Sassy Fit Girl
I got a road bike!😃
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The road bike universe finally came through for me🙏🏾In case you didn’t know there’s been a bike shortage due to covid since last year so these babies are very hard to come by especially in my size (I’m vertically challenged😬)
Called more than 15 bike shops in and out of my area and the earliest date I got for the bike I wanted was October😳 One bike shop actually told me things were so bad that they haven’t received new inventory since last year May 😱
After stalking FB marketplace and several cycling and triathlon groups, I landed this beauty. A practically new @trekbikes Domane AL 3 in this beautiful mint green😍 The owner rode it twice and said she preferred mountain bikes so she just had it in her garage.
I’ve taken it out on 3 rides and love it!
Can’t wait to put more miles and explore different routes with it.
Let the training continue 😀
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Today’s brick workout: 35 min bike ride followed by 15 min run. My legs felt like jello🤪
How’s your training going? Anyone use cycling to cross train?
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#newbikeday #trekbikes #cycling #runner #triathlete #triathlontraining #motherrunner
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Runcrastinate - delay or put off run for as long as possible 🙋🏾♀️
Anyone else? Stayed home hanging out with my family and watching soccer ⚽️ all day. No regrets😀
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45 min evening run 🏃🏾♀️ done ✅ ✌🏾
What did you do today?
#runner #runnersofinstagram #motherrunner #sundayrunday #triathlontraining #triathlete
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“Winning the day starts with your mindset.”
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What a difference 8 weeks of dedication can make?!
This past weekend I celebrated some major fitness wins:
90 min run + walk.
2025 yd lap swim (80 laps).
High output in a 30 min spin class.
My longest distances and highest outputs in over a year happened in the span of 8 short weeks😱
I started out by doing just 20 mins of each activity but everyday I would wake up eager to get better and here we are today 😀
I’ve also lost more than 16lbs in the process😁
Now that I’ve got my endurance up, I’m starting to eye a couple of late Summer/ Early Fall races. It’ll involve me doing some open water swims, group rides and runs.
It’s time to train baby! 🏊🏾♀️ 🚴 🏃🏾♀️
Today’s workout: 35 min trail run
5 mins core work
10 mins mobility
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Who’s training for races? What events are on your calendar? I’m looking at a couple Sprint Tri’s in NY.
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#runner #motherrunner #triathlete #triathlon #triathlontraining #runnersofinstagram
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Set your goals high enough to inspire you and low enough to encourage you😀
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40 min run+walk & 30 min swim done early this morning💪🏾
My body is finding a nice little fitness rhythm. I wake up everyday excited to see how strong and capable it is to take me through my workouts.
I really like it here 😀
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How was your week? Fitness or otherwise. Any weekend plans?
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Easy pace doesn’t reflect fitness. It’s an effort.
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75 min run + walk done on my favorite trails today😃This is my longest distance in a very long time😱And…I could’ve gone longer 😱🤗
All the cross training and using the run+ walk method has been paying off big time! What’s crazy is prior to becoming pregnant and having kids I didn’t use this method a lot. I guess I felt like it was something for beginners but I was totally wrong. It’s a method that can be useful for everyone especially when you’re trying to build endurance. Ultra runners use it all the time.
Super proud of myself for getting it done today especially on one my favorite trails that I haven’t been on in over a year. I love it here😍
How’s your day going? Anyone else hit the trails today?
#sundayrunday #motherrunner #runner #trailrunning #trailrunner #keepshowingup #consistencyiskey
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Happy Global Running Day!😃
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So I had a whole post written out about how my long distance running journey started 13 years ago with a half marathon race blah blah blah. The entire story is on my blog 📝
What I wanna share instead is what happened to me on this morning’s run. I did an out and back run in my neighborhood and on the way back, my energy started to wane because it was hot 🥵(I really need to wake up earlier 😬but that’s another story). Anyway out of nowhere like a mirage, another runner appeared in the distance and started shouting to me. He was going in the opposite direction and as he got closer I heard him say “Come on! You got this! You’re doing great” and extended his hand for a high five 👋🏾😳 It took my brain 🧠 a minute to comprehend what was happening. A high five😳?? Physically touching another stranger? That hasn’t happened in 14 months! Prior to the pandemic I was the queen 👸🏾 of high fives especially during races. It was my way of showing support and gave me such joy 😀
So I extended my hand and gave that runner a high five 👋🏾 It was literally a second of human contact but that simple act gave me a boost and put the biggest smile on my face.
And that my friends is why I love running and this running community😀
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What’s your favorite thing about running?
#globalrunningday
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That feeling of hitting your 2 week goal 💪🏾😁
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When I started this week with food poisoning 🤢😩 I had no idea I would end it with the longest run I’ve done in a while this morning; a 45 min run + walk (5 mins running 1 min walking ) followed by 20 mins of strength training for runners. And no I did not run outside in this 90 degree heat🥵I’m not new to this but it’s too early for me to be messing with this heat and humidity so I ran on the treadmill 😛
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It’s only been a couple of weeks since I made the commitment to change and I’m amazed at how strong my body feels. Just goes to show that if you stay consistent and put in the work, it will pay off.
Here’s what I did this week:
2 x 30 min spin classes ✅
2 x 20 min swim ✅
3 x 20 min strength classes✅
2 x 20-30 min run✅
1 x 45 min run + walk✅
Mobility and meditation daily ✅
Week 2 is done 👊🏾✅
Looking forward to week 3😄
How did your fitness week go? Did you meet your goal?
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Because new trails keep calling my name😀
I can’t tell you how much fun I’ve been having exploring trails in my neighborhood. These woods are literally in my backyard but when I’m in them I feel as if I’ve entered a whole new world. And most times I have it all to myself. I love it here☺️
Anyone else?🙋🏾♀️
Trail OOTD:
@eddiebauer Favorite Long-Sleeve Crew Neck T-shirt, Movement Lux High-Rise Leggings and Adventurer Trail pack.
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#EBContributor #ootd #runner #trailrunner #hiker #trails #getoutside #diverserunnersworld
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Sticking to my plan of getting outside and enjoying trails in my neighborhood more often this season. There’s something so refreshing about walking through nature. Its cool to see the leaves coming in, squirrels running around, deer in the distance and views that change daily because of the Spring weather. So glad I decided to do this😀
Trail OOTD: My soft and cozy @eddiebauer Quest Fleece ¼ zip, Movement Lux High-Rise Leggings and Adventurer Trail pack. This pack is fantastic! Carries everything I need especially when I bring the kids, yet it’s lightweight and comfortable. This Mama loves it!😀
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Now tell me. Who has been getting outside more? 🙋🏾♀️ Discovered any new routes or trails?
#EBContributor #runner #trailrunner #hiker #trails #getoutside
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Take care of the earth the same you take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.
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Happy Earth Day!
Everyday we do so many things to help take care of our bodies. We exercise, drink lots of water, eat healthy foods, moisturize our skin, sleep… the list goes on and on because we want to live well and improve the quality of our life.
Well that same energy needs to be put into the way we treat our environment and this earth because it has the biggest impact on the quality of our lives.
There are so many things we can do to make a difference. From going virtual and paperless to consuming less meat and more plant foods to planting a tree to cutting back on air and car travel to reducing food and plastic waste to recycling and upcycling materials.
I’m proud to say I’ve done all these things and have taken it a step further by wearing sustainable clothing like this @sweatybetty outfit. My top is made from recycled polyester and my leggings are made from 17 plastic bottles😱 How cool is that?! So I’m taking care of my body and helping the planet at the same time 😁 Every change no matter how small, makes a difference.
So tell me. What are you doing to help take care of the earth today and everyday?
#iamasweatybetty #motherrunner #earthday #earthweek #earthmonth #sustainablefashion #sustainableclothing #yoga
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