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training hard to adventure harder 🏕️☕️🏃🏻‍♀️
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Sub 2 was a long time coming ❤️‍🔥 chip time 1:58:45

2 years of running, 6 half marathons, at least a dozen other races and who knows how many more to go. My last half marathon PR was at DC half last year, and I’m so proud to say that I shaved off almost 10 minutes this year, yet felt way more comfortable this time around. Training for this was hard but so worth it to reap the rewards.

Also extremely proud of all my inspirational, beautiful friends who raced, let alone PR’d this year. 13.1 is no joke and will forever remind myself and others of that.

#dchalf #halfmarathon #dcrunning #setyourheartablaze taken in Washington D. C. by @anncaptur

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Goal: go out there and have the best time with one of my bestest, strongest friends 💞 WE DID THAT.

This was the most fun, most memorable training block because we did it together. I’d do it 10x over. As our first hyrox & first doubles race, I am so so proud of us.

We will be the first to admit that in hindsight, we might’ve had a little gas left in the tank.. but the beauty of doing hard things: we now get to move the goalpost and come back so much stronger.

& Couldn’t have done it without our people 🥹 so grateful for the friends and family who always show up for us in every way possible, and who keep inspiring us to push further.

@marianaa_miranda ily! onto our next challenge 👀🏝️ taken in Walter E. Washington Convention Center by @anncaptur

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15 days ago

Saturday morning 🫶🏼 10 mile run, coffee, empanadas, & yap before noon

#dcrunner #dcrunningclub #saturdaymornings taken in Washington D. C. by @anncaptur

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17 days ago

An unexpected reward for not turning back early on or driving home at that 😅 No gains left on the table

It was honestly so therapeutic even at the beginning. running with @miaaaa_v & @las.millas is always a good time!

#runningindc #runningintherain taken in Washington D. C. by @anncaptur

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2 months ago

RINSE & REPEAT

missing some key players but so thankful for track days with friends 🫶🏼 these sessions are the hardest but so necessary for making progress 🥲

Super duper proud mama moment when Maui kept up with me and ran 2 miles, even during one of my fastest 400m. Velcro dawg to the maxxx

Race countdown…
HYROX DC: 4 weeks ☠️
DC Half: 6 weeks
Marine Corps Marathon: 11 weeks!!

📸 pc @marianaa_miranda, finished her workout in record time & caught the sunset moment for us

#speedwork #sunsetrun #track #runningwithmydog by @anncaptur

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2 months ago

Couldn’t make the morning run work this morning so got it done in the afternoon! Took it as an opportunity to figure out what works for me when it comes to heat training.

Some things I did that made this run not so horrible:

1. Hydration & carbs the day before and morning-of, tons of electrolytes as well
3. My buff saved me — SOAKEDDD that thing along with my hat in water, before and during the run. Also kept pouring water on myself
4. Planned a route with a stop midway I knew would have water for refills, also important is a route with periodic shade in case any break is needed
5. No music — wanted to make sure I was in-tune with my body and not overdoing it
6. Most importantly no ego, pack gels & water because sometimes your body can react unpredictably

GET YOUR TANS INN, no time to waste. training & tanning, 2 in 1 ;)

#summertraining #heatwave #summerrunning taken in W&od Trail Reston by @anncaptur

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3 months ago

Officially an ultra marathoner 🤞🏼 it was the grossest day to have run this thing but being surrounded by the best and most inspirational people made it an amazing experience 🥹

Extremely thankful for the people who supported, brought equipment, made food & cheered us on - couldn’t have done it without you! We have the bestest friends (and boyfriends @germanlbonilla) 🫶🏼

Especially couldn’t have done it without @marianaa_miranda matching my crazy one random Thursday after a couple drinks at Guapo’s, and for our talented friends who inspired/peer pressured us 🫵🏼 so proud of everyone who ran for HOURSS after me, I’m forever in awe and inspired to push further next year.

More growth coming soon —> Marine Corps Marathon & Hyrox DC training commences ⏳

#furbuttsbackyardultra #ultramarathon #trailrunning #mustangloop taken in Mustang Trailhead by @anncaptur

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4 months ago

3 days out from my first ultra marathon (Furbutt’s Backyard Ultra). It’s a ~4 mile trail course and the goal is to complete each loop in under 60 minutes for as long as you can, up until 24 hrs/100 miles. I’m super excited but can’t believe it’s happening at the same time. @marianaa_miranda and I signed up on a shortish notice but we’ve been training for multiple races over the past year and a half, so why not?😂

I am no expert by any means, but as a beginner runner here’s what I’ve realized after expanding my fitness journey to include running, and what I’ve learned while training for some of my races coming up (more recently this ultra!!) —>

#firstultramarathon #trailrun #runningoutsideisbetter #furbuttsbackyardultra

1. Consistency matters more than natural talent… Consistency has mattered more than anything. I’ve never been the most naturally-gifted athlete, but I’ve always been the hardest working on every team I’ve been on, and that’s taken me farther in life (in almost all aspects) than I would’ve ever thought.

2. Mental strength is trainable… The hardest part of training hasn’t been physical. Mentally “training” is really just slowly becoming more comfortable being uncomfortable when you’re stressed, tired, busy, or doubting yourself. This has helped build my confidence in all aspects of life - suddenly, accomplishing what’s hard physically makes other life challenges seem easier in comparison.

3. Most gear is optional… As a typical gear-head who usually wants the best of the best for everything, I’m still learning this one! A lot of the outdoor/fitness industry convinces you that you need everything (top-of-the-line of everything at that) but you really don’t 😅 As a recovering perfectionist who usually wants all gear, everything upfront before taking on a challenge, learn to collect as you go and take the time to actually train, learning what you need, what works for you and what doesn’t.

4. Your body adapts when your mind commits first… Separate the two entities - letting your body dictate what happens in your mind is what’s going to bring you down fastest. The body catches up when the mindset becomes non-negotiable, it’s pretty crazy once you’ taken in Mustang Trailhead by @anncaptur

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4 months ago

Spring camping in mid April was a dream ♥️ Shenandoah always treats us well.

Here’s a little sneak peek from our arrival day 1, just in time to see the sunset, grill some burgers and enjoy a fire. Weather was perfect for the most part - we did sleep through a gnarly storm our second night. More to come from this trip!

#springcamping #shenandoahriver #shenandoahnationalpark taken in Shenandoah River State Park by @anncaptur

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5 months ago

Coloradoooo we miss you taken in Vail, Colorado by @anncaptur

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6 months ago

Forever chasing sunsets… nothing grounds you more than seeing the sun ground itself.

An early ode to daylight savings coming to an end and a celebration of longer days to come 🤲🏼

#goldenhour #hawaiiansunset #beachsunset #sky #bepresent taken in Maui, Hawaii by @anncaptur

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7 months ago

Camping season is finally back for the east coast 🏕️

believe me when I say morning coffee hits different when made outside ☕️ highly recommend this Stanley French press

#springcamping #shenandoahnationalpark #campcoffee taken in Shenandoah River State Park by @anncaptur

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