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@ayanabg

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+ I help people break limitations
+ athlete • 10+ yrs in coaching • mom
+ marathoner in training • faith • solo dates
📧 | [email protected] | NC

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‘26. Chin up.

#fyp by @ayanabg

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4 months ago

I shared with a friend today that this is the first year I can remember where I have not felt the urge to give up on life.

The first year I have had things…big and small, to truly look forward to. The first year I can openly say that I deserve good things and that life is worth living.

I don’t say it often enough but I am proud of myself. As most of you all know, I wear many hats and carry heavy loads + though the weight can be overwhelming, I still find a way to dig deep and get things done!

The blessing is…there is still so much to look forward to as this year comes to a close.

Here’s to letting life keep unfolding. I’m still here. 🫂
#fyp #build #empire #hyrox #healing #strong #mentalhealth by @ayanabg

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9 months ago

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#10yearchallenge

What I am…forever I will be.
Who I am…forever I will seek.

10 years ago, I became a parent to the most undeniably best human in this world.

Now granted, although my daughter was born a year prior - her birth name was “Gabrielle Nichole” because I intended on giving her up for adoption to a family who craved for a little girl of their own.

Although the change of heart happened for me early on, legally… her name was not what it is today. It took a year for my babygirl to become “Madison “Maddie” Tenly”.

Her name didn’t affect my role, her name didn’t change our bloodline, her name change didn’t make her more mine than she was. She was still my kiddo regardless of her name.

However, the journey that we took together as strangers with unfamiliar names taught me that different phases of life requires awareness to learn more about my purpose or who I am. Needless to say, it took a year for me to learn my purpose of a parent and for us to become one.

The closest people to me know I am in YEAR2 of *my* own path. The path seems far fetched to those who don’t understand my work ethic or believe in possibilities that live outside of normality. I am what I am - yet the journey continues for me to learn WHO I will become.

Maybe the future comes with a name change, a position change, a career change, a geographical change…either way, I want to be the person who doesn’t resist the inner change that will happen for me…because my purpose is tired to my energy, not *my* title.

So, cheers to this #10yearchallenge and all that is has been and all that it will be.

(Scroll for memories) 🥺🤍 taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @ayanabg

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5 years ago

Long or short. Fast or slow. We all have that one run that nearly takes us out.
Movin’ and groovin’.

#marathon #raleigh #blackwoman #run #strava taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @ayanabg

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2 days ago

75 Hard has been an appealing challenge for a person like me. A person who thrives with order and a resilience push.

So, starting on my birthday (July 30). I’m starting 75REAL.

Connecting effort to real life patterns. Same discipline. Different rules.

Swipe through for the pillars.
I invite you along.

#75REAL #inspiration #blackwoman #birthday taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @ayanabg

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4 days ago

Last week I was in rooms with people who have titles, tenure + experience that far exceeds what’s on my resume.

Note to self: what qualifies one person can disqualify another depending on who’s reading that page. Those same folks asked for my opinion. I gave it + without shrinking.

In the same week, people from my past resurfaced.
The same people I once craved to validate me and I used to leave time with them, feeling smaller.

But, I didn’t do that this time.
I walked out with more respect for myself than times before.

And then someone in the industry who I respect, poured into me in a way I didn’t expect. Reminded me that just my presence is enough.

I’ve been second guessing a lot lately. Truthfully.

I don’t share this to boast or to seek sympathy.
I share because last week the universe kept sending me messages that I truly felt:

I am more than what Ive been through
and those “rooms” are starting to agree.

#inspired #mindset #marathon #resilience #growth taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @ayanabg

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6 days ago

3 things I am learning while training for my first marathon:

1. REST + RECOVERY ✨
When I had my consult with my coach, she asked one simple question I couldn’t answer: “Ayana, when’s your rest day?” Let’s just say she built that in for me now. lol.

2. CONSUMPTION ✨
And no, this isn’t just about nutrition. 👀 What you’re around is what you become. And also, I need toSpeak strength, positivity, and power over myself.

3. KINDNESS ✨
Not every run looks the same. Some days I’ll run faster, some days I’ll slow down and some days I’ll walk. What matters is that crossing the finish line isn’t up for debate, it’s happening. One way or another!

108 days away! (Totally not counting).

#marathon #blackwoman #inspiration #mindset #fitness by @ayanabg

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17 days ago

A slither of the upper body silliness:
- a little wiggle in the toes
- funny facials
- on knees = accessible
- feet not touching the ground

Good day! 🫰🏽

#upperbody #stronger #gym #inspiration #blackwoman taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @ayanabg

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18 days ago

Hi! A few ICYMI notes:

- Still training for 26.2 miles + learning the importance of rest and recovery.

- My protein + carb consumption can still use some work, especially as a vegetarian athlete.

- I am a millennial! Meaning, I am wired to be logical about my career choices but my “joy career” has been loud recently. Whew!

- Still not convinced “at home” lattes are better than my favorite coffee shoppe.

- My thoughts on pineapple on pizza. Negative.

- Having a secret crush keeps me feeling young. Hehe. 🤭

- My faith is my own + I could do more in this area.

- A quick note to self: More Solo Dates.

- Still showing up the best way I know how. Confident, a little socially awkward + authentic.

If you’re new here, I am glad you are!
And if you’ve been here…thank you for staying!

#marathon #vegetarian #athlete #blackwoman #motherhood taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @ayanabg

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20 days ago

June. 🤟🏽

1. Mantra.
2. Pride.
3. Experience.
4. Baseball.
5. Sweets.
6. Outdoors.
7. Saved.

#dump #summer #mentalhealth #june by @ayanabg

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24 days ago

The step not many enjoy but everyone needs. ✨

#stretch #recovery #workout #strength taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @ayanabg

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a month ago

The lights go down and something takes over.

@ayanabg

#indoorcycling #indoorcyclinginstructor #raleighfitness #raleighnc taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @ayanabg

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a month ago