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I’ve been thinking a lot about building a club membership for all things swimming for the pool lovers, open water enthusiasts, the versatility of triathletes, and those working in the marathon swim space!! I’m putting together the infrastructure for ENDURE SWIM CLUB- a one stop shop for swim workouts, Q & A, meeting new people near and far, and more!!

Details coming soon- I’m moving my offerings to a different website so I gotta sit in front of my laptop for a bit first. I’m super proud of what’s to come and am hopeful this fills a gap since many of us already have affiliations, membership fees, etc.

Comment CLUB and I’ll send you updates (I don’t have an auto message set up; I’ll message you myself)

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Summer was good to us. ☀️

I need to move - I’d take these days over winter, anytime.

What’s your favorite season? 🌷🏖️🍁❄️

#solongsweetsummer #seasonoflove #marathontraining #momlife #summervacation

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First Bird in Hand Half marathon ✅

Started with an early 4:30 alarm, and of course we did an outfit change.

Today’s half marathon included miles for my final training long run for Chicago, 19 miles. Talk about emotional 🥹.

Going into today I had very low expectations and no real “time goal”.

Meeting up with the #riseandrunpod group was what exactly was needed. The Rundisney community is something I am so grateful to be apart of. The endless friends and encouragement and of course friendship bracelets.

On the course @mrs.michelle.michael and I were doing 30:30 intervals , along the first mile or 2 we gained some friends that I hope to see again during the Disney season and we all stuck together for the rest of the race. We all had no time goals, just to finish. The race wasn’t that serious, if we wanted extra walk breaks , we took them. The scenery and animals and volunteers were fantastic 😍.

After the race I felt like I could have continued running , this was the best half I ever ran and felt after. Who would have thought carb loading actually works 🥳😂.

We hung out, enjoyed the picnic , took photos and cheered on the final finishers.

The countdown is on to Chicago ! We are 4 weeks away 🥳👏⭐️

Also thank you to everyone that left a message on the rally. It truly means so much, and I teared up a few times! I will be better at sending those to friends when posted because it truly makes a difference.

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Ten years ago, Jim and I ran the Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon on a very hot day. We also interviewed Liz for our Run Pennsyltucky podcast as she claimed her Road Apple Award for running the Garden Spot Village Marathon and Bird-in-Hand Half in the same year. It was right then I became covetous of that award.

Garden Spot Village no longer has a full marathon but the same award can be had for running both HALF marathons in the same year. Because I completed Garden Spot Village Half this past spring, my hope is to realize a decade old dream this coming Saturday.
#bihhalf #birdinhandhalf #birdinhandhalfmarathon
#throwbackthursday #roadappleaward

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10k race recap!!! (11 k with all that zigzagging😂)

The first 5k was downstream. The water was a very nice 77, but boy did I miss that clear lake water. Nothing like staring at brown gunk for 3.5 hours. After Wednesday’s storm the flow rate was 3,000 cfs. In other words, the skook was flowingggg. So the first 5k was a blast. My dad was my kayaker, and the first 3 feeds were seamless. We got down the river in under 90 minutes.

Upstream: the battle begins.
The first 1.5 miles back weren’t bad at all. My pace slowed, but I chipped away steadily. Then mile 5 got really hard. I had my watch set to autolaps to help me see where I was distance wise. Jokes on me, I hit 6.2 miles .8 from the finish with all my zigzagging LOL. The river going west by trooper gets VERY shallow and narrow. So it was a LOT of water in a very small part of the river. It felt like an endless pool treadmill for a good mile. As I got tired I stopped spotting and started veering forwards my right. Not sure if I have a really strong left stroke, I’m a horrible spotter or something else happens when I get tired. Lots to work on:) Mentally I was singing Ellie Goulding and doing swimmer math to get myself through 😂.

All in all- it was a blast (mile 6 Sadie might say otherwise). My favorite part of this sport is that there is always something to learn.

Open water swimming is beautiful because no one race is the same. The conditions are up to Mother Nature, and you can’t always prepare for it. I love that it’s just you and your kayaker out there. You’ve got to love the process because when you’re in it, it’s tough!

My first marathon race and I cannot wait for more. 10 miler soon?

Thank you all for your good luck wishes :) I felt each and every one of them during those 3.5 hours. I am so blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing people❤️.

Here’s your encouragement to go do hard things! Set a goal for yourself and learn more about yourself as you go along. It is pretty darn cool completing something that you’ve worked so hard for. If you ever want to venture into the world of open water swimming I’m your girl;).

Let’s do it again next year!

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First marathon swim since 20 Bridges, first open water swim since being rear-ended and concussed in July.

Excited to be on home turf and swim the @frenchcreekracing Charles Bender Memorial Swim 8 mile tomorrow as I’m raising money for suicide prevention.

I could be upset it’s not the 15km or 3 Rivers Marathon Swim, but I’m not. I’m taking everything that’s come with the best that I have, and in many cases this summer my best has been the word “no”. I’ve taken care of myself and am coming into this swim with a refreshed sense of self, clarity, gratitude, and love for the long swim and wild waters.

Will you chip in $10 to support Suicide Prevention Month and my swim (all money goes to @afsp_westernpa - I paid for everything in this swim myself, just to be clear). I’m at $1,145 at the time of typing this; can we hit $1500 by the time I cross the finish line tomorrow?

#marathonswimming #openwaterswimming

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Chapter 8 of 12
August was a blur of miles, moments & memories as we romanticize the last days of summer. ☀️🌻

#marathontraining #412 #monthlyrecap #august2026 #momentsofmine

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Our people showed up today.🤗

More to come, but for now, THANK YOU to our crew for making this morning possible.

Our goal for starting The No Pace Run Club was never about just running. We wanted to do more, offer more, than an occasional group run. We hoped for experiences, community, and support that goes far beyond pounding out miles on pavement.

Today is proof we’re making that happen. ❤️🤍💙

#sundayrunday #runpgh #runningcommunity #stopsoldiersuicide #comerunwithus

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We’re back for another week of 🥁

WE LOVE Wednesdays!

It’s so exciting to share adventures, wins, good news, great people, and big goals with you. Never forget - even tiny accomplishments, seemingly insignificant moments.. they matter! You don’t know who you might be inspiring along the way. 🎉

Today we’re here for friends who signed up for their first 100miler and have been grinding out miles while mom-ing and getting her classroom ready for back-to-school, who hit a massive half marathon PR (hello, 1:39!), who got through a fun 10k and is now pumped for her half in October, who ran their first 2.5mi straight without walking, and who hit a big birthday.

Even more than that, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate friendships and community. Everything in life is better with people in your corner, and we hope you know we’re in YOURS!

There’s very few things that compare to watching your people crush it, in any aspect of life. WE LOVE IT! ❤️

#welovewednesdays #runningcommunity #crushingit #chaseyourdreams #gettoliving

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One year ago today, I traveled to the other coast andI ran Hood to Coast. Met 11 strangers. It was kind of the like MTV's "The Real World" for runners.

Looking back now, I realize the race itself wasn't really the accomplishment. Some of the miles were hard in the 100 degree heat.. The sleep deprivation was brutal. Driving to check points with limited directions was insane.. My body was exhausted, but none of that is what I remember most.

I remember who I was when I started and how different I felt when it was over.

There are moments in life when you don't realize you're becoming stronger because you're too busy simply trying to keep going. Hood to Coast was one of those moments.

I spent years believing there were things I couldn't do. I had every reason to stay comfortable, to stay inside the boundaries of what I thought I was capable of. Somewhere along the way, running became more than exercise. It became proof. Proof that the person I used to be didn't have to determine who I would become.

One year later, I think about that race differently.

I think about all the miles I've run since then. The races. The failures. The finish lines. The days when my body didn't cooperate. The days when my mind didn't cooperate. The moments when I questioned why I was still doing this and yet, I kept going.

That's probably the biggest lesson running has given me: you don't always need to know how you're going to finish. Sometimes you just need to take the next step.

A year ago, I crossed a finish line at Hood to Coast, but I think the bigger finish line was the one I crossed inside myself.

I proved that I could become someone I never thought I would be and maybe that's why I still run.

Not because every run is beautiful. Not because every race goes according to plan. Not because I'm chasing some perfect version of myself.

I run because every mile reminds me that I'm still here, still moving, still becoming. One year later, I'm grateful for the person who decided to start running and I'm even more grateful that he never stopped.

One unforgettable race. And a reminder that sometimes the hardest miles are the ones that change us the most.

#shokzstar @shokzusa

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Welcome back for another week of 🥁

WE LOVE Wednesdays!

We’re hoping this will grow as more people find all the things to celebrate in life, and remember there’s no win too small. ❤️

If it excites you..
If you’re proud..
If it brings you peace..
If it’s changing your life..

WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT BECAUSE WE LOVE IT!

Today we’re congratulating friends who crossed tough finish lines, started new jobs, caught up with friends and started new training blocks, finished big projects, and did things that pushed them outside their comfort zone. Talk about some major accomplishments - what an amazing crew! 🤩💪🏽

#welovewednesdays #youcandohardthings #congrats #enduranceathlete #runningcommunity

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