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Gabriela Plewa | Running • Tips • Motivation

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Run far, lift heavy
5 x marathoner!!!
Next up: @nikerunning ADT 🖤
Los Angeles, California🌴🌊🌞
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It’s a feeling like no other 🥹🤍

#marathonrunner #runningcommunity #chicagomarathon #startlinefeels #strava taken in Chicago, Illinois by @stridewithgabby

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This audio is everything 🥹✨😌💗

#gratitude #celebratelife #movinginyour20s by @stridewithgabby

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5 months ago

4 days post Chicago marathon and I’m still sliding down the stairs…

Whose with me !? 😅

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5 marathons later, and I wish I could say it gets easier the more you do them, but it doesn’t. Every training block challenges you in different ways and teaches you something new about yourself.

This training block taught me the importance of keeping the promises you make to yourself.

There were days when the last thing I wanted to do after a long day of work was go for a run, but I did it anyway. There were Saturday mornings when I wanted to sleep in, but I got up and ran those miles. There were runs I wanted to cut short, but I kept going.

On the days I wanted to give myself an easy way out, I reminded myself why I started. I knew that if I wanted to grow, I had to be willing to do the hard things, even when I didn’t feel like it…

Countless miles and early mornings later, I crossed the finish line of my 5th marathon with a HUGE PB.

And I owe it to the version of me who kept showing up, even on the days she didn’t want to. ❤️ by @stridewithgabby

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CHICAGO, YOU HAVE MY HEART❤️
Official chip time : 3:33:36

This race will always be so special to me. It’s where I grew up, a place I’ll always call home, and where my running journey started.

I dreamed of running the Chicago Marathon for YEARS. I even volunteered at the race with my college cross country team and remember having the craziest FOMO watching everyone run. But I was always too scared to sign up because I genuinely didn’t think I could do it.

Fast forward to today, and I got to run it for the second time, now as my 5TH marathon, alongside my husband (his first World Major!!!) AND walked away with a 13 minute PR!!! 🥹❤️

It’s crazy to think something I once thought I wasn’t capable of doing has become such a huge part of my life.

Your reminder to NEVER sell yourself short. Go after those big, scary goals because you really don’t know how far it will take you unless you try!!

#chicagomarathon #prmarathon #marathonrunner #worldmajormarathon #runningcommunity taken in Chicago, Illinois by @stridewithgabby

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PSA to all runners!! A marathon is a marathon. Your finish time doesn’t make it any less of an accomplishment. You spent MONTHS training for this very moments. There’s no such thing as an unimpressive marathon finish. Every single one deserves to be celebrated!!!

Whatever time you finish the @chimarathon today- I hope you’re SO PROUD of yourself!!! 🥹💕

#marathonrunner #marathonfinisher #marathontips #runningmotivation #chicagomarathon2026 taken in Chicago, Illinois by @stridewithgabby

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To the girl who once thought running a 5K was impossible, let alone a full marathon, and is now holding her bib for her FIFTH marathon!? 🥹 Look how far we’ve come!!

Just a reminder that you’re capable of so much more than you think. Don’t be afraid to set big goals, chase the things that scare you, and see just how far you can go. ❤️

Can’t wait to run around my favorite city, with thousand of incredible runners. See you tomorrow Chicago!!

#chicagomarathon #marathonrunner #marathontraining #chocagomarathon2026 taken in Chicago, Illinois by @stridewithgabby

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4 marathons ( almost 5) later and I still remember my very first marathon!!!
There’s so many emotions that come with running your very first marathon. It can feel overwhelming, scary, stressful, chaotic, and exciting all at the same time.
Here are some tips I would give to my first time marathon runners, and things I wish I knew before running my first marathon.
(Huge emphasis on the last one!!)
To all the Chicago Marathon runners, I’m wishing you all best of luck. You’ve done all the hard work, now it’s just time to fly!!🥹❤️

#chicagomarathon #marathonrunner #marathonrunning #marathontips #worldmajormarathon by @stridewithgabby

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Growing up is realizing how lucky you are to simply be healthy and surrounded by people you love 🤍

#simplelife #quotestoliveby #mindsetshift #gratitude #healthyliving by @stridewithgabby

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800 miles later….

Honestly though, thank you running for being the best outlet and form of therapy. Forever grateful for it 🫶

#runningcommunity #marathonrunner #runnersofinstagram #funnyrunner by @stridewithgabby

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10 days ago

WELL HELLO THERE TAPER WEEK!!
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13 weeks of @chimarathon are coming to an end & we finally made it to taper week.
Wishing a happy, calm, restorative taper to all those who are celebrating. Remember, the hard work is done. Now it’s time to celebrate!!
Let’s fly babyyyy!!!

#chicagomarathon #chicagomarathon2026 #marathontraining #worldmajormarathons taperweek by @stridewithgabby

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11 days ago

There are so many great things about social media, but it can also quietly convince you that everyone else is doing life better than you and suddenly your own life feels like it’s not enough.

If that happens, take it as a sign to get off the apps and find the beauty in your own life. Because it truly is great, in its own way. 🤍

#comparisontrap #gratitude #smalljoys #runnergirl #marathonrunning by @stridewithgabby

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