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🎂 BIRTHDAY ULTRA: 34 MILES 🏃‍♂️🔥
📅 Sunday, 10/25 | Oregon Maritime Museum
⏱️ Pace: 9–10 min/mile or party pace

Anyone and everyone is welcome to join for any distance! 34 miles if you dare… jk 😂

But hopefully, I can get at least a mile with you, or see most of you at SSRC whenever you can make it!

6 AM — Loop1
📍 Sellwood / Springwater Corridor
🏃 10.5 miles

8 AM — Loop2
📍 Sunday Service Run Club
🏃 10–12 miles, depending on the route

Loop3— The Final Push
🏃 Another Springwater loop if needed

Final 3 Miles
🌉 Hawthorne Bridge loop to finish!

🎯 Goal: 34 MILES for my birthday! 🎉

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And that’s the closest I’ve come to my heart exploding.

To say I’m blessed would be an understatement, not only did I get the opportunity to run my first marathon, I got to do it back in the Midwest where I grew up surrounded by my family. They have believed in me from the start and every time i question anything they’ve been there to put me back together again.

Thank you @deadstockrunclub & @nikerunning for giving me the chance to really prove myself and achieve something I never thought I’d be able to.

Thank you to my friends and running community, who supported me, have ran with me, left voice memos ( my Pisces moon self absolutely shed a tear or two listening to those) I wouldn’t be nearly the runner I am without you guys.

And thank you @chimarathon for being a dream city to accomplish my biggest running achievement yet! You brought the energy.

Chicago you have my heart ♥️

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#chicagomarathon #windycity #firstmarathon #chicagomarathon2026 #running

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CHICAGO MARATHON 2026

After a roller coaster of a summer training block, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to run Chicago due to injury. With lots of patience, cycling, PT, and trust in the process, we made it happen.

3:19:27

Certainly had a different goal in mind, but this race needed a major shift in perspective. With an immense sense of gratitude for every single step of the 26.2 miles, the city of Chicago truly carried me to the finish. The crowds were insane every single mile.

Lots of learning to do still, but a lot of valuable lessons came along the way over the past few months. Shoutout to the legends Eric Floberg and Rory Linkletter for sharing insights from their experiences. I'm more motivated than ever to build for another race.

Onward.

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It Was Always A Matter of Time ⌚️

Friendship (Peer Pressure) Got Me To The Start Lin; Community Got Me To The Finish Line. Unfortunately For Myself & Everyone Involved, I Was 4mins Off My Goal Of 1:25, So I Will Be Running Another Half Marathon. As A Result, Running Will Become An Even Bigger Part Of My Personality

Community:
@deadstockrunclub
@thunderthighs_tc
@bowermantc

#PortlandHalfMarathon
#MakeAWishRunner
#DoHardThings

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Best memories with #runclub #raceday #photodump #pdx #runstreak @htcrelay @pdxmarathon @ssrcpdx @latinasraportland @teamtotspdx @ameyaokamoto @deadstockrunclub @caminandorunningclub @champsrunclub @zoomiesrunclub @issaokamoto

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Just know we were 🗣️OUTSIDE

Photos for
@outofofficerunningdept
@deadstockrunclub
@nikerunning
@pdxmarathon

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Best day of my life...so far!
Less than 7 months ago I was left wondering if I'd be able to ever run comfortably again. This weekend I crossed the finish line of my first full @pdxmarathon ever, and on my Birthday. Putting up a sub 4hr absolutely confirms our bodies are capable of incredible things when you just refuse to give up!
I'm forever grateful for so many people that truly believed in me, which pushed me to get here. Some of the many, @runwithforty for running slow with me, while in a full backbrace and recovering from a spinal injury. 🙏🏽
@on Portland @matt_novobilski @versacedave @d_kinger @rgosp for seeing my value, and being a light and outpost for community and friendship forever 🙌🏽
@skratchlabs @devin.thacker @ashleyyfrye for choosing me to race as a "Skratchlete" and the awesome support along the way. 📣
All the friends, and what I'll call family from @ssrcpdx
@deadstockrunclub @outofofficerunningdept @coachbennett for keeping me moving, and pushing me to be better, faster, stronger always. 🫶🏽
@damianlillard for the quote that got me thru some of the tough miles and days "I knew this was going to be a mental battle, and I don't lose those" 💪🏽🔥
@corosglobal @shokzusa @satisfyrunning @justfoodcompany @ancientnutrition @maurten_official
With all the gratitude, appreciation, and love we are officially a Marathoner 🙌🏽🏅🏁 3:52:52⌚

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September 20th.

Sellwood to Reed College. 10.5-18.6 Miles.

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#runstreak day 263 @ssrcpdx #sundayservice #runclub #longrun #pdx

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The best version of ourselves requires commitment.

Our time. Our energy. Our heart.

It sounds scary, but oftentimes, the investments of the things we can’t get back are the ones that yield the greatest returns.

It’s through the journey of these investments that we find ourselves, our purpose, and our community of people who will always show up with us.

We were grateful for the opportunity to share the story of TB’s (@toonche) journey alongside our @omorpho partners, who are empowering runners to find strength through adding resistance to their training regiments.

TB the epitome of what it looks like to consistently show up for yourself and your people. Through the highs and the lows. The ups and downs.

THE LONG HAUL.

S/O to the crew that brought the vision to life :

Client : @omorpho
Talent : @toonche
Director : @b.scar
Producer : @aleannaheig
Producer : @503drew
DP / Editor: @kevfilmedit
Photographer : @niah.sei @aleannaheig
Editor : @justjeremyhere

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Sunday 6:30am.

18.6 Miler.

Sunday 8am.

Sellwood to Reed.

10.5 miler.

Reverse Sellwood Route.

Waterfront Maritime Museum.

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Our best doesn’t come in a moment’s notice. It doesn’t come with one run, or one lift, or one hike.
It takes time. It takes commitment. It takes incremental improvement over time.

If we commit ourselves to just one more - one more training session, one more pound of resistance, one more run, one more day… over and over again… then we might be able to reach our best.

We understand that, and that’s why we are proud to partner with TB (@toonche ) to help him tell his story of commitment and perseverance.

TB used the G-Vest to add resistance to his long runs and training sessions, building his endurance and strength to prepare him for distance running competitions throughout the summertime.

We are inspired by TB’s commitment to doing the work and choosing to carry the weight, not just in his personal running journey, but also in his community as a run club founder (@ssrcpdx) and as a culinary entrepreneur at Let Em Cook (@letemcookpdx).

He is a reminder to us all that if we keep showing up, we can overcome all obstacles and stay true to any commitment. Especially when that commitment is to become the best version of ourselves -

Not just for a day. For THE LONG HAUL.

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