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6:30am work- your life. You may not run a marathon or out. She always win any sort of race, but you will develop exercised, even an appreciation for the body that God has if her compan- given you. ion didn’t want to. “We are taught to have balance,” says “I feel like every- consists of my faith in God and family first, thing on my mis- doing the things in my life that make me Brandi. “I've always tried to live a life that sion that we were required to do had a pur- the most happy, working hard, giving serv- pose. I never questioned why they wanted ice, and keeping myself physically fit.” us to work out because it is just a given that keeping your body physically fit is important.” Even though she spent most of her mission walking all day, she felt that time in the morning was important. “It helps give you more energy and keep your mind clear.” Brandi believes that physical fitness, along with the Word of Wisdom, is important to keep our bodies strong and functioning properly. “Everything in my life, even running, can and will always lead back to my faith in what God wants for me,” Brandi says. “I know for a fact he wants me to be happy and to keep myself healthy. I know for a fact he wants the same for you.” Brandi is a runner, reader, avid thrifter, lover of food and fun. She blogs her style, her thoughts, her runs, and she LOVES life! Follow her blog at run-style-run.blogspot.com Keep Going for fashion and exercise inspiration. The perseverance shown by long distance Let us know what motivates you to run! runners is an admirable quality, one that if Email us, send a pic on instagram, com- developed can help you in many areas of ment on facebook, or send a tweet! 31