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NYCRuns Central Park Half The weather was actually great for the race. That helped as we pounded out those nearly three laps of the Park and those hellacious Harlem Hills. Didn't push it too hard as I considered this a training run for the LA Marathon in two weeks. I definitely felt the areas that I need to work on. I also saw my buddy Kevin. He volunteered at the baggage checkin. Back to the Batcave, Robin! 13.25 miles / 58.10 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #marathontraining #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #Aftershokz #raceeverything #wilrunsdc #blackmenrun #BlackMenRagnar #NYCRuns #CentralParkHalf #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #runcayman #BMRRagnarTrailAZ (at Central Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B86_ui0H8yb/?igshid=1bq6m9azrmo6g

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Race Calender Updates Another 2020 race has bitten the dust. The St. Michaels Running Festival is out. I'm opting for a deferral to 2021. And to think that I opted out of 2019 for 2020. Sounds like getting to the race date is harder than running the race itself. Four Spring races now cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic: #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF So now my focus is on the inaugural Chicago13.1 race in June. Time will tell. #staysafe . . #racecancellation #racecalendar #blackmenrun #instarunners #runnerslife #wilrunsdc #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Xn0i-HVq8/?igshid=16abammajj5vs

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Second Run of the Hoka One Arahi 4 I replaced the insole with a Plantar Fasciitis insole for arch support and I got better results with the shoes. However, they are forcing me to run with a different stride and midfoot strike. Resulting in aching quads, hams, adductors and knees. The last few miles started to become aggravating. I suspect that when my muscles have completed the 'Hoka Restructuring Plan', I'll have a stronger stride. In other news, I was coming toward the end of my run and was thinking that I hadn't seen one coin on the road during my entire run. Dismayed, I started singing, 'He works hard for no money...so hard for no money. He works hard for no money, so you'd better treat him right!' Suddenly at mile 12.40 there was all of this change in the street. Braked, reversed it and quickly collected it. I couldn't believe it. My leprechaun came a day late. Now that last mile wasn't as painful as I jingled all the way home. 13.20 miles / 36.46 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoSydney #Hokaoneone #BMRRagnarAmbassador #instarunners #Aftershokz #runnersofinstagram #wilrunsDC #maurten #blackmenrun #BlackMenRagnar #BMRRagnarTrailATL #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #runcayman #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #coincollecting #runforthemoney #lateleprechaun (at Lake Artemesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B95OOt-nNpK/?igshid=4dtbgmzvhbz4

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Happy Virtual Medal Monday! The Gauntlet 30k Challenge medal was so cool when I saw it, that I had to have it. It's a special tribute to the Avengers Infinity Saga hero, Iron Man. The Infinity Stones (little magnets can be removed. The challenge consisted of six 5ks (one stone earned per 5k) or any combination of runs to get to 30k. I used the LA Marathon as my combination set. While I'm not a fan of virtual races (Sorry, Not sorry), this one struck a chord in memoriam of my favorite Marvel character, The Invincible Iron Man. . #medalmonday #medalbling #medalchasers #blackmenrun #motivationmonday #instarunners #runnerslife #runnersofinstagram #BMRRagnarAmbassador #wilrunsLA #BlackMenRagnar #LAmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailATL #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #WeRunLA #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman #infinitystones #ILoveYou3000 #virtualraces https://www.instagram.com/p/B9z73hZH2h9/?igshid=15gbu1pc41dl9

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Test Run of Hoka One Arahi 4 And I'm back! Had to take a break after the LA Marathon. My right ankle needed to recover. After this run, everything needs to recover now. Oweee! Yes, now I've got two pairs of Hokas. The Arahi is built as a stabilizing shoe. These shoes will make you work. I felt the impact deep into my hips. Good grief. The lightweight foam helps to give a fast flow through your run. I also like the wider toe box. I was tired to begin with, but determined to tag ten for the day. I just didn't know that these shoes were going to tag my ten. Next run, I'll change the insole. My right arch tightened up, which caused the rest of my foot to freeze up in the last two miles. My new normal, sad to say. I replace the insole with a Plantar Fasciitis insole for arch support. 10.01 miles / 36.46 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoSydney #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #Aftershokz #wilrunsDC #blackmenrun #BlackMenRagnar #BMRRagnarTrailATL #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman (at Lake Artemesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9u4YRknZDj/?igshid=1a8yom10pzhvq

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Happy LA Medal Monday! Today's medal is brought to you from yesterday's 2020 Los Angeles 35th Marathon. Such an amazing event on just as amazing of a day. Hollywood gave a stunning performance. Therefore, the Oscar goes to the LA Marathon!!! Cheers! . #medalmonday #medalbling #motivationmonday #blackmenrun #instarunners #runnerslife #runnersofinstagram #BMRRagnarAmbassador #wilrunsLA #BlackMenRagnar #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #WeRunLA #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman (at Los Angeles Marathon 2020) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hW0jOHNVf/?igshid=19lrwkn3v9zxt

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Day 3 LA Marathon Weekend: LA Marathon Recap Oh man, I was not prepared! But, I already knew that. The hills were disrespectful, but I took most of them on without much challenge. The Daylight Savings Time change messed me up. I thought I had calculated properly, but things didn't quite flow like my plan. I missed the 6:30am bag check cut off time and had to run with my bag. Lots of hills! They wore my butt out. It's actually a really nice race course, despite the hills. Passing through a lot of the famous tourist sites urged you to stop, but you still have miles to go and can't kill your momentum. Weather was great today. I became dehydrated late in the race, which was odd because I drank more water throughout the course than I usually do. Hamstrings started to lock up on me in mile 20. Had to stop and stretch a couple times. My headache came in mile 24 which is how I suspected the dehydration. I had already succumbed to quite a bit of walking at this point. Mile 25 brought on the light headedness. I forget how many times I threw a cup of water on my face. It does work. Recovery included a provided massage at the finish festival. As a massage therapist, this was truly appreciated 😊 26.45 miles / 26.45 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoSydney #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #instarunners #muralart #runnersofinstagram #murals #Aftershokz #wilrunsLA #WeRunLA #hilltraining #blackmenrun #BlackMenRagnar #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman (at Los Angeles Marathon 2020) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9gOLebnfy3/?igshid=bgopdw9obzrf

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My LA Marathon Bib #24603. I believe we were told to not display it online for security reasons. All participants must be inside Dodger Stadium by 6:30am. So that means a very early day. Fortunately, I'm only 0.7 mile away from it and should get there quickly. The clock is ticking and it's near time for bed. See you on the pavement, kiddos. . . #roadtoSydney #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #Aftershokz #wilrunsLA #blackmenrun #BlackMenRagnar #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #racebib #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9dUYTsnIao/?igshid=14fnhmlvn5fo4

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Leap Day/Midnight Run Just barely squeaked this one in for the not soon to be seen again, Leap Years Day. Cold night with a slight stiff breeze. Left ankle wasn't happy after tagging a few hills, but the target was five and accomplished it. Found a quarter in mile three. Who finds money in the street at midnight? This guy. This gave me a total of $0.42 found today. Clearly, staying at home is not profitable LOL 5.72 miles / 63.82 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #marathontraining #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #instarunners #nightrunning #runnersofinstagram #wilrunsdc #blackmenrun #BlackMenRagnar #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman (at Riverdale Park, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9LpQ5Nl1nF/?igshid=1q78422ro9n3z

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Finish line photos from NYC Runs Central Park Half Marathon! . . #racepics #finishlinephoto #BMRRagnarAmbassador #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #Aftershokz #raceeverything #wilrunsdc #blackmenrun #BlackMenRagnar #NYCRuns #CentralParkHalf #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman (at Central Park - 102nd Transverse) https://www.instagram.com/p/B890uzcnL7d/?igshid=ep63tvful4jx

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Happy Medal Monday! The medal from yesterday's Central Park Half Marathon. I'm so glad that the weather was too warm for ice skating as displayed in the medal. . #medalmonday #medalbling #motivationmonday #instarunners #runnerslife #runnersofinstagram #BMRRagnarAmbassador #wilrunsnyc #BlackMenRagnar #NYCRuns #CentralParkHalf #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman #BetheInspiration (at Central Park - 102nd Transverse) https://www.instagram.com/p/B888rF4no1L/?igshid=2o0bodxxezq6

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Hump Day Afternoon Thought this was going to be an easy run since the wind was not that strong. Little did I know that the wind was pushing from the other direction. Otherwise, it really was a lovely day...in print. 10.00 miles / 44.85 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . #marathontraining #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #Aftershokz #raceeverything #wilrunsdc #blackmenrun #BlackMenRagnar #NYCRuns #CentralParkHalf #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #StatenIslandHalf #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman (at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8xW1IQHwB6/?igshid=1u6p5mtz1hv1v

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TFW you're just about to go for a long run and everything is great! This smile was just before for some odd reason I decided to check email before my run (something that I never did, and haven't since) and find out that the Marine Corps Marathon is congratulating me for being accepted in the race. This was my first marathon in 2016. The one I said, "I'm not going to even worry about it because they won't pick me anyway." Apparently my bubble burst at that moment. Wish I could've seen the look of shock on my face. Marathon training began at that moment and I've been marathon crazy ever since smh . #marathontraining #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #runnersofinstagram #Aftershokz #raceeverything #wilrunsdc #BlackMenRagnar #NYCRunsCentralParkHalf #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman #blackmenrun #instarunners (at Washington Circle) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wTUzlnwct/?igshid=8ed6ewn6es5h

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Hump Day Half Second run in the Hoka One Carbon X today. I changed the insole because I always need more cushion. Generally felt better, but I'll need to loosen the shoestrings more next time. I do like the extra room in the toe box. The shoe does hug your foot. In comparison to some other shoes I own, this one is not heavy in weight. While I don't intend to run in them for my long runs, I want to break them in faster. I felt the beat down on my quads when I finished the run. The shoe design focuses on the midstrike, which is not like a traditional Hoka model. This shoe will make you work. Overall, I like the shoe, but don't recommend for someone running traditionally average runs. Today I got to wear my new BMR sleeveless hoodie. Nice cut with a comfortable feel. 13.10 miles / 34.85 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #marathontraining #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #Aftershokz #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #wilrunsdc #BlackMenRagnar #NYCRunsCentralParkHalf #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman #blackmenrun (at Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fb10xHuHr/?igshid=vs0n9j7fg3uy

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Happy Late Medal Monday! The plaque is from #USATF in certification that I earned the Gold Phidippides Award for Outstanding Performance and Endurance in Long Distance Running. This is my third one. This honor is named after the first man that ran a marathon in Greece. He didn't run a race, but ran as a messenger during an impending war. Most believe he died from running the marathon distance. That's partially true. Phidippides ran several marathon's back to back, which led to his demise. Purportedly he was in excellent shape, but that much running without aid stations along your route will take anyone down. I'll add this to my long awaited 2019 year of running review and medals display that is finally underway. Stay tuned. . #medalmonday #medalbling #motivationmonday #blackmenrun #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #BMRRagnarAmbassador #wilrunsdc #BlackMenRagnar #NYCRunsCentralParkHalf #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman #Phidippides #BetheInspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/B8bvOuOHxWB/?igshid=1myc4c5y8vcqj

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Hill Training The zombies didn't want to join my running group: Zombie Ztriderz. They said come back tonight. Hmmm. I didn't run in the Hoka One Carbon X today. I will likely on the next run. I did feel the change in my posture from having used them. Plantar fasciitis in my right foot was minimal. The foot soak and callous shaving helped a lot. 8.20 miles / 21.75 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #marathontraining #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #Aftershokz #raceeverything #wilrunsdc #BlackMenRagnar #NYCRunsCentralParkHalf #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman #blackmenrun (at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home and Fort Lincoln Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8NWXwMnRxZ/?igshid=19x5zy8cwulin