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Rachael Freeman

@rachaellfreeman

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Two years ago, I thought I had lost the thing that meant the most to me—my physical strength.
Today, I can honestly say I’m the strongest I’ve ever felt.

When I got diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), it turned my body against me, allowing my immune system to attack my brain and spinal cord resulting in impaired motor and cognitive functions like: vision loss, balance and coordination issues, trouble speaking and thinking fluidly, and sadly, so much more.

In the beginning of recovery, there were plenty of days I didn’t want to keep putting in the work—especially when setbacks kept happening. But one night I had a tough realization: if I gave up on myself, I’d be letting down the person I’ve always known myself to be.
So I kept showing up, day after day and had to get comfortable being uncomfortable.

I’d like to say I don’t think about having MS as much now, but the truth is, there isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t check in with my body and how it’s feeling.

March is National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. I’ve been fortunate to make a strong recovery, but I know that isn’t always the case. That’s why continued research and awareness for chronic autoimmune disease matters so much 🧡

📸 @shotsbyobam

#multiplesclerosis #msawarenessmonth🎗 #mswarrior #msstrong by @rachaellfreeman

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7 months ago

An Away win, that felt like a Home win 😁😈3-0 💜💛 #SKOL #jettas taken in Tampa, Florida by @rachaellfreeman

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15 days ago

If you wanna go far, go with a team
If you wanna go far and fast, Go Hybrid⚡️

@adidastraining X @ateam.co X @thesurflodge

📸 @lauramitt5 taken in Montauk, New York by @rachaellfreeman

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a month ago

A perfect weekend of workouts, bikinis, and non-stop laughing!!! by @rachaellfreeman

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2 months ago

My first HYROX race meant more to me than I initially realized.
This race wasn’t just about proving something, it was about discovering what’s possible.

Having MS, there have been plenty of moments where I’ve wondered what my new limits might look like and what challenges might still be out there for me, and HYROX became a way to explore that question.

I know how easily I can get caught up in chasing the next goal without taking the time to appreciate the progress that’s already been made. Always looking ahead, always thinking about how to be better, stronger, smarter.
This race reminded me to pause and recognize how far I’ve actually come… over a month ago I was at Pier 76 participating in the Walk MS to continue raising awareness and on Thursday I went back to a Pier 76 to participate in HYROX women’s open solo.

I can also recognize that’s it’s a good thing to keep pushing for more, so I already have my plans about what I’d do differently to hit new goals for next time💪🏼🤩😄🧡🧡

#msstrong #multiplesclerosis #hyroxnyc taken in Hudson River Park's Pier 76 South by @rachaellfreeman

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4 months ago

Celebrated the Hartnetts on the dance floor all night long 💖 taken in Tampa, Florida by @rachaellfreeman

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5 months ago

A weekend full of smiles 😄 and selfies 🤳🏼 by @rachaellfreeman

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10 months ago

Too busy protecting the Milky Way from evil🌙🤟 to worry about posing correctly 😜 by @rachaellfreeman

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a year ago

29 is starting off on a high note 💋✨ by @rachaellfreeman

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a year ago

Tri-ing to do things I’ve never done before! 🏊‍♀️ 🚲 🏃🏻‍♀️ taken in Dunedin, Florida by @rachaellfreeman

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a year ago

It’s been over a year since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and I’m so grateful and thankful for the continued research on new treatments that have assisted me in getting back to living a fulfilling life!! 🧡

Today I walked with my best friends and favorite moms, who have supported me through my journey, to help raise support for more research and development for MS treatments!

A special appreciation to my mom for putting up with my attitude during this past year (😂😇) and always encouraging me to be my strongest self, even when I felt at my weakest 🩷 by @rachaellfreeman

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a year ago

Just strolling around taken in New York City by @rachaellfreeman

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2 years ago