#buildingupmybase

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We hiked the Rattlesnake Lodge Trail this beautiful afternoon. #mountainlife #mountainhigh #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #hikehappy #fitnessfun #trails #ashevillelife (at Rattlesnake Lodge Ruins) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNifYbVBGDF/?igshid=n60x0g0e0c3

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Asheville Half Marathon is DONE! Since I was unable to train until 2 weeks ago I had a goal of finishing around 3 hrs. Well, my unofficial time at 13.1 miles was 2:59:51! (The whole event distance was 13.4 miles according to my Garmin). I'm very happy with my run! #ashevillemarathonambassador #avlhalf #runAVL2021 #runwithus #halfmarathon #ashevillelife #ashevillehalfmarathon #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #runhappy #fitnessfun #halfmarathontraining (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpySHvhQaE/?igshid=1ta3kzgdfg6sh

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Due to the move to Weaverville and winter weather Phil hasn't been able to go cycling and I have hardly trained for the Asheville Half Marathon that is just two weeks from today so we drove down to Greenville's Swamp Rabbit Trail and did our respective workouts in beautiful 60 degree weather! I'm determined to have a happy half! #ashevillemarathonambassador #runAVL2021 #runwithus #halfmarathon #ashevillehalfmarathon #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #fitnessfun (at Falls Park on the Reedy River) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMF6oQ0B46O/?igshid=1b9kswwp03y97

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Morning yoga on a sunny day with this view is a wonderful thing! #ashevillemarathonambassador #avlhalf #runAVL2021 #runwithus #halfmarathon #ashevillelife #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #mountainlife #mountainhigh #fitnessfun (at Weaverville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCv_qPBG5U/?igshid=8t9mux27arzs

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Trail running directly from my house - I can hardly believe this is my new normal! #ashevillemarathonambassador #avlmarathon2021 #ashevillehalfmarathon #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #runhappy #marathontraining #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #trailrunning #mountainlife #mountainhigh (at Weaverville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMA3akEh9eM/?igshid=kosbc047qqbu

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Today's run: 5.25 miles HR Zones; Z5 14% Z4 62% Z3 19% This week I'm working on rebuilding my cardio fitness after a couple of months without running. Next week my focus will be strength and flexibility while increasing my mileage. 38 days until the Asheville Half Marathon! #ashevillemarathonambassador #avlmarathon2021 #ashevillehalfmarathon #runAVL2021 #runwithus #runhappy #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLIFQpIBcRy/?igshid=1mzbquuypja5y

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Winter training has been weird for me here in Asheville. It seems like it's either snowing/sleeting/raining (depending upon the elevation) or it's 60°F. At least the wind wasn't blasting around 20 mph like it was last week! My laundry looks like I've lived all 4 seasons in 7 days. 🤣 Today was an interval run so my pace graph resembles a rollercoaster. Heart rate zones were: 16% z5 (anaerobic) 55% z4 (threshold) 12% z3 (tempo...aka long slow run) 17% z1/2 (warm up/cool down) 5 1/2 weeks until the Asheville Half Marathon! #ashevillemarathonambassador #avlhalf #runAVL2021 #runwithus #halfmarathon #ashevillelife #ashevillehalfmarathon #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #NCHalfmarathon #ashevillewinter #runhappy #fitnessfun #halfmarathontraining (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFedvJnowO/?igshid=y5ykh3h61s0u

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This beautiful sunshine called to me so today's cross-training workout was an hour-long walk around my hilly neighborhood. #ashevillemarathonambassador #runAVL2021 #ashevillemarathon #ashevillehalfmarathon #runasheville #runwithus #halfmarathon #ashevillelife #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #ashevillewinter #buildingupmybase #runhappy #fitnessfun (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKpJBdth7qC/?igshid=1wo7l1cve0s8f

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I'm so excited to share that the Asheville Half Marathon will be March 20, 2021! 🏃🏻‍♀️❤ Instead of running at Biltmore Estate this year we get to run in downtown Asheville and the River Arts District! Registration is open NOW for 2020 participants and, if there are any open spots, to the general public tomorrow. Woot! #ashevillemarathonambassador #avlmarathon #avlmarathon2021 #avlhalf #runAVL2021 #runwithus #halfmarathon #ashevillelife #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #fitnessfun #marathon2021 (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKj653jBgpC/?igshid=14pgvvkz4n359

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It's been 3 1/2 weeks since my last workout. Life took several interesting turns this past month, some good, some bad, and some incredibly good! Sorry for being vague at this time but more will be revealed soon 😉 Today I took advantage of the warm weather and took a nice hour-long brisk walk along the neighborhood greenways. It felt great to get out there and re-set my fitness goals. 🏃🏻‍♀️ #ashevillemarathonambassador ##runAVL2021 #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #fitnessfun #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKhXjNiBEPq/?igshid=hm18un44k266

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Last ride of 2020, a nice mild and mostly cloudy day shared with my sweetie. My 2020 fitness accomplishments: Total miles: 1234.69 On bike: 383 On foot: 852 Biggest day: 34 miles, including my first marathon, on 1/12/20 Number of workouts: 290 Here's to starting what we all hope will be a happy new year! #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #runhappy #marathontraining #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #cycling #fitnessfun #bikehappy #mountainlife #mountainhigh #trailrunning (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJeZvLZhn2b/?igshid=1nys030gj18e0

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Last ride of 2020, a nice mild and mostly cloudy day shared with my sweetie. My 2020 fitness accomplishments: Total miles: 1234.69 On bike: 383 On foot: 852 Biggest day: 34 miles, including my first marathon, on 1/12/20 Number of workouts: 290 Here's to starting what we all hope will be a happy new year! #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevillewinter #runhappy #marathontraining #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #cycling #fitnessfun #bikehappy #mountainlife #mountainhigh #trailrunning (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJeZvLZhn2b/?igshid=1aex6uea5f2bw

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Great morning trail run with @trailsisterswnc along the Davidson River in Pisgah National Forest. #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevilleautumn #runhappy #marathontraining #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #fitnessfun #mountainlife #mountainhigh #trailrunning (at Davidson River Campground) https://www.instagram.com/p/CItEtuCBvSZ/?igshid=b31iq1kzd4m1

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Tune up trail run at Bent Creek: basically doing form and speed drills on a short course around the lake. The parking lots at all of the trail heads were full - many people taking advantage of the warm weather. #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevilleautumn #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #marathontraining #trailrunning #runhappy #fitnessfun (at Bent Creek Experimental Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrEVFUBuUE/?igshid=1rkhvx2y5wre9

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Saw 2 white squirrels during my run today. This one sat still just long enough to be photographed. Did 9.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1355 feet. Eating eggs on rice and beans for my recovery meal as I type this. Looking forward to a nice hot tub soak tonight! #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevilleautumn #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #running #fitnessfun #runhappy #mountainhigh #mountainlife #blueridgetothebeach #475milesin6months #marathontraining (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIeMwvChIXB/?igshid=3glri0oiaxdo

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Wonderful hike yesterday: Graybeard Trail out of Montreat/Black Mountain. Over 8 miles of river crossings, waterfalls, and incredible vistas! One of my new favorite trails! #ashevillemarathonambassador #ashevillelife #ashevilleautumn #blueridgemountains #westernnorthcarolina #buildingupmybase #trails #hikehappy #mountainhigh #mountainlife #blueridgetothebeach #475milesin6months #fitnessfun (at Graybeard Trailhead) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIGPkCWBF0Q/?igshid=7extg3mz43ro