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Thought Process While on a Run

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter.

Running is a great way to clear your head. But that does not necessarily mean emptying it. Some very insightful musings are swirling around in many runners’ brains as they bound about. But here are mine:

  1. Here I go. My only limit is ME. Hashtag Fitsporation.

  2. What a delightful hour to go for a run. My mind is as clear as this beautiful day. GOOD MORNING ISLA VISTA!

  3. Ew wait is that someone I know? I’ll just look vacantly ahead and not acknowledge them.

  4. Fine I’ll say hi.

  5. Wow I still have so much energy, my stamina is improving!

  6. How has it only been four minutes..? Not looking at my watch again.

  7. I see you, biking to the Rec Cen. Probably going to do some stairs, lift some weights. You think you’re cool.

  8. Should I go to the gym more often? Is that why I have no arm strength?

  9. When I get home I’ll finally make one of those healthy protein smoothies.

  10. Eight minutes. Really?

  11. Actually I have a leftover burrito in the fridge, can’t let that go to waste.

  12. Why do people think it’s okay to take up the entire path when walking with their friends?

  13. I probably should have announced myself instead of aggressively pushing through them.

  14. Do I sound weird when I breathe?

  15. That burrito might be gross by now, I should just order a new one. Fresh food’s better for my cardiovascular health.

  16. Is it too early to take off my shirt?

  17. I wonder how many ants I have killed in my life.

  18. What does that dandelion oil they sell at the Co-Op even do?

  19. Ah, finally, Sands Beach. Look at that old couple whale-watching. That’s precious.

  20. They’re in my way. Crap. Time for some off-roading.

  21. Definitely have a few thorns in my shoe. Deep in there. Whatever. No pain, no gain.

  22. HOLY SH*T is that a snake?????

  23. Just a tree root. Everyone stay calm.

  24. It’s been 40 minutes. Shirt is coming off. Who cares that I don’t have a six pack?

  25. Am I home yet?

  26. That cloud of gnats I just inhaled should tide me over until the burrito…

  27. Fantastic. Of all the times for a group of hot surfers to be walking in my direction. I should have kept the shirt on.

  28. Look at me go. I’ll sign up for that half-marathon those sorority girls are doing. I’ll do it FIRST THING when I’m back.

  29. F*ck it I’ll do an entire marathon, these legs can do anything.

  30. Aw, look! A bunny! It’s all cute and hopping.

  31. Does this side cramp mean I don’t eat enough bananas? I read that somewhere.

  32. Tropicana orange juice has as much potassium as a banana. Read that somewhere too.

  33. Isn’t it strange that humans have to go out of their way to burn calories when bunnies just hop them off naturally?

  34. I’m almost home. Finally. Not that I’m not just LOVING every second of this.

  35. Okay, I’ll sign up for the marathon after I get my burrito. I’m thinking Super Cuca’s.

  36. I see my front door. Time to sprint. My neighbors must think I’m a track star.

  37. Actually, those marathons are expensive, I really should be saving money. To sign up would be irresponsible.

  38. Should I splurge and get guacamole? Yes. Now that’s worth the money.

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Rachel is a senior at UC Santa Barbara and studies Communication and Global Peace and Security. Rachel is from a small, beautiful town in southern California called Palos Verdes. However, Palos Verdes is just one of the many places Rachel has lived. Rachel spent her childhood moving and traveling all over the world, living in places such as Indianapolis, Indiana; Santiago, Chile; Vienna, Austria; and Orlando, Florida. Rachel has found her heart and her home in California, choosing to spend her college years in sunny Santa Barbara. However, Rachel continued her wanderlust when she studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain in Fall 2012. At UCSB, Rachel is an immensely dedicated and involved member of her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, where she held the positions of Panhellenic Delegate, Inter-Greek Counselor, Rho Gam, and a member of the Nominating Slate. Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is a passion of Rachel's, as she is their Social Media Coordinator as well as an active and proud member. As a member of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Society, Rachel is able to implement her prowess and affinity for communication and communication-related issues. When Rachel is not writing, participating in Kappa events, or volunteering, you can find her in the gym, on the soccer field, watching Modern Family, or cooking. Rachel's love for sports, food, and writing often times go hand-in-hand, as one may see in her weekly blogs. For the past two summers, Rachel has been freelance writing for the Los Angeles Times, and hopes to continue her career pursuit of journalism after she graduates. Rachel is elated to be a part of Her Campus's fabulous team and loves every moment of it!