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The Running Etc. 40th Anniversary Segment Challenge has officially begun 🥳

Head over to @runningetc for all the details. Hope to see yall out there getting after it 🫡 taken in Running Etc. by @jake_states

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5 months ago

Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-miler 🌸
April 12th, 2026
Finish Time - 1:19:10
Avg Pace - 7:50

Time to give out flowers where they are due.

One of my favorite things about the running community is all of the amazing people I meet. And one of my favorite ways to give back to the running community is through pacing and coaching. It's rewarding to work hard and achieve your own goals, but it's even more rewarding to be a part of someone else's journey.

Danielle does not quit. This was our 3rd race together, but this time she had a little bit of a chip on her shoulder from Shamrock. With another big goal in mind of sub 1:20, she got gritty and back into training asap, with an eye on some redemption.

Race day conditions couldn't have been any better. Ideal weather, practically zero wind, and vibes high thanks to our @sparc.worldwide fam. My favorite people are not just the ones who are driven, but also the ones who can take advice/criticism for what it is and apply it into actionable results. Especially when things get tough. Especially when emotions run high.

Danielle you crushed it again 👏🏻 We can do hard things 💪🏻 Lets get after a Half Marathon next 💁

@bellerey_ taken in Washington Monument by @jake_states

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6 months ago

Don't Struggle in Silence 5K
April 11th, 2026
2nd Place Overall (out of 514)
Finish Time - 18:36
Pace - 6:00 avg

One step at a time. This was the day before the Cherry Blossom 10-miler in DC, so I came into the race thinking of it as a shake out run. The closer it got, and especially on race morning itself, I reflected on what it means to be able to race at all. What a privilege to be alive. How could I not give it my all? So I did.

Shout out to the wonderful gem of a human that is @esheetz15 for organizing this race and raising awareness in honor of her sister. I know she is damn proud of you, because we all sure are.

If you're reading this far know that you are not alone. Reach out to me anytime you need. Your story isn't finished. 💚 taken in Benchtop Brewing Company by @jake_states

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Roll the Dice Challenge 🎲
Modified for run club edition

Rules: Roll the dice and run whatever number you land on in KM. You keep rolling and running until you either roll a 6 or 60 mins has elapsed. No repeating numbers, and no pace specified.

This was a fun way to spice up training and keep things interesting. Will definitely do this again in the near future (maybe even for a long run).

May the odds be ever in your favor 🫡 taken in Bayville Farms Park by @jake_states

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Crush n Run Club
Week 3 🍊

Beautiful weather for a boardwalk run and the shots of fireball weren't bad either 😜

Space is becoming limited so if you haven't signed up yet for the Crush n Run 5K what are you waiting for!? 🫡 taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @jake_states

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Crush n Run Club - Week 1
Orange you glad you ran with me!? 🍊

Was suppose to be super chill pace but 🤷🏻
Orange crushes and community vibes afterwards at The Shack were 👌🏻 by @jake_states

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7 months ago

one city 5K
new 5K pr (21:35/6:58)
thank you for the support @jake_states @coffeecakeicecream @emmyroseyyy @ngurunclub757 taken in Newport News, Virginia by @jake_states

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8 months ago

Sun Up to Sun Down 50K (Canceled)
February 7th, 2026

Distance - 32.10 miles
Unofficial time - 4:13:10
Average Pace - 7:53/mile

This race is one of my favorites due to the format and how challenging it is. You race a 5K loop every hour, on the hour, for 10-hours straight. It becomes a battle of not sitting still, keeping your body moving, staying fueled, and locking the heck in. And before you ask yes, you have to wait to run until the next loop starts on the hour. That's the hard part. 💪🏻

The winter weather has been brutal this year here, so leading up to race day my friends and I came up with a plan to support eachother, tailgate style, at the race by making a base camp. We would have a propane heater, stove, power station, shared food & drinks, and all the vibes to get us through. It seemed like enough. 🙏🏻

Unfortunately, not only was mother nature going to bless us with freezing temperatures and wind chill that would bring it into the negatives on race day, but also sustained winds of 25-30 mph, with gusts up to 50-60mph. This crucially meant that no tents or structures could be set up, not just for participants, but the race organizer as well. The race was canceled. 🥲

And yet, I already had it in my mind that I was running a 50K that day. So I did just that. Just another long run in my training plan I convinced myself as I laid all my gear out and set my alarm. And at 5:30am my feet were on pavement moving, freezing temperatures and soul crushing wind be damned. Nabbed a huge 50K PR for myself in the process of 30-mins so I'll take it. 🏃‍♂️

If you took it easy that day its all good and I support that decision. Rest and recovery is so important. However, if you were one of the many friends I saw that got out there at some point in the day and raged on the streets despite the race being canceled, I salute you, respect the hell out of your grit, and you are a warrior 🫶🏻

Next up --> One City Marathon on March 1st

#runningreels #runnerslife #running #runner #ultrarunning taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @jake_states

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When you wake up the next day after your 21-mile long run thinking you can just chill inside and enjoy a snow day... just to see you've been tagged and called out by name to go do 30 push-ups outside 🥶 Thanks @brandonwyckoff for the motivation 🤙🏻

My kids thought I was crazy though 😜

New month, same grind. 210 miles of running in January to kick start the year. Who's ready to race?!

#runnersofinstagram #runnerslife #runner #snowday #snowstorm taken in Virginia Beach, Virginia by @jake_states

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9 months ago

Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K
Dec 14th, 2025 - 5th Year in a Row!
Finish time - 5:41:52 / Pace - 10:51

Final race of an incredible 2025 running year for me, and my 5th year in a row participating in this event. All year my running fitness has continued to climb to levels it hasn't quite been for a while, and as I headed into the Fall race season I chose to really chase some PR's in ways I haven't been able to do for the past few years. I was riding (or running) on a wave of momentum heading into this race...

Out of all of the races this year and huge accomplishments along the way, this was the one race where things simply just did not go anywhere near how I planned, envisioned, or wanted it to go. Between the insane weather conditions throughout the race (which actually made it kind of interesting!?), my stomach deciding it was ready to tear me apart from the moment I woke up and giving me a PR for most visits to the portapotty (the only PR obtained during the race for me), and a very painful and tight hot spot on the back of my right knee that made every step painful after mile 10, this race became a grind in the proverbial pain cave and my worst performance at the 50K distance AND at this specific race ever.

All of that sounds like complaining, but really I'm not at all truly bummed about it! My running year has been incredible and if this was the only bad race then I'll take it. Shout out to my friends for coming out to cheer me on in such crappy weather, and a special shout out to @salsa_1025 and @read_run_repeat for literally grinding out the back half of the miles together; the company was very much appreciated.

Thank you to all of the volunteers for being there in absolutely not ideal conditions, and @tidewaterstriders for one of my favorite races each year. Cheers to all of the runners and I look foward to carrying all of this momentum into 2026. Progress is rarely if ever linear; keep going 🫡 taken in 64th Street Seashore State Park by @jake_states

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10 months ago

Surf n Santa 5-miler
December 13, 2025
Time - 39:08 / Pace - 7:47

Bringing the holiday cheer with my bluetooth speaker and a Christmas trap mix. Got asked to pace some friends to a sub 40-min goal and we had a great time! Jolly good race and always one of my favorites as we approach the end of year.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who make these races happen, as well as city services for keeping all of us safe on these streets. Congrats to everyone that ran and @jandaracing on another great event in our community. Happy holidays🎄 🎅

#runnersofinstagram #runnerslife #running #runner #runhappy taken in Virginia Beach Oceanfront by @jake_states

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10 months ago

Tacky Sweater 5K / Dec 6th, 2025
4th Overall, 1st Age Group 🏆
Finish time 19:02 / Avg Pace 6:06

New race for me and definitely will plan to return! I didn't hit my goal of sub 19 mins that I gave myself based upon my Garmin Race Prediction, but still pleased with this result. Great race considering I just signed up for this race the day prior thanks to some nudging to join the FOMORunners team from my buddy Glenn, as he was trying to win the team awards. Happy to report we won the title for "Largest Team" and, more importantly, "FASTEST Team" 🏆Bringing home both belts! It was cold and wet but a very fun time. Congrats to all the runners 👏🏻 Shout out to @mettleevents for a great race, and @smartmouthbeer for the post race party.

Next up (for real this time) Surf n Santa 5-miler and Seashore 50K (both this upcoming weekend) to close out 2025 🙌🏻 Will I see you at either race?! Let me know below 👇🏻 Would love to connect. Until then 🫡

#runningreels #runnersofinstagram #runnerslife #running #runner #runners #runhappy #ultrarunning #ultras #marathoner #marathon #ilovetorun #partypace by @jake_states

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