#virtualnycfirstclass

[teamrundisney]

NYC Lottery entrants, how did you do?? 👍 or 👎 Don't forget if you had a 👎, there are lots of great charity options out there! • #repost @travel_running_disney ・・・ It’s NYC lottery day! If you are hoping to get in may the odds be ever in your favor. It’s hard to even put the experience into words. When they say “It will change you,” it is absolutely true. This race brought back my running spark and a confidence I hadn’t felt in a long time. It was just what I needed when I needed it. I hope everyone gets a chance to experience this race. . . . #marathoner #nyc #verrazzanobridge #newyork #run #virtualnycfirstclass #nycmarathon #tcsnycmarathon #procompressionambassador #nuunlife #teamnuun #teamrundisney #gallowaymethod #runwalkrun #girlsthatjeff #gallowaytrained #runner #runhappy #werunsocial #runnersofinstagram #instatunners #womensrunningcommunity #stlrunner #runstl #charitymiles #everymilematters #roadtonycmarathon https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CwjqYHwMo/?igshid=1stuyokf8xjuy

[wilsworld]

At least I recovered enough after the fall to look great to cross the finish line. Good grief. The other pictures are random as I walked around town looking for a restaurant that I never found. Eventually I gave up and just picked one. . . #racepics #finishlinephoto #Christmastree #roadtoValencia #blackmenrun #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #wilrunsVALENCIA #BetheInspiration #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at Ajuntament de València) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lOh3cnMs5/?igshid=1wd9vsa831hwv

[wilsworld]

Shake it Off Pre Marathon Run. Wow, all of the lower extremities were screaming as I was yelling back at them with the Taylor Swift song. After I hit mile seven I decided to slow down. No need in breaking things apart before the race. The #injinjisocks were okay on this trial run. My feet were not happy today, so it was hard to give a fair assessment. More testing needed. While the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon was my 'A race' for the year, I'm really anxious to see if this one dethrones the Motor City. The adventure begins... Destino: Valencia! 9.15 miles / 56.51 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #Aftershokz #wilrunsdc #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes https://www.instagram.com/p/B5V7aMoH8f7/?igshid=jp2c109fc4o8

[wilsworld]

Shake it Off Pre Marathon Run. Wow, all of the lower extremities were screaming as I was yelling back at them with the Taylor Swift song. After I hit mile seven I decided to slow down. No need in breaking things apart before the race. The #injinjisocks were okay on this trial run. My feet were not happy today, so it was hard to give a fair assessment. More testing needed. While the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon was my 'A race' for the year, I'm really anxious to see if this one dethrones the Motor City. The adventure begins... Destino: Valencia! 9.15 miles / 56.51 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #Aftershokz #wilrunsdc #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at Waterfront Park Bladensburg,MD) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5V69xFHIK_/?igshid=1mogc9mifoiip

[wilsworld]

First run since Richmond Half Marathon. Finally got my massage and ran home after. Look ma! I got new toes 😂 4.50 miles / 47.36 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #Aftershokz #wilrunsdc #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes https://www.instagram.com/p/B5JF7HgHiPn/?igshid=11nxbyz0cic0

[wilsworld]

Brisk Afternoon Run Only had time for a short run today. Even at today's high temperature of 36°F, the question is whether longer would've been better or worse? The fingertips began to go numb really quick. Next race is Saturday in Richmond, VA for the Richmond Half Marathon: 11/16/19. Forecast has it that it won't be hot there either. Grrr! 4.78 miles / 42.86 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #Aftershokz #wilrunsdc #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at Riverdale Park, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B41DQ2kn-7i/?igshid=lebled2ynht5

[wilsworld]

Sunday Runday Lingering stiffness from last Sunday's NYC Marathon. Nothing major. Still feels surreal that I was part of it. Training/recovery continues... Markel Richmond Half Marathon: 11/16/19 6.05 miles / 38.08 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #Aftershokz #wilrunsdc #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at Waterfront Park Bladensburg,MD) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4tbY-IFuA2/?igshid=sv2n2k2056ov

[wilsworld]

Race Number Next for 2019 is the Richmond Markel Half Marathon The half marathon is held in conjunction with the Richmond Marathon. This is my last tuneup before Maratôn Valencia. Markel Richmond Half Marathon: 11/16/19 . . #roadtoValencia #42kValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #Aftershokz #wilrunsrichmond #richmondmarathon #MaratónValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes https://www.instagram.com/p/B4oRiU4FCuj/?igshid=1t5ifp1dsr91r

[wilsworld]

Recovery Run for 2019 TCS NYC Marathon Nice day for a shakeout run. Generally the run went well. The steep hill climb in mile one was a concern, but I went through it smoothly. Mile two has a smaller incline, but also a decline. That's when one of my left quads fired up. Slowed the pace for awhile to let it simmer. Mile three, hamstring on same leg started talking. Told both of them that we weren't walking or taking the bus, so let's just finish this five piece. Now that this conversation is over, it's time to get ready for Richmond. And no, left leg, you can't stay at home. Markel Richmond Half Marathon: 11/16/19 5.40 miles / 32.03 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #Aftershokz #wilrunsdc #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #instarunners #whateverittakes (at Riverdale Park, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ifgiHno5U/?igshid=1x1fi3e0l0k1a

[wilsworld]

2019 TCS NYC Marathon RECAP & Medal Monday (Photo group 1 of 3) And that's it, The Big Apple has been bitten. I think it should be called, The Big Rollercoaster. When people say, 'Earned and not given', it totally applies to this race. Mind you I handled all of the bridges soundly. The Verrazanno Bridge wasn't as windy as I was expecting. Waiting in the race villages was where the chill of the wind challenges you if you're inactive. The long as hell gradual climb north through Brooklyn took a few people down. Some people had to walk the bridges with a crawling death march up the inclines. Since I know I have one more marathon and a half left for 2019, I decided to make this an enjoyable run instead of a race for pace. Miss New York was having none of that. You will still work for your fun from beginning to end. NYRR says, "It will inspire you" "It will motivate you" "It will move you". They forgot about the "It will work you!" part. All and all, this is an exciting race because of the amazing crowd support, the music and some outstanding views from the bridges. We even had perfect running weather. Would I do it again? Sure if someone was paying my way. That registration fee is a bit over the top! In a separate post I'll cover the rest of this long weekend in NYC in relation to meeting some of my heroes and sheroes on Facebook. The finish area is always comical. Most people are walking zombies that were in my way as I zipped through past them to get my poncho. This was marathon #11. Being that I Iove NYC, it is only fitting to, ironically, dedicate this race to the never to be forgotten Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. It's survivors and those that were lost as well. Peace. Happy #medalmonday from New York! 26.63 miles / 26.63 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #medalmonday #medalbling #motivationmonday #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #Aftershokz #wilrunsnyc #tcsnycmarathon2019 #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at TCS New York City Marathon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4dDzfgn3YN/?igshid=1x5e0jcq9p3kj

[wilsworld]

As. Morris Day would say... WHAT TIME IS IT? Countdown : T minus 3 days . . #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #Aftershokz #tcsnycmarathon2019 #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #wilrunsnyc #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VLMkTltai/?igshid=1i7bkdfq8gfbb

[wilsworld]

Shakeout for NYC Marathon Run After taking a week off from running and a massage yesterday, it was time to see what's happening with my hip/glute muscles. Skating through rush hour traffic of cars, buses, fire trucks, police cars and ambulances filled my lungs with half the planet's air pollution. Legs are still not 100, but I'm mobile. I forgot that the route to the post office has a few elevations in it. Just as well because I now know what I need to pack (bionic legs). Get ready New York. I'm coming to take a bite out of your crime. And I know, in kind, that I'll be treated with a dessert dish of grime. Countdown : T minus 4 days 10.01 miles / 91.85 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #Aftershokz #wilrunsdc #tcsnycmarathon2019 #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at Hyattsville, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QetaplG6n/?igshid=1if89yfn4s2jj

[wilsworld]

Detroit Free Press/TCF Marathon ShakeOFF / NYC Marathon RampUP Run This morning was my first chance to run since #Freepmarathon Sunday. Travel yesterday and deep tissue clients till 10pm didn't leave room for anything other than eating and sleeping. Had just enough time to roll through five miles of initial stiffness, but reflecting on the fact that I just ran 26.2 miles makes you feel near invincible (until a quad muscle shakes you back to reality). Anyhow, it's time to quickly repair 5.11 miles / 81.84 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #Aftershokz #wilrunsdc #tcsnycmarathon2019 #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at Riverdale Park, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B37iDRBnKz2/?igshid=panz2io7915e

[wilsworld]

My free race photos are in. Not my most flattering of picture galleries. I picked two for your view. In true race style technique (2nd pic), I followed that guy behind me off the road and onto the track, inching in bit by bit until the straightaway to the finish line. That was the take a deep breath, relax and then fire all the fuel left in the engines and take him down...NOW! I know he knew I was behind him. I even lagged back, calculated the final move and swooped in for the kill. Normally I'm captured coming under the Finish sign. Maybe more pics will get uploaded later. . . #racepics #finishlinephoto #2019Freepambassador #roadtoValencia #blackmenrun #nyrr #painetopain #Freepmarathon #tcsnycmarathon2019 #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #wilrunsnyc #BetheInspiration #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at Paine to Pain Half Marathon Trail Race) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3of2QIHxmC/?igshid=59jxyizp7nc9

[wilsworld]

Paine to Pain Trail Half Marathon RECAP Well that's done. And so are my feet. The stones! The stones! My biannual visit to New Rochelle for this race is always special. From the 200 year old musket firing to start each wave to the immediate hill you climb to get to the trailhead to the constantly changing terrain. Five beautiful parks await you as you slice away mile after mile. Outside of those delightful challenges (yep, the full shebang: tree roots, branches, leaves, grass, little mud, a couple of stream crossings, wooden catwalks and tons of stones), this was a great day for running. Sunny day with temps in the 50°F range and very little wind. Knowing I wasn't fully prepared for it, I opted for 'just do your best today'. I handled the hills in a decent fashion, but my left hip was primed to give me a setback. Tripped and fell twice. First was due to the sun blinding me and the second from an exhausted hip that didn't lift high enough. No damage done. The first fall was actually executed nicely. I dropped into the push up position and pushed back up. That was new LOL With a few walking breaks, I grinded through it all and made it to the high school track for the finish line. I'm awaiting the finish line photo because no matter how tired I may be, I always charge the finish line. I really cut the heck out of those curves because my watch didn't reach the thirteen miles. Kudos to race director, Eric Turkewitz for another successful race. Great to see you again, as always. Next up: Detroit Free Press/TCF Marathon. Speaking of, this is your last chance to run with us by signing up for the domestic half, 5k or the competitive one mile race. Online registration for all U.S.- Only events ends TOMORROW (Monday) at 11:59pm! Get a 10% discount using code WILROCKS for the marathon series. Sign up here: https://www.freepmarathon.com/register/ 12.97 miles / 50.44 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #2019Freepambassador #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #wilrunsnyc #painetopain #Freepmarathon #tcsnycmarathon2019 #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #puredet (at Thomas Paine Cottage Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kYw2LHRO7/?igshid=2s7acpe13h7y

[wilsworld]

New Shoes! (New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit) While it was time to go for a last run before my race on Sunday anyway, my new shoes had arrived. So let's go for a run. Generally they're what I've been running in, but elected to get another pair before they disappeared from production. I ordered them with an increased length of 1/2 an inch to avoid toe crunching. Other than making some minor adjustments, they're good to go. Maybe I'll be able to wear them for the NYC Marathon. We'll see. 8.11 miles / 37.47 MTD Fueled by @Maurten_official . . #2019Freepambassador #roadtoValencia #maurten #blackmenrun #nyrr #Aftershokz #wilrunsdc #painetopain #Freepmarathon #tcsnycmarathon2019 #richmondmarathon #MaratonValencia #optoutside #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #raceeverything #runeverywhere #virtualnycfirstclass #whateverittakes (at Waterfront Park Bladensburg,MD) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fWS3SHc-m/?igshid=sd3sqk5tfkuz