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“Everyone wants to know how fast I ran, but not how much fun I had” -Josh Lynott

Big Texas 10k: you were FUN!

At some point during my Berlin training cycle, training no longer became fun. Running was no longer fun. I was burnt out, sick, and tired. After that cycle officially ended, I rethought my relationship with running. I met with my psychiatrist and got my mental health in order. I talked to my coach, husband, and family, and am working on a balance between racing for a PR and running for pure joy. I’m in the process of finding my spark for running again.

Today was FUN! I ran the first 5 miles with @becbeene13, the happiest person I know. We danced, sang, and didn’t look at the pace on our watches. The last 1.2 miles, I decided to speed up and run at whatever pace my body was feeling. The plan for the remainder of this year at least, is to have as much fun as I can in training and in races. I’m not abandoning the idea of a PR if I’m trained for one and the race conditions are set up just right, but if I’m not enjoying the hobby I’ve chosen in this life, what’s the point?

Running, I love you. @runproject, I love you. Today was fun ❤️

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Brought the heat as Flamin' Hot Cheetos! 🔥

Channeled Chester Cheetah as I blazed through the Too Hot To Handle 5K this morning! 😎🐆

🥵 Look hot ✅
🌶️ Stay spicy ✅
🏃‍♂️ Finish the 5K ✅

@runproject

#TooHotToHandle #RunProject #RPAmbassador2026 #Cheetos #runninghumor

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@runproject MelonDash 5k is in the books!

Shoutout to @heb for the watermelon 🍉 to join me on this 5k.

Next year… maybe the 10k?😉

#runprojectambassador2026 #melondash5k #melonlord

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Water you looking at? 😏 Melon-choly? Never heard of her! 🤷🏻‍♂️

Had so much fun this morning at the @runproject Melon Dash 5K racing as a watermelon! 🍉 Took this as a fun run and enjoyed catching up with so many friends and fellow ambassadors. I loved hearing all the cheers along the course from other runners and spectators. 🙌🏻

All smiles for some melon miles! Stay juicy friends! 🤪

The next Run Project race is Too Hot To Handle on Saturday, September 12th! Don't forget you can use my code KEVIN to get a discount on your race registration. 💸 Don't miss out! Hope to see you there! 👌🏻

#MelonDash #RunProject #RPAmbassador2026 #raceday #5K

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Melon Dash 5k 🍉

Temps were in the low 80s with 78% humidity at the start. The plan was to run this race at goal marathon pace (8:30 min/mile), and I ended up hitting it perfectly! Such a great morning with my @runproject family!

11 weeks til @berlinmarathon!

#RPAmbassado26 #run #shokzstar #runlocal @shokzusa

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Skyline 2026 - aka Welcome to the Thunderdome
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From weather alerts, to race delays, to sunshine, to registration panic, to apocalyptic thunderstorms - we had it all this morning. Kudos to the brave volunteers, runners, and staff who stuck it out to make this a memorable race!

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End of Year Party

Run Project held their End Of Year Celebration at On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen. Ambassadors and key volunteers were recognized for their efforts this past year.

#RunProject #RunProjectAmbassador2025 #Dallas #Dallas #RunnersOfInstagram

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Volunteer Experience - Dallas BMW Marathon 2025

#DallasBMWmarathon #BMWdallasMarathon #DallasBMWmarathonOfficial #RunDallas #BMWdallasMarathonOfficial #Marathon #HalfMarathon #5K #10K

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2025 BMW Dallas Marathon - 5k is a wrap! So amazing seeing so many friends and taking in the sites of the Dallas streets.

#dallasmarathon #alteregosouth #running #runnersofinstagram #dallas #marathon #5k

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BMW Marathon Weekend • Day One 🏁
The expo kicked off with a packed house at 11 a.m. and didn’t slow down until the lights shut off at 6 p.m. 💥
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A full day of hugs, laughter, reminiscing, and catching up with fellow frunners I haven’t seen in far too long. 💙
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Grateful to share the day alongside the incredible crews at Fleet Feet and Sprints Running—the energy, the community, and the love for this sport was unmatched.
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Day one down. The miles are just getting started. 🔥🏃‍♀️
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#werunthistown #runnersofinstagram #motherrunner #bmwdallasmarathon #bmwdallasmarathonexpo #bmwexoo #sprintsrunning #sprintsambassador #fleetfeet

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Woohoo! Got my packet at @dallasmarathonofficial and had so much fun seeing so many friendly faces!! One of my favorite annual hometown races that leaves an exceptional experience you have to try!

#pookythepanda #hsuchiropractic #doctorhsu

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