#runningforfun

Post workout sweaty 💦selfie. It’s okay. I ran, did a spin class and pushed 100lb double stroller with 2 kids up a big ass hill today 💪🏾😃 . . . . . . #run #runner #running #runningforfun #runningisfun #motherrunner #momswhorun #diverserunnersworld #diversewerun #womensrunning #asthmaticrunner #irunwithmaud #irunwithsarmistha #runforbreonna #blackgirlsrun #blackrunners https://www.instagram.com/p/CEIhK4pn3Tw/?igshid=1xeg33vq1owim

#latergram from today’s #trailrun. We are under a #stayathomeorder now in Viriginia, but I’m fortunate to be close to a few parks and that means I can still string together a decent off-road route. 6.5 miles total and at least 5.5 of them were on gravel trails or single track in both #mantuava and #danielsrunpark. Just trying whatever I can to keep moving forward during this challenging time. #runblr #fitblr #springrunning #runningfromcovid19 #runningforfitness #runningforfun #runningforstressrelief (at Mantua, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-bBcnIH0LQ/?igshid=1sg7vd3tlysvh

Yo can challengers yourself every time you like, but only keep one thing in mind, always go for win. #Lego #Bionicle #Pohatu #Runningforfun https://www.instagram.com/p/B0PfYQCHyus/?igshid=nlil9is7jx7n

Breaking news! I’m not running a marathon this year. I’m not running a half marathon either. Hell I’m not even running a 10k. I have zero desire to run long distances right now and I’m perfectly okay with that. // Before the pandemic hit, I was training for my first half marathon race after having my 2nd child. As much as I tried not to put pressure on myself, I still felt it. Then I had a knee pain that required physical therapy and I thought “Oh shit.” Then I kept getting sick thanks to having a little one in preschool bring home all the germs 🦠 and I thought “Double Oh Shit!” Then the pandemic hit and I cancelled my race(before they eventually cancelled) and felt relief. Like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I decided to take several weeks off and did spinning instead. When I returned to running, it was in memory of Ahmaud Arbery. A 2.23 mile run that felt way harder than it should’ve. I was slow and felt so out of shape 😫but I missed being outdoors so I decided to try again and again and again. Initially I was paying attention to all the numbers; pace, time, distance and would complain about my run. Then one day I stopped paying attention to the numbers and committed to just showing up for as long as my body felt good and then I would stop. Whether that was at mile 1 mile or mile 3. I would stop and walk home. I did this for a few weeks and something clicked. My mind and body felt better and I started to run stronger. Instead of coming back from a run feeling defeated, I would come home with a big ole smile on my face and dance around for my cool down. My runs right now are short and easy but super enjoyable which is exactly what I need them to be. 3-4x a week and having fun😃 Has your running or training changed during the pandemic? . . . . . #runningforfun #runningisfun #diverserunnersworld #diversewerun #motherrunner #runningmoms #momswhorun #irunwithmaud #runforbreonna #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #runnergirl #run #runner #runninggoals #running #runningmotivation #runhappy #loverunning #runoutside #runeveryday #runninglife #runners_of_insta #runningworld #asthmaticrunner #amplifymelanatedvoices #blackgirlsrun #blackrunners https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2h8NfHHIA/?igshid=18bhb3z7az2v5

Stay away from me, #covid19! Actually I was making the #10milerun symbol for today’s long run. The work week has been a grind and i missed some miles this week and definitely wore down the last couple of miles today. But I kept it relaxed, only about a 40% effort and just focused on getting the miles in. What a gorgeous spring afternoon it was. #runblr #fitblr #springrunning #easyrunning #basebuilding #runningforfitness #runningforfun #runningfromcovid19 #fortheloveofrunning (at Mantua, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VTeZ3HRs7/?igshid=6xbdcl5m511l

Well that officially ends my #springracingseason. I could get upset about it but what’s the point really? This isn’t about me. And if I’m honest about my training it’s been rather uneven, particularly the last few weeks as work pressure has ratcheted up - it’s been hard to get all the workouts in and even when I have I’ve been compromised. This break may be just what I need to rebuild fitness smartly. I have no races on the horizon for a long time and there’s certainly no point in signing up for a bunch right now. Time for good old fashioned #basebuilding #maintenancerunning or #runningforfun - call it what you want, that’ll be me for a while. #runblr #fitblr #covid19reality #coronacancelled #justrun https://www.instagram.com/p/B9vSNconaj7/?igshid=1pfu9jgb3efjy

Thursday already? Where did this week go? just over here running and grinding! 🙌🏃🏻‍♀️ ✨ ✨ ✨ #mandimellen #runningmama #runLA #runningforlife #runningforfun #runningmotivation #runhappy #behappybehealthy #behappybeyou (at Brentwood) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cih3h5nLpvU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Week 6 run 1 of @garminuk #garmincoach 5km plan #running #runningforfun #runningforall #tftr (at Epping Forest East London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcFHJBJsFr/?igshid=n5ouit78s6t0