"As an ultrarunner, I learned how to find my balance between pushing myself beyond my wildest thoughts and the ability to fail forward," Snell said. "It is easy to fall into the trap of wanting to accomplish everything the way that we envision it in our heads, but some of the most rewarding lessons that I learned along the way stemmed from a series of events not going the way that I planned."
"For those who are trying to honor their fitness practice, always remember to be kind to your mind, body, and spirit along the way," she continued. "Our goals can sometimes make us feel defeated. Always show your body and mind gratitude for the work and rest that you gift yourself each day. The curveballs that life throws us on a daily basis is already hard; don't add on unnecessary pressure of trying to achieve perfection when you're doing your absolute best."
