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I did learn a lot about myself and my body these past three weeks. For one, you can keep going when you think you can’t. There were some days when I started running I was thinking to myself, can I finish. As the miles went on the legs loosened up. Some days were easier than others. * * You’re slow runs need to be slower than you think. I found that when I would go really slow for what my body felt slow, the next day the muscles get easier at the same pace. * * Recovery days need to be just that. Recovery! With what you do the reset of the day with stretching, NormaTech, food intake, foam roller, and cryo. A lot of time was spent on these. Some days up to 3 to 4 hours depending on what was sore and tight. * * 2 days ago I did a long run that almost felt like a race. lol It took a lot out of me and I felt exhausted. Today (2 days later) I felt better but my legs were so heavy. They need a rest. * * Ran 3 miles today and realized that I need tomorrow and possibly the next day off. Come back to the track and see where the body is at. I didn’t break after 3 weeks but I have wondered if the run down of the legs would catch up to me or is it all in my head. Both maybe LoL • • • • • #run #running #runner #instarunners #runners #instarun #marathon #runhappy #trailrunning #nikeplus #instarunner #runnerscommunity #triathlon #nikerunning #runitfast #garmin #marathontraining #halfmarathon #correr #runtoinspire #cardio #trailrun #trailrunner #corrida #happyrunner #pass #triathlete #runchat #swimbikerun #corridaderua https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7gKc7HECu/?igshid=b7vxstkeoned

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Happy Sunday 10 Miles 8:32 Acg Pace 1:25:24 Time • • • • • #halfmarathon #marathon #halfmarathontraining #runhappy #marathontraining #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runitfast #runnerspace #runnerscommunity #runchat #5k #runnersworld #runners #runner #instarunner #runlikeawinner #instarun #21km #meiamaratona #corridaderua #10k #igrunners #happyrunner #marathoner #run #beatyesterday #nikeplus #runtheday https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5BFnAnY8X/?igshid=173yorhkavx4k

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The increases are happening fast. Two weeks ago I did a 15 miler and finished it in about 1:56:00. Today, I was about 9 minutes faster. * * The same thing is happening for my short fast runs of 5 miles. Going from an a 6:40 mile pace to just 2 days ago about a 6:28 pace. * * They said if you run 75 mile weeks and never take a break or a down week you will break. Even skipping a off run day was not wise they said. * * So far, 3 weeks in, have not broken. I am sleeping more some nights. Up to 8 hours some nights when I usually only need 5-6. Legs feel tired sometimes but I focus on recovery daily to keep my body in check. Not only am I running daily and faster. These 10 mile plus runs are feeling easier. I feel stronger during them. * * Food for thought. You know your body and what it needs. Sometimes advice is great and warranted. Other times you need to ignore the people who feel it cannot be done and just show them what is possible. * * I have shown myself what is possible with consistency, work ethic, drive, and just plane old showing up daily does for the body but also my mind. I am changing on the inside mentally. Moving from a negative/impossible mindset, to a positive and not yet feel. * * Joe Rogan, Jacko, David Goggins, the people at Impact Theory, Gary Vee, Lewis Howes, and so many of my online mentors who have helped me with move past My PTSD and fears. They all were right. Do you. Get out of your comfort zone. Commit and don’t give up. Ignore those who do not care what you do but have an opinion and be the hero of your life. See where you could go and never settle. Where you end up only you can determine if it was all worth it. 😀🙃😎🤪🤩👊👊 • • • • • #halfmarathon #marathon #halfmarathontraining #befree #marathontraining #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runitfast #runnerspace #runnerscommunity #runchat #extreme #runnersworld #runners #runner #instarunner #runlikeawinner #instarun #2020 #nodaysoff #longrun #10k #igrunners #happyrunner #marathoner #run #beatyesterday #nikeplus #runtheday @impacttheory @joerogan @jockowillink @garyvee @garminfitness @lewishowes #alonetogether (at Redmond, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-2eQYZHx6I/?igshid=g2qnlonrwlms

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Did you smile on a run today? In these times of crisis where we are having to pull together alone, let’s always smile and remember that we are able to run while others can’t. * * I have both my legs to Run. Some of my brothers and sisters I have deployed with cannot do this. They are forever changed by the battle scars mentally and physically. I run for them as well as myself. To all those who serve, thank you for allowing me to serve with you. * * 10 Miles 8:29 Avg Pace 1:24:52 Time • • • • • #runitfast #instarunners #runnerscommunity #runnershoutouts #runhappy #runshots #runningcommunity #runnerspace #worlderunners #wearetherunners #runnersworld #runtoinspire #monitorthebeat #runnersofinstagram #marathontraining #instarun #beatyesterday #runnerslife #runlikeaguy #runners #inspiring #furtherfasterforever #runchat #irun #igrunners #runstagrammm #trailrunning #happyrunner #werunsocial https://www.instagram.com/p/B-zZ5Q8H8uU/?igshid=8rzctvdx3vrc

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Impressed with the leap in the last Week. Pushing for that under 30 min 5 mile run. Think I can do it by July 4. Just under 90 days to drop 2 min off total run time. Very possible. Show up every day and bring it. * * For those of you who are wondering. Today is day 18 in a row. No days off running 10 miles a day. The goal was to run 90 days straight 10 miles or more a day and see what happens. So far I’ve noticed the runs have gotten easier. My fast runs have gotten faster. I was told I would break. Shows what people really know. 🧐 * * 3 Mile Warm Up 1 - 6:31 2 - 6:28 3 - 6:26 4 - 6:24 5 - 6:12 2 Mile Cool Down * * * #Marathon #gorun #runtoinspire #marathonrunner #runners #runchat #fitness #run #fit #fitnessfun #motivated #rundisney #instarunning #instarunners #cardio #igrunner #runstreak #trackandfield #tracknation #alonetogether #wegotthis #rundaily #alwayspositive #befree #ptsdawarness #befree #beyourself #loveyourself #loveyourbody #mindset #mindsetiseverything (at Kenmore, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-w1xDcnlUa/?igshid=1s7gnkqzosish

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It Is days like today where I forget that PTSD is part of my life. My runs have really helped my mental sanity. Running every day 10 miles has been a blessing. Didn’t know I could reach almost 80 miles a week and still be able to walk LOL. * * I’m finding that these runs are getting so much easier 17 days in with no days off. Very curious what happens on day 90. * * 10 Miles 8:22 Avg Pace 1:23:35 Time * * #Marathon #gorun #runtoinspire #marathonrunner #runners #runchat #fitness #run #fit #fitnessfun #motivated #rundisney #instarunning #instarunners #cardio #igrunner #runstreak #trackandfield #tracknation #alonetogether #wegotthis #rundaily #alwayspositive #befree #ptsdawarness #befree #beyourself #loveyourself #loveyourbody #mindset #mindsetiseverything (at Kenmore, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-uiUBrnlpi/?igshid=e7g8k7q2siyr

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Everyone has their idea of how you should act and be daily. However, you live with yourself 24/7. You have to do what works for you. Not what others feel you should do. I want to me ME. No one else. * * Smile often, laugh big, Love always 💕 💗 * * 10 Miles 8:22 Avg Pace 1:23:44 • • #runitfast #instarunners #runnerscommunity #runnershoutouts #runhappy #runshots #runningcommunity #runnerspace #worlderunners #wearetherunners #runnersworld #runtoinspire #monitorthebeat #runnersofinstagram #marathontraining #instarun #beatyesterday #runnerslife #runlikeaguy #runners #inspiring #runchat #irun #runstagrammm #trailrunning #werunsocial #alonetogether #loveyourself #lovefreely #extremesports (at Kenmore, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-rqhkKnXEk/?igshid=i9y05ntxggo9

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It is April and still seeing my breath on my runs. lol It is such a change from the California weather I saw for so many years. Looking forward to summer and fast runs. * * 15th day of running in a row. Starting 3rd week of 70+ miles. Bringing on the fun 😀 * * 3 Mile Warm Up 1 - 6:34 2 - 6:32 3 - 6:25 4 - 6:25 5 - 6:19 2 Mile Cool Down • • • • • #runitfast #instarunners #runnerscommunity #runnershoutouts #runhappy #runshots #runningcommunity #runnerspace #worlderunners #wearetherunners #runnersworld #runtoinspire #monitorthebeat #runnersofinstagram #marathontraining #instarun #beatyesterday #runnerslife #runlikeaguy #runners #inspiring #furtherfasterforever #runchat #irun #igrunners #runstagrammm #trailrunning #happyrunner #werunsocial (at Kenmore, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pFLmVHeZm/?igshid=1rewzkvlw39sk

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Happy #sunday Easy recovery run. Learning about myself and what works during my runs. Who I want to be and where I want to go. What a way to use a run. 😀 • • • • • #run #running #runner #instarunners #runners #instarun #marathon #runhappy #trailrunning #nikeplus #instarunner #runnerscommunity #triathlon #nikerunning #runitfast #garmin #marathontraining #halfmarathon #correr #runtoinspire #cardio #trailrun #trailrunner #corrida #happyrunner #pass #triathlete #runchat #corridaderua (at Bothell, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-mrlg6HogA/?igshid=mli878j3io2b

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Running from Woodinville To Redmond. So many more people out and about. It was nice to see. A sunrise with early morning fog. Reminds me of a @johncarpenterofficial movie. Loved it. 😀 Need to watch Some great old school horror later. * * Todays run was just supposed to be a long run with miles. Noting too fast. My lungs felt like it was an easy run. The legs on the other hand felt little tight but as the miles went in I was 25 seconds per mile faster than I was planning without even trying. Nice!! 👍 * * #alonetogether Missing you all. Cannot wait to run the first race and be part of the running community again after this crisis passes. Using this time to gear up my body and not allow negativity within my day. * * Stay strong #america #americanstrong #americastrong • • • • • #run #running #runner #instarunners #runners #instarun #marathon #runhappy #instarunner #runnerscommunity #triathlon #nikerunning #runitfast #garmin #marathontraining #halfmarathon #runtoinspire #cardio #trailrun #trailrunner #corrida #happyrunner #pass #triathlete #runchat #swimbikerun (at Redmond, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kT2N0ncux/?igshid=1figppccxzvuj

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My day is going well so far. Early morning run to start this beautiful Friday. The benefits of not seeing clients in person? I keep forgetting to shave until the mountain man shows in the mirror. lol * * Seeing the optimism in this quarantine reality. Are you? Any funny ideas? • • • • #run #running #runner #instarunners #runners #instarun #marathon #runhappy #trailrunning #nikeplus #instarunner #runnerscommunity #triathlon #nikerunning #runitfast #garmin #marathontraining #halfmarathon #correr #runtoinspire #cardio #trailrun #trailrunner #corrida #happyrunner #pass #triathlete #runchat #swimbikerun #corridaderua (at Kirkland, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-hZaIhn3TS/?igshid=srcutlmmyxku

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Not trying to complain but I am not liking being inside all day and not being around others. Maybe I am complaining a little. lol. At least we have our runs. * * 3 Mile Warm Up 5 miles in 33:20 2 Mile Cool Down • • • • • #run #running #runner #instarunners #runners #instarun #marathon #runhappy #trailrunning #nikeplus #instarunner #runnerscommunity #triathlon #nikerunning #runitfast #garmin #marathontraining #halfmarathon #correr #runtoinspire #cardio #trailrun #trailrunner #corrida #happyrunner #pass #triathlete #runchat #swimbikerun #corridaderua (at Kenmore, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-e1Ljxn1r9/?igshid=15y0ayufq12jb

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Had a little soreness today from the run yesterday. Really pushed it up the hills. Glad I was out there this morning though. The rain started just as I was finishing. I cannot wait for this pandemic to be over. Running has been my only salvation from my home. • • • • • #halfmarathon #marathon #halfmarathontraining #runhappy #marathontraining #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runitfast #runnerspace #runnerscommunity #runchat #5k #runnersworld #runners #runner #instarunner #runlikeawinner #instarun #meiamaratona #corridaderua #10k #igrunners #happyrunner #marathoner #run #beatyesterday #nikeplus #runtheday #alonetogether #lovethelifeyoulive (at Kenmore, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-c1F16nhwd/?igshid=1ox3crtrwro4l

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This was a great run. Started of slow to ease into it. Such a better way. Warm up before you drop the hammer. Last 2 miles before I slowed were uphill. So fun. lol • • • • • #runitfast #instarunners #runnerscommunity #runnershoutouts #runhappy #runshots #runningcommunity #runnerspace #worlderunners #wearetherunners #runnersworld #runtoinspire #monitorthebeat #runnersofinstagram #marathontraining #instarun #beatyesterday #runnerslife #runlikeaguy #runners #inspiring #furtherfasterforever #runchat #irun #igrunners #runstagrammm #trailrunning #happyrunner #werunsocial #alonetogether (at Kenmore, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-aUkrEn8Kp/?igshid=lhrcfj0uleun

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This was a great run. Started of slow to ease into it. Such a better way. Warm up before you drop the hammer. Last 2 miles before I slowed were uphill. So fun. lol • • • • • #runitfast #instarunners #runnerscommunity #runnershoutouts #runhappy #runshots #runningcommunity #runnerspace #worlderunners #wearetherunners #runnersworld #runtoinspire #monitorthebeat #runnersofinstagram #marathontraining #instarun #beatyesterday #runnerslife #runlikeaguy #runners #inspiring #furtherfasterforever #runchat #irun #igrunners #runstagrammm #trailrunning #happyrunner #werunsocial #alonetogether (at Kenmore, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-aUKuVnIKd/?igshid=1v0c7hp2p6k9c

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Very windy and rainy on this run. Plan was for 10 miles but it was not happening today. • • • • • #runitfast #instarunners #runnerscommunity #runnershoutouts #runhappy #runshots #runningcommunity #runnerspace #worlderunners #wearetherunners #runnersworld #runtoinspire #monitorthebeat #runnersofinstagram #marathontraining #instarun #beatyesterday #runnerslife #runlikeaguy #runners #inspiring #furtherfasterforever #runchat #irun #igrunners #runstagrammm #trailrunning #happyrunner #werunsocial https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Xph5HnBe8/?igshid=1pxkv7pf4di6j

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7th Day in a row of 10 miles or more each day. My body has been adapting well. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to keep at it each day. We’ll see what happens at day 30 doing this each day. • • • • • #runitfast #instarunners #runnerscommunity #runnershoutouts #runhappy #runshots #runningcommunity #runnerspace #worlderunners #wearetherunners #runnersworld #runtoinspire #monitorthebeat #runnersofinstagram #marathontraining #instarun #beatyesterday #runnerslife #runlikeaguy #runners #inspiring #furtherfasterforever #runchat #irun #igrunners #runstagrammm #trailrunning #happyrunner #werunsocial (at Kenmore, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VHsNQnsnQ/?igshid=8gkrw5zf66my