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This #latergram of the #STRroadrunner brought to you by the letter 4 for Streator's 4th of July and having an excellent show this weekend and the #RunForGlory 5K yesterday at the city park. It was great seeing so many people from the #StarvesRockRunners that I love and have missed. I wasin the company of the club's grandma/cheerleader, Lynn, leading to a first place finish in my age division (25-29). Due to the lacking presence of my age group, I was blessed to receive the medal, showing that getting there is half the battle and I am still able to beat laziness and sloth by getting to a 5K and finishing in one hour. #MedalBite #RoadToRecovery #running #walking #StrokeRecovery #STRsFinest #STRepresent #StrokeSurvivor #ILrunners #CantStopWontStop #saucony #firstPlace #ImUglyAndImProud #NoFilter #notfiltered #Unfiltered #StarvedRockRunners #SRRL https://www.instagram.com/p/BzWCYsgA1I2/?igshid=z44iw076om61

#BeforeAfter #STRroadrunner on the #RoadToRecovery the future is bright, so don't forget your shades. Figured why I should honor my phone's retirement with one last good run and a running selfie. Happy National Sunglasses Day! #running #runningsucks #butreallyitsgreat #NewtonRunning #instarunners #PartyOnWayne #PartyOnGarth #PartyOnKevin #KeepOnKeepingOn #CantStopWontStop #sweatstagram #NoFilter #NotFiltered #NationalSunglassesDay #hashtagsfordays #SKRRTTT

...because with you I know I will always have a friend. #Cubby #STRroadrunner #dog #DogsOfInstagram #SleepyPooch

Hut the roads for my second consecutive YMCA Memorial Day 5K. I almost forgot how dreadful the hill was, but I pulled through. I learned from my mistakes last year, I didn't slow down at the end and watch someone pass me by, today I pushed it. Pushing myself past another runner right before the finish line. There's at least one lesson to be learned here, if you work hard at something and work toward a finish line you have two choices: you can coast into the finish and pat yourself on the back or you can run like hell and kick into gear for a better time. 26:55 last year, 27:40 today. No PR for the course, but a new best time since leaving Unity Point. Wasn't able to repeat a 2nd place, but nabbed the 3rd for my age group. It was great to get out and see the running community on this Memorial Day and to watch so many of my friends walk up to claim a medal (or a trophy). Dedicating this medal to all the fine, brave men and women of our country wearing a uniform of service, because if it weren't for your work and acts of bravery I wouldn't be able to enjoy the run today. Cheers to you all! #STRroadrunner #BeforeAfter #MedalBite #MedalMonday #MemorialDay #RoadToRecovery #running #runningsucks #butreallyitsgreat #instarunners #StarvedRockRunners #SRRL #RCRunnerOfTheWeek #IRUNThisCity #sweatstagram #GoTheDistance #NewtonRunning #runnersofinstagram #RunnersWorld #IGrunners #RockinWarrior #CantStopWontStop #GoCubs #NoFilter #NotFiltered #hashtagsfordays  @IndigoAthletics @runnercrate @instarunners @runnerscommunity @runnersworldmag @cararuns

I think today just about decides it...I'm capable of doing the Starved Rock Country Half-marathon. Last night as I settled in for bed, I was anxious, I had pre-race nerves, even though I was only running solo. I wasn't sure I'd be able to do it without walking, but I did. Was I as fast as usual? No, but 11 miles is still 11 miles dang it. There were times that I doubted myself, as my mind tends to wander and find itself on odd topics or scenarios, but I regained my focus and drove on. My legs, ankles, knees began to ache and hurt, but I took a deep breath and knew I could make it. The human body is capable of so many glorious things and I'm happy I've been able to experience so many through running. Let's get it. #STRroadrunner #RoadToRecovery #running #runningsucks #butreallyitsgreat #NewtonRunning #instarunners #StarvedRockRunners #SRRL #StarvedRockCountryTraining #StarvedRockCountryMarathon #CantStopWontStop

#STRroadrunner #BeforeAfter at Lori's Walleye 5K, surprisingly taking home some hardware. The rain was brutal, but my time was better than it was on Thursday. Looking forward to hanging this bad boy up somewhere. Time to celebrate with some walleye! #STRroadrunner #BeforeAfter #running #runningsucks #butreallyitsgreat #instarunners #StarvedRockRunners #SRRL #RCRunnerOfTheWeek #IRUNThisCity #sweatstagram #GoTheDistance #NewtonRunning #runnersofinstagram #RunnersWorld #IGrunners #Walleye5K #Walleye #ChunkIt #PlaqueBite #ThirdPlace #turdplace

It feels good to breathe fresh air and sweat again. 10 days in the ICU and being confined to a hospital bed/chair with limited walking took its toll on me. Baby steps. That's what it's going to take to gain the strength in my legs back and get back into running shape. I have been home for a week now and I'm finally feeling comfortable enough to try and rehabilitate my legs. Life is good and it's too nice out to let the weather go to waste. Keep smiling. #STRroadrunner #BeforeAfter #running #runningsucks #butreallyitsgreat #instarunners #StarvedRockRunners #SRRL #RCRunnerOfTheWeek #IRUNThisCity #sweatstagram #HalHigdon #GoTheDistance #NewtonRunning #runnersofinstagram #RunnersWorld #RoadToRecovery #NoFilter #NotFiltered #instarunners #ImUglyAndImProud

First #BeforeAfter of 2017, but not my first run. I've been slacking hard, but now I am working toward something new. I need to get better, faster and I gotta start taking accountability. It seems like when I eat healthier, I lack in the exercise, but when I eat garbage I exercise more. I'm just ready for winter to be over...or at least to be somewhere warmer. Here's to moving forward. #STRroadrunner #running #runningsucks #butreallyitsgreat #instarunners #StarvedRockRunners #SRRL #NewtonRunning #KeepMovingForward #KeepOnKeepingOn #GottaFlyNow