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Alyssa Passarelli


Dealing with injury

I scoffed at advice from wiser friends who instructed me to rest, take it easy, or at the very least to spend more time stretching.

America's pastime

April holds a special place in my heart, as these first few days mark the start of six months full of triumph, challenge, heartbreak and victory.

Finding "Your People"

In that moment, I felt utterly content with my surroundings. I knew I had found a place where I fit in — a group where people don’t find it crazy to love running, or to eat protein bars like candy. 

Overnight adulthood

The thought struck me as I entered a medical clinic this weekend, praying for a doctor to cure me after a period of prolonged illness. Suddenly it occurred to me — I am still on my parents’ insurance plan.

The “Netflix effect”

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the couple days have been a never-ending cycle of sales going on “today only!” and “limited time!” offers.

Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs

For two of the eight hours during my last drive home to New York, I listened to Ted Talk Radio. One talk took up the majority of the time, and the speaker’s message has stayed with me in the weeks since that drive.

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