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What a wet and unforgettable Tunnel Marathon!

Rain fell from start to finish, transforming the course into a puddle filled challenge, but guiding the 3:50 pace group made every mile worthwhile. Brilliant fall colors brought extra beauty to the route, while running 2.5 miles through the pitch dark tunnel wearing a headlamp halfway through the race created an unforgettable experience.

A tough, beautiful, and truly memorable day!

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#running #runners360 #beastpacing #tunnel #marathon by @stepup_itsuvsu

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15 days ago

Medal 🏅 🏅 Monday. Still soaking in the magic of flying pig marathon weekend @runflyingpig .

The crowds showed up loud and proud. Every mile had energy. Strangers cheering your name like they’ve known you forever. The hydration stations were on point. volunteers never missed a beat. That kind of support carries you when the legs get heavy.

Grateful for every step, every cheer, every smile.

Big thanks to coach @runningcoachshreyas for the mentorship, guidance, and trust in my potential.

Race recap(s) coming soon… heading back home and letting it all sink in.

If you were out there, what was your favorite moment from the weekend?

#medalmonday #flyingpigmarathon #runningcommunity #raceweekend #gratitude by @stepup_itsuvsu

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5 months ago

First time sub 1:40, and it happened at an inaugural race @mckinneyhistorichalf .

What a fantastic day at the McKinney Historic Half. Hard to believe this was the very first edition of the race. Everything felt so well organized from start to finish.

Today was special for another reason too. I hit a new personal best in the half marathon. I bettered my previous best by more than 5 minutes and went sub 1:40 for the first time. That one means a lot.

My plan was simple. Stay patient and control the pace for the first two thirds of the race. Not get carried away. Just keep it steady. I am really happy with how the effort felt out there.

The course made sure we earned it though. The hills and the wind really tested the grit out there. But that is also what made the finish line feel even better.

And honestly, one of the best parts was catching up with so many running friends before and after the race. Moments like these make race days even more memorable.

A big thank you to coach @runningcoachshreyas for the constant guidance and support.

Hills ⛰️ or wind 💨, which one tests you more on race day💭?

#stepup_itsuvsu #runnershigh #radrabbit #runinrabbit #runners360 by @stepup_itsuvsu

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6 months ago

🎶 Miles, music, and race-day energy, Irving, are you ready?

The Toyota Music Factory Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is coming to Irving on Sunday, November 8, 2026!

Whether you’re chasing a half marathon PR, pushing the pace in the 10K, or enjoying the 5K, there’s a distance for everyone. And that race swag is looking pretty sharp!

📍 Irving, Texas
📅 November 8, 2026
🏃 Half Marathon | 10K | 5K

Ready to join us? Use code ANIL10 for 10% off your registration.

Who’s running, and which distance are you choosing?

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#irvingrunning #amptambassador2026 #amptrunning #amptambassador #texasrunning by @stepup_itsuvsu

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17 hours ago

Two races. Two wins. One very proud parent.

My girl 👧 conquered her first ever 5 mile race, then lined up for the Kids K and won her age group in both!

Our fourth month end run tradition of the year turned into something even more special than I expected, a morning filled with courage, joy, and memories I’ll never forget.

My own 5 miles didn’t go exactly as planned. I hit the wall around mile 3, took plenty of walk breaks, and could definitely feel that my body is still recovering from marathon pacing duty. Still, I managed a decent finish, so I’ll take it.

But the best part came after my race.

This was my daughter’s first ever 5 mile race. As soon as I finished, I headed back onto the course to find her. She had already found the perfect running partner, and I joined them for the final stretch.

Running beside her and watching her pace herself, stay patient, and dig deep when things got tough was such a special experience. Five miles was the longest distance she had ever completed, and she absolutely crushed it.

She finished in 46:43, took 1st place in her age group, and beat her previous 5K best by more than 4 minutes along the way with 28:10!

After just a few minutes of rest, she lined up for the Kids K and came away with another 1st place age group finish.

I couldn’t have asked for more.

Running has brought me so much joy over the years, but sharing these miles and memories with my kids makes it even more meaningful.

It was also wonderful catching up with so many running friends along the way.

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#runinrabbit #familyrunning #racedaymemories #runningcommunity #planopacers by @stepup_itsuvsu

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3 days ago

🏁 One last race. One more chance to finish the 2026 Challenge Series strong!

The Toyota Music Factory Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is happening on Sunday, November 8, in Irving, Texas. Whether you’re chasing a PR, completing the series, or simply looking for a fun race with great swag and an amazing running community, there’s a distance for you.

Register using code ANIL10 and save 10%!

Which distance are you choosing, half marathon, 10K, or 5K? 👇

Follow for more running stories, training diaries, and race day adventures.

#irvingmarathon #musicfactoryrun #amptambassador2026 #halfmarathontraining #amptambassador by @stepup_itsuvsu

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12 days ago

Race weekend is almost here⏳ 🏃‍♂️.

This morning brought progressive taper miles and a few moderate hill repeats. The air was sticky, the effort stayed easy, and the goal was simple, keep the legs fresh without overdoing it.

I’m excited for the Tunnel Light Marathon @tunnelmarathons this weekend! The pacer 🧢 is ready, and the pace calculations are underway.

Wishing everyone racing a strong, joyful day!

Are you racing, pacing, or cheering this weekend?

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#tapertime #tunnellightmarathon #marathonpacer #runningcommunity #raceweekend by @stepup_itsuvsu

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19 days ago

🏁 One last race. One more chance to finish the 2026 Challenge Series strong!

The Toyota Music Factory Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is happening on Sunday, November 8, in Irving, Texas. Whether you’re chasing a PR, completing the series, or simply looking for a fun race with great swag and an amazing running community, there’s a distance for you.

Register using code ANIL10 and save 10%!

Which distance are you choosing, half marathon, 10K, or 5K? 👇

Follow for more running stories, training diaries, and race day adventures.

#irvingmarathon #musicfactoryrun #amptambassador2026 #halfmarathontraining #amptambassador by @stepup_itsuvsu

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20 days ago

Some track mornings test your patience more than your pace 🥵.

Another muggy morning, with a small group putting in the work on the track. My son joined me for his intervals, which always makes these early sessions a little more special.

The effort felt harder than usual, and I just wanted it to be over. My son had already finished and was patiently waiting for me, so I wrapped it up, and we rushed home to get on with our day.

Not every workout feels great, but showing up still counts.

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What’s tougher for you? Track intervals or running in the humidity?

#trackworkout #morningrun #runningwithfamily #marathontraining #runjourney by @stepup_itsuvsu

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21 days ago

Some runs are measured in pace, this one was measured in moments.

There was no real plan and no pressure to chase a particular pace, just one of those mornings when the miles turned into something much more meaningful.

It started with pacing my daughter to a 5K personal best of 32:48! 🎉 Watching her dig deep and earn that PB was more than enough to make my morning.

But I still had miles left to run, I kept going and caught up with my son midway through his 10-mile run, turning the rest of my recovery miles into some quality time together.

I’m happy with how controlled and comfortable the effort felt, but I’m even more grateful for what the run gave me, time with both of my kids, sharing something healthy that we all enjoy.

Who would you choose to share your recovery miles with?

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#recoveryrun #runningfamily #sunrise #radrabbit #familymiles by @stepup_itsuvsu

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23 days ago

Another muggy Texas run, another few battle scars..

No matter how much anti-chafing cream you use, chafing always finds a new spot 🥴.

Last long run with marathon-pace effort before tapering for the Tunnel Marathon @tunnelmarathons . The hard work is done, now it’s time to recover, stay sharp, and trust the training.

I’ll take a small VO2 max bump it as a good sign heading into race week.

Huge thanks to Huma Gel @humagelambassadors for helping fuel the miles and keeping me moving through the long run.

Runners, what’s your most unexpected chafing spot 🫢?

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#marathontraining #tapering #longrun #runninglife #marathonpacer by @stepup_itsuvsu

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24 days ago

Muggy, drizzly, and running on sore legs, but still worth it.

Another humid morning under overcast skies, but the light drizzle felt refreshing. My lower body was still sore from yesterday’s killer workout, and by the end, my clothes were completely stuck to my body.

The legs may have felt heavy, but the run set the right mood for the rest of the day.

Do you enjoy running in a light drizzle?

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#morningrun #humidrunning #noxgear_nation #runningmotivation #marathontraining by @stepup_itsuvsu

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