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Sylvia

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Hey ✨️

Just a little reintroduction of my multiple personalities for all the new friends who have joined me in my journey.

My name is Sylvia. I'm a mid-30s mom who's honestly still trying to figure life out. I have a beautiful 8 year old girl who's my best friend (& chicle).

I was a burnt out 3rd grade teacher. But in August, I start my new job as a P.E. dance teacher (never would've guessed this would be my future). 💃🏽✨️

I find running to be a fun hobby. It challenges me. I have big goals in my running journey. Yet, I also run in fun, cute outfits and sparkles. My current obsession are half marathons in different cities and states.

Dancing entered my life last year. I enjoy dancing to bachata, salsa, cumbia, and line dancing. Hoping to learn more swing dance too. I'm also officially a dance mom (she caught the dance bug).

I advocate for mental health. I'll be open and honest about almost anything. However, I tend to overshare. And I may challenge your thoughts.

That pretty much sums me up. Thank you for reading. 🫶🏼 taken in Merced, California by @the.new.sv

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It's funny how people don't understand my love for running. However, sometimes I barely understand my love for running. Lol

But running works for me. It's been there for me for about 4 years now.

Regardless of what's been happening on the internet with the NYC marathon lottery drama & LA Marathon controversy, the running community is very supportive. Just yesterday I saw a girl in our run group go back to find the final runner.

Running is a team sport just as much as it is a solo sport. Your only competition is yourself.

But I come home and see my medals hanging on my wall and I am reminded of all the sweat, tears, hard work, and fun I had earning these.

Running may not be your thing but you probably have something similar that brings you joy. Keep that hobby.

#RunningJourney #ChasingGoals by @the.new.sv

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7 months ago

I did something permanent...

I am worthy.
You are worthy.
Don't let anyone or anything make you feel otherwise.
💖✨️

#healing #keepyourspark #worthy #firsttattoo #tattoos taken in Fresno, California by @the.new.sv

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I have been learning & practicing leading in bachata. It's been a fun challenge so far & I can't wait to continue to learn. Thank you to all the follows who have allowed me to lead. See you on the dance floor. 🔥

My next goal will be leading in cumbia then salsa.

P.S. thank you for all the compliments so far 🥹 taken in Madera, California by @the.new.sv

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Running has already taken me to new places. Running will continue to take me to places I cannot even imagine right now.

My ultimate goal with running is doing 5k-10k runs at 80 years old because I can.

#runningjourney #chasinggoals #halfmarathons #runningislife by @the.new.sv

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5 days ago

Race 12 of 2 0 2 6

Oktoberfest 10k 🍻

I miss running in costumes! This was my one and only 10k run of this year. I miss them too.

It was a fun one. I took my first shot of beer on the course, absolutely disgusting but I needed to play the part. Lol

I almost PR'd, if only I was 3 minutes faster. Guess I should actually train.

You also get a beer, a pretzel and a pumpkin afterwards. Might do this one again next year.

Next up: Fresno Donut Run 5k

#2026Races #RunningJourney #ChasingGoals taken in Fresno, California by @the.new.sv

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2026 Modesto Latin Music Dance Festival 💃 🕺🏽 taken in Modesto, California by @the.new.sv

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20 days ago

Race 11 of 2 0 2 6

Year 4 of this hometown race! 🐢

A 5k for breakfast was on the menu. And I didn't fall this time! I am thankful that my body is a RUNNER'S body that can easily get into running mode even after taking a break. My feet hurt a lot from yesterday's dancing but my Hokas saved me. I don't recommend dancing and running back to back unless you're an oddball like me. 😆

P.S. my body is sooo tan now cause of work

Next up:

#2026Races #RunningJourney #ChasingGoals taken in Merced, California by @the.new.sv

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Keeping myself accountable. I started off this year strong with back to back half marathons. Now, we have one quarter left in 2026. Need to focus on my goals again to get ready for 2027.

#runningjourney #mindovermatter #halfmarathontraining taken in Fresno, California by @the.new.sv

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Just because I miss line dancing. 🪩✨️

An oldie but goodie. I promise I'm having fun; I just don't always smile, lol. Which is odd because I always smile.

#linedancing #dancetherapy #ugurl taken in Atwater, California by @the.new.sv

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Beautiful, exciting races are on my roster. 🏃🏽‍♀️✨️

I've been checking off runs on my roster, I need to add more. What's your recommended race?

#runningjourney #chasinggoals #halfmarathons #runner taken in Florida by @the.new.sv

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2 months ago

THE Mile 1 voice note that made me cry during my half marathon.

It was perfect though. I've been feeling lost lately. I forgot who I was. I let others try to change me, make me into someone that doesn't feel like me.

But life lately: running, dancing, healing, alignment, feeling all the feels. I am slowly returning back to me. 💖🫂

My SF race weekend reminded me who the heck I am, what my goals are, and what I want my future to look like.

#healing #runningjourney #runfree #findyourhappy taken in San Francisco, California by @the.new.sv

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