#deathbeforednf

[aab1180]

This was a wake up call of a surprise in the mailbox today. My @bostonmarathon weekend begins on Saturday April 15th with the #baa5k followed by the #marathon on Monday April 17th. #patriotsday One #racebib in possession, one more to go. @teambaa @backofthepackpodcast @kchustleclub #run #running #runner #runners #runnersofinstagram #runboston #backofthepackpodcast #kchustleclub #deathbeforednf #bostonmarathon #bostonmarathon2023 (at Shawnee, Kansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEZbxXpr8W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[zavle14]

1ºer lugar en la primera fecha del campeonato metropolitano de enduro @maximavelocidad aquí en casa @colorinesracingpark con una pista bastante técnica, la prueba de velocidad de meta incluía un EnduroCross súper divertido y algunos brincos de motocross! Desde 2018 no competía en este formato (FIM) y no podía ser mejor día para regresar que un 14 🤩🥳 @stanisfast agarro un 2º en juvenil y Mathieu 3º en infantil. Muchas gracias @linx.fv por las súper fotos, se rifaron y si quieren las suyas mándenles mensaje. #KTM_AvandaroMotorsport #Husqvarna_avandaromotorsport #sponyatjet #gba_sportgraphics #KTM #Z14 #dirtzeekers #acerbis #motorex #grupomxbr.oficial #soulavandaro #huevosycaradehombre #iridemess #mexicanendurosuperseries #itsgonnagetmessy #DeathbeforeDNF (en Valle de Bravo, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMf0O2pnJey/?igshid=1n7g6qfkkwff1

[theconglomeration]

What does your url mean?

Honestly, I like a wide variety of things on here and wanted a URL to reflect that. A “Conglomerate” is defined as: a number of different things or parts that are put or grouped together to form a whole but remain distinct entities. 

I figured it was the most succinct way to describe my blog.

[ravabiye]

If you're generally curious in understanding the idea of taxation as theft, please let me know and I'd be happy to point you in the direction of some good learning resources. Always open for honest discourse.

Sure. Always eager to learn about ideas I don’t understand.

[gabeyanez]

That’s a wrap, what a beautiful race! It took me 42 hours to hit all 14 mountain tops, race started Friday at 8am & I finished Sunday around 2am, that was definitely my hardest and longest race to date, glad to have this one under my belt! https://www.strava.com/activities/1122908852 http://www.ouray100.com/home #Ouray100 #deathbeforednf #takesalickingandkeepsonticking #CallitADay #runshots #worlderunners #everytrailconnects #run #runner #GoPro #STRAVA #RunLikeCrazy #naturelovers #runnersrepost #rei1440project #trail #trails #getoutside #outdoors #ilovenature #instarunners #worldrunners #stravarun #stravaproveit #optoutside #runmass #wanderlust #Raceday #Colorado (at Ouray, Colorado)

[esperhabasi]

deathbeforednf replied to your post: showin off some robots

*trans lesbian Shadowcat.

well shit, it was late

[sightandfire]

And what a passage it was.

Washington will always hold a special place in my heart because actually, around this time 3 years ago, I completed my 50 mile ultra over at the White River 50 race up and down the Mt Rainier!

I haven’t really been on top of my training game this year due to a severe case of planters fasciitis I acquired back in January, but that didn’t stop me from taking on this adventure; against my better judgement, I decided to pick the legs that had the longest distances between them which were Legs 5 & 11 (4.7+6.8+8.2+10.25+8.0+3.8 = 41.75 miles total); my team did the ultra team, which means each runner racks up about a marathon+ distance in miles.

So as stated above, I was the 5th leg of the team, so I had some time before it was actually my turn to run.  Finally, when my time had come to go and I blasted off! I was so excited to run that I forgot to put my bib on! It was so fun to just let go and finally RUN.

The weather in Washington was GORGEOUS. It was a dry heat, but there was also a light breeze, so it was amazing weather to run in. I actually facetimed my girlfriend on the way in from my first leg because she swore I would do no such thing. But what’s funny is the fact that one of teammates lost his knee brace (left it on top of the car) before it was my turn to run, so on the way to the exchange point before my run I told the team to drive back, grab the brace, and to come and meet me at the end of my run at the next exchange point. I ended up finishing so fast that they were still making their way to the exchange point when I finished my run!!! LMAO.

Made me feel good about my speed doeeeeeeee!!!

And then there was leg two.

I make it a point to stay on top of my blood sugars and to constantly eat and hydrate during my runs; but apparently I miscalculated the food I took in. It was about a 7 mile run, straight heat, but nothing that I wasn’t used to running in Miami all the time. I knew something was wrong around the middle of the run (even though I wasn’t tired yet) I started to slow down. My pace dropped to about an 11-12 min/mile pace, my vision started to blur and every time either of my feet struck the ground my legs buckled and wobbled; I couldn’t even run straight. By the grace of God I made it back to the exchange point where I proceeded to test myself because my teammates even noticed that I didn’t look right, my blood sugars had dropped to 35!!! If you’re a diabetic you know that’s dangerous territory. I spent the next hour eating and stabilizing my blood sugars.

Coming back from a low like that takes its toll on the body. Even with the time between my legs, it took me a full two legs (after leg four, the Ragnarly leg, which was also the roughest leg in the race) before I started to feel better and able to run at my normal pace again.

Leg three was another rough leg because it was the one right after my low. So I was still feeling bleh and not feeling the run at all and just tried chugging along till I finished. I made it to the next exchange point feeling extremely sluggish, but not letting it get the best of me because I know what my body was going through.

Leg four (the Ragnarly leg) was rough, but totally worth it. It was still night when I started my leg, and I was running at about 75%. I was running through a cow farm and they were literally ten feet away from me which was really cool, but the smell I could have done without. LMAO. But I got to run over Deception Pass as the sun was rising, and THAT gave me the energy to continue to push on and finish my leg. It was probably one of the most beautiful sunrises I had ever seen.

Leg five I did/felt a lot better It was a little rough having had run all I did prior to this leg, but my God the scenery was gorgeous! All the miles I did during this Ragnar more than made up for with the scenery I was enveloped with. I was running by the water the whole way, the sun was out and it just put me in a fantastic mood!

And finally leg six I KILLED! I came in on a 3.8 mile run at 31:20!!! I mean, I had to do well, it was my last leg and it was my speedo run after all!!! And I felt I needed to make up for how the rest of the race went. I am really hard on myself when it comes to running and how much I push myself/how well I do. But I came in fast and I finished strong!

After doing some of the maths (I know how I spelled it) I averaged a 10:20 pace, which I am perfectly okay with especially with the fact that I super slowed down during my low blood sugars.

I loved my team and I have to say I’m SUPER SUPER PROUD OF MY TEAMMATE JADE GARCIA WHO RAN HER FIRST EVER ULTRA DISTANCE!!!!!!!

Loved my team, loved this race, loved Washington, loved the adventure, loved the memories we’ve created.

Till the next one, happy trails my friends!

  P.S.:

I ran in my Brooks Cascadia 8s the whole way through, I used my Zensah compression socks and I had my cambak (filled with Nuun Tablets & Tailwind powder). I ran in compression shorts and Hylete run shorts most of the way through, and I ALWAYS ate an apple sauce packet, Nature Valley Oats n’ Honey bars, a bag of KRAVE jerky and some trail mix after every run. And during my runs, if I felt I needed it, I ate some Gu chewables.

  Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage And what a passage it was. Washington will always hold a special place in my heart because actually, around this time 3 years ago, I completed my 50 mile ultra over at the White River 50 race up and down the Mt Rainier!

[carolinarunr-blog]

Today was an "off" day from swimming, biking and running but it did not a rest day. A little core work and suspension strap training in the paincave. #neverstopever #triathlontraining #iamvelocity #trimafia #garmin #makingtriathlongreatagain #deathbeforednf

[whoisjohngalt25]

You seem to have picked the best of the bunch so I'm gonna shoot them back at you: 1, 5, 13, 15, 27, 31, 36, 38-47, 55, 56, 59, 77, 81, 87, 94, and 95

@deathbeforednf sorry it took a few days to answer, I had to get to a laptop and wasn’t about to try answering these on mobile haha

1. Is a kiss considered cheating?

Unless it’s a platonic kiss like a kiss on the cheek or forehead for a friend or family member, yes

5. Tell us some funny drunk story

I’ve actually never had liquor, sorry haha

13. If the whole world listened to you right now, what would you say?

Take time to properly figure out who you are, right down to the core, and then be it, completely and unapologetically. As much as it may sound like a cat poster, it’s easier to deal with other people hating you if you’re not hating you too. Be confident in who you are and you can deal with much more than you probably think

15. If you could choose only one food to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Gyro meat, it’s sooo good. I would get sick after like two days but mmm

27. What was the last book/movie that really impressed you?

I’m reading Atlas Shrugged now and that never fails to impress. Before that maybe the last time I watched 10 Commandments? We’ve been to see a few movies in theaters and watched some at home but nothing really great haha

31. Something you did and you are proud of?

Mostly learning cello I suppose, I can’t think of anything else at the immediate moment

36. What would you name your daughter/son?

We’ve jokingly decided on Conan for a son, after the protagonists of a few anime that we like haha, but we haven’t been able to come up with a name for a daughter

38. Is there someone you want to punch in the face right now?

Probably a few people from work who are so obnoxious or immature to deal with in any rational or proper manner

39. What was the last gift you received?

My birthday present was a 250 gb chip for my phone to expand it’s memory and that’s pretty dope

40. What was the last gift you gave?

The last one I distinctly remember was a green satin scarf with golden music themed designs on it

41. What was the last concert you went to?

Eternal Voyage, Ascendia, Need, and Seven Kingdoms opened for Evergrey

42. Favorite place to shop at?

Barnes and Noble

43. Who inspires you?

Ayn Rand

44. How old were you when you first got drunk?

Never have

45. How old were you when you first got high?

Never have

46. How old were you when you first had sex?

19

47. When was your first kiss?

October 18th or 19th of 2013

55. What is your favorite flower?

Rose!

56. Any bad habits you have?

I pick at my fingers/cuticles like other people do their nails, so that’s irritating. Also generally being too open and expressive and loose around people, I wish I had more self control than I do

59. Is there something you don’t eat? Some food that really disgusts you?

Fruits and veggies, seriously. I think it comes from not being made to eat them as a kid or something but I won’t go near the stuff and it gives me major anxiety even thinking about trying them

77. Favorite TV series?

MASH

81. How long have you been on tumblr?

Since April of 2012, so 5 and a half years? Geez

87. Meaning behind your blog name?

Who is John Galt is from Atlas Shrugged, and the 25 comes from June 25th, my birthday; whoisjohngalt by itself was taken so I just tacked on the 25

94. Do you watch Youtube? Who is your favorite youtuber?

I do! I like JonTron, Nostalgia Critic, Brooklyn Duo, and ReacttotheK

95. Share your favorite quote

I swear, by my life and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine

[tripeakathlete]

Ironman #24 in the books! No matter how bad your day is you are going to push through! #deathbeforednf #nohate #nobullying #imcozumel #ntrecovery #bestbikesplit #garneau #liveyourdream #nopainnogain #quintanarootri @nycmarathon @quintana_roo_tri @ntrecovery @baseperformance @cfltriclub @advancedcyclespr @ironmantri @usatflorida @rudyprojectna @rokasports #breakinglimits @outgamesmiami @gaygames #gaytriathlete #glbt #gayrights #equality #gaytricoach #gaytriathloncoach #breakingbarriers #workhardplayhard @proformsupplements #proformsupplements #hyletenation @hylete #imsouthafrica #cfltriclub #freshlegsfaster @hyletenation @hylete @outgamesmiami #40racesbefore40 #orlandostrong #orlandopride #besttriathloncoach #elitetricoach #anythingispossible (at Ironman South Africa, Port Elizabeth)

[zavle14]

El jefe @czavala714 (Charly, el Oso, Wero, Sensei) que otro apodo le conocen?? Terminando de hacer la bajada de los Zavala con el cachorro @stanisfast, todo el equipo @dirtseekerz et moi #KTM_AvandaroMotorsport #Husqvarna_avandaromotorsport #sponyatjet #gba_sportgraphics #KTM #Z14 #dirtzeekers #acerbis #motorex #grupomxbr.oficial #soulavandaro #huevosycaradehombre #iridemess #mexicanendurosuperseries #itsgonnagetmessy #DeathbeforeDNF (en Valle de Bravo, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMGISDzn1XB/?igshid=12me7iflea6ej

[gabeyanez]

Here we go again, going for my 2nd 100 miler…  Legs don't fail me now! http://www.ouray100.com/home Tracking: http://www.ouray100.com/tracking https://ultrasignup.com/entrants_event.aspx?did=41375 #Ouray100 #deathbeforednf (at Ouray, Colorado)

[sightandfire]

Follow Fridayyyyyyy. Check out my peeps over @becomingultraproject !!! Great coaches, great programs AND they're having an ultra camp in Colorado in September!!!! #bu #becomingultra #training #exercise #experience #running #run #runner #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #colorado #ultracamp #sweat #deathbeforednf #neverquit #neversurrender #nevergiveup #followfriday #ff