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We had so much fun attending this Pilates event right in the middle of Bellevue Square! 🤸🏻‍♀️✨

Thank you @bellevuecollection for hosting events like this and bringing the fitness community together. Such a fun way to connect, move, and get stronger together!

Today’s session was led by @mandreanrunner 💕

➕ If you want to join more events like this, hit that follow button! I’m always sharing fun things happening around Bellevue and the Eastside, so don’t miss the next one 👀

#bellevue #wellness #pilates #event #seattlecontentcreator

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Post workout (💜Melody & Lucy) and rain…this is my attempt at 5 minute fix. #dysonairwrap #oribehaircare

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Probably the greatest, most packed week of training and of the summer. Legs are tired but my heart is so full 💛
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#chicagomarathontraining #pnwsummer #pnwrunner #mtrainiernationalpark #seattlesummer

Running friends >>>

Naches Peak Loop with the kiddos and my mom! A perfect Mt Rainier day - she was perfect 🏔️

4th annual paddle with the girlies, followed by a girls dinner aka chips, dips and baked goodies!

Bethany is in town!!!

I repeat Bethany is in town 🧡🧡🧡

I had 5 sessions this week 🥲🥰🫠

Grateful that @hellothisisjenmorgan who typically sees me on my worst hair day and on Saturday saw me at my most vulnerable and whiny day, still wants to hang out 😭💛

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at @theparamounttheater with the LOML to close out the week! 😮‍💨

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Medal Monday, but a recap of @lululemon Seawheeze. I wanted to wait until the hype around the race died down, but it’s well deserved. Let’s get into it.

We drove up from Seattle on Friday morning to get to the shop early. The line was long when we got there around 8:15 a.m., but it was moving. It was an organized and entertaining shopping experience. They had an emcee for the line who not only asked participants questions but also told us what to expect once it was our turn.

All clothing items were sectioned by size. Then accessories and shoes were separate. They had a fitting room area to try things on, as all sales were final. And 10 items max.

Once we finished shopping, we walked around to the bin pickup, which was on the back side of the shop. We got a cute Seawheeze bag along with some other goodies I haven’t looked at yet 🤦🏽‍♀️, and Pinnacle members got a token for an extra shop while supplies lasted.

There were many other things, but let’s jump into the race. 10/10 no notes. The course was pretty and hilly, but I knew that going in. The crowd support was electric. Okay, one note: spread out the cheer zone on the hills to cover the full length of that hill. There were tons of volunteers at the aid stations. The finish was hard. I knew from the BMO going in that the race ended uphill, but the hard part was that it was so long, and the finish line arch wasn’t an arch, so you couldn’t really tell where the finish line was. I could see the white tent before the two pillars.

Overall, the race was amazing, and I would do it again.

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I’ve waited SIX YEARS for this race, so obviously we have to memorialize it on the feed! 🥹

2020 was supposed to be my first SeaWheeze, and I’d been asked to pace. Excited was an understatement. Then the world shut down.

SeaWheeze went virtual, but our run group @run_csrd got the chance to bring a little of the magic to Seattle by creating our own local version and raising money for two local organizations with the support of @lululemon and @annie.m.cavanagh. One of those pandemic pivots that turned into a pretty special memory.

Fast forward 6 years and I finally got to experience the SeaWheeze hype for myself and even better, got to do it with my girl @alexissrodd! 💙

Turns out it was worth the wait.

#lululemon #seawheeze #vancouverrunning #shokzstar @shokzusa

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SeaWheeze Half Marathon 💙 #medalmonday
TL;DR @lululemon knows how to host a race! This weekend was amazing!! Highlights:
• First, huge ty to Mia for generously transferring her bib ❤️ I’m grateful to have spent time with many of the friends I’ve made from the running community over the last 10+ years. Seattle showed up! 🎉
• I’m lucky to live a short drive away from Vancouver + was able to get an @airbnb less then a mile away from the start/finish = game changer 🏁
• Everything was organized and ran so smoothly! The route was clearly marked + I felt safe not worrying about traffic at all. 💯
• At the start, my @onepeloton + running life collided when I heard @codyrigsby on the mic (10/10 recommend his rides, especially if you want a good laugh + great music)! 🎤
• AND then again when I recognized the lovely voice of the pacer in front of me, realizing it was @hannahfrankson paired up with my @runna coach @kaylajeter_ 💚 so much good vibes + encouragement in the 2:25 pace group!! 🎉
• That energy was carrying me until I realized I needed to chill out + listen to my body if I wanted to finish the race strong. 😅 So I slowed down + locked in 🧘🏻‍♀️
• The cheer stations were 💯! We ran by so many spectators: a live cycling class🚴🏻‍♀️, a fire truck 🚒 hosing down half the runners (you know I had to run thru 😆), so many dance parties 🪩, aliens on stilts 👽, lifeguards 🛟, mermaids 🧜‍♀️, paddle boarders + a sauna boat 🛥️, skiers + snowboarders ❄️, a drumline 🥁, so many good signs 🪧… the list goes on 🥰
• It was HOT 🥵 + I have to mention that the medic support teams were doing a great job. I saw 6 runners receiving medical attention, all in the second half ❤️
• This was my first time running through Vancouver, a city I’ve been visiting my whole life, and it was such a unique + beautiful experience. I really recommend this race 10/10!! ✨
• Finish line energy was high! It was fun finding friends to cheer with. It was extra special to cheer my sister @ames.01 across that finish!! 🎉
IG says my caption is too long, so g2g ✌🏼 If you’ve read this far.. here’s my little secret, next up: @everywomansmarathon training 🤫🤯🥳

Half Marathon 1️⃣3️⃣🏁

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Half marathon in Vancouver, BC- why not?

The goal was vibes, and most of it was that until the last few hills. Then it was moody. Also, a joy traveling and running with friends!

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YOU GUYS!! 😍 🏃‍♀️
I ran my third half marathon!!! 💖 And this one was special for so many reasons. Not only did I get to run in beautiful Vancouver, but I also got to run!! Hear me out; this time last year I thought surely I wouldn’t be able to run long distance without feeling pain. I had just started @allstrideslatines and 6 months later, boom I couldn’t run. I thought surely this is a sick joke. But I leaned into the mandatory rest from running and learned so much about the power of running beyond accumulating miles. I felt so inspired by my running community and running amigas; seeing you all reach your milestones inspired and motivated the heck out of me. I thank my amazing PT @clayton.anderson.pt.dpt and everyone at my PT clinic for always helping me understand my injury and supporting someone that was unwilling to quit. AND GUESS WHAT, I ran without any pain!!! So thank you to all the beautiful people I’ve met in the past year in this space. Yall helped me get to that start line and yall carried me to the finish FOR SURE🥰✨

In November we are going to run it back TWICE for the New York City Marathon. Lord help me lmaoooo.

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✨ What a magical first Dance All Day at our new Alpha Movement Center! ✨

A huge shout-out to our amazing Mini Movers who danced, explored, laughed, and filled the studio with so much joy. 💃🕺 We loved every moment with you!

Special THANK YOU to Wendy ( @shapiraphotography ) for filming and editing this beautiful video and helping capture the magic of the day. ❤️🎥

Ready to join the fun? We’re currently offering a $45 Two-Week Unlimited Class Special! Now is the perfect time to try classes, meet our community, and get moving.

Register with Alpha today and come dance with us! 🌟

#AlphaMovementCenter #MiniMovers #DanceAllDay #SeattleDance #DanceCommunity KidsDance MoveWithAlpha

Teachers-
@healthyannie
@courage.jones
@melissajane_18 @stitchpixiedances @mandreanrunner

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The best way to spend a Sunday surrounded by Black Joy!

When you lead with community it's a different kind of vibe ✨

Way to go @blksummerrunclub @bmrseattle and @officialblackgirlsrun Seattle/ Tacoma

next stop on the Global Running tour @run_csrd

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Something special is happening in Tacoma! The Black joy on display at @blksummerrunclub is something I NEEDED! Thank you for having @seattlerunningcollective to celebrate #GlobalRunningWeek. Our community is expanding. And it’s a beautiful thing.

Shout out to the elite walkers and superior runners. IYKYK.

@run_csrd tomorrow night!

#WeOutHere
#RunningWhileBlack
#SeattleRunningCollective
#Tacoma

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The one thing no one tells you when starting a run club is that you’re not always going to feel full of energy and positivity for an event. Actually there’s A LOT of things people don’t tell you when starting a run club lol but that’s a different convo. Anyway peep my morning mood in the first video and watch as that quickly changes! Woke up feeling like caca but I couldn’t help to feel happiness seeing my team rep their ALL STRIDES LATINES crew shirts by @newhero.mx with pride. We got lots of compliments on our shirts, but sorry yall they are exclusive to our hardworking team, one of the perks you get if you join us😉 I am in awe at how much we are building over at @allstrideslatines , my team killed it today!! Yall showed up early, put in work to execute such a cool event for folks for Global Running Week. Yall should feel so so proud. Also big shout out to the first official @sirenascoldplunge collab with @allstrideslatines . Vicky amiga you killed it!! Also, our friends over at @seattlerunningcollective came out to support us in a huge way and were there to remind us we are not alone 💖 oh and if you’re wondering where the yummy coffee and pastries came from, yall better be following the badass humans that are @pandelaselva_ and @cafedulzura or else! I felt the support, the love, the joy, the connection today. And I hope yall did too!

Thank you @brooksrunningseattle and @fleetfeetseattle for a great global running week event! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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