today, my heart is SO. FULL. and SO GRATEFUL. grateful for this team, my coaches, and everyone who has supported me through so many ups and downs over the past couple of years. • today meant so much to me because it was the first race in a LONG. TIME. i’ve run without pain, happy and healthy. and i GOT TO RACE. although i may not get to run much each week and cross train like a crazy person…. amber back last march who wanted to quit running, couldn’t walk without tears, and couldn’t run for MONTHS would be crying tears of joy right now if she knew how much better life would get. she WOULD find her love for running again. • i would not have been able to race healthy(MENTALLY and physically) if it wasn’t for my teammates, who have lifted me up so much throughout the season dealing with crazy cross training and injuries, and my coaches, who have worked WITH me to help keep me healthy + happy, and my boyfriend who reminds me everyday that i’m more than a runner and the most important par...