Resilience and determination. Join the conversation with Dr. Christina Acosta—scientist, military veteran, marathon runner, and creator of RunningOnSciene.com. Dr. Christina takes us through her life as a first-generation Mexican-American and shares her military career, her nonlinear educational path that led her to earn a Ph.D., and the profound impact of marathon running. Recorded just before her trip to Germany for the Berlin Marathon, Dr. Christina gives us insights into how she prepared for this significant event and discusses the unique perspective of marathon running from a scientist's point of view.Join us as we uncover the intersections of identity and achievement in Dr. Christina's diverse experiences. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on resilience, determination, and the importance of mentors.In this episode, you’ll:Discover valuable lessons on resilience, determination, and achieving victory in the face of challenges.Gain insights into the profound impact of marathon running from a scientist's perspective.Hear how Dr. Christina prepared for the Berlin Marathon, finding inspiration for personal goals.Explore the intersections of identity and achievement through Dr. Christina's diverse experiences.Uncover her nonlinear educational path from the military to earning a Ph.D.Be inspired to navigate your journey, discussing the importance of mentors and self discovery.Get ready for an episode full of motivation, insights, and inspiration. About Dr. Christina:Instagram: running.on.scienceWebsite: Running on ScienceLinkedIn: Christina Acosta, PhDYouTube: Dr. Christina A., PhD Connect with me:Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.comInstagram: @LatinaInAmericaOther Show: Life 100 PodcastArticle: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26Linktree: Latina In America Stay in Touch:☕ Buy Me a Coffee To Support our ShowWebsite: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.comInstagram: @LatinaInAmericaOther Show: Life 100 PodcastArticle: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26Linktree: Latina In America