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How I juggle a full-time internship with running 55 miles a week

Jackie KatzmanJul 19, 2016, 20:45 IST

I run cross-country and track at Cornell University.Jackie Katzman/ Business Insider

Moving to New York City can be a hard adjustment for anybody - learning to navigate the subway, managing not to spend your whole paycheck on food or concert tickets, and living an enjoyable life in the city that can have a reputation for being "lonely."

I know - I just did it.

As a cross-country runner, I'm only one of many collegiate athletes who must balance their New York City intern schedule with a summer of training that sets them up to have a successful athletic season in the fall.

Here's a glimpse into one of my days as I try to balance working, having fun ... and running 55 miles a week.