#smrc263

I’m so amazed and inspired by and proud of all my athletes who committed to a virtual training program that lasted 19 weeks through a pandemic so that they can complete an ultramarathon that didn’t guarantee a marked off course, aid stations, race shirts, or medals. The only thing that was guaranteed was love - the love for the community and love for running. And when we love, we love unconditionally - we don’t expect to be love in return. But boy were we wrong… Take a look at everyone who came out to support all the runners today. Today was a great day. I’m so high on joy now and probably won’t be able to sleep tonight. If I do fall asleep, I’ll fall asleep in this new shirt I got. First two photos by @tashaa_2226 ?? _ #smrc263 #ultramarathon #virtualmarathontraining #smrc #loveunconditionally #community (at West Harlem Piers Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQmIJiDgY4C/?utm_medium=tumblr

The @satmornruncrew 26.3M Ultramarathon has officially begun! The team broke up into smaller groups starting at 3:30am 😳, 5:00am, and 6:00am to target a 11:00am finish at the West Harlem Piers. Staggered start. Finish together! _ #smrc263 #ultramarathon #ultrarunners (at West Harlem Piers Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQlIkt2AXLE/?utm_medium=tumblr

TOMORROW’S THE DAY! With no in-person racing in sight back in February, @satmornruncrew ‘s captains @ldubwash @abril413 @ultrarunningchick81 and Jonathan took it upon themselves to set a goal of completing an ultra marathon (26.3 miles in this case) on June 26th with training starting on Valentine’s Day - after all this was all for love of running and community. Since they are putting this “race” on on their own with no sponsorship, budgets, or any formal support, I’ve shared their routes here so that we can just go out there, run some miles with them, maybe bike some, just cheer, or celebrate with them at the finish at the West Harlem Piers. I’m so proud of this group and you bet I’ll be out there on my bike supporting. See you all out there and good luck, run safe, and most of all have fun athletes! _ #smrc263 #smrc #nycrunning #runningcommunity #harlem (at West Harlem Piers Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQkI64xnlBQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

On the subway ride from Harlem to the 2015 @nyrr Brooklyn Half, I got it know @ldubwash more, learned why he started running, and how it transformed him. This past Valentine’s Day, him and his friends @abril413 @ultrarunningchick81 and Jonathan pulled the Harlem community together to train for an ultramarathon scheduled for tomorrow. 👉 Before then, I’m going to chat all about this SMRC 26.3 race LIVE with @ldubwash in 10 mins (at 10:30 AM ET). Tune in! _ #smrc263 #smrc #ultramarathon #nycrunners #runningcommunity (at Harlem, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQi9yonnABc/?utm_medium=tumblr

Athletes from the @satmornruncrew virtual group training program was battling but smiling through their tapered long run all over New York City this morning! They’re making this training look easy! _ #virtualgrouptraining #smrc263 #marathontraining (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQCAzVUnvbi/?utm_medium=tumblr

Who needs coffee when your virtual group training athletes pours you cup of pure #joy and #inspiration every Saturday morning?? I needed this for my 20 mile run with @runforchinatown this afternoon! Cheers runners ☕️ P.s. I need help tagging. Photos by @jd__ali , NSMJ, and Sarai _ #smrc263 #smrc #virtualgrouptraining #grouptraining #marathontraining (at Harlem) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO5dbM7H6fB/?igshid=uxzqa34flbaq

Who needs coffee when your virtual group training athletes pours you cup of pure #joy and #inspiration every Saturday morning?? I needed this for my 20 mile run with @runforchinatown this afternoon! Cheers runners ☕️ P.s. I need help tagging. _ #smrc263 #smrc #virtualgrouptraining #grouptraining #marathontraining (at Harlem) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO5dbM7H6fB/?igshid=1bh4927jc9g5t

Athletes in the @satmornruncrew 26.3 Virtual Training Program got their long runs done in separate meetups in Harlem, the Bronx, Miami, Long Island, and Belize yesterday. #virtualmarathontrainingprogram #marathontraining #smrc263 #smrc (at Belize) https://www.instagram.com/p/COX3bu4HOU0/?igshid=16wnj49edepo6