Oh hey! Welcome to Sweat&Sparkle.
I'm Sofia and I'm a west coast girl ready to start an adventure in South Florida!
I'm an outgoing, adventure seeking, up for anything, strong and happy girl. I love sweating, but even more than that I love SPARKLES. I made my fist big move last year, trading my hometown of Seattle for hipsterville Portland.
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| Just love this place! |
I am a HUSKY and was a coxswain on the women's rowing team for three years. Living in Oregon didn't stop me from repping the PURPLE and GOLD, so I doubt Florida will be any different!
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| HUSKIES |
Portland has treated me well. Being in a new place forced me to discover my passions and interests. I was always on sports teams growing up, even competed on a D1 level in college, but it wasn't until I started running and joined CrossFit that I realized how truly passionate I am about health and fitness.
I have run four half marathons in four different states!
I ran my first full marathon on the Fourth of July 2012.
In the last six months I have learned how to push my body and am
I have run four half marathons in four different states!
I ran my first full marathon on the Fourth of July 2012.
In the last six months I have learned how to push my body and am
constantly amazed at everything it does for me.
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| Sauvie Island 4th of July Marathon!! Getting after it. |
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| 26.2 miles of sweat&sparkles |
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| After 9 years as a coxswain I was terrified of the erg when I joined CrossFit -- now I love posting new bada** scores! |
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First half-marathon; Nike Women's Half in San Francisco. Those hills were no joke, but then again, neither was the Tiffany Finisher's medal:
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| I run to be... ME! |
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This blog is not just about SWEAT, it is also about all the fun that goes on after the work-outs, namely the SPARKLE. I probably own more sequined, glittery, sparkly tops than anyone over the age of 7 should. BUT WHO CARES?! Yes, sometimes I need to reign it in, but ultimately glitter and sparkles make me happy -- and a happy Sofia is the best Sofia!
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| Awesome outfit from a trip to Ft. Lauderdale... see, South Florida and I were meant to be. |
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| Goodbye party in Seattle... do I look South Florida enough yet?! |
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| Sweat&Sparkle at NoPo Run Club, going to miss these girls! |
I've recently started eating "clean" and big part of that has been integrating AdvoCare into my life. In the last month this Seattle girl has given up Starbucks *ahem* coffee and diet soda, as well as gluten, alcohol, refined sugars and most dairy products. I feel better than ever! My body has the energy it needs to get through my crazy work outs, and even better, its finally starting to look the part. I hope to integrate recipes and information about my eating habits into this blog.
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| My blender cup along with meal shakes are my new best friends! |
I am studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist, and am simultaneously excited and nervous about what graduate school is going to look like. It is a pretty intensive program, consisting of both course work and clinical work. I can't believe that I am going to be treating clients in t-minus one month. Luckily we get to wear these bad boys to make it oh-so official:
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| When I get mine I'll have to find a palm to stand next to... |
So if you want to see pictures of crazy SWEATY work outs, or be inspired by the magic of SPARKLES, then this the blog for you!
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Thanks for reading!
Love.
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