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2019 Eastern States 20-Miler in the books! The good news is, I did not die, as expected As for pace, I’m sure most people could speed walk faster, but I’m still happy with my run today—I did run slow but if I’m serious about a first attempt at a BQ in the Fall, I can’t destroy my body in the Spring You can run slow and still be strong. Today was about focusing on long-term goals #runnh #raceday #goals #sundayrunday #longrun #marathontraining #easternstates20miler #3statesonerace #runnerforlife #runhappy #lifetothefullest
Ready to take on the Eastern States 20 Miler! (That’s a total lie—I’m not ready at all! ) I do love this race though… It runs through 3 States (Maine, NH, and Mass) and has a laidback vibe of mostly distance runners training for Spring marathons. Lots of #BostonMarathon runners! I’m using it as a training run for Big Sur so my race strategy is “just finish!” I’m under trained but will do my best #marathontraining #bigsurmarathon #raceready #easternstates20miler #runnh #longrun #sundayrunday #runnerforlife #runhappy #runnerlife #instarunner
I’ve been really struggling with finding the motivation to run lately... honestly, my training for the Big Sur Marathon has dwindled to one long run a week I’ve been dealing with a lot of personal struggles this month: I feel like all I do is fight fight fight with my disabled son’s school, and the administration has been so underhanded. We do have a lawyer that’s helping, but why should we have to fight SO HARD to get our kids the help they need? (Actually, I know why... they think of him as a budget, not a person.) So that, coupled with the fact that I just turned 45 and feel like an old fart, has made it a tough week. But I’m still smiling because running really does help your mood ❤️ #justrun #marathontraining #specialneedsmom #longrun #runnh #optoutside #bigsurmarathon #runescape #runnersofinstagram #fitover40 #sortof
Congrats to everyone who ran the #tokyomarathon today! (yesterday?) I wore my shirt to cheer you on from the other side of the world! Honestly, I’ve been in this lethargic running slump for a few weeks, and seeing all these Tokyo posts and stories are reminding me of why I love this sport. ❤️ I hadn’t run in a solid week, and almost talked myself out of this 14-miler. But I’m glad I got back out there! I feel better now 8 weeks until the #bigsurmarathon !! Time to pull it together! #marathontraining #longrun #sundayrunday #justdoit #bsim #instarunner #runnh #optoutside
I decided to run the New York City Marathon for Alzheimer’s Association in the memory of my mother. Please support my effort by making a donation and help fight Alzheimer’s disease! LINK IS IN MY BIO! #marathoner #runner #newyorkcitymarathon2019 #runhappy #momswhorun #instarunner #runnersofinstagram #befit #runnh #runtoinspire #sherunsthistownnh #worldmajormarathon #twentysixpointtwo #alzheimersassociation #charity #donations #donationsneeded #momwhoinspires #longdistancerunner #strongwomen
One year ago, on this day, I ran the Tokyo Marathon and became the 1st woman in my State (NH) to earn the Abbott World Marathon Six-Star medal! For those of you who don’t know this about me, my middle child has significant physical and intellectual disabilities. He was born with a rare syndrome called CdLS. I began running shortly after he was born, to help cope with the demands of raising a very disabled little boy. I was horrible at running, but I felt happier after each run, and suddenly I couldn’t do without it In 2013, the CdLS Foundation offered me a charity bib for the NYC Marathon, and so I took on the honor and the task. At mile 23 I swore I would never run again… not a chance… only crazy people do this! But the second I crossed the Finish line, it was love... And the rest, as they say, is history Now that I’ve finished the Majors, my new long-term goal is to run Boston again, as a Qualifier. That means shaving 11 minutes off my time... (that’s a lot easier said than done ) “All I need to do is try my best; time will take care of the rest” —@alexipappas
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I’m really determined not to miss a single training run during Christmas or New Year’s! Yes I’m probably hungover and I may have a belly full of heavy hors d’oeuvres and cookies, but I don’t feel like hearing any of my own excuses 56 miles this week!! New personal record! ♀️ #marathontraining #longrun #miamimarathon #miamifamous #bigsurmarathon #noexcuses #sub4goals #runhappy #runnh #nevernotrunning #instarunners