#ultramarathoner

I have no words to describe today the day I became an #ultramarathoner thankful for the strength God gave me to keep putting one foot in front of the other and for the amazing pit crew I had @dalamar1108 @painting4work_camping4life #runasif #Accountability #Chasingmiles #Motherrunner #Ilovetosweat #Mytherapy #Charitymiles #runhappy #healthiswealth #puravidarep #teamnuun #nuunlife #nuunlove #muuvment #Nuunambassador #LegacyTeamNuun #attitudeforgratitude #IRunwithJesus #HopeFaithLove #purposenotpanic #Faithnotfear #drinkmorewater #passionplanner #PashFam #PashAmbassador #BurnBootCamp #mentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/Coi1Tazuoe-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sherlock “Usain Bolt” Holmes

For 2018, I promised myself that I'd face another fear. Through support from friends and family, I'm facing my fear of swimming by not only taking classes but attaching a goal to it; I signed up for the New Jersey State triathlon. Yep, this July 2018, I want the title triathlete added to my sports resume. My ultimate goal is to complete a half Ironman. Perhaps this is the first step. Oh, did I mention that I just started my 50k trail ultra marathon training today? Yeeeaaahh... Nevertheless, I created a separate blog for this journey. Check out my blog Running Fat Chef, listed in the bio and check the section listed on my title page. If going through the menus, it's titled From Half-Dead Goldfish to Metamorphosing Triathlete...yes this is the real title 😂😂. My first post is up. Wish me well on this journey. I'm exceptionally scared and haven't felt this way on forever. What goal scares you so much that it's excites your every bone? #runningfatchef #fatrunner #spartantraining #crosstraining #strengthtraining #calisthenics #blackgirlsswim #learntoswim #triathlontraining #ultramarathoner #marathoner #ultramarathontraining #runner #running #fitnessmotivation #fitmom #fitness #skirtsports #REALwomenmove #swiftwick #chaseadventure #doyouevenlift #womenwholift #dreamchasers (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)

I am officially an ULTRA MARATHONER!!!!!!! 50km race DONE!!! And I placed 3RD in my age group!!!! So freaking happy and feeling fantastic!!! What a fantastic race! Ran 27 minutes faster than my goal time too! 😁🤗🤗 #calgarymarathon #ultramarathon #50k #running #runner #run #runyyc #runcalgary #yycrun #50kultra #race #medal #bling #50k #womensrunningcommunity #inspiringwomenrunners #motivation #50kmultra #ultramarathoner #scotiabankcalgarymarathon #50kmultra #personalrecord #pr #ultra #lovetorun #runnergirl #runlikeagirl #crushedit #finisher #runnershigh #canada150 #loverunning

I had every reason not to participate in the @nyrr Poland Spring Five Mile Marathon Kickoff yesterday: Heavy raining, a series of mind numbing events that crashed in like a flash flood, tired and a host of scapegoats. I've been reminded that I shouldn't let unfortunate circumstances consume me. In turn, I didn't and I'm thankful that I went. I had a chance to see the race pavilion that I dare to reach six days from now. I saw familiar faces who kept me in great spirits. I was reminded that this is what I do. Running is more than just fitness for me; it is my way of breathing some days. Through running, I was able to learn how to be honest with self. Although no medals were given out, here's my cheers to medal Monday. #runningfatchef #fatrunner #spartanfinisher #ultramarathoner #marathoner #ultramarathontraining #marathontraining #selfie #runner #running #fitnessmotivation #fitmom #fitness #skirtsports #REALwomenmove #swiftwick #chaseadventure #blackgirlsrun #medalmonday #itgetsbetter #hellobeautiful #smile #runningselfie (at Central Park)

Every day that you wake up grants you an opportunity to start over and do something differently. As my dear Georgia peach buddy reminded me when I was going through one of the worst periods of my life and I couldn't focus, choose two tasks to complete and be content with that. There are days where I lose hours from cramming too many tasks onto my plate, forgetting to preserve time for self. That's just as important as going to work, taking care of your children and eating. I'm probably getting mega side eye for that statement. Look at it this way: If you don't make time for you, death can grant you plenty of time to sleep... I know that morbid as fuck but my point is to rest, rejuvenate and then go back out there to kick ass. Whatever tasks that are waiting for you are going to be there hours later if you don't touch them. Prioritize, preserve and reflect. #runningfatchef #fatrunner #spartanfinisher #ultramarathoner #marathoner #ultramarathontraining #marathontraining #selfie #runner #running #fitnessmotivation #fitmom #fitness #swiftwicksocks #chaseadventure #selfie #celfie #hellobeautiful #blackgirlsrun #reflection #loveyourself #lovealways (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)

Solidarity. That word means so much to me, especially because of the state that we find ourselves at in the United States. Typically I dislike allowing my social media to cross with politics because I do my best to respect viewpoints across the board. In addition, I'm not in the mood for someone trying to scapegoat my feelings as being biased because I'm an African American woman. Honestly, this country has progressed, regressed, spiraled and bounced back. We are both fragile and resilient. Strong is an understatement. With our president calling out athletes who refuse to stand when we are exercising the rights that were allegedly given to us, we have no CHOICE but to be strong, resilient and demonstrate how fragile this country truly is. Mr. "President," many of us don't feel free when we are crucified by the flag that you want us to pledge allegiance. Aren't I American enough for you for using my voice to say that we're an incorrect nation that's dancing on a D grade arrogantly trying to look like a straight A student. How callous are you to make such statements to the world about us being superior yet we're divided? Together we stand; divided we fall. Ain't that right? there's no picket deep enough to buy our silent protest or to prevent us from taking a knee. Sincerely, Latoya Snell, A Black Athlete Kneeling #runningfatchef #fatrunner #Spartanfinisher #ultramarathoner #marathoner #ultramarathontraining #marathontraining #selfie #runner #running #fitnessmotivation #fitmom #fitness #istandwithkapernick #takeaknee #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrun #dearmrpresident #solidarity #usa #togetherwestand #swiftwicksocks #chaseadventure #skirtsports #REALwomenmove #groupselfie #runningselfie (at Boys & Girls Track And Field)

#metoo I was 9 or 10. Then 14. Then a month before my first half marathon for fitting a description during a training run. They say that victims who were sexually assault once have a higher chance of it happening again. I didn't know there was a name for this when it almost happened at 9. He was my "friend in the library," a man who talked to me about poetry and social issues. He introduced me to Pablo Neruda. This man wasn't a love poem that I asked for nor desire. At 14, it was the guy that I thought was my friend and attended summer school. Ironically, his name was Angel. The third time, I finally broke. Sandra Bland was posted over the news. I wouldn't dare fight this but I wasn't silent no more. Because of them, I grieved every month I got my period for two decades until two months ago. I don't touch black garbage bags for too long. Love poems made me feel guilty for years. I kept this to myself until the last incident. I think I gave them too much power pretending it didn't happen. When I went to a support group in college, I was mocked for being a "half-way victim" because I wasn't penetrated. "Lucky" is what they called me; I call it broken. The act didn't have to "fully happen" for it not to be traumatizing. Being touched and begging for someone to stop doesn't make me a "half-way victim" and what i realize in hindsight is that hurt people hurt people too. Perhaps this is why I don't like being called "strong" too often. Most times, we are breaking too. So when it ALMOST happened a third time, I learned the difference between the strength in silence and strength by using your voice. This is why I blog bluntly, why I live and love life vicariously and why I refuse to be engulfed into my hurt. I grieve often but I rejoice more. I'm more than a survivor. I'm more than a statistic. I am a walking love poem. These men never took that away from me. They will not take it from you neither. If you dare, share your story. Photo by @esnelldesign of @posingschoolnyc #runningfatchef #fatrunner #Spartanfinisher #ultramarathoner #marathoner #itgetsbetter #loveyourself #notbroken #strength #strongwomen #skirtsports #REALwomenmove