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April Hamilton-Phillips

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𝕄𝕐 𝔽𝕀ℝ𝕊𝕋 𝕌𝕃𝕋ℝ𝔸 𝕄𝔸ℝ𝔸𝕋ℍ𝕆ℕ

I'm still trying to understand how this happened?!

I went into this race with a lot of uncertainty. My training block didn't go as planned due to a hip issue 6 weeks out. So I didn't get to practice pushing through tired legs, fully nailing down my fueling or really learning how to troubleshoot things that could go wrong.

My race strategy changed so many times and up until that start line, I was skeptical of even getting to a half marathon for the day. I settled on a very easy pace with planned walks and fueling breaks. With it being a looped course, I took the first loop to set my plan. The two small hills, which got bigger loop after loop, aligned perfectly with my walk timing. Loop after loop, I started losing count and just focused on getting to the hill walk breaks. And though I did slow over time, I kept consistent on when I walked. And with that, PR after PR came. My longest run to date after 25k, then hitting 30k which was my B goal, then a marathon distance, then the 50k mark and the final cross across the finish line for a total of 52 KIMOMETERS!!

My crew stepped in with fueling support and running loops with me right when I needed it. And even though they said I didnt complain, it was actually them that wouldn't let me, keeping me believing that it was going to happen and the pain was worth it. I couldn't have done it without them.

So a huge thanks to my crew, my husband, my Sunday ladies for running the long runs with me, and of course my coach

My first Ultra Marathon was everything I hoped it would be. by @aprilphillips6

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25 days ago

Even though I was 39 when I had to say goodbye, it was really this little girl who held your hand and watch you take your last breath.

I miss you. 💚 by @aprilphillips6

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a month ago

Couple hikes this weekend with lots of mushroom finds. Love how there are so many hiking trails in Norfolk County. Im going to start marking them on a map when I drive by them as theres websites and apps but we are still driving by some we had no idea were there. by @aprilphillips6

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ℂℍ𝔼𝔼ℝ𝕊 𝕋𝕆 𝕐𝕆𝕌 𝔸ℕ𝔻 𝔸ℕ𝕆𝕋ℍ𝔼ℝ 𝕋ℝ𝕀ℙ 𝔸ℝ𝕆𝕌ℕ𝔻 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝕊𝕌ℕ by @aprilphillips6

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3 months ago

ℕ𝕀𝔸𝔾𝔸ℝ𝔸 𝕌𝕃𝕋ℝ𝔸 ℍ𝔸𝕃𝔽 𝕄𝔸ℝ𝔸𝕋ℍ𝕆ℕ 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞

This year's race had the perfect weather! Sunny skies but a cool breeze. Despite a not so great sleep the night before and some foot pain from what I assume was from the slanted path, I still achieved a 10min PR on my half marathon!

Also got to cheer on friends from the Kokonana running group and see them crush their goals!

An amazing day! by @aprilphillips6

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4 months ago

A male Cecropia Moth stopped by for a visit before flying off to find his mate.
What a beauty! by @aprilphillips6

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4 months ago

𝕊𝕌𝕃ℙℍ𝕌ℝ 𝕊ℙℝ𝕀ℕ𝔾𝕊 𝟙𝟘𝟘 𝕄𝕀𝕃𝔼 ℝ𝔼𝕃𝔸𝕐
With Team Vegan Trails

A little late posting but a day I will never forget.

Even though I was the second runner in our relay, the rain had already started and the trail was becoming a mud slip and slide. Flashbacks of 2024 SSTR were going through my head, but I kept telling myself, I've been here before, it will be ok. This year I just embraced the mud, didn't try to avoid it. Shorten my stride and got it done. There were moments I thought I was going down, even almost did the splits sliding down a hill. Let me yell you, those hills feel that much harder when there's mud. Kudos to all the runners who ran throughout the day and night where the trail got completely destroyed and flooded in some parts.

Through all the rain and wind, our two teams still had smiles on our faces. It's always a pleasure hanging out with the gang, the encouragement from one another along with all the vegan treats make this one of my favorite races, no matter how hard the trail tries to chew me up and spit me out.

I am happy to say that I was only 7 mins slower than last years time, and with all that mud, I'm taking that as a win in my books. Though at this point im still not ready to say, Let's do it again next year! 😆 by @aprilphillips6

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4 months ago

ℂ𝕆ℕℚ𝕌𝔼ℝ 𝕋ℍ𝔼 ℂ𝔸ℕ𝕌ℂ𝕂 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞

First relay of the race season, Conquer the Canuck. Our Brewsual Suspects team of four took turns adventuring through the woods for 6.25km loops for 10 hours.
We were supposed to run for 12hrs but when returning on my fourth loop, the finish line arch way was being taken down and a tornado warning was coming over the radio so we decided to end there and head home foe the day. This is why we didnt get any team photos.

The day was spent with many other Kokonana running group members. A fun, but tiring day!

Personally it was a bit of a struggle off the hop. This race was a practice for future things to come but my body was struggling with recovery between loops. Slowly fading more and more after each loop. But it was meant for a personal day of volume and to practice fueling and hydration.

Relays are my favorite type of race! The vibes, support and community just makes for a great day, no matter how much your body hurts or how scary the weather gets. by @aprilphillips6

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5 months ago

𝕊ℙℝ𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕎𝕀𝕃𝔻𝔽𝕃𝕆𝕎𝔼ℝ𝕊

These tiny Spring wildflowers caught my eye during my run tonight.

Field Pansy and Mouse Ear Cress I think by @aprilphillips6

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6 months ago

The perfect day for the cherry blossoms to pop open.

ℍ𝔸ℙℙ𝕐 𝔼𝔸ℝ𝕋ℍ 𝔻𝔸𝕐 by @aprilphillips6

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6 months ago

𝔸ℝ𝕆𝕌ℕ𝔻 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝔹𝔸𝕐 ℝ𝕆𝔸𝔻 ℝ𝔸ℂ𝔼 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞

For so long, this race was a hard pass for me. With the training in the winter months. But this year, with a later date and the 15k option, I decided to go for it.

The weather was drizzly, cold and a little windy. I waved goodbye to my friends and boarded the bus to go to my start line. The 15k route is the hilly half of the course. But I pushed through.

At about 2km in, I saw someone with a sign that said "Make your Mommy proud" With a quiver in my lip, I found my drive. A year ago yesterday was the last time I hugged my mom. In the ninth picture, I was blowing a kiss into the sky.

My goal with this race was to get a PR in my 15k, and that I did! By 8.5 mins! I enjoyed the course ans surprisingly enjoyed having people around me the whole time. The vibes were great and the spectators and volunteers really pumped me up and kept me going.

Thanks to all the organizers and the Kokonana crew, it was an amazing day by @aprilphillips6

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6 months ago

ℙ𝔸ℕ𝔸𝕄𝔸 ~ part 9
Few more cool finds in old town Panma City. The best sunrise. And a picture of the Lagoon next door that we went to on our last full day. The largest salt water pool!
And our final last margaritas before heading to the airport.

Panama! I didnt realize you were so beautiful! 🫶 by @aprilphillips6

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