Good Place with Lena
Say hello to Lena, the Portuguese wind who sprints through life! She's quick, fun, and always full of energy. We first met her when her Smiles over Miles team breezed through Border to Hel race and took home the big trophy this summer. Read about Lena's honest opinion on beans and what inspires her to keep running and finding new challanges.
What's your Good Place?
Arghhh, this has changed over the years. I would say it's when I'm with friends, doing hard things or going on adventures together. I think a place or mental space that I often revisit is when I was running with my friend Luci in Lanzarote, on a highway going downhill.
What do you do when you UNNA*?
This is SO LAME and WEIRD! Beans! BOLD BEANS, best beans on earth, I treat myself with them... I'm obsessed with beans - GO BUY THESE BEANS!
*UNNA is Swedish for treating yourself
Hot Boys Athletic
Lena is part of the London based running collective Hot Boys Athletics. There is something special about community - pushing each other, sharing the highs and lows, and finding motivation together. We at UNNA are big fans of the women at @hotboysathletics and the strength that comes from their community.
What's your best way to find motivation?
My teammates - there's always someone racing, challenging themselves. I'm lucky to be surrounded by inspiring women.
