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Everyday teaches us something.....today......today taught me that no matter your intentions you will have to surrender to the will of a 2 year old dog on a mission to eat all the things. AMD since it is his gotcha day he feels entitled to do it. Here is an actual list of the things "we" tasted today: 🌱Grass 🌿Sticks 🌾Other various plants 💧Puddle water 🍖Excess fat/bone from what looked like scraps from the taco truck near the house 🥡🍿Cardboard food containers 🍞stale bread 🌊Running water from sprinklers 🧁part of Chocolate Costco muffin....(who leaves these on the ground?!?!) Before you ask, he seems fine from the chocolate muffin incident but we are still monitoring the little brat to make sure.... Buuuuuttttt back to me 🤣🤣 I never felt like I got into a groove/rhythm this run, and not just because we had to stop and go every few minutes. So needless to say I wasn't too mad to just turn the corner and go home...we can always try again another day. Besides how can you stay mad at this guy's face on gotcha day!! #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #longrunsaturday #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #findyourhappyplace #laceup #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #distractyourself #triathlontraining #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #eatallthethings #theycantallbewinners #springerspaniel #englishspringerspaniel https://www.instagram.com/p/B_OkpFcp0PK/?igshid=8yrtm61bw0wq

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🎶Oh, misty eye of the mountain below🎶 Our run today made me think of this Ed Sheeran song. As the fog rolled in over the hilltops we were greeted by this magical misty view. The weather was perfect for just going out and running and if we had started earlier in the day we probably would have gone a little longer, but since we were going either up into the ridgeline or down under the tree cover I didnt want to get too far out into the woods as the daylight dwindled. We ended with just over 3.5 miles for the day as we listened to @officeladiespod in our ear the whole time! #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #findyourhappypace #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #trailrunning #trailrun #goruninthewoods #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #consistency #january2021 #januarymiles #firstrunoftheyear #firstrunof2021 #foggyrun #runinthehills https://www.instagram.com/p/CJkS_RKJRho/?igshid=zbgc4yig3epj

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Sometimes the progress you make isn't as simple as measuring inches on your body or a time on a watch. Sometimes that progress is a shift in your mind, knowing that 5 miles is not nearly as far as it was 2 months ago. The distance obviously hasn't changed but my minds ability to conquer it sure has. I know that my lungs are in some of the nest shape they have been in, and my legs are slowly catching back up to them. The consistency of getting out there is letting my body adapt to this rhythmic pounding and increasing the time if my longer stints. Everytime I go out now I tell myself idk I'll probably go for 5 miles, maybe more. That said if you looked just at today's run you would not necessarily think there is much difference between the other runs this month. Roughly the same distance, roughly the same time, and a lot of the differences can be explained by the new route. There were a lot more downhills where my heartrate could recover and my speed could increase. But... Check pic 2 for my KOM splits over the last month. That segment is a 12% grade for about a 10th of a mile. So it's straight up. I started off walking up it a few times. Partly because the thought of running it was terrifying, and partly because I started to run it and quickly slowed close enough to a walking pace that I dropped my effort to conserve energy. But over the last week my times are all in the same ball park, but look at that heart rate difference from today vs all my other runs. It was also very clear from my effort afterwards 😰😵. I didnt feel like I needed to keel over and die at the top. 💪💜💜 So if you ever feel like you aren't making progress with your fitness goals go find yourself a huge hill and sprint up it a few times. You may start to see those changes come through a little better. #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #trailrun #triathlontraining #consistency #changecomesfromconsistency #stravasegmenthunting #stravasegment #kom👑 #trailrunning #runoutside #decembermiles https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFw_EoJktV/?igshid=z7q66iuo11q7

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If you follow me on Strava you know that we have been not only QOM but full on ruling the mountain on one of our segments for about a week now. Today we hit it again and lowered our time by an additional second. Ooph I legit thought I was going to throw up after that effort. I have a feeling we started a little before the actual start and might have ended a little after. For all future attempts I will be ensuring I know the exact spot it starts 🤣🤣🤣 Don't mind me I'm just going to go die now #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #longrunsaturday #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #triathlontraining #qom #kom #stravasegment #strava👑 #stravasegmenthunting #runinthesun #sunshinerun #decembermiles #stickyourtongueout https://www.instagram.com/p/CJAwrk5JTXm/?igshid=14296keo78t0c

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Tried to go out for an easy one. Ended up getting getting caught in the rain. I actually would rather get caught in the rain than I would have to start in the rain. I find it really relaxing to run in the rain (granted you don't get too cold) but going from warm and dry inside the house to immediately soaked before you even find your groove....uh uh not a fan of that. We probably could have had a little better time if someone did want to stop and run through ALL the puddles. 🐕🏃🏼‍♀️☔ Gear we wore: Headband: under armour @underarmour Vest: Tres Pinas @trespinas Lights: @noxgear_nation Shoes (not pictured): Topo athletic @topoathletic #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #runningkeepsmesane #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #runningbestfriends #runningmakesmehappy #runningismyhappyplace #runinthedark #runintherain #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #gorunning #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #consistency #changecomesfromconsistency (at Hillsboro, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHj2ZfgpJMs/?igshid=bcfeco460w3

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TFW your running buddy looks cuter in photos than you do 🤣🤣 But in all seriousness we shook the cobwebs off the running shoes today and went out for some miles. Nothing fancy, just some good honest miles together. Just the 3 of us (husband not pictured). We also got to try out some new running lights today. 🔦🔦 We didn't really need them because we were back before sunset, but it's good to know that his running light fits and doesn't appear to bother him!! With daylight savings time ending in less than a week I'm sure we will be needing it real soon again. #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #fallrunning #octoberrunning #octobermiles #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #runningmakesmehappy #runningismyhapoyplace #runwithyourheart #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #englishspringerspaniel #cutedog #cutedogsofig #happyfall (at Hillsboro, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG1gwQEJa3k/?igshid=1jj53ycaxqsrp

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No matter how bad he will smell of wet dog this little guy definitely earned his pist run swim. Another 3+ miles in the bank. They may have been slow, there may have been forced stops for doggo to get water, but I definitely felt strong on the small uphills. Proof that the legs are getting stronger again. #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #postrunswim #riverdog #augustmiles #runallthemiles #runallyear #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #distractyourself #triathlontraining #inspiringwomenrunning #inspiringwomenrunners #consistency #changecomesfromconsistency #getoutandrun (at Noble Woods Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDffYqJJKpp/?igshid=lj552v704nop

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I didnt set this goal because it was easy or achievable I set myself this goal because I knew it would challenge me, that it would push me to try to run longer and more often. In total I ran on a total of 15 different days with most days running around 4 miles or less. For the month of July I want to increase the number of days I run on to 20. Because honestly consistently running shorter distances is better than inconsistently running longer distances. So my July goal run 20/31 days and we will see how far we get!! Also: ⌚Yes my watch band broke so I had to hold my running watch the whole run. A new one is being ordered. 🐾Yes I was a little jealous that I didnt get post run doggy kisses. But I am currently enjoying post run snuggles. #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #coupleswhoruntogether #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #laceupandrun #justrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #consistency #changecomesfromconsistency #inspiringwomenrunning #inspiringwomenrunners #runningcommunity #virtualrunningcommunity #runningmakesmehappy #Junemiles #runninggoals (at Hillsboro, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCFWqHkpdDM/?igshid=1dr3cnkildqw6

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We got it done late last night because of the heat. I didnt want the poor little guy to have to run on the hot pavement and burn his poor 🐾🐾. So we waiting until after the sun went down and the ground was a little cooler. But man the air was definitely not any less warm and humid. We had to make sure we ran through all the sprinklers and allow for some extra slurping on the run off. It will probably be another later night run tonight simply because of the heat. We gotta get them done at some point so that we can meet out goal. But boy oh boy did it feel good to have that warm post run glisten from sweat!! June miles update: Bick - 42.8/75 Coop - 46/75 Maybe I need to do one without the little man to catch up 🐕...🏃🏼‍♀️ nah 🤣 #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #runnersofinstagram #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #run #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #runningtherapy #triathlontraining #runnerslifestyle #inspiringwomenrunning #inspiringwomenrunners #runningcommunity #latenightrun #summerrunning #Junemiles #hothumidrun (at Hillsboro, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBydNm3JZwz/?igshid=facvs9vpomq7

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Because pictures or it didnt happen. #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #findyourhappyplace #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #distractyourself #triathlontraining #whatsyourwhy #inspiringwomenrunning #inspiringwomenrunners #coupleswhoruntogether #runningalonetogether #runningtherapy (at Hillsboro, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBmZZOCpdi4/?igshid=u03c8j05tjsc

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Today my running buddy and I shook hands on our June running goal, 75 miles for the month. This will be my highest total mo they total to date by about 13 miles. I'm really excited that I'm finally at a point where I can support these higher monthly totals. I've said this before on here, I used to watch instagram posts about those runners who "looked just like me" but were clearly superior because they could run 60+ miles in a month easily. It looked so effortless. But I never thought I could do it. Whelp this past month of May I got to cross that barrier. I got myself over that 60 mile in a month hump. Now we shoot for more! Running and working out have been the one thing in my life that feels like any sort of normalcy. It's been hard for so many people. Some have been pushed to their breaking points, many are dealing with issues that are way more important, I'm just trying to navigate my mental health the best I can so thati can show up for myself any everyone around me and give everything I can for those I love and care about. Today my furry running buddy and I crossed off 3 of those miles together. Just 29 more days to accomplish our goal! #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #Junemiles #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #distractyourself #triathlontraining #iruntostaysane #irunforme #triathlete #3athlon #whenlifegivesyourunningshoes #runningcommunity #enjoyrunning #runnershigh #runrunrun (at Hillsboro, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA7ANB6JW_g/?igshid=b5ubj2uz92cx

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When the weather starts to heat up it is important to take precautions to safely train in the heat. 1) Try to avoid completing your run during the hottest part of the day. While heat training serves an important purpose it also can be extra taxing on the body and should be closely monitored. 2) Plan your route through some shade if possible. Direct sunlight can zap your energy quickly and "quietly". 3) Bring extra fluids and electrolytes. You may sweat more in hotter environments and you want to make sure that you are replacing both your water as well as your electrolytes to make sure you dont get dehydrated and cramp up. 4) Wear a hat to keep the direct sun off your head. 5) It's ok to take breaks as needed or run at a slower pace. While hotter weather can help produce personal records in sprinting and explosive movements, endurance athletes tend to perform better when the temperatures are cooler. . . . . . . . #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #longrunsaturday #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #findyourhappyplace #laceup #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #distractyourself #triathlontraining #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #warmweatherrunning #triathletelife #runwithbick #longrun (at Hillsboro, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_-3UEBpcnG/?igshid=1tv80wchglivq

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Did you know that I talk to myself (and sometimes sing) while I'm racing? Generally I sing to myself when I am swimming, I tell stories when I'm biking, and by the time I get to the run all I can do is provide short motivational sayings. "You got this!" "Come on Britt!" "Keep pushing!" those sorts of things. These are just as prevalent now as things still seem so uncertain. We are in the hardest part. We are tired, our hearts are sore, we have spent up emotions, and sometimes it feels like it would be easier to give up. But I promise you that if we keep pushing, if we keep fighting, if we keep moving forward we will finish this thing. And we will finish it together! #rungirlrun #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies #doggyrunningbuddy #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #findyourhappyplace #laceup #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #distractyourself #triathlontraining #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #motivateyourself #keepgoing #keeppushingforward #onefootinfrontoftheother #triathletelife #eyeontheprize #keeplookingforward #runalonetogether (at Hillsboro, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_yoX2Dp3kT/?igshid=v2a1ijvk53nn

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Who wore it best? 🤪🤪 Today was a "fun one". Did my leg work out and then went for my run..... Dis you know you definitely dont get faster after 40 minutes of leg work 🤣🤣 But we managed to stick it out and do some speed intervals on the last 2 miles....even though someone tried to slow us down to eat grass and other things on the ground.....I'll give you 2 guesses as to who it was and the first one doesnt count. Here's to good week definitely need to get in a nice yoga/stretching session tomorrow. #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #longrunsaturday #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #findyourhappyplace #laceup #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #distractyourself #triathlontraining #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #tritraining #derpface #liftandrun #whoworeitbest #derpdog https://www.instagram.com/p/B_JURVKJ50b/?igshid=1rrstlolsaqd8

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So we went out hot...to the point where I knew I was not ready to maintain that pace for the planned duration of my run...but I figured "let's see where this takes me". I did mandate a water break every mile because it was the hottest run this guy has done all year and I didnt want him to get thirsty or overheated. But even with those mandated breaks I definitely hit a wall right around the 2.5 mile mark. There were a few extra walking breaks and a few extra moments that I cursed my lady self for not eating enough calories for both a lifting workout in the early afternoon and a long run in the late afternoon. **spoilers** you need more than coffee, regular lunch, and an energize preworkout.... That said it was still a good run. I learned some stuff on it and I can't wait to get back out there for more. #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #runoutside #findyourhappyplace #laceup #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #distractyourself #triathlontraining #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #consistency #hitthewall #runinthesun #dontforgettohydrate https://www.instagram.com/p/B--7NMIp4Gb/?igshid=1ll4p2yosg9uy

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Fastest 10k to date. Consistency. Consistency. Consistency. True story: for years I have followed runners on social media. Runners just like me. And thought to myself "wow they are so much better than I am because......" either they ran more than 5ks for all their runs, or their pace was less than 9 minutes on a 10 mile run...blah blah blah. Just because I'm not there yet doesnt mean I cant be if I put in the work. So many of those runners have spent years consistently running every day to build up those legs and their mindset to get them to that "social media post". I'm excited for my pace to consistently keep dropping and be low 9s and below. Goal - sub 9 minute miles....all of them. Not because it will make me the a "legitimate runner" but because if I put in the work my body can handle it and show me what it's capable of. #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies  #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #longrunsaturday #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #getoutside #findyourhappyplace #laceup #laceupandrun #gorunwithyourdog #socialdistancingrun #distractyourself #triathlontraining #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #consistency #changecomesfromconsistency #10kpr #postrunnap (at Hillsboro, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6JEcCJsch/?igshid=1dsjd2buqhzuy