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Lost 20kg → ultramarathons at 39
Train hard. Fuel well. Stay human.
Unapologetically comfortable in my own body
📍Dubai

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Have you heard about this running shoe guide? 👀

I’m currently looking for a new pair of running shoes, and I came across this online — apparently certain models may suit you better depending on your foot type or where you tend to get discomfort.

I have no idea how accurate this actually is, so I want to hear from people who’ve tried them.

Do you agree with this list? 👟

Tell me which one you’ve tried and whether it actually worked for you.

#dubairunners #runningcommunity #runningtips #runnerlife #runnermemes

@adidasrunning @millet_mountain @asicsrunning by @vanesssa.ost

OMG, I actually did it!
Nothing beats that feeling of seeing your own progress. Biggest lesson?
Self-care isn’t something you’re just born with – it’s a muscle you learn to flex.

On here I share my Dubai life, my running journey, and all the little daily stuff that helps me get my sh*t together and find my way back to myself

#weightloss
#womenmotivation
#dubairunning
#kitebeachrunning by @vanesssa.ost

THE RUNNING EFFECT 🏃🏻‍♀️

Running healed my relationship with food, exercise, and the way I see myself

I stopped training for a body that looks good on Instagram. I started training for a body that could carry me through mountains, adventures, and finish lines

From “How do I look?”
To “What am I capable of?”

And this is so much more fulfilling

THAT is the real running effect for me ❤️

#runningtransformation #runningmotivation #bodypositive #runningcommunity #bodyconfidence by @vanesssa.ost

Plantar fasciitis? 🦶🥄

Your kitchen spoon might be your new best friend

I saw this trick online and haven’t stopped using it after my runs

Not a cure, but worth a gentle try!

Save this for your next run and share it with a runner who needs it! 🏃🏻‍♀️ ❤️

#plantarfasciitis #runningtips #runningrecovery #runnerproblems #runningincommunity by @vanesssa.ost

Perfection won’t make you love yourself

Because when we constantly look for flaws, no body will ever be good enough

Maybe the answer isn’t changing our bodies. Maybe it’s changing the way we see them

#bodyimagehealing #bodypositive #selflove #womanempowerment #beautystandards by @vanesssa.ost

FITNESS IS NOT MY FULL-TIME JOB

And that’s true for so many women

Why do we treat the bodies of fitness professionals as the standard every woman should meet?

We don’t all have the same careers, lifestyles, priorities or goals

It’s absurd to expect every woman to look like someone who does fitness for a living!

#bodypositivity #bodyimage #bodyimagehealing #fitnesslife

@adidas @adidasrunners @adidasuae @garmin @garminae by @vanesssa.ost

My personal guide to choosing the right running shoes

Overpronation, neutral pronation or supination — understanding how your feet move can help you choose the right shoes for your runs

Here are some popular running shoe options for each foot type!

⚠️ This guide is directional, not a prescription. Your foot type is only a starting point. Comfort, fit and individual support needs matter more than any label

Save this for your next running shoe shopping trip! ❤️

#RunningShoes #RunningTips #RunnersOfInstagram #RunningGear #RunningCommunity by @vanesssa.ost

At this point, it MUST be the socks 🧦😂

Because there’s absolutely no way I’m the problem

#RunningHumor #RunningCommunity #RunnersOfInstagram #RunningLife #RunnerProblems

@newbalancerunning @newbalance @adidas @adidasrunners @adidastraining by @vanesssa.ost

Fitness is not a body type

You can admire lean, muscular bodies without believing yours is somehow less worthy

Having visible body fat doesn’t cancel out strength, endurance or athletic ability

Your body doesn’t have to look like an athlete’s to perform like one 🫶🏼

#BodyImage #BodyPositivity #BodyAcceptance #FitnessMotivation #RealBodies

@adidas @adidasrunners @adidasoriginals @garmin @garminae @garminrunning by @vanesssa.ost

I don’t train to LOOK like an athlete

I train because I love what my body can DO

Yes, I’m an amateur. Yes, I have some body fat. And no, I don’t have the stereotypical athlete’s body

But I run marathons. I run ultramarathons. I race, I climb mountains, I push my limits

Not because I’m chasing a certain look, but because I love being strong, healthy and capable

My body doesn’t need to look a certain way to achieve incredible things

And that’s what matters to me ❤️

#MarathonRunner #UltraRunner #BodyPositivity #Strongnotskinny #bodyimage

@nike @nikerunning @adidas @adidasrunners @garminae @garmin by @vanesssa.ost

The BEST running belt for short runs 💦

1L of water, phone, keys, and absolutely ZERO bouncing

Sometimes the best running gear is the simplest (and cheapest!)

My go-to running belt for shorter runs. No bulky hydration vest needed

Available on Amazon! 🛒

#RunningBelt #RunningGear #RunningEssentials #RunningTips #marathontraining

@adidas @adidasuae @adidasrunners @adidasoriginals by @vanesssa.ost

Since when did belly became a fitness test?

I can run 20 km in the mountains and still have visible fat around my midsection

You cannot measure someone’s fitness by pinching their belly

Fitness is about what our bodies can DO, not just what they look like

Stop judging fitness by appearance ❤️

#bodypositive #bodyimage #fitness #marathon #runningcommunity

@adidas @adidasuae @nike @nikewomen @nikerunning @garminae @garminrunning @garmin by @vanesssa.ost