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Still can’t get over the immense amount of support I felt throughout this entire marathon journey. From receiving that email from Project H.O.O.D., to MONTHS of endless training, to every mile of the race, and finally crossing that finish line after 6:42:42. It was such a full-circle moment taking my medal pictures and seeing the building I helped fundraise for come to fruition. A space being built for kids who look like me on the South Side of Chicago, because they deserve access to opportunities, positive outlets, and the freedom of movement too. 🤍

My sis Aliyah being my saving grace thee ENTIRE trip, the photos, the messages, my parents surprising me, Miss Michelle being an absolute lifesaver with the aid, and the random Muslim sisters whose arms I cried in during the last 12K 😭😭😭 Every single moment reminded me that even when the miles get hard, I’m surrounded by so much love and support. This journey was about so much more than running 26.2 miles, or doing a world major. It was about community, representation, and being part of something bigger than myself.

Thank you, Chicago. Until next time ⭐️

#chicago #chicagomarathon #muslimrunners #niqabi

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. . . We Ran through 29 neighborhoods YALL💞 @indev___wetrust @____tyraaa @laymunnah I wouldn’t have ask for a better Group to take this journey with. Thank yall for pushing me on those Mornings and Talking S*#T when I did not want to get up 😂🥹 & Thank You For Motivating us to actually take on Chicago! We All did our First Half & Full Marathon within the same year. We deserve it 🥇🏁🏃🏾‍♂️ And I can’t stress enough how grateful I am to all the businesses and my @runitblakc fam who donated for this to happen especially @runniqabirun & @saygucci #thingstodoinchicago #chimarathon #marathoner

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Gawwddddd 🫦

Face Card 😘🤌🏾

Fit @lululemon 🍋

Center of attention ❤️‍🔥

Muvaa 💄

Melanin 🤎

Bean at the Bean

Celebrity sighting 🐐

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she ready.

#chicagomarathon2026 #projecthood #teampalestine

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Medal Monday is extra special today! In celebration of the one and only @michelle1658 we ran the @plaza10k 🧡

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Plaza 10k was elite this year because it included glitter and matching outfits.✨ the best! ❤️🏃🏼‍♀️💨

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You can do the unexpected with community!

@michelle1658 aka The Mobile Aid Station came in clutch 🩷

Good Luck @ Chicago Marathon
@____tyraaa @indev___wetrust @laymunnah @prince.payne @runniqabirun @runitblakc

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Road running superhero’s 🏃🏾‍♀️💨 🏃🏾‍♂️💨

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🏅 MEDAL MONDAY | Garmin @kcmarathon Weekend alongside my @runitblakc family! The best part was seeing my family towards the beginning and end of the race 🖤

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Another race, another medal, and another Saturday morning kicking it and putting in some sweat equity with the gang, @runitblakc!

I’d be lying if I said my preparation was what it needed to be this year but all in all, I beat my time from last year at the @kcmarathon. A win is a win.

See y’all at the next race! ✌🏾🏃🏾‍♂️

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It’s Medal Monday!! @runitblakc is top tier! The motivation and encouragement is everything to me. I made the mistake of wearing new socks and my foot began to blister at around 4.5miles. I was so upset with myself but @michelle1658 ran alongside me, encouraging me across the finish line. @laymunnah at the finish line to cheer us on and capture the moment 🖤 Congrats to everyone that hit a new PR 🎉

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Saturdays are for @runitblakc!!!
Your Pace, Your Distance

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