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#chicagomarathon2026 by @nou_runningmama

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3 days ago

The support of this race was unmatched.
Incredible energy.
People everywhere. I’ve never seen SO many people! (I have always lived in the country and Charlotte isn’t that big either!)

Not only were there incredible support, there were so many runners who showed up to take on Chicago! Congratulations to all who participated and who helped cheer us on, it was a warm one! 🖤

I ran my best but all of my weaknesses quickly showed up around mile 15 - hamstrings, upper back and ankles started to burn from overuse (noticed my glutes weren’t firing 🙃) The biggest blister known to man popped up and my big left toe felt like it was bleeding 🤣. I stayed with the 3:55 pacer to get me to mile 23 (from mile 16 or 17), then slowed down for my heartrate on mile 24. Mile 25, I saw baby so I sped up a little bit. Right before the 400m sprint, a lady rolled her ankle and fell right beside me. One other runner and I helped her get to a medic and I took off, sprinting the last little bit. (Yes, I was that annoying little runner who was cheering herself on 🤷🏽‍♀️)

Overall, quite the experience and even though I didn’t PR, I fueled as best as I could, ate as many bananas as possibly could, hit the pain cave at mile 15 BUT didn’t let it affect my thinking & still finished strong 💪🏽. Proud of my efforts on this one!
#chicagomarathon #runnergirl #marathonrunner taken in Chicago, Illinois by @nou_runningmama

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4 days ago

#chicagomarathon by @nou_runningmama

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16 days ago

last weeks video 😌
#chicagomarathon2026 #runningmama #runnersofinstagram taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @nou_runningmama

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18 days ago

well I never get on here but here’s my latest video if you missed it 😂.

PEAK WEEK IS OVER.
I can’t believe I survived summer training.
It’s been so difficult mentally and I WANTED TO QUIT, so many times.

I cried throughout this marathon training. I grieved. I had a rollercoaster of feelings. Questions everyday with no answers. It had nothing to do with marathon training but my own life.

I really can’t believe I’ll be running Chicago in 3 weeks….

I am fundraising with @erikas.lighthouse (link in bio!)
#chicagomarathon2026 #runningmama #runner #fyp taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @nou_runningmama

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a month ago

I’ve heard this so many times.
Maybe out of love. Maybe out of pure concern. Maybe out of fear.

I KNOW. I know the statistics and I know what it’s like to be a woman having to be aware of what’s around me all the time. I know what’s it’s like to be mama bear and keeping my cub safe.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where it’s not all sunshine and rainbows and everyone treats everyone with respect and kindness. Unfortunately, we live in a world where if you’re a woman, you have to question everything. Unfortunately, we all don’t live in a safe city. Unfortunately, we live in a world where monsters live among us.

Over the years, running has become more popular. My route has been sprinkled with more runners everyday. My dirt track also has a soccer field and I finally know how to keep the lights on if I’m out there doing a night workout.

Next time you have a safety concern for a runner, running by themselves, ask them if you can go with them instead of instilling fear into them. I’ll go ahead and get off my soapbox now.

#fyppp #runner #runnergirl #runtokfam #runnerthings taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @nou_runningmama

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a month ago

only footage I got! I wanted to enjoy my run 🎉. ATC never disappoints ♥️

#runner #racedayvibes #aroundthecrown10k #runnergirl #medalmonday🏅 taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @nou_runningmama

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a month ago

EASY miles with the stroller THAT NEVER FEEL EASY.

It’s just too damn hot.
I’m over summer.
I’m overwhelmed with the weight of life.
I’m crashing out 😂😂😂.
I feel like I’m failing at everything.
I’ve put myself on the back burner.
I also maybe have had a couple breakdowns this run but hey, the miles got done???

@brooksrunning @getsprints @halara_official

#marathontraining #chicagomarathon #runnersofinstagram #momswhorun #runnergirl taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @nou_runningmama

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a month ago

Have I lost my mind?

Maybe only a little bit.
It’s okay, I only had a couple of breakdowns this month 😁

#runnerofinstagram #marathontraining #chicagomarathon #momswhorun taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @nou_runningmama

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2 months ago

so thankful for this inclusive sport!
#runnerofinstagram #momswhorun #beginnerrunnertips #runningcommunity by @nou_runningmama

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2 months ago

#Runnersofinstagram #runner #momswhorun #chicagomarathon taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @nou_runningmama

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2 months ago

and I wouldn’t want to do it again.
BUT if I needed to, I would 🥴😂.

The way my schedule worked out, it was the opportune time to knock out all my hard workouts in 2 days! My legs are done for and my legs felt like I had just run my first half marathon ever (I could barely walk 😂)

Would I do this by choice again? Probably not. Let’s just say today is a full rest day even though it feels amazing out ✨
#runtokcommunity #runnergirl #marathontraining #momswhorun #longdistancerunner taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @nou_runningmama

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2 months ago