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2026 Race Schedule — TBD

#tmfitfam #hybridathlete #running #fitnessmotivation #explore

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2025. 10 events total. very excited for 2026.

thank you God.

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#sgr
#saturdaygrouprun
#blackmenrunrva
#bmrrva
#blackmenrunrichmond

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No one talks about how hard it is going from this…
A job you love → a part-time grind.
Being the life of the party → becoming a father.
Late nights out → real responsibilities.
Feeling fine → feeling depressed, stressed, or anxious.

But we need to talk about it.

As men, as fathers, as athletes, as leaders… we’ve been taught to swallow our emotions, to push through silently, to never show the cracks. We’ve been raised by generations of “be tough,” “deal with it,” and “don’t talk about feelings.” But those old rules are outdated, and honestly, they’re destroying us.

The truth is: everyone struggles.
And the ones who stay silent, who never open up, who never seek help or even a place to vent—those are the ones who end up doing the unthinkable.

It doesn’t make you weak to speak. It doesn’t make you feminine to feel. It makes you human.

We need spaces where dads, runners, lifters, single parents, and anyone carrying weight on their shoulders can sit down, breathe, and say “I’m not okay right now.” We need community. We need honesty. We need to rewrite the narrative for the next generation.

If you find a safe space—friend, partner, coach, group—use it. Open up. Lean in.
Because every time you choose to speak instead of stay silent, you take one powerful step toward a stronger, healthier version of yourself.

You’re not alone. And you never have to be.

#tmfitfam #explore #mensmentalhealth

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DAY 75
I choose silence because it forces me
to sharpen the one muscle that matters most:
my mind.

No hype songs. No distractions.
Just breath, rhythm, and whatever
the road puts in front of me.

Running without music builds a different
level of mental fortitude — the kind you can’t fake.
Because if I rely on music to get me through a run,
what happens when my phone dies?
What happens when there’s no beat to carry me?

In the quiet, I learn to carry myself.

No music teaches me to create my own pace,
my own motivation, my own peace. It’s where I hear
my thoughts clearly, where I reconnect with nature,
and where I remember why I started running in the first place. This discipline shows up everywhere — in training,
in work, in relationships, in how I handle stress.

Silence reveals who you are… and running with
no music helps me become someone stronger.

So if you’ve never tried it, give your
next run a chance to be silent.

You might be surprised by what you hear.👂
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#tmfitfam #runstreak #runin #nomusic #nodaysoff #run #runna #strava #runningcommunity #runners_of_insta #explore #runningman #runner #runninginspiration #runningislife #runnersofig #runnersofinstagram #runningismytherapy #runrunrun #nikerunning #hybridathlete #runnersworld #runnerslife #runninglife

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DAY 72 - benefits of having running buddies

🧠 Mental & Emotional Benefits

- Accountability: It’s harder to skip
runs when someone’s waiting for you.
- Motivation: When energy dips,
your crew keeps you going.
- Connection: Running with others builds
deep bonds — shared miles = shared mindset.
- Stress Relief: Conversations on the
run can be as therapeutic as the run itself.

💪 Physical & Performance Benefits

- Pace Push: Training partners help
you push past comfort zones.
- Consistency: Scheduled runs with
friends mean fewer excuses.
- Route Variety: You’ll explore new routes,
workouts, and challenges together.
- Better Recovery Runs: Easy runs stay easy
when you’re chatting — perfect for recovery days.

🔥 The Intangible Benefit

Running buddies turn the grind into
something greater — a shared pursuit of growth.
You’ll start for fitness, but stay for the friendship,
the laughs, and the accountability that makes
you better every week.
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#tmfitfam #hybridathlete #hybridathletetraining #running #runstreak #fitnessmotivation #runningismytherapy #run #runningbuddies #runrunrun #nodaysoff #runner #runin #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #runningman #runnerscommunity #runnersofig #runningcommunity

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I completed 50 miler # 4 (ultramarathon # 16) yesterday @stonemill50miler 🪨🏃🏽‍♂️

I turned 31 again today. A couple people asked me what I was doing or if I had any plans to celebrate. When I told them I was doing a 50 miler for my birthday I’m sure you can imagine their reactions. But special shoutout to the lady I met who was running the event for her birthday as well ♏️🦂🥳🧠💪🏽

another shoutout to my ultramarathon OG Mr. Ram (2nd slide) & the legend himself @runboneyt (4th slide) ✊🏽🙏🏽

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Tight hips or a stiff lower back

These 5 mobility moves will
help you unlock smoother hip
rotation, better stride length,
and more efficient running mechanics.

Do this before your run to stay loose,
powerful, and pain-free. 🔥

💥 Mobility for Runners:
1️⃣ Lateral Hip Swings
2️⃣ Forward Hip Swings
3️⃣ Bodyweight Crescent Lunge
4️⃣ Runner’s Lunge
5️⃣ Cossack Squat
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#runnersmobility #hybridathlete #tmfitfam #mobility #runningmotivation #trainforlife #runnerswarmup #mobilityforrunners #runstrong #runner #fitness #fit #nodaysoff #runrunrun #strava #running #runner

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#sgr
#saturdaygrouprun
#blackmenrunrva
#bmrrva
#blackmenrunrichmond
#blackmenruneast
#virginiaisforrunners
#nomanleftbehind
#brotherhoodunityhealth
#blackmenrun
#bmrfortheculture
#oofos
#currex
#jogology
#saucony

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The inaugural @petersburgbookfest did NOT disappoint! I had a fantastic time speaking about my book, AFTERLIVES OF THE PLANTATION, on the “Beyond Slavery” panel, ably moderated by @rtwilliams16! I met a host of talented fellow Black writers pushing at the margins of Black storytelling, and my favorite part was getting to engage an enthusiastic community of readers hungry for diverse books about Black life and culture! Sincerest gratitude to @demetriuswfrazier and his incredible team @resist_bks for executing the festival so well that I could hardly believe it was their first go at it. Big ups to my homies @kingsamario @macofaniel who traveled from #durhamnc & #richmondva to support. I left feeling grateful, inspired, and excited to return to next year’s festival! If you’re ever in #petersburgva be sure to check out Resist Books. It’s a beautiful store doing invaluable work to promote Black readers and writers. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of such a momentous occasion! 📚🎉🙌🏾🙏🏾#supportindependentbookstores #blackbookstagram #blackauthorsmatter #blackreaders #blackbooksmatter #blackwriters

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We’ve all had a coach like this
somewhere down the line…

Tag him or her in the comments 😂🫣
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#tmfitfam #hybridathlete #hybridathletetraining #gym #gymlife #trainingleadership #explore #explorereels #hybridathletetraining #fitnessmotivation #dohardshit #running #crossfit #funnymemes #funnyvideos #funny #funnyreels😂😂 #funnyvids #nodaysoff #trainingday #trainingforlife #personaltrainerlife #personaltrainer #personaltraineronline #personaltraining #gymhumour

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We’re to Learn, Grow and Work
Not Complain about it— Let’s Get It.
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#tmfitfam #nodaysoff #funnygym #funnyvideos #fit #hybridathlete #personaltrainerlife #funnymemes #ocr #hybridathletetraining #fitnessmotivation #coaching #personaltrainer #personaltraineronline #funnyreel #explorepage✨ #funnyreelsvideo #gymhumor

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