#runnernotrunning

#RunnerNotRunning - Posting a pic in my stories yesterday without a hat or ponytail caused quite the response so: here. 🙃 It me. In non running clothes, hair down (before I chopped it way shorter!), and I even have make up on. I also probably facetuned this, full disclosure. And because what would an Instagram selfie be without a lengthy caption, here’s 5 non-running things about me, because I always find it interesting to learn about people on here beyond their running goals & accomplishments. Plus I’ve have this running Instagram for almost 5 years (!!) /have been around a lot longer than most of my pals on here, and rarely share anything non running related. . 1. I’m a big time New Englander - I’ve only lived in NH, CT, and MA in my life, and have lived in each of those states, in that order, twice! . 2. I studied in college with the intention of becoming a journalist, before pivoting into marketing, but I like to think my written and communication skills will help me in any role my career path takes me. I still enjoy writing for fun even though Instagram is basically my only creative outlet, no matter how many blogs I attempt to launch and then abandon. . 3. I come from a massive family and do a horrible job of staying in touch with them all the time. Eye spy a New Years resolution.... . 4. I live in Boston - this isn’t new news but it is my absolute favorite place that I have lived. Even better, I live with my boyfriend and he a really great roommate, is the best cook, and super patient with my messy, non-cooking self - even during marathon training when I had no life 🙃😅 . 5. I have a major sweet tooth, and I used to eat super duper healthy, but now I’m lucky if I make it half a day without eating a treat. Donuts are my fave but I feed the sugar monster in many ways 😈 *currently eating my daily soft chocolate chip cookie* . Now you know me beyond my weekly mileage (or lack thereof) - would we be besties? (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBN6axhhLQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=aglmf6ngplrd

“It will awe you. It will inspire you. It will move you.” - @nycmarathon // This quote is the truth. I spent a few hours spectating & cheering at the #TCSNYCMARATHON and it gave me all the feels! I’ve done this race 5x but yesterday was the first time I spectated and it was amazing! I chose to stay at mile 22 at the end of Marcus Garvey Park right before runners make their way up the very challenging 5th Avenue hill. I felt like this is where they would need my support the most because when I was in their position last year, this is where I needed it. The crowds gets thin, your legs are heavy, your energy starts to wane, you see that long ass hill and you’re like damn! Can we get there already??? // I cheered people on by name, shouted motivational mantras, high-fived as many as I could, clapped til my hands were sore and tried to chase down friends to give them hugs. I tried and succeeded in taking a few photos & videos but it was few & far between because I wanted to enjoy everything in the moment. And even when it got dark, the police opened the roads to the public so Runners were forced onto the sidewalk(see my stories), my Preggo 🤰🏾 bladder was full & my daughter 👧🏾 no longer wanted to stand, I stayed for as long as I could to let you know I was there to support you. You worked hard for months and fought to get to the finish line with everything you had. You inspired and motivated me and were an amazing example for my daughter to see so Thank you! // Congratulations to the 2018 TCS NYC Marathon Runners!👏🏾🎉 You are all freaking Badasses!!💪🏾 Hope you’re wearing your medals 🏅 today and acting like a rockstar⭐️ // Did you run or cheer yesterday? Shout it out! Let’s keep on celebrating 😀 #nycmarathon #marathonmonday #cheersquad #runnernotrunning #23weekspregnant (at NYC Marathon - Mile 22) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpzpRJLhgri/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l93sbhm23bqb

Beautiful first day of fall 🍁 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁#optoutside #runnernotrunning

Resting Beach Face!🏖😀 // A non-workout pic is a rare sighting but after completing 47 workouts in June(most are posted on my highlights), I’ve decided to take things down a notch before my next training cycle. I’m currently on vacay in the beautiful sunshine state of Florida enjoying time with my family. I’m still working out but it’s being limited to only once a day and it’s usually before everyone wakes up 😉 // Today I’m looking forward to enjoying the holiday with a barbecue, pool time and fireworks on the beach☺️ How are you spending the day? Anyone do a race? Happy 4th of July! #runnernotrunning #4thofjuly #happy4thofjuly #restingbeachface (at Fort Lauderdale Beach)

Running rest day for me today! Went for a walk and punished myself with an intense lift session that has left my arms and abs feeling like jello 😂 Probably be taking like 2 more walks today because a little mini that I love enjoys walks! Today starts week 8 of #JFK50 training. It's a down week for me. Next week I tackle my first long training run (marathon)! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖#strengthtraining #strongereveryday #runchat #ultratraining #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #runnernotrunning

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 (𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩) 𝙞𝙙𝙡𝙚 . . . ⁣ . . . ah rest days, my second favourite kinda day after holi-days! ⁣ It's so easy when you have a goal in mind to forego rest days and run on pure motivation - but regular rest is crucial (and necessary) for muscle repair, preventing fatigue, and maintaining / improving performance. ⁣ Here is everything you need to know about #restday - the importance of them, the benefits of taking them and the vital signs that your body needs one. ⁣ How do you know when you need to rest and what's your favourite rest day activity? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #rundone #jellylegs #offdays #runnernotrunning #noworktoday #backathome #restdaybrags #restdaywellspent #resetday #personaltrainerlife #ptintraining #fitcommunity #wellnessblogger #fitterfasterstronger #dayoffvibes #timetochill #randr #restandrelax #neededthis #takingiteasy #ineededthis #starttheday #timetorest #timeformyself #resttime #juststrongteam #restdayfeels #readysweatglow #growglowcreate (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEtBqq_BcCX/?igshid=1i4r2x8ezutvv

Coming down with a cold and chesty cough is no joke right now but the autumn feels were real on the weekend long run #forreals #iso #runnernotrunning #irun4bowie https://www.instagram.com/p/CACu6FpHnDq/?igshid=12gsd6zypwn3d

True friends invite you to dress up Zumba classes #justsayin @mcshell92 #runnernotrunning #runner #zumba #halloweeninAus #pinklady https://www.instagram.com/p/B4MreA5ne1d/?igshid=1cwhxpvupzaxn