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127. Nia Akins: "You only PR when you're present"

127. Nia Akins: "You only PR when you're present"

FromFor The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running


127. Nia Akins: "You only PR when you're present"

FromFor The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Dec 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Nia Akins is a recent grad from UPenn with a degree in nursing and nutrition who is a professional runner and loving it! She runs for Brooks Beasts in Seattle.
In this episode we talked about:
-her first run and running with her mom
-the journey from cross country to track
-the camaraderie and joy of being on a team
-her approach to 2020
-getting her degree in nursing and nutrition… and why
-happiness and why it matters
-being present and mindful
-gratitude
-her Why
-balance and growth
-goals for the future
-and much more!

Follow along with Nia’s adventures at https://www.instagram.com/nia_akins

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support
Released:
Dec 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. The cover photo is my Why: finishing my first 50k, which was a last minute change of plans due to TNF50 cancellation, supported and surrounded by some of the best humans in the trail running world. Logo designed by Vanessa Wolfe Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support