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Learning to run means learning how to break through barriers - both physical and mental. But not everyone understands this. For some, barriers may be as simple as learning about basic equipment or letting go of scary memories of the mile run in elementary school. For others, barriers can be overcoming the intimidation that can surround a sport like running where it seems like there is a requirement of a certain physique or pace.⠀ ...⠀ For me, the more I treat every run like a "fun run", especially when I get to be with friends (I miss people so much right now!), the more I surprise myself. At last year's @bigpeachsizzler #10k I had no race plans/strategy. I just let myself have a great time running with friends, and it resulted in a PR! ⠀ ...⠀ Biggest takeaway: Find friends who will challenge you but also make you feel like flying on some great fun and conversation. Zoom zoom. Whatever the barrier may be, there is always a way to rise above and #ReleasetheRunner!⠀ BibRave #bibchat #socialdistancing #runningisntcanceled #quarantine #quarantinelife #stayhome #covid19 #coronavirus #running #run #socialdistance #runalone #runningsnotcancelledCoRUNavirus #runstreak day 23 definitely calls for more pre and post run stretching. Luckily, I feel like my body is getting used to this and been feeling good out there. Need to work on keeping these strong paces over longer and longer distances. Been loving listening to the @peloton app fun runs with @mattymaggiacomo for awesome much-needed motivation during social distancing. I miss my run gang! Gonna try to string together multiple fun run workouts for my long runs and see how it affects my pace. #bibchat #runchat #peloton #socialdistancing #rnnraroundtheworld @rnnr.coSocial distancing means quiet roads for a great Saturday ride. It’s not Wednesday but still got a biscuit! #socialdistancing #cycling #covid19 #bancarsRain out there, don’t care. CoRUNavirus #runstreak day 18 in the bag! #rnnraroundtheworld #bibchatOur communities are seeking new at-home or socially-distant friendly exercise alternatives - or worse, taking a hiatus from exercise all together. As a runner, I know firsthand that regular exercise improves my physical & mental well-being. But I also remember how hard it was when I first started! Now it’s time to pay it forward! If you’re new to running and not sure how to start, I’m here to help #ReleasetheRunner in YOU! ⠀ . . .⠀ 13 years ago I was struggling through grad school, living alone, unhealthy, depressed, and unmotivated. On a mental health break home in NH I watched a family friend compete in @ironmantri. It completely redefined my definition of "athlete" and encouraged me to go back to Atlanta and find the athlete I knew existed within myself. I immediately signed up for the @atlantrackclub #halfmarathon training program, and one mile at a time, several months later I made it to the finish line of the Atlanta Thanksgiving Half Marathon. 13 years later I've completed dozens of races from 5ks, half marathons, marathons, ultramarathons, and Ironman! One step at a time...walking, running, jogging, walk/run intervals, whatever "running" means to you...you can "releasetherunner too! Whether at home on a treadmill, running laps around the block, or even running around your yard, now is the time to get out there and find the mental happiness that comes with treating your body to some much deserved miles. There's so many virtual training programs and races right now. Let me know what you need and I can send you in the right direction. :-D⠀ ⠀ @laurenleesc @mikeuda ⠀ ⠀ #BibChat ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #socialdistancing #runningisntcanceled #quarantine #quarantinelife #stayhome #covid19 #coronavirus #running #run #socialdistance #runalone #runningsnotcancelledRides, and runs, and dog walks, oh my! When the only excuse to go outside is for dog walks or exercise, you end up getting a lot of all the above. Lots of double and triple days lately so that I don’t go mad. 😜 Keeping a CoRUNavirus run streak going (day 16), logging steps for @fitnessbank.fit @des_linden Spring Step Challenge, and adding miles to a virtual relay around the world with @rnnr.co It’s nuts out there folks but still so many ways to stay healthy and motivated. #bibchat #runchat #FitnessBankBr #StepWithDes #rnnraroundtheworld #justrun #marathontraining #ultratraining
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Race Report: Hot Chocolate Atlanta 2.0
Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Hot Chocolate 15k as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews! This is my … Continue reading
Posted in Race Reports, Race Reviews
Tagged atlanta, bibchat, bibrave, bibravepro, hc15k, hotchocolate15k, reviews
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#OrangeIsTheNewFast: Orange Mud is for (adventure) lovers
I first discovered Orange Mud several years ago when I read about their Transition Towel in a running or outdoor magazine. I have no idea where I saw it, but I’m pretty sure it was on a magazine holiday wishlist. … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews
Tagged bibchat, bibrave, cycling, halfmarathon, hydration, marathon, OrangeMud, products, running, ultramarathon
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Cloudland Canyon 50 (35ish): the Frozen Chosen Edition
This was my 3rd year running the Run Bum Cloudland Canyon 50 miler. I LOVE this race. Sean “Run Bum” Blanton knows how to put on a great race, with amazing volunteers, great aid stations, and a “Do Epic” attitude. … Continue reading
Posted in Race Reports
Tagged bibchat, Cloudland, RunBum, runchat, trail, ultra, winterrunning
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BibRave Review: Brilliant Reflective Safety Strips
Disclaimer: I received the Brilliant Reflective Safety Strips to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews. View this post on Instagram Coldest and darkest before the … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews
Tagged besafe, beseen, bibchat, bibrave, products, reflective, reviews, running, Training, winter
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