Emily Gokita
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Emily Gokita
[move, eat, act] with purpose.
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Hello, I’m Emily.

Here to help you move with purpose and listen to your body.

Join me for a live class, download one of my virtual programs, or book a 1-on-1 personal training session. Also available for in-person nutrition planning and meal prep services local to Portland, Oregon.

 
 
 
An excuse to wear wedding garb.
Still resting this pesky foot injury but keeping my eyes on this beautiful prize — crossing the finish line just past this gate and eating @brammibalsdonuts, falafel, and maybe a @standardseriouspizza immediately after the @berlinmarathon. 🤞🏻
Want to talk about tips for storing your produce, but first, a PSA: Make sure you’re eating your fruits and veg. When we’re stressed or overwhelmed, we often neglect our nutrition and reach for foods that feel comforting. Healthy fats a
Just an appreciation post for the people around me. Summer looks good on Portland.
iPhone wallpaper. 👌🏻
JOY. Movement is such a huge part of my routine. It brings me so much JOY. Lately, I’ve been bumming. My foot injury is really dragging me down. I try to remind myself of my personal WHY in these moments. I’m finding JOY in getting
 
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Recent blog posts
Running injury, dealing with it.
Running injury, dealing with it.

This is my second running-related injury. Learn about my first, my second, and how to avoid one yourself.

It's been a year.
It's been a year.

It’s been a year since I published a blog post, but not since I’ve written one. Looking back in my drafts, I see one about my marathon experience back in October. I see one about goal setting…

Patience, my friend.
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Patience, my friend.
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Things take the time they take yet here we are always wanting to know when something will start or when something will end. We can set expectations but, as we go through life, we learn…

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Run Workouts to Increase Speed and Endurance
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Run Workouts to Increase Speed and Endurance
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In order to increase your speed during your easy and long runs, you need to practice running faster and one way to do that is by practicing run workouts like tempo runs, Fartlek, sprints, and uphill running too. Here are some ideas!

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You can be an athlete if you want.
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You can be an athlete if you want.
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Would you call yourself an athlete or runner? Why I think labels are both dangerous and valuable.

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How to improve your relationship with pre- and post-workout fueling
How to improve your relationship with pre- and post-workout fueling

In order to successfully grow as runners or athletes, we need to overcome harmful, damaging nutrition habits. They don’t have a place in increasing our strength and physical capabilities. They don’t have a place in helping us feel mentally strong and energized.

I ran a marathon, alone.
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I ran a marathon, alone.
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On October 17, 2020, I ran my first marathon. Let me start by saying that I was not “alone” for the entire 4 hours and 2 minutes but I did run solo without other runners, fans, water stations, or musical entertainment – something Berlin does very well during running events.

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Thank you, Berlin
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Thank you, Berlin
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It’s possible to grieve the loss of many things. For me, I’m grieving the loss of Berlin.

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Norway Road Trip: Route and Budget Tips
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Norway Road Trip: Route and Budget Tips
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Here’s the itinerary for our 7-day Norway road trip including scenic stops, bikes, and budget tips.

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Our wedding: Sustainable, support local and on a budget
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Our wedding: Sustainable, support local and on a budget
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We got married and planned it all (on a budget) in just 4 weeks. Read how.

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