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HOLY SHIT. I’M RUNNING THE NYC MARATHON TOMORROW!!!
My first marathon. 26.2 miles through the streets of NYC. And considering I’ve had approximately one month to figure out how to run a marathon after racing at Worlds for Paratriathlon, we’re going for VIBE TOWN on this one. 😂✌️
But what makes this experience so special is getting to share it with three people who have played such meaningful roles in my journey.
@leenbug has been there since the very beginning. The day after my accident and amputation , she introduced me to @dantun24 with @dare2tri_ , opening a door to para sport that changed my life. From my first runs around a track to racing at the elite level, she’s been there every step of the way. And tomorrow she will support me through all 26.2 miles!
I met @theonearmdan one year after losing my leg at CAF’s triathlon weekend, where I completed my first triathlon. Since then, she’s become such a dear friend, and I’ve been endlessly inspired by how she’s elevating para sport and changing narratives through her company, Culxtured.
And in December 2021, after a year of constant insurance denials, I met @runforreststump . I was carrying so much pain and frustration, and her work with Forrest Stump inspired me to channel those experiences into something bigger. I feel so incredibly lucky that being inspired by her work has turned into a beautiful friendship and the privilege of building @soeverybodycanmove alongside her, @annika.berlin, and our entire community. 🥹
And now, somehow, we get to share the starting line of the NYC Marathon.
This past month, since racing at Worlds, I’ve been reconnecting with my love of movement. Not chasing a podium, a time, or a result. Just running for the pure joy of it and remembering what an extraordinary gift movement really is.
I’m just $2,300 away from my $5,000 fundraising goal for #SoEveryBODYCanMove! If you’d like to dedicate a few dollars to helping us create more starting lines for people with disabilities, it would mean the world to me.
Link in bio :)
My first marathon. 26.2 miles through the streets of NYC. And considering I’ve had approximately one month to figure out how to run a marathon after racing at Worlds for Paratriathlon, we’re going for VIBE TOWN on this one. 😂✌️
But what makes this experience so special is getting to share it with three people who have played such meaningful roles in my journey.
@leenbug has been there since the very beginning. The day after my accident and amputation , she introduced me to @dantun24 with @dare2tri_ , opening a door to para sport that changed my life. From my first runs around a track to racing at the elite level, she’s been there every step of the way. And tomorrow she will support me through all 26.2 miles!
I met @theonearmdan one year after losing my leg at CAF’s triathlon weekend, where I completed my first triathlon. Since then, she’s become such a dear friend, and I’ve been endlessly inspired by how she’s elevating para sport and changing narratives through her company, Culxtured.
And in December 2021, after a year of constant insurance denials, I met @runforreststump . I was carrying so much pain and frustration, and her work with Forrest Stump inspired me to channel those experiences into something bigger. I feel so incredibly lucky that being inspired by her work has turned into a beautiful friendship and the privilege of building @soeverybodycanmove alongside her, @annika.berlin, and our entire community. 🥹
And now, somehow, we get to share the starting line of the NYC Marathon.
This past month, since racing at Worlds, I’ve been reconnecting with my love of movement. Not chasing a podium, a time, or a result. Just running for the pure joy of it and remembering what an extraordinary gift movement really is.
I’m just $2,300 away from my $5,000 fundraising goal for #SoEveryBODYCanMove! If you’d like to dedicate a few dollars to helping us create more starting lines for people with disabilities, it would mean the world to me.
Link in bio :)
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