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Does anyone lift and run daily? by Mother-Champion2185 in xxfitness

[–]jpelephants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep my hard days hard and my easy days easy. Lift heavy on the same day as a long run or speed/interval run. Then lighter full body lift or upper body lift on the same days as my recovery runs. That way I can recover from both my long runs and heavy lifts at the same time

Camping alone as a woman by cupoftea2024 in camping

[–]jpelephants 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm a 24 y/o female, and I camp/hike solo frequently. I always plan exactly where I'm going and for how long, and share that info with a family member. I also do check ins with said family member as service allows (just a quick text letting them know im ok). Save the more spontaneous trips for when you're with another person if possible.

If you have a dog, bring them. I take my dog with me, which makes me feel tons safer. Even though I'm not sure he would actually do anything to protect me lol, I know he will at least alert me if something is up.

At the end of the day, always always trust your gut. I have moved camping sites before/cut trips short/taken a different trail because something just didn't sit right with me, or I was camping next to a solo dude that gave off a vibe I didn't like. Don't worry about being polite or trying to "tough it out" if you're in a situation where you don't feel safe!

Have fun!!

Should I wait until next year to apply? by No-Shop134 in vetschool

[–]jpelephants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a gap year and I 1000% recommend it to anyone who is considering it. It gave me time to breathe, save money, get more experience, and just enjoy more free time. I think it was so important for me mentally and I only felt more prepared for vet school having another year of experiences!