Laurel Slyck lives close to the Oregon Trail in Boise, Idaho. She works full time, moms full time, and fits in running and writing around those two very engaging and time consuming things. Her first book, Did Anyone Tell You This Was Going to Be Easy, reflects her journey to get her to where she is today. It includes struggling through poverty, being a military spouse, divorce, loss, single parenting, disordered eating, ultrarunning and more (not in that order). The book aims to relate to anyone who is going through tough times, but ultimately serves as a manifesto about moving forward and pushing your boundaries no matter where you are now. Check out the book and follow her on social media to find out more!