Stephanie Bruce
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Mom. Professional Runner for @Hoka @naz_elite , @procompression . Co-Founder of @pickybars . I share my training and racing, empathy, humor, and motivation. BAVD❤️
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13th in 2:30:34 at NYC. Thought we hit it just right in training. Maybe I made mistakes in the race but I needed to try. I went for it today and paid the price, but have no regrets. I’m proud, so tired and sore and my legs and heart are a little shattered. Love you NY, thank you!
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Finished 12th place, 2nd American in 2:28:02. I had so many times where I thought I was done, legs were blasted but I told myself another mile keep going. I heard all the cheers, Boston you were nuts out on the race course. Thanks, farewell
@bostonmarathon
, will never forget you!
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Gave everything I had today. That was good enough for 6th place in 2:29:11. 19 seconds back from the Olympic team. Am I disappointed? Yes. Am I proud I fought like hell? Yes. Always bet on yourself. I heard all the cheers, thank you❤️
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If you had to choose between crapping your pants at mile 22 or running a PR in the marathon what would you do? Well I did both today so that’s cool.
#chicagomarathon
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Just my typical commute home in which my kids ask to be dropped off 1/4 mile from home so they can run the rest of the way.
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In 2012, I dropped out of the marathon trials at mile 23. In 2016, I had a 5 and 20 month old babies so I didn’t qualify for the race. In 2020, 6th place. The road isn’t always a perfect straight line but if you are willing to stay on it, you never know where it may take you.
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Today I ran a PB of 2:27:47 for 6th place in Chicago🇺🇸. Today my husband was a legendary pacer. Today was for all the people in my corner because I wouldn’t be here doing this without you. Today we made progress.
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Cried a little in the tent post race. The boys said “Mom, you got 6th. That’s kinda a high number. You didn’t win. Do you want my lollipop?” Leave it to children to offer honesty, perspective and innocent compassion.
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If you love something, it’s probably gonna break your heart at times. 2:30:59 11th place. Didn’t have what it takes today. Proud to have gotten to the finish line.
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Earlier in my career I was embarrassed of my stride as it didn’t resemble a beautiful track runner. Now I tell myself “this form powers you up hills and can kick at the end of races.” Don’t change your form, just work on improving what you were given.
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Nobody holds down 10th place at NYC like I do🤪. Thank you for all the cheers they were heard and felt. 2:31:05, 5th American. Here’s to fighting with everything you have on the day. And being proud of yourself even if you fall short of your goals.
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I ran 33:27 for 10,000m in college. 13 years later I ran 31:34. Your dreams and running goals are valid. No matter what anyone tells you. No matter what you’re overcoming. If you stay the course and carry supreme belief in yourself, progress is out there waiting for you.
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Please don’t tell women when they should and shouldn’t run and tell men to stop the violence against women. I feel disgusted and awful and unimaginable sadness for what happened to Liza Fletcher, kidnapped on a run. Her husband and 2 boys💔. It strikes a horrible cord.
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My 5k pace on Thursday night was 4:55 per mile. The next morning I went for my run and my first mile was 8:43. Race hard, recover harder.
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Had children at 30 and 31, thought my running career might be over.
I didn't truly believe in myself until I was 34.
I didn't reach my athletic peak until I was 36. Still going🏃♀️
I’ve been down, defeated but never given up.
Be patient. Stay the course. Keep moving forward.
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Riley’s school had a cheering send off for me and another mom who is racing the trials. The kids’ chant is a great reminder no matter what age and what you’re pursuing to “give it all you got.”
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I have been struggling the last few days going on runs in broad daylight with anxiety and fear that I’ve never experienced in the 20+ years I’ve been running. I flinched at a tree yesterday. I hope everyone who is feeling and grieving has support. Sending strength to runners.❤️
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To those telling me or athletes to not use our voice and stick to running: Guess what? I went for a 10 mile run today AND I’m also against gun violence and racism in America.
#WearOrange
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Boston am I doing this right? Women’s pro race starts at 9:45 a.m. I’m bib 122 and hubby
@bbjamin
is bib 265. Time to pour it all out there.
Let’s do this everyone!
@bostonmarathon
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Let’s stop cutting Track and Field programs from colleges. If there’s any activity or sport that brings people together, raises kids’ self esteem, rewards hard work, teaches them about teamwork, accountability, and time management, it’s Athletics. There is value in these programs
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My husband decided to run a marathon YESTERDAY. This morning he won the
@MesaMarathon
in 2:21:09, a tiny PR but a big testament to not overthink your preparation and sometimes you just have to capitalize on your current fitness, whatever that may be. Proud of you
@bbjamin
!
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Once in a while, blow your own damn mind.
PB✔️ 5k World Standard ✔️
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I too have been outkicked by
@SaraHall3
with 200m to go. Can we get this trending?
#outkickedbysarahall
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I never won a big race in the first 5 years of my professional career. National title took 10 years. I didn’t PR in the marathon or half marathon for 6 years. Keep pushing forward. Believe in the long game. 📸
@ryansterner1
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I don’t want to push my kids into running but I do want them to learn discomfort. So I let Hudson walk to get his towel after swim lessons instead of bringing it to him.
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I have personal news to share: 2022 will be my final year as a professional runner. I was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition called BAVD. But this isn’t a sad story, it’s a celebration of going out with a bang and bringing my community along:
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8 years ago today I dropped out of the Olympic Trials marathon at mile 23. I sat in my hotel hallway eating 5 Guys with my mom, mother in law, and Ben on my 28th birthday. I thought my running career was over. Turns out it was just the beginning of a new and better chapter.
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My mom called me yesterday and my phone transcribed her message to what it says here. My dad passed away 18 years ago, so seeing this made me cry but also believe it’s a sign that he is always watching me race😊
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Yesterday I ran 18 miles. I had a late brunch after and then a 5 guys burger, fries and a coke for lunch. Not for a treat. But because there is no what runners “should or shouldn’t eat”. I hope runners can see the messaging that there’s room for all food in your diet.
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One year ago today I was finishing up a 24 mile run with 10 miles at 5:40 pace, and probably the fittest in my career. Today I did a 4 mile relatively pain free run. Success looks different in your timeline.
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Here’s us 18 miles in at 7000ft, alternating miles 5:45, 6:45. This mile was 5:38. It’s full on now guys.
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Ran 69:55 for my half marathon PB and won the
@ValleyMarathon
. Went off at 68:30 pace, trying to test my limits. It’s taken 10 years of my career to break the 70 minute barrier. Remember your barrier is worth fighting for and sticking with it when your path gets hard.
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You guys I'm alive, tired, proud and trying to pee. 10th place at
@nycmarathon
in 2:31:44. Your cheers lifted us through the streets. Thanks
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Unpopular opinion: stop buying Nike. Whether you believe it or not, it matters and sends a message.
Mary Cain joined Nike because she wanted to be the best athlete. Instead she was forced to lose weight, given diuretics, shamed on a scale in front of teammates, lost her period for 3 years, and cut herself. In a system directed by Salazar and endorsed by
@Nike
.
#fixgirlssports
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TSA agent: “are you a marathon runner? Yes I am. How are your knees?” They are great actually, but why don’t people ever ask about my Achilles or my glute med or hamstring because they are sore and tight.
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Exercising outside is a privilege right now. One some of us have and I hope we don’t lose. So if you’re still meeting up in groups please shut it down. No city is immune from having this taken away. I’m not trying to shame you, just asking please, think outside yourself🙏
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US Title # 3. Been trying to win this race since 2010. Don’t give up in this sport. Thanks to all my support crew, I hear and feel the love.
This one was for you mom. We did it! Love and miss you❤️
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My mom died one year ago. The last race she saw me run I dropped out due to an injury. She said “hey you ran 17 more miles than I ever could.” My mom believed in everything I could and couldn’t do. I miss her optimism. She would turn 75 today. Grief is love with nowhere to go.💔
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Never give up the chase. It may take 7 years, but PRs can be earned. 2nd place at the US Champs in 2:29:20. Thanks to all who have believed.
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This is me running 5:40 pace up a hill at 7000ft. It’s unimpressive on paper. But there’s meaning to this workout and getting to the guardrail. It’s a metaphor for setting big scary goals, barely reaching them and then striving for more.
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Strides are the most basic and old school way to improve your form and help your fatigued legs turn over. Find a road, run it hard for 20-30 seconds. Rinse, Repeat. (this is about 5:05 pace)
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Professional athletes do not need to “stay in their lane” because while they may be unique in their discipline and that’s why you follow them, they also have beliefs, values, and opinions just like everyone. And yes our platforms are ours to voice all things, not just our sport.
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Look I love the Olympics. I’ve been trying to make them for 10 years. But maybe if we can get the public excited about our sport EVERY year. Show there’s a US Championship like the trials EVERY year. Be valuable to sponsors EVERY year. Televise EVERY year… we’d grow.
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Won a national title yesterday. Today my son yelled from the hallway “mom I pooped in my underwear!” So back to real life.
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Never take for granted getting to the starting line healthy and with a fighting chance. Marathon # 14 tomorrow. And remember we don’t have to do this WE GET to do this! See you out on the streets NYC.
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Anyone else put laundry on top of their bed so they ensure it will be folded before sleep? Then at nighttime push it off the bed and think “I’ll fold it tomorrow.”
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Marathon training is about running the mile that you’re in and if it’s a bad patch believing a good mile is just around the corner.
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We have made it to Boston for
@bostonmarathon
weekend. Excited to be part of this iconic race. I also have no idea why Riley is flexing.
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Marathon training:
Mile 1- there’s no way this run is happening today, I feel like crap.
Mile 3- I should go home
Mile 6- OK we’re getting there and this run is almost halfway done
Mile 10- finished the run! What was I doubting it’s all part of the process, just get out the door.
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And can I just say Ali MF T. So earned. I love these women and am so proud of what we tried to do and what we did today. We have an Olympian on
@NAZ_Elite
!!!! 📸
@usatf
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Anticipatory grief is something I never knew existed. It’s like you’re preparing for the final days for much longer than the final days. What a painful gift to witness the person who brought me into this world, slowly make their exit. Holding onto strength for mom and for me.
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I decided to mute a tweet of me running at 28 weeks pregnant 5:00 pace because of all the opinions, lack of context, and misinformed takes. As a pro athlete, woman who knows her body and mom who has given birth to 8 & 9 lb babies I believe it’s a shame how much judgement exists.
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8 weeks ago my longest run was 4 miles and mostly painful with plantar fasciitis. Today I had a workout in the morning and a shakeout evening run for a total of 17 miles. If you give yourself permission to have patience, and stick to your own timeline, progress is possible.
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Ran 13 miles @ 5:22 pace last Sunday for my half marathon and was admittedly disappointed. I was wiped out from covid this week. Today I ran 3 miles @ maybe 8 minute pace on my treadmill and was grateful. Readjusting my expectations of what progress means right now.
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Mary Cain joined Nike because she wanted to be the best athlete. Instead she was forced to lose weight, given diuretics, shamed on a scale in front of teammates, lost her period for 3 years, and cut herself. In a system directed by Salazar and endorsed by
@Nike
.
#fixgirlssports
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When there are moments of doubt in training I think back to the workouts where it was just effortless. This was 5:40 pace, 22 miles into a long run at 7000ft. Use these days to remind you it’s worth the struggle.
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Wanted to drop out of today’s 5 x 2 mile during the 2nd rep. Told myself hang on to
@kellyn_taylor
. You’ve got one more in you. Then “just make it up this hill.” Next thing you know I’m on my last rep and finished the dang workout. Sometimes all you need is a good talking to.
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2015: pregnant, with a 1 year old, pee my pants running
2016: run the Olympic standard in the 10k, finish 21st at the trials
2017: hardest I worked, absorbing
@NAZ_Elite
training, didn’t produce results
2018: win 1st national title
2019: best year of my career at 35
2020: ?
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After watching both Olympic marathon races the more I see what an unrelenting, brutal, gritty, runners are cramping, stopping, starting again, stupid event it is. And I love it so much and can’t wait to train for my next.
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Riley: “mom 13th is pretty good. But why don’t they take 13 to the Olympics?” I don’t know Riley, I don’t know.
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Because I gave birth to 8 and 9 pound babies and probably have an umbilical hernia because moms do cool hard shit like that and wear it proudly.
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Officially qualified for my 5th Olympic Trials 10,000m. I’m a far cry from making our team but I’m proud that I have been physically and mentally healthy for the past 16 years to be able to make it to 5 Track Trials start lines. At 40 years old and with a 9 month old, it’s a win.
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He hates sentimental but I’m so thankful to
@BenRosario1
for taking a 16:12, 33:26 gal from college and turning her into a 15:17, 4th in the US in the 10k woman, 12 years later. Don’t rush the process. Believe in your coach.
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I’ve run 10 marathons, dropped out of 1, and have a career average of 2:32. If you crumbled in your last marathon remember this. The training cycle you did is still very much in you and you’ll build upon that for the next. Don’t let one race destroy your belief.
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A few tricks I’ve been doing to stay healthy this segment: sleep 8-9 hours a night, nap 45 mins each day, eat nutrient dense food often, take iron supplement, warm epsom salt baths, get body work, run EASY on recovery days, hit it hard on workouts. They’re not tricks, just truth.
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I crossed paths with a runner on my afternoon double in Flagstaff. She stopped, took off her glove, went to shake my hand and said “5% is better than 0%. Rooting for you.” And kept running. She doesn’t know it but it sure fired me up.
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This morning I went on a 4 mile run after my 2 week break post NYC marathon. It felt bad, very bad.
Reminder: if you are just starting walking, running or ANY exercise program give it time. You will want to quit after the first few days. It does get better. I promise.
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I have diastasis recti. It’s from having babies. It leaves you with some extra skin and often separated abs. But no woman should be too embarrassed to take her shirt off post babies. Be proud of your skin, rock that tummy.
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I had the day off from running yesterday. Nutrition wise I ate the SAME as I do on a normal training day. SAME amount, not less, listening to my hunger cues. Had dessert as well. You don’t have to earn what you eat. You need to fuel to train. And for us pro athletes train to win.
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Lost my purse on our walk back from marathon festivities last night.
@bbjamin
retraced our steps but no luck. Get a message from a guy on Facebook, he found it on 6th Ave and left it with his doorman. My NYC miracle.
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Marathons are so special in that when you cross the finish line, you feel like your life has changed forever. Yet you wake up the next day and life is pretty much the same but in your soul you feel changed forever. Highly recommend everyone gets to experience finishing one.
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Some athletes are in the best shape of their lives heading to compete at the Tokyo Olympics. Some of us are running 8 minute pace getting back into shape. Wherever you’re at see the progress, see the setbacks, see the challenge as tools to shape you into the athlete you aim to be
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Coach had 99 miles scheduled for last week so obviously what do you think I ran? .... 99 miles because I’m a psychopath and didn’t run that extra mile.
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Women elevating women❤️👏
Top Americans
@ByGollyMolly12
(6th/2:25:13) and
@SaraHall3
(2nd/2:22:01) celebrate their
#LondonMarathon
finishes.
(PHOTO: Bob Martin for Virgin Money London Marathon)
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I firmly believe when you’re fit, you’re fit. It doesn’t matter the distance. Ran a PB in the mile, 4:35 with a perfect pacer😜. While my time doesn’t count towards anything. It counts for having fun, belief in my training and in not setting limits. Cc
@HotPaquettes
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Many people will think or have someone tell them they need to change their running form. I was told I’d never run that fast because of my low arm carriage, shuffler form. Don’t change, just work on becoming the best version of your self through form drills and strides.
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He did it! 2:41 and 4th place, 6 days after running 2:27 in Boston. You’re our hero
@bbjamin
!
@BSIMEvents
@hoka
@NAZ_Elite
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Did my 1st run since my plantar fasciitis injury forced me out of the marathon 4 weeks ago. Made it 10 mins. Woof. Reminded me how difficult it is when you begin any endeavor. But if you have the courage to start, have the courage to see it through.
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It often feels like a failure to drop out of a race and let your support crew down. Made a tough call to stop at 17.5 miles, dealing with Plantar fasciitis the last 2 weeks. Keeping perspective and you know the cliche, “live to fight another day.”
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My brother Jamie graduated from his rehab program tonight. One year clean and sober. Believe you are worth it and deserve to live.
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Yesterday I ran 20 miles in 2:13. This morning:
10 mins of pre run activation
10 miles in 69 min
45 min nap
1 hour of lifting
Then 4 miles in 30:30.
Nothing extraordinary but a typical 48 hours of consistent work, training on tired legs, and stacking miles and strength.
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Ran with a college woman today who said our first mile felt so good. We ran 7:50. Her 1st mile of her runs were typically 7:00 and felt bad. Runners: It’s ok to start runs easy, ask why you are running a certain pace, ask your friend to slow down and have a purpose for each run.
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I hope to raise my sons the opposite of these young inconsiderate men who saw my stomach after giving birth, as something to mock.
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My amazing friend
@laurenfleshman
told me before the race a quote she heard from someone who made inspirational race signs: “one day you won’t be able to run, that day is not today.” And it stuck with me during the hardest parts of the
@bostonmarathon
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People asking what my “break” looks like? Truly no running, no exercise, and no lifting for 2 full weeks. I like to believe this forced break after every season has led to the longevity and injury free years of my running career.
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It’s the weekend. So obviously I’m marathon training. 18 mile long run with an 8 mile steady state @ 5:43 average.
@nycmarathon
➡️
@MarathonProj
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It’s not everyday you beat an Olympian😜 We took 5th 32:35 and 6th 32:43 at the US 10k champs. So proud of
@mamaZoeCherotch
racing strong in her buildup for Tokyo. Having had 2 babies myself what she’s running is crazy impressive. As for me, time to take a much needed break.
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The confidence to hold back in training when you’re fit might be the toughest skill to master. Took me years. But once you do, you’ll see how much you have saved for race day. When it really counts.
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People out running this morning and I’m thinking HOW? How am I going to stand back up from the toilet seat.
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We may talk occasional smack to one another but I am proud to be part of a coed work culture where the men respect their female teammates. So much so that they waited after their 22 miles to cheer us on as we finished. Create the culture you want to be part of.
@NAZ_Elite
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Most people who follow me know I am open and transparent about my personal life. So I’ll share my current pulse on grief: the hardest part about losing my mom is that when I’m in the toughest moments all I want to do is call her to tell her I miss my mom.
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Ok NYC, marathon # 17 tomorrow. Bruce on my bib, full heart,
@hoka
on my feet, and the streets of NY all to ourselves. Let’s do this.
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Spoiler alert: Displaying your workout times publicly doesn’t leave you at a disadvantage to your competitors. They are either going to beat you or not regardless if they know your times.
But I think fans can appreciate the transparency and motivation from your training.
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