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Stroller mom on a mission.
Boston Qualifier 🦄💖
Cofounder @hotmessrunners
#RADrabbit 26/27 @runinrabbit
Up Next: @berlinmarathon & @chimarathon

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Had a great time with Leah and Wolfgang at the Peltzer Pumpkin farm in Temecula! Wolfie got to pet a sassy alpaca, ride a tractor, and run around in a pumpkin patch. A fantastic way to spend a Saturday morning :)

📸🎃🐐🫏🚜

#PumpkinPatch #Temecula #PeltzerPumpkinFarm #Halloween #FallFamilyFun

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How I Went From a 3:49 → 2:53 Marathon in 2 Years 🏃🏾💨 @lamarathon

No secret workout. No shortcut. These were the 3 biggest changes I made:

1️⃣ Consistency + more volume
I focused on stacking consistent weeks and gradually increasing my mileage over time instead of trying to improve overnight.

2️⃣ Easy days EASY, hard days HARD
I stopped racing my easy runs. Easy days became recovery, rest days were taken seriously, and I saved my energy for my two quality sessions each week.

3️⃣ Structure + strength training
I followed a structured running program instead of just running whatever I felt like, and I strength trained 2–3x per week to become a stronger, more durable runner.

3:49 → 2:53 wasn’t one workout. It was two years of consistency.

Follow for more running and marathon training tips! ✅

#running #sub3 #run #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram

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Whirlwind weekend in Chicago getting to meet so many of my athletes in person! Not just those running the marathon, but also 4 who live outside of Chicago (and are all friends) who took the train in on Sunday to spectate! Sharing some down time with these people and getting to know them on a deeper level was so special. Seriously, you guys are just the best!

I’m so grateful for these opportunities! Easy to justify it as work travel, but with these people, it’s really just play. An extra big thank you to @runay_dillmuth - I’m so happy we could travel together and that we are small enough people to share a double bed…an easy sacrifice for a great location. 😂

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Monday morning miles done ✅
5 and 3 mile running distances, plus our walking crew 💪
Join us Wednesday for a “pick your poison” run. Easy or speed work, whatever your heart desires 😈

Morning Crew Run Club
Runners
Community
Monday motivation

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Tomorrow is Hot Mess Monday and Wolfie is excited to see everyone (if he wakes up early enough)! 6am @revdupcoffee Glendora, 2-5 miles. Runners and walkers welcome!

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Sitting here at home going over this past week in my head. Only one word comes to mind WOW!! Chicago was awesome and the @chimarathon was great. But two things made this an unforgettable trip: the @runinrabbit pop-up was pure 🔥 and this group of RADs was absolutely incredible!! @chunliann and I are beyond grateful to be a part of this amazing community. We are overwhelmed with the love that was shown to @aryssarunsthis, our 17 yr old, as she was immersed in her first major but more importantly a full introduction to what RADs are about. Thank you to everyone who attended and thank you to every RAD for making this the best community it can be. #radrabbit

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What a privilege to support and guide these 8 amazing athletes. They are successful in their professional lives, keep the balls in the air in their personal lives and stay driven in their pursuit of becoming the best they can be.

Most people don’t understand the running grind; why we would choose this kind of hard. But once you’re in it you do. In fact, it was music to my ears that both first time marathoners pictured here are already talking about the next one. These aren’t one and done type of people. ❤️

Chicago didn’t give the conditions any of these runners hoped for, but that is, in fact, the game. Do we only train for a perfect day? No, and if you’ve run long enough you know nothing guarantees a perfect day.

These athletes worked incredibly hard all summer long, each with their own set of challenges. But they always found a way to make it work, keep going and never quit. It is inevitable to have feelings of disappointment and heartbreak when what you envisioned for yourself isn’t the outcome, but sometimes you have to redefine success and understand that the time on the clock at the end of the race is never what defined you in the first place.

*Quotes from the book I’m currently reading, The Wedding People, that fit perfectly.

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🏅Happy Medal Monday!

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our Pacers who took on the Chicago 5K & Chicago Marathon! 👏

Shout-out to our 5K finishers, and an EXTRA SPECIAL shout-out to our amazing Pacers who conquered 26.2 MILES! 🏅💪 What an incredible accomplishment!

Your hard work, dedication, and determination paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of you! 🙌🎉

#azusapacersofficial #medalmonday
#ChicagoMarathon #chicago5k

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Everything we ate in Italy was exceptional! From take-away sandwiches, coffee, pastries, and formal dinners. Everything blew us away. These are the places and dishes that left the best impression and we’ll be thinking about until we return.

1. Nannarella, Rome. 🍝🍝🍝
Featured: Carbonara

2. Mizio’s Street Food, Rome 🥪🥪🥪
Featured: Prosciutto and Mozzarella on focaccia bread. Mortadella and Pesto on focaccia bread.

3. Giolitti’s Gelato and Cafe, Rome 🍦🍦🍦
Featured: Pistachio and tiramisu gelato.

4. Rione 13, Rome 🍝🍕🍷
Featured: Carbonara and Prosciutto Pizza with house. Chianti.

5. Trattoria Angiolino, Florence 🍝🍝🍝
Featured: Danielle’s pasta (spicy)

6. All’Antico, Florence 🥪🥪🥪
Featured: Paradiso Sandwich. Mortadella, stracciatella cheese, Pesto, Pistachios and added sun-dried tomatoes.

7. Ditta Artigianale Caffe’, Florence ☕️☕️☕️🥐🥐🥐
Featured: Cappuccino and Pistachio Croissant (favorite)

8. Il Bocconcino, Florence/Siena 🥪🥪🥪
Featured: Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Pesto on fresh focaccia bread.

9. Al Grill, Venice 🥩🥩🥩
Featured: Fiorentina Steak (medium rare)

These were our favorites and can’t recommend them enough. Be sure to add these spots on your list if your planning a trip to Rome, Florence or Venice. Ciao!

#RomeItaly #FlorenceItaly #VeniceItaly #FoodofInstagram #TravelEats

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IT IS RACE WEEKEND! 🔥 Sending an absolute surge of energy and good vibes to all our incredible Azusa Pacers hitting the pavement! Whether you’re conquering the mountains at Kodiak in Big Bear, crushing the coast at Long Beach, or taking on the amazing Chicago Marathon …THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! 💥

You’ve put in the blood, sweat, and countless miles to get here. Now, lean into the excitement, feed off the crowd, and let your training take over! We are cheering you on every single mile of the way. Go out there, dig deep, and finish strong! 🏅🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️✨🏙️🌊⛰️✨

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Canyon City Runners and Dog Haus Run Club are some of the many run clubs that can be found in Azusa. They have a strong commitment to community involvement, encourage others to be healthy, and most importantly bring people together!

If you’re in the Azusa area and are looking to make friends, stay healthy, and be involved, don’t hesitate to hit them up or check their schedule to see when you can jump on their next run :)

📸📸📸🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏅🏅🏅

#CanyonCityRunners #DogHausRunClub #Azusa #RunClub #CanyonCity

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Today might have been hot, but the dark, spooky vibes were on point. 🖤🎃👻

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