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

Author
Jonathan Levitt
Published
Fri 11 Dec 2020
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/episodes/127--Nia-Akins-You-only-PR-when-youre-present-eni4hj

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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