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Nate Montemayor

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Five boroughs, one heartbeat.

26.2 miles to say thank you, New York.

From the brownstone cheers on Lafayette to the roar on Bedford, one borough carried me like no other.

BROOKLYN BABY!!🗽🍂

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I know running a marathon without training might have pretty stupid, or “asking for an injury” but in taking on the risk and doing so taught me a valuable and affirming lesson. Do it cause it’s fun. I also think truly understanding fueling now plays a big role now. I consumed the same amount of carbs as 5 bagels 🥯(~290g total).

Less is More

sometimes... other times it's the opposite. The grind the push. Something we have to balance day after day week after week, and sometimes when your riding your limit in a race it's a balance that's breathe after breathe and step after step. Balance☯️

I also recently went back to calculate the miles per week I did in my Chicago marathon training block. I knew it wasn’t a lot but I was a little shocked when I averaged 36mi/Wk. Since then I’ve reflected on my training and what works for me and most importantly what doesn’t and it is nothing but fuel of affirmation that I still have room to grow. No more asking what if I locked in, now starts the slow and intentional build to 70mi/Wk, double what I did for Chicago. Slowly to catch any imbalances and to allow the body time to make needed adaptations. We already know that I can run well with low milage so there is no real rush to get there but it needs to be consistent.

Most importantly Negroni Boys to the MOON!! 🌙

#NYCMarathon #BrooklynVibes #NegroniBoys taken in Brooklyn, New York by @naterunsnyc

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just a sneak peek of the incredible engagement photos taken of my love and i by the unbelievably talented @alexatookthat 🥹🕊️💌 by @naterunsnyc

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This one really meant something to me, especially after falling short of my goals in my previous marathons. So greatful for my health and not battling injuries this training block.

Chicago was a dream, having my loved ones there along the most spectator friendly course was a gift. They helped me stay present and execute my fueling despite a mix up of runners left vs runners right.

Fueling for this race was the main thing I knew I needed to nail down. I ended up averaging 110g of carbs and hour. With my iron stomach this was of no issue to me as I mixed and matched gels and liquids as I find I'm super prone to flavor fatigue. Salt capsules in the days before/morning of the race. All in all it felt like I never stopped eating, and I still haven't days later as I write out this post.

Race plan was to go out conservative and negative split. Which even fading a little bit in the final few miles I was able to negative split by about 35seconds. Having been cramped up stopped with 300m to go in Boston my mind didn't let me relax until I crossed that finish line. Once I did I didn't know how to contain myself and sobbed at the finish line, feelings of disbelief, happiness and accomplishment rushed over me. I called my wonderful partner @tara_willey to find me cause I needed a hug.

Thanks to the whole @tracksmithrunning community in Brooklyn and @blackrosesnyc for all the miles and smiles along the way this training block.

Smile or you're doing it wrong taken in Chicago, Illinois by @naterunsnyc

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a little video of our day in the hudson valley with @alexatookthat - such a special, special capsule of our love and our little family. forever cherishing this 😭💛🥹 by @naterunsnyc

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color edits and photos by the most incredibly talented @alexatookthat 🥹💛 by @naterunsnyc

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the sweetest most sacred moment, and the easiest yes i’ve ever said 💛 i love you forever and ever and ever 🥹✨ by @naterunsnyc

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Boulder's been treating me well. Met some awesome folks at @skratchlabscafe and tons of stunning trails. And, you know, just a casual 10k on Monday taken in Boulder, Colorado by @naterunsnyc

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Craftsbury 2025🐇 taken in Craftsbury Outdoor Center by @naterunsnyc

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Let the emotions run wild taken in Grant Park by @naterunsnyc

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Life🌱 by @naterunsnyc

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📸 @weligsander taken in Beacon, New York by @naterunsnyc

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Fast and Furious🪝 #OSRRHR #orchardstreetrunners by @naterunsnyc

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