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@thehydrationguy @paceyourselfprod know how to put on a race! Well-organized, lots of fun, and supported by a wonderful team of volunteers. Big thanks to @baklinerunning for hosting and providing space. Did not love the humidity but somehow managed to pull third finisher (though I also like seeing 2nd thanks to this male 99 and under category since it matches my bib). Can’t wait for the next one! (Despite how that last photo looks, I really did enjoy myself)
Photo credit: @umpz and @katieg_photo by @matthewous

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Excited to get my feet in these and out for a run…my toes are also grateful for the space and the excellent design by @topoathletic - also deeply appreciative of the small but mighty business of @cadencerunningcompanygilbert for getting these shoes out to Brooklyn for me! by @matthewous

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Mile 1: no idea what’s going on, who just said my name?!!
Mile 6 Goal: See friends and kiss wife - mission accomplished.
More miles at pretty consistent pace
Finish: Apparently looking quite steady and strong.
Recap version: went into Philly ready to cruise to the finish line. It’s been a long year of training, and I wanted to celebrate the distance I love to run. I turned my watch around so I wouldn’t look at it, and even by feel the whole time. I slowed here and there and pushed here and there, and that resulted in me passing the 3:20 pacer in the final 5 miles and staying ahead of him through the end. I haven’t run this fast for this long in six years, and it felt good. Super grateful to @nosleeptilboston and @mattvosburgh for getting me to this fitness level, and keeping me there. Even more grateful to @terrikohler for all the support and to @eugenieinabottle lifeofpabsnyc and @javiergarcianyc for their cheers and friendship. Am I tempted to keep pushing? Only the tiniest amount if I’m being honest but really I’m ready for easy miles and adventure time with my partner. Helluva way to close out the racing season. Way to put on a good show, @philly_marathon by @matthewous

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Earlier this week, a colleague asked what time I was going for or trying to qualify for at Philly, and I paused, and said, Nothing. I just like running marathons. It’s been almost a year of hard training, and I’ve had goal times on my mind most of the year. I didn’t get those times, and I reminded myself that the marathon owes me nothing. Sometimes it all comes together and sometimes it doesn’t. But saying out loud to my colleague that I just like running marathons was a reminder that I ACTUALLY do like running marathons. It remains my favorite distance. Tomorrow I get to run another one, and the weather looks good for me. But tomorrow is not for a time, it’s for me, to enjoy the distance I like to run, and see friends along the way. As ever, thanks to @nosleeptilboston and @mattvosburgh for getting me to a strong place, and keeping me there since @wgmarathon

I’ll see you tomorrow morning, @philly_marathon by @matthewous

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The heat is my enemy - historically, it has always slowed me down. Not to say I didn’t slow down today but I was able to hold onto some solid speed in spite of the heat thanks to @nosleeptilboston and @mattvosburgh thoughtful plan. This really felt like a win today, and I’m proud of my effort. Forever grateful to @terrikohler for handling the many weeks of my many miles.

Fun weekend with @eugenieinabottle @subie23 @terrikohler and getting to share the marathon morning with @dkrunsnyc @cmerun308 @togetherwerun.life by @matthewous

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Not often I rep the coaching business @terrikohler and I run, but I’m proud of what we’ve built, and our amazing clients who never cease to inspire me as they get stronger on their own journeys. But also, coaches need coaching, and @baklinerunning @nosleeptilboston and @mattvosburgh have been my supportive guides in this cycle. Forever grateful to them for their support. Tomorrow will be another step in the journey! Thank you to all the friends cheering near and far! As ever, big thank you to Terri for the many miles that led to Wineglass.
(Yes, this entire outfit brought to you by @baklinerunning - pretty much all I wear.) by @matthewous

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So proud of @terrikohler and the pemberley team for this @heathersmusical opening by @matthewous

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Brooklyn Halfin tomorrow. You will not win, humidity. The road to hot dogs will be warm but 100% worth it.

#nathanshotdogs #crownheightsrunningclub #baklinerunning by @matthewous

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Day 1 of the Brooklyn Pre-Party with the best team and people

#teamastoria by @matthewous

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When the @atreyurunning Daily Trainer 2.0 comes a day early, you take them out first thing. The best Atreyu shoe I’ve worn, and I’ve tried them all. Feels like a blend of what I like in the Brooks Hyperion 2 and NB Rebel v4. That Pebax/Supercritical TPE blend hits just right with a dialed-in upper for a great fit. Gotta love when the little guy takes a big swing and it lands.

#shopsmall #smallbusinesswins #atreyurunning by @matthewous

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Not my day. By mile 8, I knew things were off. By 12, the wheels were coming unscrewed and falling off. At 15.5, I was done. Three DNFs over 20+ marathons is not bad, and while I know it was the right call, it’s still a bitter pill to swallow. I think I was a little burnt out from an aggressive training cycle, not really recovered, and dealing with severe allergies and the changes in pressure (plus maybe a cold coming on?). Excitement was low, energy levels dropped. I’m disappointed, a little embarrassed (I know I shouldn’t be), and my confidence has taken a hit. But lessons learned to take and apply to the next cycle. For now I’ll feel my feels then get back out there doing what I love. Big thank you to @terrikohler @hlmcdaniel17 and @jessielevertaylor and Julian for coming out and being there for support and another big thanks to @joshua132 for joining me on this Jersey city adventure. Also thank you to all of you for the comments and support by @matthewous

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Marathon 1 of 3 this year. I love running marathons, but it’s been a minute since I’ve raced one. Still, the plan is to compete while also having fun. Jersey City is a test run, literally. It’s been a rough few weeks of training between food poisoning and nasty allergies. But tomorrow I get to do something I love, and for that I am grateful no matter how the day goes.
Also very thankful for the cheer squad coming out. End of rambling thoughts.

#jerseycitymarathon #crownheightsrunningclub by @matthewous

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