Kelsey Walla

I DID IT !!! 🥳🫶🏻🐥🌈⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I ran a 5K and even better.. at an average elevation of 7,545 feet!!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I set a goal to get into running when I had my surgery last year (after hating running my whole life), and I can now check it off my list after finishing my first race! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I went into this with a goal to just finish, and maybe even finish before 45 minutes. With the altitude, I thought my lungs would give up and I would have to run/walk. However, I tried my best to pace myself without going too fast to get out of breath and I RAN THE WHOLE THING Y’ALL! and at a time of 42 minutes! I know it’s just 3.1 miles, but I never gave up and never stopped to walk!! I cried lots of tears after finishing because I’m just so proud of myself!! 🥹⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ also, I can’t forget to mention how freaking awesome my friends are - both the ones that signed up for the 5k with me and for the ones at the finish line cheering me on. I’m just so sooo grateful for each and every one of them, and for anyone else who has supported me and believed in me throughout this running journey. 🫶🏻⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ p.s. how cute are the signs Kelly and Jamison made!! 🥰

focused on making the absolute MOST out of our summer 🏕️🤗🌲🏔️⁣ ⁣ last summer (my first summer here in colorado), I spent the entirety of it rehabbing and recovering from my knee surgery. so while I was able to still do some things in the mountains and out with friends, I wasn’t able to do everything I had hoped for.. but that’s different this year. I’m more recovered (wouldn’t say fully recovered tho) and more capable to do and accomplish goals I have for myself!⁣ ⁣ so here’s a look into the things I have planned for this summer + goals I have :)⁣ ⁣ 🗻 hike my first 14er (a mountain that exceeds in elevation of 14,000 ft above sea level)⁣ 🎒 go on my first overnight backpacking trip⁣ 🌲 visit two more national parks to hit my 2024 goal of visiting 4 new parks⁣ ⛺️ go on a big ole group camping trip with my besties for my birthday weekend, along with camping throughout the rest of summer⁣ 🇮🇹 hike through the Dolomites!!! eek!!⁣ 🚣🏼‍♀️ paddle board like last summer but this time I’ll actually be cleared to stand up on the board⁣ 🥾 explore new parts of Colorado and go on harder hikes than what my knee was able to do last year⁣ 🏃🏼‍♀️ maybe more races?? who knows??⁣ ⁣ xoxo,⁣ kelsey and winter 🫶🏻⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #goldencolorado #outdoorsy #granola #coloradogram #coloradoinstagram

“I didn’t want to hike too long” and then chooses a trail that’s over 6 miles 🤡⁣ ⁣ word to the wise - maybe go for a mile or two max in new boots.. definitely not 6 🤣 I had some regrets the next day fo shooo⁣ ⁣ 🔗 links to lists of all my fav outdoor/hiking gear I use in my bio⁣ ⁣ #danner #dannerboots #hikingboots #hiking #optoutside #rei #reicoop #womenofadventure #adventuretime #hiker #outdooradventures #outdoorsy #granolagirl #mountainlife #outdoorgear #womenwhoexplore #womenwhohike #coloradohikes #keepitwild #explorecolorado #naturelover #getoutside #exploremore #goexplore #adventuregirl

sometimes (a lot of the time) I forget that this place is so close to me 😫⁣ ⁣ my 5k next weekend is actually in estes, so I wanted to come see what it felt like running with less oxygen beforehand … and in conclusion, it sucks 😭😭 but it’s fine, I’m fine, everything will be fine 🤣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #estespark #rockymountainnationalpark #daytrip

not sure of a better combo than rocking a cute new fit, having a glute pump, and it being Friday 🦋🌈🩷⁣ ⁣ ⁣ whole fit - @prozisusa @prozis code walla10 :)

a few things I’m adding into my routine (almost daily) as I run more often! 1. Tibialis raises - strengthens your tibialis anterior (a popular area where people get shin splits) 2. Double leg heel raise to single leg descend - helps manage your Achilles and how much of the load is going on that tendon, as well helping your ankles become more stable 3. stretching & foam rolling - releases pressure/tightness that could lead to injuries when I did track in middle school, I was notorious for getting shin splints and that just forever deterred me away from running. I grew up thinking that if I were to run, I’d automatically get them. but… they can go away! fun fact! haha my reminder to y’all - do extra steps in your warm up and in your recovery .. it matters. take care of yourself and do what you can to prevent injury!! #run #runningcommunity #injuryprevention #runnersofinstagram #reelsofinstagram

happy earth day to this wonderful planet we call home 🌲🌱🌎⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ enjoy this small glimpse into the beauty I’ve seen of Mother Earth so far in the last couple years! I can’t wait to see even more this year when I get to visit the Dolomites and go on more hiking/camping trips in Colorado 🥹⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ some reminders for y’all on this earth day! 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🥾leave no trace when spending time outdoors! if you pack it in, pack it out. and stay on the trails - don’t create extra damage to the ecosystem!!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🥤 choose reusable options - reusable food containers, coffee mugs, water bottles, reusable grocery bags, etc⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⚡️ be easy on your thermostat (crack a window, get fresh air) and turn off your faucet when not in use - good for the environment and for your wallet🤑 ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 👚 buy less, recycle/reuse more. use old food containers as storage containers, resell old clothes & thrift new clothes, use old towels as new rags, use newspapers you get in the mail for packing paper, re-use gifting bags and gifting paper, etc.. the list only goes on!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #earthday #leavenotrace #optoutside #womenofadventure

what would you do if you rode the train into work and then it got canceled on your way home? asking for a friend 🫣⁣ ⁣ honestly might do these lil ‘day in the life’ vlogs more often.. it oddly helped me stick to a routine and have a really productive day, so I enjoyed filming it 🤗⁣ ⁣ #dayinthelife #lifestyleblogger #corporategirlie

years ago I learned that not every workout will be a good workout and now I’m learning the same for running..⁣ ⁣ not every run will be a good run and that’s okay! I still got out there, I still ran. that’s what matters. ⁣ ⁣ I could do without that stitch tho 🫠🥴⁣ ⁣ if anyone has any advice on how to prevent that, I’m all ears 🫡⁣ ⁣ #beginnerrunner #run #runrunrun #runningcommunity #womenofadventure #optoutside

was thinking about a lavender latte the entire 6 miles 🤭🤭⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 📍 cheesman canyon⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #hikemore #optoutside #outdooradventures #outdoorsy

fun news - last week I signed up for my first race! a 5k in May!! to be honest - I think I was always scared to get into running over the last couple years bc I knew I couldn’t do long distances or run a 6 min mile. however, I wasn’t trying. I avoided running/jogging completely. once I had my surgery and realized how amazing and capable my body was pre-accident, I vowed to myself I would take up running once my body was recovered again. I wanted the challenge.. and I wanted to take full advantage of how incredible my body is, because sometimes we really take movement for granted. and honestly, I hate that it took an injury and a surgery that made me immobile to realize that. so over the last couple months, after I was cleared by my PT, I started running. I may not have run over 3 miles yet or be under a 10 min pace, but who cares. I’m trying and I’ll keep trying. Who knows where I’ll be a year from now or 5 years from now. Small progress is still progress. and something I often have to remind myself when I see other ppl in their running eras is this - no matter your pace, you are a runner. no matter how far you’ve ran, you are a runner. if you’re running, you’re a runner. #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #running #beginnerrunner

name a better way to spend a 60° weeknight! 🏃🏼‍♀️⁣ ⁣ + lil @guenergylabs taste test after our intervals 🎂⁣ ⁣ #guforit #runninggels #running #instarun #runningcommunity

the sounds of nature are my favorite sounds 🤎🌲⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #colorado #optoutside #outdoorsy #gratitude #appreciatethelittlethings #naturelovers