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This morning I drove to Canoga Park to run the Back to the Future Half Marathon. It was my 2nd year running this event and once again it was a blast. I didn't hit 88 MPH but I had a pretty good run considering how my races have been lately. My 1st run in 2 weeks and it felt like it. Congrats to everyone. This was my 774th Lifetime Half Marathon. Thank you Jed and Ted for putting on a great event and I hope to join them once agaon before the year ends.
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#13point1 #halfmarathon #runhappy #running

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St. George Marathon (Utah): 45th lifetime marathon! Since I already did the Ogden Marathon near SLC, I wanted to see how St. George compares! This was extremely HOT and had zero shade! However, the red rocks were beautiful and definitely made the trip worth it!

I’m fortunate that my mom was able to fly out to join me! And I’m fortunate that I was able to celebrate 50 years of the St. George Marathon!

#blackmarathoners #stgeorgemarathon2026 #blackwomenmarathoners #50statemarathonclub #stgeorgemarathon

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This warranted an urgent visit to the doc. It’s not always great and this was probably the worst medical issues I’ve had running.
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I’m good now and healthy but I’ve had to prioritize me and get back to the basics.
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I didn’t want to believe anything had been wrong, but I was in denial.
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It has been a small set back, but I’ve been coming back stronger, consistent and I’ll be better then before.
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Believe in yourself and have this mindset…..

“I don’t know how I’m going to Win. I just know I am Not going to lose”

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@ultra_af_coaching
@juliarunstheultraworld @saltstick #saltsticksweatercrew #allpaceswelcome #santarosamarathon #freedomrunners

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State 47/50. Marathon #86. Greenbrier River Marathon, West Virginia. Recap.

The easiest course, perfect weather, all my fuel and hydration with me, and the right clothes for the route, weather, and terrain. Everything was lined up for a great race… except my mind: And before anyone asks about the KT Tape: my knees are fine. I just love it! If only I could’ve taped my attitude into place, too.

By mile 1, I already wanted to quit. What followed was a constant mental battle unlike anything I’d experienced in my previous 85 marathons.

Honestly, one of my biggest motivations to finish was knowing I wouldn’t have to come back to check off this state: no cell service, winding roads that made me carsick, and an airport almost three hours away. My brain’s best pep talk was, “Finish now so we don’t have to do this trip again!”

The race itself was beautiful, and I absolutely recommend it. The hardest part was being inside my own head. From mile 1, I hated how I felt and how hard I was being on myself.

Has anyone else had a race where everything around you was right, but mentally you wanted out from the very beginning? I know myself as a runner, which is why this caught me so off guard.

The urge to quit stayed with me, but I kept going all the way to the finish.

West Virginia. State 47: checked.

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#KilimanjaroMarathon #RoamWildAdventure #RunTheWorld #Racecation #tanzaniasafari Runner at Kilimanjaro marathon with mountain in background

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State 37 (Marathon 43): Ogden Marathon (Utah), 2026!

Absolutely beautiful course to run! I’m fortunate to have been able to run this for the 25th anniversary because the views were amazing!

#getoutandlive #ogdenmarathon #ogdenmarathon2026 #blackmarathoners #medalmonday🏅

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Today was the 1st day of the CON series. The weather was nice and cool. This is a 6 day, 6 state series. Today we ran in the state of Wyoming. Tomorrow we will race in Colorado. Congrats to everyone who ran.

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DAMN, it was a good day! 🔥💙💛

Had a goal in mind, but honestly, no expectations. Life has been in the fast lane lately and training hasn’t been 💯 dialed in. I’ll take it! 🙌

🥇 1st AG
🥇 1st Super Masters
🏃‍♀️ 12th Lady OA
💙💛🦄 BQ!

So many amazing runners and friends out there giving it their all today. Feeling incredibly blessed to have a healthy body that still lets me do this at 52. 🤩🫶🏻

Thank you @tcma_events for an amazing morning and for bringing us all together! What a day! 🦄💙💛
Missed pics with so many of my amazing peeps 😩

#radrabbit
#50statemarathonfinisher
#tcma
#pnwrunner

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Plot twist: getting older wasn’t the problem 👀

In my 40s, I started paying attention to the things I used to think were “extras”:

Eating enough.
Prioritizing protein.
Lifting heavy things.
Recovering instead of constantly doing more.
And actually fueling my runs instead of trying to eat as little as possible.

And somehow, here I am in my mid-40s chasing faster marathon times AND getting stronger. If you have been along for my journey you know I have a lifetime goal of running a marathon in all 50 states….recently adding a new goal of getting them all under 4 hours. This past weekend I repeated New York and ran the race 76 minutes faster than I did 10 years ago in my mid 30’s 🤩

I’m not interested in slowing down just because the number on my birthday cake keeps going up. (Which is soon! Those keep coming fast!😂)

I want to see what this body is still capable of. Who’s with me?! 🙋🏼‍♀️

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Today’s #MedalMonday is brought to you by the @patagonianmarathon.

What an incredible place to run my 50th!
@marathonmaniacs

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Momento 📸 durante a #brooksrunthebridge 2026, 🏃👊🏹

#runnersworld #corredoresderua #run #ratazanasdoasfalto

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