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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

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Test Run of the new Hoka One Carbon X Today we received a nice Spring-like day in the first week of February. More please. This was an insanely interesting run. The shoe, primarily a midfoot striker, almost instantly told me what they were about. Even with plantar fasciitis in my right foot, my body began reshifting. First my right leg quads started to seize up. That was bizarre because my left leg was barely feeling it's usual tightness. That subsided in minutes to be followed by aching of my entire pelvic girdle. That was really strange. I think my posture was realigning. Continuing, that also disappeared. I wasn't trying to run fast, but the 'possessed' shoes were trying hard to make me move it, move it. Beyond my turnaround point was when the joyful run went downhill. With the continuous pounding at midfoot, the callous under the outer ball of my foot ignited and my pace began to run out of steam. Agony. Agony. And it never stopped. Opted to walk when I couldn't run all the way to finish. On a positive note, my stamina was still high and had my foot cooperated, I could've run further. Additionally, my left foot felt great during the entire outing, so I'm sure at some point I'll be able to love my shoes. On the next run, I'll replace the insoles. As with most shoes, the insoles are too thin for me (neuropathy). Hopefully this will alleviate any adverse reaction from the callouses. 13.55 miles / 13.55 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #marathontraining #maurten #BMRRagnarAmbassador #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #Aftershokz #raceeverything #wilrunsdc #BlackMenRagnar #NYCRunsCentralParkHalf #LAmarathon #UnitedNYCHalf #BMRRagnarTrailATL #bigsur #SMRF #ChiThirteenOne #SydneyRunningFestival #RunTheRace #Freepmarathon #BMRRagnarTrailAZ #runcayman #blackmenrun (at Sligo Creek Trail, Takoma Par) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8IUA4Jnp-O/?igshid=dqj3wgao47sa