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JUSTICE IS DONE! This was a lynching caught on video. I doubt if the verdict would have been the same without it. This verdict doesn’t bring Maud back, but I hope it brings some closure to his family, and I especially hope it is the start of a long overdue racial reckoning in this country. I have been dedicating my outdoor run’s to Ahmaud for over a year. It’s taken entirely too long for him to get justice. #irunwithmaud #justiceforahmaud https://www.instagram.com/p/CWq6YzgvZD9/?utm_medium=tumblr

I was so busy with this amazing, kind, generous, patient, gracious, funny, intelligent, and strong man’s surprise party today, I didn’t have time to make a post to wish him a happy birthday! A fun time was had by all. Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special shout-out to Wayne for allowing the use of his home and my hostess-extraordinaire sister, @marizzl , for doing the decorating, setup, and food. @dali_dvine made an incredible honey-themed cake that was absolutely perfect. Thanks to Revelation for playing in the cold and still sounding awesome. #happybirthdayhusband https://www.instagram.com/p/CWhaSfuMcOb/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today is this mendacious, magnanimous, magnificent mermaid’s birthday. Pretty soon here I’ll need to start usinc C-words to alliterate with CRNA ;) I’m so impressed by her dedication and commitment to her goals. She’s funny and smart and strong and all the things you want in a friend. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWeYIViJZFs/?utm_medium=tumblr

The training continues. I told myself on Sunday that I was taking the week off…because my brain. By Monday I felt like I just couldn’t *not* run. So, did 11 miles on the treadmill on Tuesday, some strength work yesterday, and today we did some speed work. #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #sweatyselfie #stravarun #irunwithmaud https://www.instagram.com/p/CWMRDJoP7vt/?utm_medium=tumblr

Training continues. #runnergirl #girlswhorun #sweatyselfie #runnersofinstagram #stravarun #irunwithmaud https://www.instagram.com/p/CV6N_0dvOau/?utm_medium=tumblr

A great race this morning running with my sisters as 3 Blind Mice. I’m a bit a mess, but we had fun and it was really special doing it together. #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #stravarun #wicked10k #sisterswhorun https://www.instagram.com/p/CVrQHs1selP/?utm_medium=tumblr

Did as much of a long run as I could yesterday. I’m ready for my nap. #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #treadmillrun https://www.instagram.com/p/CVi9zQ8PX7A/?utm_medium=tumblr

I actually missed the treadmill. #treadmillrun #runnergirl #girlswhorun #runnersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZV-MYsjBs/?utm_medium=tumblr

Got some speed work in today. #stravarun #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun https://www.instagram.com/p/CVUUqesM3tP/?utm_medium=tumblr

First long run since my half marathon. It…was not great. At 8.5 miles I was over it and started to walk because my knees were hurting, thinking hubby was going to be home soon and he would be able to get me. Well, he wasn’t going to be home until long after I needed to leave for work. So, I rallied and ran the rest of the way, albeit slowly. My stupid phone holder continues to chafe the everloving mother lord out of my upper inner arm. WHY WHY WHY. I’m ready for my nap. #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #stravarun https://www.instagram.com/p/CVMX6a5sZ6c/?utm_medium=tumblr

I AM THE QUEEN OF ANTIBODIES! Covid booster and my Flu shot are done. This girl doesn’t play games! #provaxxer https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDqpUTlTBe/?utm_medium=tumblr

Not terrible. Trying to maintain some consistency for my marathon in March. #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #stravarun https://www.instagram.com/p/CVBsFqCMKOg/?utm_medium=tumblr

Not. Too. Shabby. Haven’t run since the race on Sunday. I did an easier Tempo run, with 3 miles at 6.1mph…and it didn’t feel bad. I would love to know how I can translate this comfortable speed on the treadmill to the road. #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #sweatyselfie #treadmillrun https://www.instagram.com/p/CUwBrWzsDss/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Dress-rehearsal” went ok. I.e. I did not quit (even though I wanted to at least 20 times) and didn’t have any major issues (a few abdominal cramps towards the end). My route here has more elevation changes than I would prefer…especially in comparison to the 100% flat treadmill, BUT, the race course is relatively flat…so, there’s that. Note to self: don’t gorge on sweet tea before eating solid food when you’re done…you WILL puke 😬 Lesson learned- solid food AND liquids. So much slower than my first race 3 years ago, but, much has changed in that time and I need to just accept it and move forward. Overall my speed and distance have improved from where it was this time last year. Maybe by March I will be closer to where I want to be for the Shamrock full. Side-note: apparently my Apple watch is operating in a different reference frame than my Strava app. #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #sweatyselfie #stravarun #applewatch #irunwithmaud https://www.instagram.com/p/CUT6jwtsVmB/?utm_medium=tumblr

Did a little bit of speed work. Tomorrow we re-attempt a race “dress rehearsal”. #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #stravarun #sweatyselfie #irunwithmaud https://www.instagram.com/p/CUQ6eHoMYC9/?utm_medium=tumblr

When your debate coach gives you the “tenacious” award in 8th grade, that’s probably a signal that your unwillingness to accept defeat is deeply rooted in your psyche. I may have had some stumbles this week, but I was going to get these miles in no matter what. And I did. Even had a random gym man tell me he was “impressed” by me (he wasn’t creepy about it, so, I’m ok with it). I’d like to thank @nicole_mangune for introducing me to @drinkdripdrop . They make a significant difference in my stamina. I get tired, my muscles still ache, but the abdominal cramping is greatly diminished when I drink them during a run. They’re also yummy. And they have hot beverage flavors too! Finally, I am mystified and amused at the vast difference between what my watch thinks I ran, and what the treadmill thinks I ran. On the road, my watch is always slightly behind, but often on the treadmill it’s way ahead. And yes, I set it for “indoor run”. As long as I make it 13.1 on October 3rd, that’s what matters. I’ll take it easy for 2 weeks after that, and then it’s time to prep for the Shamrock FULL marathon…and big sis says she may do that one with me 😬 #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #treadmillrun #applewatch https://www.instagram.com/p/CUL4v8TMDJq/?utm_medium=tumblr

Had another not-so-great run today. At a little over 2 miles, my heart started to feel…weird. Not painful, just, fluttery. I assumed it was probably an anxiety issue…but I don’t really get anxiety attacks *during* my runs, they mostly precede them. So, this felt…concerning, so I started walking and turned around. Heart rate was at 138 after about 5 minutes of walking slowly…which felt like probably not a good thing. It finally did drop to a reasonable level after about 25 minutes. John rescued me after leaving work early…because I texted him and then he called as soon as I started walking. I’m ok now, but, John thinks I should get a baseline EKG to be sure. Will try for 13 tomorrow…because I’m stubborn. #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #girlswhorun #applefitness https://www.instagram.com/p/CUJfIaBsZKb/?utm_medium=tumblr