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Literally one week away until the United Airlines NYC Half! This will be 7th half marathon, which hopefully will be a lucky one for me! 🤞 I did my training for a this a little bit different than normally by focusing more on speed runs and hills on a weekly bases, one short recovery run, and finally a long run to cap off the weekend. Despite the harsh wind today, it seems like training has paid off more than what I expected. The whole weekend was my last push for it all so I can taper down now starting tomorrow. Looking forward to wonderful experiences and to see the beautiful city once more!! ❤️🏃🏻‍♀️😁 . . #sundayfunday #sundaybest #sundayrun #longrun #run #fit #picoftheday #selfie #runnersofinstagram #halfmarathontraining #runhappy #unitednychalf #instarunning https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ff14en-B5/?igshid=2kd4ofxrhryg

Long run done for the day! It was super chilly out this morning, but got 8 miles in the bag. 🙌🏻🏃🏻‍♀️❤️ #fleetfeet #fleetfeetschererville #saturdayrun #saturdaylifestyle #selfie #love #smile #cute #beautiful #life #success #ambition #mindsetmatters #nrc #fitnessmotivation #runners #runhappy #halfmarathontrainingcontinues https://www.instagram.com/p/B9KCUq6n6AM/?igshid=1wzbg8n3r9h06

Today is the day!!! Good luck to everyone that has entered the drawing for the 50th anniversary for the NYC Marathon! I’m sure the suspense is getting to all of us! Hoping to get selected! 😁🏃🏻‍♀️❤️ #tcsnycmarathon #50yearsrunning #runners #runhappy #nyc #marathonlottery https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CaT2YnlC0/?igshid=1rqfssp1fhzsz

No better way to spend a Saturday morning than a nice long run out with my Fleet Feet crew! 7 mile long run completed + 1 mile since my half is only 22 days away now. I have a good feeling I might break a PR next month. 😊🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏻 . . #healthy #travel #instagood #runninglife #fitspo #motivation #instarunning #halfmarathontraining #fleetfeet #fleetfeetschererville #longrun #saturdayrun #saturdaylife #birthdayrun https://www.instagram.com/p/B84BlTMHdcf/?igshid=14g6l9ec8dkge

These past couple of weeks for training has been slightly tiring, but glad quite a bit of progress has been made. Looking forward to see how much I’ve progressed during my long run this weekend. 😊 . . After time and overcoming my injury back at the Chicago Marathon, I am happy to say that I will running my first official race in 23 days, the 2020 United Airlines NYC Half! Looking forward to seeing this beautiful city once more and have a wonderful time running through Times Square! 🏃🏻‍♀️❤️ . #run #fit #picoftheday #selfie #runnersofinstagram #halfmarathontraining #runhappy #fridayflow #tgif https://www.instagram.com/p/B81HTSpnl0M/?igshid=ye3n5x4xiec9

Had an amazing time yesterday. Thank you for being in my life and being amazing. Happy Valentines Day, hun. ❤️ #valentines #holiday #bae #fbf❤️ #fridayvibes #glowing #asana https://www.instagram.com/p/B8mCFUyHi3E/?igshid=4pkge6ncjmn4

Completed the first day of the Spring Half Marathon training! I know this will be an amazing season! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️💪🏻 . . #instagood #runninglife #fitspo #motivation #instarunning #halfmarathontraining #saturdayrun #saturdaylife #fleetfeet #fleetfeettraining (at Schererville, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8UKTF6n3l6/?igshid=l4t4kzqchiu4

On the way to my second group run with Fleet Feet in Schererville! This time though, as one of the mentors for the half marathon program! Looking forward to this awesome experience!! ❤️🏃🏻‍♀️ . . #selfie #fbf #bae #smile #me #tbt #inspire #asana #fit #happy #ambition #lovely #fitness #goals #picoftheday #progress #halfmarathontraining #run #running #runnersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Tkaf3nwI3/?igshid=1qzko9t4mntuv

Training for another half marathon has been going well for the most part thus far. Week 4 included 4 x 400 m speed run and wrapping up with a 5 mile run. 🏃🏻‍♀️ . . The first session of Week 5 is complete with a successful tempo run. Time to push it a little further through the rest of this week with another speed run, some hills, and cross training. 💪🏻 . . #fitnessmotivation #runners #runhappy #halfmarathontraining #run #fit #picoftheday #selfie #runnersofinstagram #running #nrc #strava https://www.instagram.com/p/B76C1lenh1M/?igshid=4m2lxkgv2qa0

Week 3 is wrapped up with a 6.5 mile run. Long runs outside are usually my favorites as it gives me time to sight see and time to think. 🏃🏻‍♀️❤️ #healthy #travel #instagood #runninglife #fitspo #motivation #instarunning #halfmarathontraining #longrun https://www.instagram.com/p/B7hZwmHHahl/?igshid=aa8k7luobm1

Had a little time to kill yesterday, so had a nice time spending some time with dad. Haven’t bowled in a long time since college. I never knew my dad’s good at bowling though! I was defeated, lol 😅#saturdayafternoon #bowling #strike #chillvibes https://www.instagram.com/p/B7gj8BmnL_E/?igshid=1c9nyzupwbh04

❤️ New decade, new running experiences! ❤️ . . After memorable holidays, it’s time to start back into training for my next half marathons, which are the 2020 United Airlines NYC Half and the 2020 One America 500 Mini Marathon! There’s no better way to kick off with a great start than by completing the first virtual 5K race of 2020! 💪🏻 . . This year, I will “try” to do less races in order to prevent from burning out and have an injury again. Instead, I would like to transition into other priorities I have in mind for this year, including to hopefully become a mentor for newer runners. I still have a lot to learn about running, but one of my enjoyments I’ve had with running was it’s ability to become inspired and motivated by another runner’s stories, experiences, or even just watching them run. After being inspired by one, it’s now my turn to try and do the same for others. I have some great stories to share that’ll hopefully keep them motivated when the distance might get difficult. 🏃🏻‍♀️ . . Here’s to wishing for the first year of this decade for a more successful and eventful running career! 🏃🏻‍♀️❤️ . . #NYRRVolvoVirtualRacing #NYRRVirtualRacing #nyrr #ResolveToRunin2020 #saturdayrun #saturdaymornings #run #fit #picoftheday #selfie #runnersofinstagram #halfmarathontraining https://www.instagram.com/p/B67OBYpH21o/?igshid=n7n8ppbmll7c

After taking the break that I didn’t want but needed, I’m very pleased to say that that there’s no more pain! I have a feeling 2020 is gonna be a great year running strong. The weather in the Midwest has been amazing these last couple of days, so it would’ve been unfortunate for me if I didn’t take advantage of it. Hope everyone has enjoyed the holidays! 😊🏃🏻‍♀️ . #run #fit #picoftheday #selfie #runnersofinstagramt #runhappy #nike #nrc #picoftheday #selfie #thursdaygrind #chicago #midwest #fyp https://www.instagram.com/p/B6jEgMlH7En/?igshid=dp8samc10yx3

After taking the break that I didn’t want but needed, I’m very pleased to say that that there’s no more pain! I have a feeling 2020 is gonna be a great year running strong. The weather in the Midwest has been amazing these last couple of days, so it would’ve been unfortunate for me if I didn’t take advantage of it. Hope everyone has enjoyed the holidays! 😊🏃🏻‍♀️ . #run #fit #picoftheday #selfie #runnersofinstagramt #runhappy #nike #nrc #picoftheday #selfie #thursdaygrind #chicago #midwest #fyp (at Grant Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6jEBYGnIYT/?igshid=shgj7mrv8vp9

Just a few days away until Christmas! The holiday season has been very busy, but awesome. From work, to making gifts for others, Christmas shopping, enjoying the Christmas lights and decorations, and most importantly, spending time with loved ones. Can’t forget about a certain gift for me though! I’m so excited to use this keyboard! 😁 Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays! #christmas #xmas #holidayseason #holiday #december #sundayfunday #sundaybest https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Yp1l8HWh3/?igshid=1gk6k0tfcvyfe

Late Night Post💕 . . My hip hasn’t quite fully healed still and was having the flu about a month. X-rays will be done tomorrow to see what’s going on and what else I can do at this point. Definitely not going to give up & hope everything comes out well! In the meantime, I been keeping myself busy though with picking up a seasonal to help keep me moving casually and not stay at home like a potato for the winter. 😅 These races don’t pay for themselves! 😂🏃🏻‍♀️ . . #fit #picoftheday #selfie #runnersofinstagram #love #smile #cute #beautiful #life #success #ambition #mindset #fridayflow https://www.instagram.com/p/B5wtBxSnw67/?igshid=1huvzqsbz537h

Chilling this morning with Mr. Bear. He went to the vet for his annual checkup yesterday. I can’t believe he’s almost 6 years old already! 😱❤️🐹 #guineapig #cavy #pets #foryoupagе #sundayfunday #sundaybest #petsofinstagram #cavysofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-ig88npUt/?igshid=1rz4aulcp73kb