# @rea.rust on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5uI9SkS6u
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66096237-rearust-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/409ba74801.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-29T00:08:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Reagan Rust | Sports & Travel (@rea.rust) — https://gondola.cc/rea.rust

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There’s something to be said about being an athlete for 20+ years of your life. For years on end, you’re dedicating your life to a sport, and then one day it all comes to an end. I’m extremely fortunate that I got to go out on my own terms, but sometimes especially when I’m around major hockey events like the world championship, I miss who I was when I played.

I miss competing. I miss the community. I miss the purpose of chasing something every season. 

Do I miss it enough to play again? Probably not. But I really miss the people. Hockey is an incredible sport that brings people closer than you could ever imagine. Although I may never be a pro athlete again, I’m grateful for the years I had 🥺🫶 #hockey #formerathlete #hockeyplayer

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## Tags

hockey, formerathlete, hockeyplayer

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