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Ginger 🙏🏾🐾 Biomedical Engineer 🏥 MBA 🎓 The Marathon Continues 🏁

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Run Hustle Run NYC Marathon class of 2026

Q&A with @blujay128

1. What has been the biggest challenge during your training, and how have you overcome it?

My biggest challenge has been dealing with a knee injury that led to discovering a preexisting condition requiring surgery, which I’ve postponed until after the marathon. Going from comfortably running long distances to questioning whether I’d even make it to the starting line has been frustrating. Between doctor visits, injections, and adjusting my training, I’ve had to learn patience and resilience. My original time and pace goals went out the window. Simply finishing became the goal. But quitting was never really an option. I’ve worked too hard to get here.

6. What has surprised you the most about training for a marathon?

How quickly expectations can change. I started focused on mileage, pace, and finishing times, never imagining an injury would completely change my approach. It’s taught me patience, resilience, and how to redefine success. Progress isn’t always linear, and sometimes the biggest victories have nothing to do with pace or distance.

9. What made you decide that this was the right time to run a marathon?

This year has been about milestones and pushing myself beyond my comfort zone. I celebrated a milestone birthday, reached one year smoke-free, and wanted to challenge myself in a meaningful way. As a born-and-raised New Yorker, running my first marathon through the city that shaped me makes it even more special. For me, it’s more than a race. It’s a celebration of growth, discipline, and how far I’ve come.

📸 @anthonyandrada

#runhustlerun #nycmarathon2026

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In good company

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Thank you for joining tuesday night Hustle.
every tuesday 6:45 pm only at @thehustlebarbershop
marathon szn is here and we're ready. Hustle ⬆️

#thehustlebarbershop #runhustlerun #queensgetthemiles

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A fun Saturday long run. Thank you @fleetfeetnyc, @newbalance, @recessrunclubnyc, and everyone who came out to log those miles. Marathon training continues! Hustle ⬆️

fueling up is a necessity especially when your going on long runs. get your electrolytes,gels and many more on amazon.com/running @amazon @amazonfashion

#runhustlerun #thehustlebarbershop #fleetfeetnyc #newbalance #sponsored

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A night at the museum 5k hosted by @newbalance
thank you @vo2matt_ for the great vibes

Hustle ⬆️

#runhustlerun #1080v15 #queensgethemiles #thehustlebarbershop

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“1080 Demo Night at The Hustle!

Thank you @newbalance and @atiya.sinae for coming through and letting us put the latest 1080s and SC Elites to the test. Thanks to @atiya.sinae, we also got to learn more about the shoes and the latest technology behind them.

We appreciate y’all spending time with us and always showing love and support to RunHustleRun. Much love, @newbalance!

Big shouts to everyone who pulled up! Hustle ⬆️

#runhustlerun #scelitev6 #1080v15 #newbalance #newbalancerunning

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Our first ever long run on a Friday, and it did not disappoint. The weather 🌧️ couldn’t stop the Hustle. Shouts to everyone who came out for the love of miles and community.

The people have spoken, and there will be a Pt. 2. Stay tuned. Hustle 🆙

Long run season is here. Miles are going up, and Skratch Labs is coming with us. Proper fuel, hydration, and a whole lot of consistency on the road to race day. Pick your up and everything you need at Amazon.com/running. @amazonfashion @amazon

#runhustlerun #thehustlebarbershop #hustlelongrun #queensgetthemiles #sponsored

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The Vibes were on 💯 tonight! thank you all for spending your tuesday evening with us. All the best to Coach K.

Join us next week for a special TNH community run ft @newbalance

Amazon carries thousands of HSA/FSA eligible items for runners. Garmin watches. Supergoop SPF. Oura Ring. Massage guns, compression socks, and more. All in one place. Gear up for run club at Amazon.com/running. @amazon @amazonfashion #sponsored

Hustle ⬆️

#runhustle #thehustlebarbershop #queensgetthemiles

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Summer Streets X Hustle Long run Pt.1

#runhustlerun #thehustlebarbershop #summerstreets #queensgetthemiles

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Annual @runhustlerun BBQ on film 8/2/26

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Out of retirement question mark ⁉️, Saturday long run on film 8/1/26

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RunHustleRun at the @team_wepa_nyc 9 for 9 race! shouts to the team and everyone who participated in this great event! 🥇🥇 shouts to @migghtyhealthy finishing 1st

#hustleUp

#thehustlebarbershop #runhustlerun #queensgetthemiles

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