the last few days have been spent baby wearing, running through Central Park with my running group, volunteering with the under 5 crowd at the MET, and helping a handful of my clients with different stages of their breastfeeding journeys. recently there was this awareness that these truly are the golden days… never have I experienced a season of life that is so gentle with me. my mental health is a different story but recently the realization came that my external reality is peaceful, my work while always in flux/changing is abundant and anything I could ask for is here. my subconscious is simply vigilant, so I keep repeating to myself “it’s safe” and I firmly believe my mind will catch up one day.
in other exciting news, I met my new acupuncturist who is lovely and waltzed into the room with a tenderness that I recognized so well — postpartum. she expertly traced my body and found the spots that ached or made me recoil from pain, after so many births…my back needs the help. I woke up the next morning pain free and it was revolutionary.
my marathon training is ebbing and flowing, the set backs are mainly my conservative approach to prevent injury but I have decided so long as I finish the marathon, nothing else matters. the real gift this marathon season has been my running group, we run and grab breakfast and I am reminded that runners are a different type of human athlete….so optimistic.
And in jump up and down exciting news — I’ll be in Nicaragua in less than two weeks. I even found surf lessons, well….more like a local man with a board who can teach me and a place I can rent a surf board from but it’s basically the same thing. I wasn’t too keen on signing up for a formal surf school since it felt like I’d be feeding a chain versus the local economy. my dream of riding horses on the beach may even come true and I was so overwhelmed with joy that I practically bursted into tears seeing the website videos. anyways it’s a bit more to go, and I’m grateful for these slow days left here in the city.
Tuesday Morning 4 - Good to get early miles in the bank this morning. Wishing everyone a Great day! 👊👍🔥🔥🔥 #WeGoAgain #MentalMiles #RunAlone #RunnersLife #MentalHealth #RuntoLive #RuntoInspire #Happiness #HappyLife #HappyRunner #KeepSmiling #KeepPushing #NeverBackDown #NeverGiveUp #BeYourself #MarathonTraining #runningsolo #runnersofinstagram #StrivetoSucceed #PositiveThinking #WorkingHard #WilltoWin #Strength #Determination #Dedication #Endurance #asicsfrontrunneruk #TeamWeavel #BelfastMarathon2023 https://www.instagram.com/p/CoWtAa2IQvN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
The rise in ultra distance running is increasing in popularity, read more about it in this blog. https://curranz.com/blogs/news/the-rise-and-rise-of-ultra-running-why-running-a-marathon-is-no-longer-enough About Mark Kleanthous Mark is a full-time advanced performance coach and provides training plans, nutrition advice, mentoring, 1:2:1 coaching and for endurance athletes. Mark has been running for 43 consecutive years and has covered more than 100,000 kilometres in training and completed many ultra events including London to Brighton 88 km (sub 7 hours) Marathon des sables, Cyprus internal run challenge, European 100km championships, 24 hour track race plus 100+ marathons with a marathon personal best of 2:24:40. Coaching website- http://www.ironmatecoaching.co.uk/ Triathlon information website- http://www.ironmate.co.uk/ Instagram ironmate_coaching Face Book Mark Kleanthous About mark - http://www.ironmate.co.uk/about-mark-kleanthous-ironmate-mark #marathon #marathontraining #marathontrainingplan #ultra #runultra #longdistancerunning #nutrition #runcoach #ultracoach #marathonplans #nutrition #nutritonadvice #ironman #ironmantri #ironmantriathlon #ironmantriathlete #runcoach #runcoaching (at The World) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cngr1TorYXl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Think you can tell I was being dragged round by star at that pace 🥰 #iloverunning #runchat #marathontraining #ultramarathontraining #applewatchultra #dhb #nike #2xu #stravaproveit #mimi #chocolatedalmatian #halfmarathontraining #fundayrunday #nikerunning #canicross #northdownscanicross #runningwithpower #1000miles #run2023 #hillspaythebills #nathanvaporkrar #sungod #sungodultra #herecomestheboom https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp7YdyMoO8W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I am running 26.2 miles for the 1 in 8 women that will be diagnosed with breast cancer! Won't you please consider making a donation to this very important cause? Do donation is too small. Thank you! #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #nycmarathon #marathontraining #fundraiser #running (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpatG4yvdME/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
my #morning #run is the in-between space of yesterday’s forgotten problems and today’s beautiful possibilities #photo by @piercedphotos for @tracksmithrunning #tracksmith #nyc #saturday #longrun #running #runningcommunity #nycmarathon #tcsnycmarathon #marathontraining #pacer #pacegroup #running #runningmotivation #fitness #fitnessinspiration #fitspo #newyorkcity #weekend (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cju4ocmOwEj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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it’s the night before and I’m petrified. this training season I had to release control of perfection — I’ve trained in four countries, in various altitudes/climates, attended over 25 births, applied to my new program, and done a lot of “adulting” in the last five months. there was no perfection in this training but what I DO have is respect for this body and trust in what it can do.
it’s my first long distance race since the crash. I still have a photo of the selfie on the last run I did hours before my car was struck and the view of the hospital bed I was in for quite some time.
I’ve cried a lot in the last 24 hrs but it’s mainly been tears of gratitude. I feel so fortunate and I think I know deep down now in my present state that what I have learned in recovering from that crash was that who I am is not tied to what I can do or what I can’t do. that single gift has freed me from the chains of attaching my worth to any metric. it feels like I’m closing some cosmic cycle.
so tomorrow I run, for the joy of it. for the grace I’ve been given, and it’s WILD that this is only one of many chances I’ll have this year to run free. I’m truly the luckiest.
When gearing up for a marathon, one common debate is whether or not to carry a marathon pack. These small backpacks or vests are designed to hold essentials like water, snacks, and gear. But are they really worth the extra weight?
🌀 Benefits of Marathon Packs:
Convenience: Keep all your essentials in one place for easy access during the race.
Hydration & Nutrition: Carry water, energy gels, and snacks to stay fueled and hydrated.
Essential Gear: Bring along your phone, first aid kit, and more, without the hassle.
❗ Challenges:
Added Weight: Extra weight can slow you down and cause discomfort.
Overpacking: Too much gear can make your pack heavy and cumbersome.
Impact on Running Form: The pack’s weight can alter your posture and stride.
💡 Pro Tips:
Test Different Packs: Try various models during training to find what works best.
Pack Light: Focus on essentials to avoid unnecessary weight.
Consider Alternatives: Handheld bottles or hydration belts might be better options.
In the end, whether a marathon pack is your best race-day companion or just extra baggage depends on your personal needs and strategy. 🏅
for more details on the marathon pack see my ARTICLE: https://bit.ly/3Xdcx7
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