#runnersnotrunning

[artiffact]

Happy Hour with the CRew! Fun times catching up with the @concreterunners out of our running gear. Can't wait for all the miles this year! #HappyCrewYear #concreterunners #runnersnotrunning #happyhour #concreteafterdark #runcrew #runwithus #runningcommunity (at Executive Order Bar & Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7udgT9DNmq/?igshid=1ezd440rywvht

[thefanspov]

#Regram from @yeni_boo PC: @shutterbug ・・・ Wingardium Leviosa! . . . . . . 📸 @shutterbug . . #levitation #levitationphotography #levitate #harrypotter #gryffindor #magic #spells #cosplayphotography #cosplaygirl #books #wonderwall #wunderlust #forrest #wand #witch #wizard #portraits #Woods #lostwoods #creativeimage #jkrowling #runnersnotrunning #wizardingworldofharrypotter #universalstudios #fantasy #cosplay #picoftheday #photooftheday

[runsmilerepeat]

It's not only moving that creates new starting points. Sometimes all it takes is a subtle shift in perspective, an opening of the mind, an intentional pause and reset, or a new route to start to see new options and new possibilities. ~Kristin Armstrong #qotd #tripodheadstand #runnersnotrunning

[yo-mk]

Hot Knees #20: On calendars, skies and perma scowls

A couple weeks ago, I went back to my hometown to visit family and celebrate Lunar New Year. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the phases of the sun, the lunar one follows the moon and is longer. It usually begins in February or late January. I used to think that if the Gregorian year was off to a bad start, there would still be a second chance to start over with the lunar calendar. When I lived in my hometown, I wasn't into running so returning to a place I used to know well and going for runs meant seeing it in a new light. The city layout is quite different from that of Toronto's. It's about the same size but with a much smaller population density. A block in Toronto is brimming with things: people, stores, garbage bins, debris. Running in Toronto (downtown at least) is urban running at its finest. There's plenty of weaving around people, dodging recycling bins left on the curb, side-stepping dog poo and avoiding cars. There is also a lot of stop and go because of traffic and red lights. A block in my sleepier, former city goes on and on with fewer interruptions. It's a landlocked city and the province is known for its vast, expanses of land and crisp air. There are endless skies.The vibrant celestial colours and unique cloud formations are a lustrous contrast to land's earthy browns and yellows. The pace of life is quite different, and it was a calm way to restart a year. 2017 (the Gregorian edition) began in a frenzy. It burst out the gate too quickly and at an unsustainable pace. Many of my conversations with people as of late have been about exhaustion and self-care. Discussions are centred around how to survive, how to continue in light of all the heaviness, and how to stay informed without burning out. We are also talking about how to support each other and be accountable to communities directly affected by trauma and violence. One of the best email subject lines I received recently was "Res(is)ting Bitch Face," which sums up a lot of my existence these days. There is an excess number of things to keep up with: protests, organizing, writing, speaking up, reading, discussing, processing, taking care...the list goes on. There's a perma furrow that's found a home on my face! 

(Sunday self-portrait)

In this interview with writer Jade Chang, her quote about comedy and joy is particularly striking, "...joy itself is a rebellion...living unapologetically is an act of defiance." There's already enough bogging us down and making us feel powerless, inadequate or insignificant that joy can be considered radical. I'll take joy where I can find it and offer it to others when I can. There are no easy solutions, no convenient pills to swallow to make the icky feelings go away. And so, we continue, one foot in front of the other. (Just a note about the newsletter: I know I've been focusing less on running lately. Hot Knees wasn't intended to be solely about running. There are many things that cause these knees to burn. Whether they're lessons learned on the pavement or great writing I've come across, the newsletter is about sharing information and presenting ideas related to culture and writing as well. Don't worry though! Race season is around the corner so we'll be back to the regularly scheduled program soon enough!)

Fuel for the Mind There's the multicultural ideal and then there's reality. What Roxane Gay is reading. Also this speech on the responsibility taken on by people of colour is one of the best I've read in a long, long time. Lessons and observations of the Women's March. The sex worker who opened a retirement home for those in need. Maybe it's time for a media diet. Forget about sex, it's activism that's selling coffee now. The Merriam-Webster Twitter account is so sassy, and this is the person behind it. How Teen Vogue got mad, got woke and got vocal. The artist behind Beyonce's pregnancy photos, aka the dude who broke Instagram. Taylor Swift has built her career on playing the victim. Donald Glover, Renaissance Man. On being black, female and hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Fuel for the Ears Get some cosmic ambiance with SADZIKY's "Arabs in Space" podcast. Once & Future Band's new release is full of expansive guitars and vocals. Bless Lin Manuel; he joined Spotify and created this protest playlist. This music video by Saudi women has gone viral and the outfits are A++. Run the Jewels on Tiny Desk Concerts is a good time, obvs. K'Valentine's love for poetry feeds her hip hop.

I'm not angry, it's just my face.

[gastropost]

From Gastroposter Jessica Chiu, via Instagram:

Excitement as we started our dumpling party. Over 1000 dumplings later, we are tired but accomplished and well fed.

[mashakarpushina]

My ski design for @armadawomens @armadaskis in detail. Check out the full length at mashakarpushina.com🖖🏼 - #letsride #mashakarpushina #armadaskis #armadawomens #powderday #freestyle #freeski #freeskiing #london #utah #powderskiing #earnyourturns #freshsnow #offpiste #verbier #rotring #creativebusiness #stanton #rundemcrew #freeride #findyourfreedom #powday #alps #freshpow #whistler #chamonix #runnersnotrunning #illustration #ink #photoshop (at London, United Kingdom)

[ironslackerrob]

Second place today. This wasn’t supposed to be a race for me, but more of a pre-season “Brick workout time trial”. Where I can gauge my fitness in the 🏊‍♂️ 🚲 and 🏃. I kept within my limits today and felt more disciplined than my usual “go ape-shit cray cray” 😜 style of racing thanks to @evergreenendurance For those who like the gritty details, I’ll post a “race” report on www.ironslacker.com soon. Spring has sprung a new spring in my step! See what I did there. 🤡 life is grand, be grand with it. - - - #triathlete #sactri #snohomish #trailsendrestaurant #snohomish #triathlon #triathlon_in_the_world #triathlontraining #triathlonrace #podiumfinish #podium #silvermedal #grit #finishwhatyoustart #ironmantraining #sprinttriathlon #triathlonseason #spring #swimbikerun #runnersnotrunning #run #running #runnersofinstagram #cycling #triathlons #pnw #thisis50 #relax #award

[runthesol]

No this is not the Middle East with an ocean photoshopped in. #RunnersNotRunning enjoying camels in #Cabo is what it is...Epic! 🐪 🌊 🐪 ..... #RuntheSol #run #runners #running #10k #13point1 #5k #travel #runandtravel #runcation #racecation #globalrunners #globaltravel #blackwomentravel #blackentrepreneur #instarunners #Cabo #LosCabosHalfMarathon #VisitCabo #fbf (at Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur)

[artiffact]

Highlight of the weekend was seeing all this ♥️love♥️ out on the dance floor for the #ComptonLove2019 wedding party of @itsjessde and @jdcomp83. Everyone looked amazing outside of running gear, especially the cute couple in their matching custom Chucks. One thing I love about our CRew @concreterunners is that we know how to party, especially when a cha-cha song comes on lol! . #wedding #grouppic #runnersnotrunning #concreteafterhours #concreteafterdark #chacha #love #90smusic (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6tLjTJjFFD/?igshid=2jcs283g9pki

[thefanspov]

#Regram from @yeni_boo PC: @shutterbug.sam ・・・ I solemnly swear that I’m up to no good. . . . 📸 @shutterbug.sam . . . . . #portraits #harrypottercosplay #harrypotter #nightphotography #longbeach #runnersnotrunning #gryffindor #magic #spells #cosplayphotography #cosplaygirl #books #wonderwall #wunderlust #forrest #lordoftherings #scholor #wand #witch #wizard #portraits #potterhead #jkrowling #wizardingworldofharrypotter #universalstudios #fantasy #cosplay

[ironslackerrob]

Noon run. Much fun! Injury report: - left calve strain. - right hamstring strain almost fully recovered. - three cracked ribs from snowboarding seem to be healing. - five months to train for Ironman Santa Rosa. ...yeah, it’s doable!! ——- —— #training #grateful #injuryprone #rehab #ironmantraining #ironman703 #ironmansantarosa #ironmantri #runnersnotrunning #running #runner #garmin #garminvivoactive #slowrunner #slowrunning #triathlete #triathlon #triathlontraining #triathletelife #nopainnogain #goals #seattle #pacificnorthwest #ballard #jogging #notwalking #pugetsound #beautifulviews #greatrun #takeitslow #hokeoneone #timetokickass #decemberrun

[runthesol]

Water sports of course! #RuntheSol #run #runners #running #funmile #10k #26point2 #13point1 #5k #travel #runandtravel #runcation #racecation #globalrunners #globaltravel #blackwomentravel #blackentrepreneur #instarunners #VisitBarbados #instarunners #runnersnotrunning (at Saint James, Barbados)

[str8kim]

Working on those guns! 💪🏾🥊💪🏾 ----- #RunnersNotRunning #str8boxing 😉

[artiffact]

#latepost: Lunch at @sweetchicklife with these sweet chicks! I loved hearing how these ladies are following their dreams living in New York...everything from the struggles to the wins is truly inspiring. They each took a leap of faith to get them where they are and this is only the beginning. Thank you ladies for spending time with us last weekend! . #concreterunners #runnersnotrunning #bossladies #inspiration #faith #lunch #nyc #williamsburg #sweetchick (at Sweet Chick) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxWci8cA_qo/?igshid=p9iye3sxhrxk

[runsmilerepeat]

5km hike through ice, slush and mud with mom this aft. #runnersnotrunning #trail #hike #milton (at Rattlesnake Point)

[thebrianoconnor]

#CoupleGoals • #ThisCouldBeUsButYouPlayin • #RunnersNotRunning • Congrats to Grace and Carlos! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day! You two are the BEST!!! • #CarlosGetsGrace • Oct 14, 2017 (at New York, New York)