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Fatty fatty bo fatty fi fa mo fatty yummy! #treatyoself #krispykreme #nationaldoughnutday

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I couldn't take a post run pic .. My phone died 😪 It was raining and hilly and sad out but I pushed through and finished the race 22nd in my age group! Finishing truly felt like the best moment in my life after running for over 2 hours! To some that may seem like wtf people run full marathons in that time ... Well f*** you I'm damn proud of my #firsthalfmarathon time💁🏽 #fitlife #runner #race131richmond thanks to all the people along the race who kept giving me tons of support!! 😆😆

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I'm not saying that I wanna just say 🖕🏽 cuz I worked so hard to do this race but... Do you know how hard it is for people with glasses to run in the pouring rain??!! #mystruggle #Race131Richmond #theweathersucks #runner #fitlife #stickingitout #halfmarathon

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Best diet advice you'll ever receive!😆😆😆🍸 #drinkyourwayhealthy #margaritas #diettips

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😁😁😁Only a few more days till all this training pays off #halfmarathon #race131 #runner #fitlife #Repost @race131 with @repostapp. ・・・ #Race131Richmond medals are in! Only three days to go until Race Day (Saturday 5/21)!!

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Giving Back with Style: Insecta Shoes Turns Trash Into Fancy Footwear

To learn more about Barbara and her eco-friendly footwear company, follow @insectashoes on Instagram.

“I was pretty much always an entrepreneur. I wanted to give back to our planet, help people and work with a purpose,” explains Barbara Mattivy, the 31-year-old co-founder of Insecta Shoes (@insectashoes), a Brazilian small business that produces vegan eco-friendly footwear made out of vintage clothing and recycled plastic bottles. “I finally figured out I could combine my passions for fashion and the internet and still do good for the world.” Barbara’s advice to budding entrepreneurs is to follow your heart: “You’re one step ahead if you already know what your passion is. I see a lot of people nowadays wanting something different, but not sure of what it is. For those who already know, take advantage of this gift and think of ways to monetize it — usually it’s not that hard.” #LivingMyPassion

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CrossFit Games 411: Everything You Need to Know About the Ultimate Fitness Competition

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the ultimate workout sport, CrossFit. But did you know that you can take your fitness prowess to the next level and actually compete in the CrossFit Games? The grueling competition began in 2007 and, since its inception, has become one of the fastest growing sports in America. From entry guidelines to basic rules, here’s everything you need to know about the competition that is taking the fitness world by storm.

The CrossFit Games take place in different stages, each one more extreme than the previous stage.

As the only true test of fitness, each stage of the Crossfit Games is grueling, and it all starts with the Open. This first stage takes place over five weeks and includes five workouts that are released online on Thursdays. Competitors then have until the following Monday to submit their scores. Once the five weeks are up, the top performers from each region advance to the second stage, the Regionals. This portion of the event involves live, three-day competitions that take place over three weekends in May. The top athletes from the Regionals then advance to the CrossFit Games, which are held at StubHub Center in Carson, California.

If you have $20, access to the proper equipment, and a ton of determination, you can be a part of the Games.

That’s right; you can enter the CrossFit Games. The ultimate fitness challenge is open to anyone who can cover the $20 registration fee, has access to equipment that is commonly found in CrossFit affiliated gyms–such as a barbell and bumper plates, pull-up bar, jump rope, and rowing machine–and can, of course, make it through the grueling five week competition.

True grit and determination are your only options, because cheating is not.

Since 2011, The CrossFit Games have used a completely online format. Workouts are released online and scores are then turned in online. In order to ensure the accuracy of those scores, athletes have two options. Workouts can either be completed at a CrossFit affiliate in front of a judge or athletes can film their workouts and submit them online.

Even if you’re a CrossFit pro, the Games are much more intense than the workouts you’re used to.

The weekly workouts include two versions – Rx’d and Scaled. The Rx’d version is meant to challenge the world’s elite, while the Scaled is designed for the majority of athletes who train at CrossFit affiliates. But don’t let the label “Scaled” fool you; the Director of the Games, Dave Castro, is known for creating workouts that are pretty intense, pushing athletes to learn new skills, improve skills they already have, and to work harder than ever before.

While fitness is clearly a huge part of the Crossfit Games, the competition is about so much more.

Much more than a competition, the CrossFit Games are forever changing the world of fitness. Athletes of all ages from around the globe are able to compete like never before. More importantly, the Games produce a camaraderie among participants that is undeniable. According to CrossFit pro Revie Jane Schulz, it’s the best part of being in the CrossFit world. “After a year of going to a mainstream gym, a friend introduced me to CrossFit. I was immediately addicted to the stuff. I loved the challenge, the intensity and mostly the community,” said the athlete in a 2014 interview.

The CrossFit Games have only grown since their creation, with last year’s participation totaling more than 272,000. Now that you know the ins and out of the Games, will you be a part of that growing number?

Written by Daniella DiRienzo

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Image sources: Instagram, Belle & Bell, Games.CrossFit.com

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Truer (because that's a word) words have never been spoken! 🤑💸#Repost @sporteluxe with @repostapp. ・・・ Guilty 🙊 #regram @marieclairemag

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MAY THE 4th be with you! #starwars #nerdlife #stormtrooper #believeintheforce

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@toneitup #HIIT AND #tonedarms in the morning then study study study all day #collegelife #finals #tiubikiniseries2016 #healthybody = #healthymind

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Week 1 done :-) #progress #healthyeating #journaling @toneitup #tiuchallenge #tiubikiniseries2016

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Right??!! #wednesdaymotivation #Repost @encoreactive with @repostapp. ・・・ Make it a great Wednesday! #wednesdaywisdom #awesome #encoreactive #fitspo #fitspiration #fitfam #fitgirl #fitmom

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Wednesday morning #stregnthtraining fail! I was trying to do a push jerk but I was tired so I was visualizing me finishing the rep... Then attempted and push the bar right into my chin 😑 #crossfit #fitgirlproblems in my defense my arms/shoulders were tired from #tiuchallenge workouts #tiubikiniseries

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I know people hate food pics but my saad is too delicious looking not to share! #kale #tiuchallenge #TIUBIKINISERIES #k&kale #healthylifestyle #vegetarian #healthyfood #fitlife

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Monday morning spent getting some quality gym time! #mondaymotivation #TIUbikiniseries #fitlife #tiucommunity #tiuchallenge

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#under30 days till my first #halfmarathon ... #getfocused #runner #runlikeagirl #tipsalwayswelcome #halfmarathontraining #fitlife #fridaymotivation #longrunday

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My favorite earth 🌎day picture yet!#happyearthday #happyFriday #Repost @target with @repostapp. ・・・ Here’s to chalking up another beautiful #EarthDay. 🌎