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The fine line... . There's a really fine line when coming back from injury. Too much and u set yourself back. Too little and you risk over compensation and poor healing/weakness. (I always have to watch doing too much too soon😊). I think sometimes we love running so much we tear up our bodies just to do it. Just to feel that amazing feeling we get when we run. So did having to stop today upset me? Yes. Did I want to run longer? Always. But what's more important is being able to run for a lifetime. That's the ticket folks. So on my walk home I made sure to change my perspective. . So if ya have an injury take care of it. Be patient. You will come back stronger!!! . Friday thoughts... 😏 . #optoutside #friyay #roadrunnersports  #laceupandexplore #womenofadventure #forceofnature #poweryourpassion #zerolimits #embracethespace #jaybirdcrew #beatyesterday #havenolimits #comeback #irun4ultra #lasthorse #instarunners #runchicks #runstrong #inspiringwomenrunners #runlikeagirl #runforlife #findyourpath #monitorthebeat #runnerprobs #runnerscommunity #injuredrunner #womensrunningcommunity  @roadrunnersports @altrarunning

Persistence: firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. . Persistence is key. You may or may not know this, but I used to be a heel striker. I was chronically injured, from IT band syndrome to knee pain, and even compartment syndrome in my calf. I had knee and hip surgery. Ankle and foot problems for which I originally was given orthotics. I tried all the shoes, all the foam rolling, all the ice to no avail. Sure I would be fine for awhile, but then it would crop up again. . . Changing my form was a difficult process. It is still a hot topic in the medical and running community. I was met with opposition in both areas. People saying It wasn't possible, you will be right back into orthotics, strengthening your feet won't work, etc. . It took a very long time, and I'm still working on it every day. You have to have persistence to overcome something that you have done one way for so long. . . I'm so thankful that I have been able to run these past few years without getting a running injury from over use. I'm no where near perfect, I'm a work in progress. It's something that I will be working on for a lifetime. I'm fine with that. I also know that I have some work to do coming back from this foot injury. I will have to take my time and go back to the basics that I used to do and I plan on taking you guys through my journey back to running. I can't wait!!! Cheers! #physicaltherapy #prehab #injuryprevention #zerolimits #embracethespace #laceupandexplore #poweryourpassion #roadrunnersports #jaybirdcrew #beatyesterday #havenolimits #runnergirl #runshots #lasthorse #ultratraining #instarunners #gopro #inspiringwomenrunners #womensrunningcommunity #runlikeagirl #divasrunning #runchicks #runnerspace #monitorthebeat #forceofnature #runnerscommunity #injuredrunner #posemethod #irun4ultra @roadrunnersports @altrarunning @injinji @nativeeyewear @jaybirdsport @posemethod

Two shoes, each w/ a different purpose. While I may prefer one over the other, I need the boot right now. It allows me to get up and moving more which is AWESOME! Still sometimes I kinda wanna throw it in the river... & other times I kinda wanna give it a hug... LOL! It's a complicated relationship. 😊 It sure does make me laugh a lot... And laughter can be the best medicine. 😁 . . To all my fellow injured runners out there, embrace the time off as best you can. And don't forget to laugh! Have a positive outlook. Things could always be worse. Be thankful for what you have, & for the gift of having running in your life! It is a true blessing. 🙏 Happy #trailtuesday and May 1! . . Proverbs 17:22 22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. . #fearlesslyindependent #laceupandexplore #roadrunnersports #newbalance #poweryourpassion #jaybirdcrew #beatyesterday  #havenolimits #runnergirl #runshots #lasthorse #ultratraining #instarunners #gopro #inspiringwomenrunners #trailsisters #womensrunningcommunity #runlikeagirl #trailrunning #runchicks #optoutside #forceofnature #dirtbagrunners #injuredrunner #iwill #findyourdirt #findyourpath @roadrunnersports @newbalance @nbwomen @nbrunning @injinji @underarmourwomen @underarmour

Miracles start to happen when you give as much energy to your dreams as you do your fears. 👊 . . Happy Monday! . . #optoutside #forceofnature #poweryourpassion #jaybirdcrew #zerolimits #beatyesterday  #embracethespace #laceupandexplore #havenolimits #runnergirl #gopro #goprooftheday #irun4ultra #lasthorse #ultratraining #instarunners #flotrack #inspiringwomenrunners #runlikeagirl #runshots  #goprorunning #divasrunning #monitorthebeat #findyourpath #runtagit #runset #garmin #runchicks #womensrunningcommunity @roadrunnersports @altrarunning @jaybirdsport @garminfitness

Sitting here with my foot elevated still wondering why in the world it got destroyed mile 3 yesterday!!! So crazy! All of you out there who have had bad things happen on race day know what I mean? 🤕 . . So here are my Sunday thoughts... We can let past events, current troubles, fear, insecurity etc. dictate our attitudes. Learning from mistakes & working through situations should make us stronger, not weaker. More often than not we have difficulty accepting things that are out of our control be it in life or in sport. We blame, we withdrawl, we get mad, we blow up, we think too much, we don't sleep... But if there's nothing we can do about it, why are we worrying? Something my Grandpa used to say. Easier said than done I know. Just food for thought. Hope you all have a good night! . . Philippians 4:6-7 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. #findyourpath #zerolimits #igrunners #laceupandexplore #poweryourpassion #jaybirdcrew #beatyesterday  #embracethespace #altrarunning #havenolimits #runnergirl #throughourlenses #lasthorse #ultratraining #instarunners #runnerscommunity #garmin #flotrack  #womensrunningcommunity #runlikeagirl #divasrunning #runchicks #runnerspace #monitorthebeat #race #forceofnature #runnerprobs #halfmarathon #injuredrunner

I am in competition with no one. I run my own race. I have no desire to play the game of being better than anyone, in any way, shape or form. I just aim to improve, to be better than I was before. That’s me and I’m free... . . #findyourpath #zerolimits #gofarfeelgood #laceupandexplore #poweryourpassion #jaybirdcrew  #beatyesterday  #embracethespace #altrarunning #havenolimits #runnergirl #goprooftheday #throughourlenses #lasthorse #ultratraining #instarunners #runnerscommunity #garmin #flotrack #womensrunningcommunity #runlikeagirl #divasrunning #runchicks #runnerspace #monitorthebeat #optoutside #forceofnature #gopro #goprorunning @injinji @smartwool @altrarunning @roadrunnersports @garminfitness

As promised... Abs abs abs... 🔥🔥🔥 *** Not had much time lately, so my workouts have to be quick and to the point. They almost have to be "snuck" in which really makes you work hard to make sure you don't go over time. However, keeping your form is still the main importance. Always. Abs: minimal equipment and small space approved!!! 1. Ball pass x 10: any ball works. Lay on ur back holding the ball overhead, bring your legs up and place the ball btw them, lower down. Then reverse it. 2. Plank hold: 30sec 3. Jump rope knee tuck crunch x 10: sounds complicated but its not. Lay on ur back and hold the jump rope over head, length a little wider than shoulder width. Come up into a tuck throwing the rope so it goes under your feet, then reverse it. Otherwise just do knee hugs! 4. Plank hold: 30sec 5. Slow bicycles x 10alt: slow I mean count 3 seconds per side. Try not to put your feet on the ground. 6. Plank hold: 30sec 🤗🤗🤗🤗 *** 7. Buy out: 1min flutter kicks. (Do not arch your back!!! Pull the abs in and back flat) You can make this 2 rounds or an 8 min ab challenge, whatever you want! Have fun and feel free to ask questions!!! #poweryourpassion #jaybirdcrew #laceupandexplore #trainlikeapro #homegym #strongrunnerchicks #runchicks #instarunners #strengthtraining #findyouractive #zerolimits #beatyesterday #makeitwork #makeithappen #noexcuses #crosstrain #xtremerunnerslife #spreadyourtoes #runnergirl #fitchick #physiogirl #workout #train #irun4ultra #irunthisbody #everydayawesome #buildyourbase #abs

Ready... Set... GO!!! 🐾👣🐾👣🐾👣🐾 *** 😁 I love running with Luna and she loves to be chased! Who else loves running w/ their pup? Luna would run forever if I'd let her. She can actually go quite awhile for those little legs. 🐶 Don't forget it's the last day to enter the GIVEAWAY!!! Guys make sure you enter! You can win a mens version! Or give ur lady a surprise!😉 Happy last day of Feb!!! @roadrunnersports @adidasrunning @zealoptics 📷: @sa_barry #laceupandexplore #adidasrunning #adidas #ultraboost #optoutside #forceofnature #poweryourpassion #jaybirdcrew #beatyesterday #havenolimits #lasthorse #ultratraining #instarunners #inspiringwomenrunners #runlikeagirl #fenix5 #divasrunning #runchicks #runnerscommunity #flotrack