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Always great running with my @blackmenrun_clt brothers. Got to see so many folks on the road today getting in miles. Great running the majority of the miles with @southeast.capo as he prepares for his first marathon. I think @cltnativeagain did 20 getting ready for his ultra.

@gcoraspe was blazing as usual getting ready for New York🗽. And @daniel.keller.167 might have sold @unc4me82 some New Adidas 😁.

All in a first Saturday BMR run at @crcdilworth

@largemoves @srtimothyrogers @blackleo72 @tldiggs6 way to work. 💪🏾

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Good miles this morning with the @summitcoffeeeastover crew. ☀️ ☕️

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@aroundthecrown10k never disappoints, even when you fall short of your goal. Sometimes not getting what you want can help you to see what matters and how far you’ve come. ATC 2019 was my first race. I knew nobody and I was terrified. I’d never done 6 miles that fast, or without walking. I was afraid of getting swept. When I finished, I was just standing at the finish filled with emotions and no clue what to do with them. I took a couple photos, tried walking around, and eventually just left. This year, I did what is now just second nature. I walked back along the course to cheer people on. I started off being bummed about my race, but that only lasted about 200m. I don’t think I went longer than 2 minutes without seeing someone I knew. I can cry and make excuses about why I didn’t hit my goal, but it turns out that’s not what the weekend was about. I saw hundreds of my friends, made a bunch of new ones, met long time internet friends in person for the first time, and got a sweet medal. Kept my streak going of ATC, and had fun doing it. Love this race, and the community that fills it. #aroundthecrown10k #madmiles #runcltrun

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Another sparkly year at @aroundthecrown10k 👑 it’s truly the best representation of the Charlotte running community and makes me so proud to be part of it 🩵

While my race was…tough (I’m so impacted by the heat!), I felt grateful to be finishing it strong while I saw so many more that usual needing medical attention (scary!).

I loved sharing miles & stories with my DART crew and with Raleigh friends, especially @paceofme who I’ve been busy building @werunonart with behind the scenes.

I’ve wanted to take my love of the running community further and integrate into my professional life (more coming soon 👀 ), and this work I’ve been doing to build We Run On Art is so fulfilling and we have so much more to share in the coming months!

Overall a 10/10 weekend. Running in CLT, highly recommend ✅

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Around the Crown 10k today! 👑 I have had this race on my bucket list for a while, and I’m just so happy I made the trip to CLT to run it and share the experience with the most special of friends. The course was challenging and fun, filled with the very best energy (I loved that last mile especially, and running on the highway while it had a massive and long hill, was also super cool!) and the start and finish line vibes were so wonderful perfect combo of easy and exciting.

My race was a little funky, after having a weird week (I am ok but had a systemic allergic reaction to a plant in my garden last week and was in urgent care a week ago today and on a not-fun medicine right now) so I was smart and careful and made it my priority to have fun and stay healthy which I absolutely accomplished and somehow even took 2nd place in my AG! I’ll share more tomorrow but wanted to get these into the grid 🤣!

Thank you so much @aroundthecrown10k and big props to really everyone in the Charlotte running community. Yall know how to make runners feel supported and celebrated!

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Pacer Party! This Sunday, 8/23 from 4-6pm, come on out to @nodabrewing to meet the Pace Team powered by @brooksrunning! Enjoy some delicious beverages, buy a pizza, ask any questions about the new course, race morning, or our two day expo. You can also get the very first look at our 2026 race shirts and medal!

Our Pace Team is special. With three pacers per group, starting at 40 minutes (6:25 min/mile pace) and increasing 5 minutes up to the maximum pace allowed by the city of 85 minutes (13:45 min/mile). These runners will be leading you around the crown with one goal: to make sure you have a great time, and clock a great time. If you are still on the fence about joining us this year, let us help get you to the finish line!

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Doing what we do Kickstart the week with a BMR run on Monday

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RUN FAM!! People have been asking how the team competition works. We have modeled it similar to cross country races.
•Teams consist of a minimum of 5 runners, max of 15 ppl per team.
•Top 5 finishers score for the team
•Scoring is based on place, not time (lowest score wins)
•Team score = sum of finishing places of top 5 runners
•Perfect score = 15 points (1st through 5th place sweep)
•Ties are broken by comparing the 6th runner’s finish position
•Run Clubs can register more than one team, ex: CTC A, CTC B, CTC C!! OR BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR TEAM NAME!
•Coordinate your team’s colors and gear, then let everyone know who’s rolling with who!

#ctc5kshowdown #charlottetrackclub #charlotterunning

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...summer still continues

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The gift of running has brought me so many amazing opportunities. I never would have imagined how life changing it would be the first time I laced up my shoes and went out for my first run in my early 20s.

Just to name a few:
lululemon Run Ambassador
Amazing photo shoots with @samvargasfilms
Traveling the world to run the @wmmajors
On Running Ambassador
Coaching badass athletes
Leading trail runs in Lake Tahoe at @wanderlustfest
Coaching Team in Training and Team Challenge athletes

What opportunities has running brought into your life? I want to hear all the ways it's changed your life! Comment below 👇

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7 miles total. Training and temps are ramping up and I'm here for it. But not going to lie it is better doing it with friends and family. @blackmenrun_clt @blackmenrun

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As running has become more social and sharing every mile on social media is a major part of the culture, I think this advice resolves a lot of issues. lol.

I mean if I stop my watch during a run to stretch, take a picture, or chat with someone I ran into, trust me…I’m not thinking about what anyone on Instagram or Strava might say 😂

Run your run. Enjoy the moment. Just do you!!

#doyou #whocareswhatpeoplethink #itsyourtime

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