#nycmarathontraining

tired legs today but got my seven miles in! #running #training #nycmarathon2018 #nycmarathontraining #stickwithit (at Prospect Park)

Let's be honest: Are we ever truly prepared for almost anything that happens to us in our lives? I have been running since October 2013, racing since January 2014, marathons since March 2015 and sporadically signed up for an ultra marathon in November that year. I trained my ass off, followed regimens, ate food that made my doctors proud and became a neighborhood poster child to being a fat runner. ... and things still fucked up along the way. I cut out days completely. Incurred minor sprains. Sciatica flares. Menstrual cycle. Trained for my first marathon going through extreme depression and binge drinking. Cancer scares. Mandated bed rests. Heartache. Terrible weather. Finances. Real life... right? There's ALWAYS something. There's always a boundary. Nothing's perfect. I'm no exception. This morning, I started over my marathon/ultra marathon training plan. Wrapping things up in 8, 12 and 14 weeks: Chicago Marathon, TCS NYC Marathon & NYRR 60k. It's going to be a challenge. My body will want to whip my ass for what I'm going to be putting it through. My mind is still repairing. Nevertheless, I'll still be trying. Hope to see you on the pavement. #runningfatchef #fatrunner #Spartanfinisher #ultramarathoner #marathoner #ultramarathontraining #marathontraining #selfie #celfie #runningselfie #plussizeathlete #athlete #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitmom #blackgirlsrun #runner #running #itgetsbetter #consistency #trusttheprocess #nyrr60k #nycmarathontraining #chicagomarathon #hellobeautiful (at New York, New York)

felt like i could fly today! #nycmarathon2018 #nycmarathontraining #running #training #acs #determination #stickwithit #fuckcancer (at Prospect Park)

i probably should have gone earlier, but stuck to my plan and got in a run today! #stickwithit #nycmarathontraining #nycmarathon2018 #running #training #garmin #nycrunner #bkrunner (at Prospect Park)

back at it with the bestie!! NYC Marathon training is officially underway! #training #nycmarathon2018 #running #nycmarathontraining #garmin #brooklynrunning (at Prospect Park)

LONG RUN 3 DOWN Way to get it done on those #SunmerStreets this morning athletes! Remember, today’s run doesn’t define who you are. You are the sum of all of your training. We are 3 weeks in and 13 weeks out. Keep showing up for yourself 👊 That first Sunday in November will be magical. If you ever feel behind or stuck text me directly at (929) 356-5347. _ #nycmarathontraining #longrun #dedication #consistency (at New York City Summer Streets) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7Z0bQuIfa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

DON’T GO OUT TOO FAST! Everyone feels amazing at the beginning of the run or race - the question is can you sustain it? Learn this lesson during training so you don’t make this mistake during the race. Here, we have athletes crushing their speed workout last night in preparation for their fitness test next week to close out phase 1 of @nycmarathon training. Another workout closer to the big day. Stay hydrated athletes! Still not too late to sign up for in-person, virtual, or 1on1 coaching. You can reach me directly at (929) 356-5347. No one gets left behind. _ #tcsnycmarathon #nycmarathontraining #firstmarathon #trackworkout (at John V. Lindsay East River Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg0QitJrEE5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Kicked off 14 WEEKS OUT from the @nycmarathon back with the 9 Minute Pace Group, the sunset, crew love (@queensdistance via @bryanlozano of @homecomingnewyork ), @jojoshmojo ‘s birthday, TEAM FUTURE, and @unclelouny sponsoring a student to attend @therunningschoolny ! In that order. Currently waiting for my athletes at the track for speed session 3 as we build towards our fitness test next week. _ #runforchinatown #9minutepace #runnyc #nycmarathontraining (at Chinatown) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgxgc7rLxDC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=