#glitteryredpanda

I did indeed! :) Bleached it first then used Raw’s “Twisted Teal” dye.  It’s actually a little faded now but one of the things love about this dye is that while it fades it still looks pretty cool! 

The day we can walk the streets without people catcalling me is the day we have equal rights. 

The day men stop objectifying us is the day we have equal rights. 

The day men can be as feminine as they want and women can be as masculine as they want is the day we have equal rights. 

Plus, have you taken a look at other countries? Modern feminism is to fight for THEM. In Pakistan, women are getting acid thrown at their faces for not pleasing a man. Girls can get married off to a man up to FOUR TIMES their age just because.

My first tip would be to quit soccer :P No I’m just kidding. But, know that at some point you may have to choose between running and soccer (perhaps when you go to college or even before then). At that point, do whatever you have the most potential in. If you’re a better runner, run. If you’re a better soccer player, do it.

In terms of technical stuff, prepare yourself for this season by running now this summer! The most important 3 words in cross country are June, July, and August. That’s where the foundation is laid. For now, just go out there and run a realistic amount and distance. Progress and raise your mileage and sitacne gradually and slowly so you don’t get injured. Make sure you have good shoes too! Go to a specialty running store if you haven’t already, get fitted, and get some good shoe if you can. 

My other tip: it will be hard. It won’t just be hard to complete things, but it will be hard to give your full, 100% effort some days. Running long distances is hard, but it is so so rewarding. The bonding you achieve with your team is immeasurable. The challenges you will undergo yourself is indescribable. Do your best to have a positive, passionate perspective each and every day. Look at everything like an opportunity to better yourself, but don’t forget to have fun, be with friends, and enjoy the ride. Listen to your coach. Wether you like it or not, he/she is your coach. Follow them to the ends of the earth and let them know you want to be pushed and be the best you can be. The best they can make you.

Happy running!