Just took off my compression shirt, thermal, half zip, winter running jacket, full fleece zip, ski mask, snow cap, tights, and gloves....
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Certainly the COLDEST 100 miles I ever ran...it wasn’t even about clocking miles, it
was about moving to stay warm. 👟💨🌥🌨🏃♂️
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One plus, I got to see snow for the first time this year...okay maybe not a plus...okay, definitely not a plus. 😆
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I could tell my body was not fully recovered from my 200 miler in September. But I wanted to sneak in one more long race before the winter hit. The plan was to keep it slow & steady and hit 100 miles. Fortunately, despite the weather being below freezing, I was able to reach that goal. .
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For me, it’s never about racing against another person, it’s not even about racing against my self. For me, It’s about LETTING GO, eliminating the resistance from within, and tapping into that higher self...
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When I run, I look up at the infinite sky, then close my eyes...I then look at the same infinite depth from within...we could even call that POTENTIAL...and in that sense...our potential is limitless. .
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Big thanks for NJ Trail series @nj_trail_series for hosting an absolutely phenomenal event. And congrats to all the runners, definitely met some incredible individuals. One “Super Cold” Day At The Fair...WE definitely earned every mile of that race. .
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Time to put the real long stuff to rest for a few months and recover.
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Thanks for reading, Enjoy The Journey, and God bless... 👟⚡️🙏
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PS, thanks for who ever cooked those delicious home fries after the race...WOW did they hit
the spot 😋
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#LiveOnTheRun #ultrarunning #ultramarathon #njtrailseries #longrun #trailrunning #endurance
I post a lot about ultra running...but even after all the ultra marathons I’ve finished, I’ll never forget the final stretch of my first MARATHON. That’s where it all started. I know just how special those 26.2 miles can be. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
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It wasn’t ever about running...for me, it was about personal development. I didn’t run a marathon to better my running, I ran a marathon to better my life. 👟⚡️🙏
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And that’s why I put this book out, The BASIC Marathon Guide, it’s a beginner-friendly guide to running your first marathon. I kept it a short read, with practical tips, packed with an AVALANCHE of motivation...but most importantly, it’s a simple plan to get the job done. 😬💪👟
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So If you are interested in running your first marathon, or know someone who wants to, I put the link for the book in my BIO ⬆️⬆️⬆️ it’s now available on Amazon. Ebook or print copy. .
And keep an eye out for my follow up article with 26.2 marathon quotes for developing a marathon mindset...it’s going to be super helpful 😁👍👟
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Thank you and enjoy the journey!! #YouGotThis 👟⚡️🙏
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#LiveOnTheRun #marathon #marathontraining #TheBASICMarathonGuide #endurance #longrun #longrunliving #halfmarathontraining #marathonrunner
