL20 any time you’re on the @carbon38 site! http://liketk.it/2zT1i #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfit #LTKshoecrush #LTKunder50 #LTKunder100 #LTKstyletip