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“Preparing for and finishing a marathon is an extensive process that affects so many different areas of your life, from sacrificing family and personal time, waking up and going to bed early, passing on fun social events, and even changes in nutrition and hydration. The race itself is a culmination of all of those hours of training and sacrifice that build up to an intense emotional release. It’s a testimony to how dedication and hard work can help you achieve something great.” My stuff is laid out and I am ready to FINALLY say I am a Marathoner. #philadelphiamarathon #philly #26.2 (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTOUSAhytW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=37ys5gqn6wma

Start of a journey I have been anticipating for 5 months now. Only 3 days and I can officially say I am a Marathoner. Speechless... #philadelphiamarathon #getsome #bucketlist #blessed #runforlife #rockybalboa (at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMnTWZB84S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=62b5ajvx2n9n

Well last long run finished before Philly Marathon next weekend. I can NOT believe it’s in 6 days! I would of never pushed myself to achieve such an accomplishment if it wasn’t for my partner in crime Barb. She started the movement of the Marathon and has been by myself through this training. I am so grateful for my body allowing me to do this. #philly #marathontrainingcompleted #runfriends #philadelphiamarathon (at Kensington Metropark) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqDD95fhkMt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=83nhn58z1a52

Another Halloween in the books. Sad to report that after 2 hours we had only 3 kiddos so we closed shop and I went to the gym to run. Can’t wait for next year costume 😃 #halloweencostume #happyhalloween #rockybalboa #rocky (at Garden City, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnhM2LBLtu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=113gqm3w2ulyd

Who wants to come along on my last long run in my training? Looking for a cheerleader who can hold my water bottle lol any takers? Sunday morning who’s in?!?! #20miles #lastlongrun #marathontraining #support #getsome (at Garden City, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpYb7ocHlwE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o0n9597ttyty

Fun weekend with great company. 28 day until the big day. Next week 20 miles 🤪 #getsome #1mile #5k #halfmarathon #marathontraining #detroitfreepresshalfmarathon #phillymarathon (at Detroit Free Press Marathon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpN8eMIn-6z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qlll96cyar4o

What a day lol I am truly exhausted. I got up and got my miles in. I ran all the way to my Dads house and back for a total of 18 miles. Man I feel like I can’t do anything right now I’m so exhausted. I got some work to do if in 35 days I’m going to do 26.2 miles. #marathontraining #newdistance #getsome https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo66_oInkqW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oro0svq54zjk

New distance with great friend! #hinespark #saturdayrun #marathontraining #getsome (at Hines Drive) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUj005nrMH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hndhbyy6qdvu

Today was a good run morning, I increased my distance to 15 miles and got my mile/minute down under 12 min. I had the goal of wanting to complete 15 miles under 3 hours and I mentally REALLY had to push myself in the end but I am so happy I did because I achieved that goal. Next week 16 mile ohhh boy. #marathontraining #15miles #hardworkpayingoff https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCF29LnPC7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fbsl0m828q2s

Today was confirmation that my hard work is working. Half marathon in 2:23!!! This is my second ever & the last was 10 months ago & was 2:51. I can’t believe what happened today, I cried bc I am working so hard toward my Marathon goal and it feels so darn good to get results like this. I want to give a HUGE shout out to Barb and Max for coming to cheer me on today. They didn’t have to get up early and travel all the way to Lake Orion but they did and it means the world to me to know I have friends like this. Thank you for your support and encouragement. #halfmarathon #marathontraining #getsome #speechless #hardworkpaysoffs #blessed #lakeorion #runmichigancheap (at Lake Orion, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnhCAVPHGOH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ftrdw5jkishe

So yesterday I was supposed to run 6 miles and today 3. Well yesterday I didn’t run and the guilt was eating at me so I decided today I would add the distance together and do it all tonight. So happy I did this bc now I feel good about myself. Lesson I learned, don’t be your own enemy, instead lift yourself up. #getsome #9miles #marathontraining #justathursdaynight (at Planet Fitness) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnIASh4nKTI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6p10bktadvu7

Just got tickets and I am soooo excited @niallhoran @marenmorris #nightout #letthegoodtimesbegin #dteenergymusictheatre

Getting that long run in #9miles #getsome #trainingformarathon #blessed #shutthefuckup #lol #hashtag #detroit #belleisle (at Belle Isle Park 2)

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Yep.... we are officially going in October. I CAN NOT WAIT!!! @kevinhart4real #readytolaugh #irresponsibletour #datenight #getsome (at Little Caesars Arena)

New Shirt for New Goal! One of my Bucket List Items is to Run a Full Marathon... Well I am Officially announcing November 18 Philadelphia Marathon HERE I COME!!! #philly #bucketlist #marthon #getsome (at Garden City, Michigan)

Ran this morning and I didn’t walk once AND I achieved my fastest 5k EVER!!! #runningcommunity #marathontraining #newbesttime