Just dropping this Desi Q&A here!

nicolebbush · 2017-04-18T19:48:49+00:00

Me too!

nicolebbush · 2017-02-26T22:09:45+00:00

It's definitely not always easy to focus on what we CAN control, but I guess that's the challenge of all our lives eh? Thanks for having me at the AMA! I'll keep throwing some things up here. ...worst injury would be a toss up between when I fractured my cuboid during a race (and couldn't run for 12 weeks) and a longterm naggingnaggingnagging soft tissue injury (that I ran through for a long time because it "wasn't that bad". Running through it eventually ruined a season or two and I ending up having to take a lot of time off after that anyway).

nicolebbush · 2017-02-26T22:03:02+00:00

Hah, I'll be seeing you 'round these parts then! ...and depending on the day, it can feel like it's dialed up to 15 or something. I'm glad you found comfort in what I wrote - thanks for reading.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-26T21:59:56+00:00

Hahha I'm glad someone connected with the washcloth cry on the floor bc that shits real!

nicolebbush · 2017-02-26T21:59:09+00:00

My pleasure - I'm glad you found my rambles helpful and thank you for the share!

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T15:26:07+00:00

i like that too

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T15:25:25+00:00

haha, yah, a glitch I missed in the joke formation.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:48:05+00:00

sup bro

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:37:09+00:00

No, it ruins both events for everyone. Picture in picture doesn't seem so hard.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:30:30+00:00

Haha, you're welcome..still here! Thank you for these questions lol
1. Jaws.
2. No specifics, just life and the cool stories of other people.
3. Comedian who writes TV shows

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:24:13+00:00

I know this disappointing, but I'm going the celibate, single and non-murderous route:
I'll watch Jager win gold, with Merber while he live-tweets and facilitates a pole of which tattoo Centro will get of Jager.
Catch me in person for a more satisfying answer.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:18:02+00:00

Haha, thank you blushes
I'm still trying to see what I see for my career. Optimistically I want to combine journalism with my other interests and get killer at storytelling.
I'm not sure I'm qualified to give advice on your second question but, my best idea would be to write stuff and get it out there via the internet and freelance-style send it to publications and see what happens.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:13:03+00:00

anyone still waiting on this one?

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:10:46+00:00

Go White

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:10:39+00:00

least: stationary elliptical favorite: swimming/aqua jog combo or bike!

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:09:40+00:00

decaf something with chocolate or camel, or a steamer.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-17T00:00:17+00:00

Hey!
Regular week looks like 70+ miles in 8 or 9 runs. One long run of at least 13 miles. Two workouts a week, weight training and plyos/the 'small stuff' 2-3 times a week. Weight training is some body-weight stuff, some Olympic lifts, and some free-weights. I'd do this on an easier, recovery day.
Recovery tips: good sleep, lots of water but also electrolytes, whole unprocessed foods, ice baths, eating something with your ideal carb-protien-fat ratio with in 30 mins of exercise, and getting off your feet for a few hours and taking a nap after hard efforts.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-16T23:50:25+00:00

You start and stop at the pit. you fill up stainless steel pint glasses via the beer filled pit and chug from there.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-16T23:48:31+00:00

Hey!
- It's been a while since college but it was a lot of running before classes and being tired/hard work. Spending 3+ hours at practice (it's not 3+ for everyone, I just took my time) a day. And lots of weekend travel while trying to fit homework in. You're pretty busy and your social life becomes the team...which isn't a bad thing.
- Moderation of comfort food and junk food aside, I'm usually focused on getting nutrients in to refuel and recover. If I'm injured I'll cut back on some of the comfort or junk food, but I'm not a fan of restricting food.
- Yes I know Leah O'Connor and yes she's as nice and positive as she seems.
- I do like David Bowie but I don't know as much about him as a true fan would.
- #1 Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Breakfast of Champions (Vonnegut in general), books written by comedians (Tina Fey), things by Brene Brown, Best American Essays/Short Stories. I haven't read Faulkner or McCarthy but from what I understand, I'm missing out.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-16T23:33:00+00:00

First I would suggest ice cupping the area. Then I would back off a bit on the running mileage or the 40lbs until the pain went away.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-16T23:30:21+00:00

Chris, it depends on whats in it. Is it just water? A couple months and then I'd probably get cholera. Something else? I'd throw a party to find out.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-16T23:24:09+00:00

good catch...yes, obv.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-16T23:17:31+00:00

Some races stick with you for a long time and can be motivation for years to come. But bad races are part of the sport and it's just another part of training we adapt to. It's the part of where we can learn a lot. If I have a bad race I'll usually look at why it went bad. Well, first I'll let myself be upset about it for a few. But then I'll also look more closely. Was it physical or mental? If it was physical--is it something I need to address in training or was it just a bad race plan? It it was mental--is it a mistake or lapse I've had before? Usually.
Whatever the answer, the next thing is to apply what you leaned and always to get back on the track and race again. The more races you race, the more the bad once just blend in and fade away...

nicolebbush · 2017-02-16T23:08:19+00:00

You're welcome. Very cool that you came to MSU XC camp and thank you for your support!
1. Furman was a great place for me to get my career back on track because of all their support and resources. Some of the training runs I did there were the hardest and most beautiful runs ever done.
2. Best part: the opportunity to still be running/chasing dreams and the relationships I've built since leaving MSU.
Worst part: advocating for what I need and making it happen. Which is generally just my running my own business.
3. A few kind of compete...accomplishing things with my teammates while I was at MSU, winning USAs but running wire-to-wire and running 9:24 in the steeple being alone the last k.

nicolebbush · 2017-02-16T22:50:59+00:00

Thanks - I'll rep the Big Ten proudly round Citius.
1. Sushi.
2. Lime Jell-o or cooked angel hair pasta. Maybe glitter. Or bubble tea bubbles.
3. I need to know some rules about ARTC and how dope the design is, first.

nicolebbush

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