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Claudio

@smoothoperator_

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This one was a bit difficult to talk about knowing this is very personal but I also want to be very transparent and intentional with everything I do. Thank you for letting me be me and to everyone who is watching this. Be kind to yourself. If nobody has told you, you’re loved and doing great, I will. Thank you. T-shirt is available now @pacsun 💜 by @smoothoperator_

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April, hallelujah. by @smoothoperator_

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3 months ago

This Sunday! Pull up! Start the day in movement + stillness (and matchaaaa) + let’s give back to the community with @samedifferenceco. Bring a friend, make a friend. Should be a good time! If you’re in LA , pull up! Link in bio. Shoutout @teeanafc and @b2b.b2b.b2b.b2b.b2b , excited to see everyone! 💜 #losangeles #run #soundbath #matcha #thingstodo by @smoothoperator_

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Marathon #2 - 4:07Not the time I wanted. But the marathon doesn’t owe me anything. I can train for 14 weeks, Eat well and stay on a consistent plan, but i can’t control the outcome. Theres a beauty in the unknown. Recently had some pain two weeks ago and that pain hit me mile 8-9, so I pulled back and tried to run smart. My thoughts were eating me up knowing I wouldn’t PR, when I knew I put in the work. I entered the pain cave really early and was running in darkness majority of the race. I didn’t laugh and I didn’t smile as much, I felt totally alone in this pain. I wasn’t who I usually am but it’s a version I enjoyed running with, because I learned from it. I learned about a new part of me. The young version of myself who was weak and vulnerable that had to fight through it. But I couldn’t let that image of myself down. In life, we have the option to leave or go another direction when things don’t go our way. But when you’re running a marathon or any race, you gotta thug it out and stay in that uncomfortable feeling until the end. You learn more when you go through more. Thank you KRC for being my safe space week in and week out. I’m learning a lot about myself as a person the more I run with this community.Thank you to everyone who played a part on this journey for me. TY to my KRC crew especially for holding me down during this race. See you next year for round 3 LA MARATHON. 😈 by @smoothoperator_

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KRC CAMP 26 @koreatownrunclub I’m going to be fully transparent—I’m not as excited as the previous training cycle. Not that I’m unprepared but because the second marathon usually brings comparison to beat your first. This time around, I was figuring my life out again, and chose to run alone a lot too. My close friend group were all in different pods and we all trained differently but we all still showed up. I met new people , was able to co captain a few times and was always reminded that it’s more than just myself. This was def a character building time for myself. This training block reminded me that I started running to have fun and not to be a professional Olympic runner. I don’t want to run across that finish line mad I didnt achieve something. I already won by showing up every week. I want to cross that finish line being thankful I get to do hard things and smile. Doesn’t mean I won’t be fighting demons and trying my best, just means my mindset is to have fun and be kind to myself. A reminder to everyone running LAM: running is always about the person you become along the way. When you start the race, let it fucken rip and do your thing with a smile. See you all Sunday. 💜 by @smoothoperator_

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5 months ago

It’s time to Lock in and remain calm. One week away and my emotions are everywhere. Good last long run with KRC today. by @smoothoperator_

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5 months ago

JAN_The Rebuild 💜 by @smoothoperator_

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6 months ago

Beautiful run today in Portland. Reminder that Misdirection is redirection. Keep going baby. Life is beautiful. 💜 #trails #portland #running by @smoothoperator_

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6 months ago

Been in cruise control but need to steadily push myself a bit more. Helps to have a community that keeps you smiling the whole time. LAM CAMP Program going nicely. Remember to have fun. 😌 by @smoothoperator_

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6 months ago

A Core memory. Pops spent every weekend taking me to soccer practice when I was a kid while he was dealing with his own battles. Now he’s pushing himself to be a better person everyday. Much gratitude to everyone at bravo zone, friends, mom and brother to be there cheering for him. He deserves all the flowers. Two months of training and dedication paid off. Running isn’t just about what you achieve but about who you inspire and what you learn from it. Love you Pa @lokosmokosracing , don’t stop. 👊🏽 #runtok #running #rosebowlhalf by @smoothoperator_

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No crazy recap. I did my best this year and I learned a lot about myself through running and the community I run with. My first official “full year” of running so I decided to write about it. I don’t know much about running 📸: @dinelaofficial @aaanthonytran @johngarduno_ by @smoothoperator_

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7 months ago

Last Long Run of the Year. WK 4 Long run with @koreatownrunclub “If you have to be part of that process, all you can do is transform —or perhaps distort— yourself through that persistent repetition, and make that process a part of your own personality. “- Haruki Murakami #running #krc #LAM by @smoothoperator_

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