But there is one key thing that makes Hadley stand out from her college peers: She's also a professional runner with a personal best marathon time of 2:38:34.
Between college classes at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and daily training runs, Hadley gave us a look into her life as a teenage pro runner.
Even Professionals Get Bed Head
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Hadley wakes up at 7 a.m. and prepares for her first run of the day.
Run #1
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Her morning run ranges from eight to 12 miles and usually takes place on the trails near the UNCC campus.
Breakfast of Champions
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While Hadley says she doesn't follow a strict diet, she does try to eat "a good variety of everything." Of course, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables are included in each meal, she says.
Walking to Class
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As a full-time student, Hadley makes sure to balance her studies with the demands of her daily training schedule.
Are You Paying Attention?
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We're sure chemistry is somehow related to running...somehow. We think.
Lunch Time
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Taking a break from classes is always better with friends. Here are a just a few of her college pals.
A Cozy Homework Spot
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The afternoons allow time for homework assignments, studying and fueling up for her next workout.
Second Run of the Day
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Hadley's afternoon runs take place on campus and are usually four or five miles. She typically trains twice a day—except for Sundays, which include one long run of 18 to 24 miles.
Dining Hall Dinner
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It's back to the campus dining hall for her final meal of the day.
Dorm Living
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Just like a normal college student, Hadley hangs out in the campus dorms with her friends (seen here sporting their school's colors) to decompress from the day.
Pre-Bed Rolling
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Hadley does core work, stretches and then uses an R8 Massage Roller to help her muscles recover before she heads to bed by 10:30 p.m. She aims to get a solid eight and a half hours of sleep before she wakes up to do it all again in the pursuit of a long and successful running career.
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