#thecrewocr

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I worked all day and didn’t finish up until 1am. I had committed to doing the 2.23 miles in memory of Ahmaud. I took my dog with me and was running within my neighborhood. I had been around the loop twice and by 1:30, I removed his leash as this is part of his training when I take him out at night - he is to stay next to me. As we come around the corner, there is a couple with their dog off leash (this dog never has his leash and is always running towards my dog and taunts him) so they run towards each other. My dog looks scary but he’s not aggressive. They’re running so I chase after them and my dog comes back running towards me. I releash him and I make him sit. The guy alone comes at me, yelling at me. I’m 5’2” and he’s a good 6’5” and he’s aggressively getting closer to tower over me while he’s pointing his finger in my face - he’s claiming my dog is being aggressive as he has me corned in a dark pathway yelling at me. I’m sorry, but the way he approached me and how he was yelling, if my dog was aggressive, he would have attacked him right there! I was so angry it has took me over 45 minutes after i was done to just stop shaking. I finished my run without my dog but I could not shake off the anger I felt in how aggressive this guy was towards me. If i was a guy, he would not have treated me the way he did! It reminded me why I was running - this bullying and need to attack people whether physically or verbally needs to stop. I will address this in the morning because this was not okay. I’ve dealt with men like him and I will not stand for it. So unlike most of you men that ran without fear of being attacked, I began my run thinking the same thing. Didn’t realize how wrong I was. I know how I felt and I wasn’t fearing for my life - I cannot begin to imagine what Ahmaud felt when he was attacked. • • • #irunwithmaud #fitnessmotivation #peopleneedtobekindertoeachother #motivation #dedication #inspiration #determination #medaladdict #stopthehate #ripahmaudarbery #thecrewocr (at Salt Lake City, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_9dJkkA3qL/?igshid=1gmph270ywe8a

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#Repost @sgburger ・・・ #motivation #determination #dedication #inspiration #spartanrace #spartan40 #spartanfamily #usanalifestyle #ocrlife #ocraddict #strongwomeninspire #strongwomeninmylife #thecrewocr #ocrfamily #hylete #v1ktorathletics #legendbournj #icandoanythingiputmymindto #alwayslookingup #clearyourmindofcant

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This is my 9th week in quarantine and 8 weeks since the gyms closed. I was making good progress before the world shut down and luckily, I have managed to lose a little more weight. This with mainly my diet and limited workouts. I can’t do road running without killing my knee (torn ACL that never had surgery) so I’m looking to get a bicycle to get additional outdoor workouts. I want to come out of this stronger physically and mentally! • • • #motivation #determination #inspiration #dedication #ocrathlete #spartanrace #spartantraining #goliathonraceteam #thecrewocr #stayhomestaysafe #wewillgethroughthistogether #usanalifestyle #healthyliving (at Salt Lake City, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0ruk9AlQ-/?igshid=o5b9auvdbfs8

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So this happened yesterday! I better start my training...like NOW!!!! 🏋🏽‍♂️🧘🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ Looking forward to getting back out there in 2020! 🤩🥰🥳 You’ll know at the finish line!💪🏼👊🏼🏃🏽‍♀️ • • • #spartanrace #subuhealth #subuocr #liveusana #usanalifestyle #usana #ocrlife #ocrathlete #ocrfamily #spartanstreetteam #spartan40 #thecrewocr #warriorstateofmind https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HiSUGAH0B/?igshid=q4baawoe9h46

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Representing all my passions!!! #usanalifestyle #USANA #usana17 #usana25 #spartanrace #thecrewocr #passions #motivation #dedication #determination #commitment #inspiration #goals (at Salt Palace Convention Center)

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The past 2 weekends have been absolutely amazing for my racing season! I was back where it all started for me in 2013 at Blue Mountain in Palmerton, PA! I completed the Spartan Sprint here in 2013, 2014, and 2015. In 2016, I was supposed to complete my first Super and another Sprint, but instead, I was only able to sit back and watch everyone else conquer this beast of a mountain. So this year I was beyond excited knowing I would be out there, at my favorite venue! So last Saturday, I completed my first Super at this venue, and yesterday, I completed yet another Sprint at this awesome place with yet another amazing team, The Crew OCR!!! The best part of completing this Sprint in Palmerton, was that it also marked the completion of my first ever double Trifecta! Yes, I have completed 6 Spartan races this season and I have many more to go before my season is over. First, I would like to say thank you to my family for holding down the fort while I'm out traveling to all of my races. I know it can be challenging and I truly appreciate it! I would also like to give a big shout out to my girl that introduced me to this great sport @joleane_v, to my personal trainer, @mikegwyn for showing me how to workout in beast mode, to @faithelliott721 for encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone and to the entire @thecrewocr for being so amazing at helping me with my training and preparation for these races. I know I have a long way to go to be at most of your levels, but I have some greats to look up to and inspire me to up my game. I have more in me to give and will make sure I make the team proud as I continue to improve physically and personally! And last but not least, a big thank you to The Spartan Street Team that I have worked with, you make volunteering so much fun, and to the awesome Spartan Staff that have made every event I've attended an amazing experience! #spartanrace #spartan2xtrifectacompleted #challengeaccepted #thecrewocr #v1ktorathletics #l1vetow1n #spartan40 #spartanfamily #spartanfinisher #ocrathlete #therightstateofmind #motivation #dedication #determination #inspiration #perserverance #usanalifestyle #spartanwomen #spartanstreetteam #ocrwomen

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So proud and honored to be a part of such an awesome group! They have unknowingly have pushed to continue improving! @thecrewocr rocks!!! https://www.facebook.com/thecrewocr/posts/474785149555977 #thecrewocr #l1vetow1n #v1ktorathletics #spartanfit #spartanrace #spartanwomen #spartansuper2017 #trifecta2017 #trifectatribe #trifectaboundx3 #usanalifestyle #healthylifestyle #fitnessmotivation #fitness #motivation #inspiration #dedication #determination #perserverance #postinjury

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So proud of my baby boy. Today he ran his first competitive Spartan Race. First Super ever and he chose Palmerton to get it done! And he finished in good time. I introduced him to some great people so he can join some local workouts and new workout partners near him. I hope he continues and he grows to his full potential in this crazy sport I love so much! Although I couldn’t race this weekend, seeing him race and finish, made being there all worth it! 😉😍 ///////// #spartanrace #spartanfamily #thecrewocr #spartan40 #ocrfamily #ocrathlete #scsfitfam (at Blue Mountain Resort)

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This is what happens when I’m left on my own for too long! I won a free @goruck and as nervous as this makes me, I signed up for, what I was told is one of the hardest locations. I guess I’ll find out if that’s true...the hard way! Now to begin my training, but first I have to find an affordable rucksack/ruck pack that can handle weight plates for training and possibly the event. I will eventually get a GoRuck pack because I’ve used one and they are awesome, but I cannot justify the expense for one right now...especially right before taxes are due! Any recommendations are welcome, please!!! #goruck #gorucktraining #thecrewocr #gorucktoughchallenge #gorucklightchallenge #exploringnewadventures #newgoals #motivation #inspiration #dedication #determination #perserverance #outsideofmycomfortzone #findingmyself #transformation #expandinghorizons #steelcityspartans #spartan40 #phillyspartans #usanalifestyle #usanacellsentials #usana (at Exeter Twp)

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Another medal and 11 bands to add to my collection. @goliathonocc is hands down one of the best races out there and it is for such a great cause - this event benefited Ethiopia with getting clean water.

This race was a great improvement for me from the Spring race. I completed 11 of the 12 obstacles (I made the mistake of wearing gloves during the Traverse and my glove slipped off and I fell in) but I went from G2 to G3 for the Water Carry and from a failed G1 to a successful G2 at the Balancing Act. All other obstacles were completed at G1 level, 2 of which I had failed at in the Spring. So overall, I ended with 9-G1, 1-G2, and 1-G3. The best part was being able to complete this race with a great team, @thecrewocr

I look forward to improving for the Spring race in June 2018.

#goliathon #goliathonviii #thecrewocr #womenofocr #ocrfit #ocrfamily #whyirace #challengeaccepted #motivation #dedication #determination #inspiration #perserverance #comebackyear2017 #usanalifestyle #healthylifestyle #ocraddict #medaladdict #v1ktorathletics #l1vetow1n #subuocr (at Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds)

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I stayed locally last weekend and I ran my first stadium race at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. My goal was to complete it in 2 hours, so I was extremely happy with my final time of 1:47 making it my best time for a Sprint - yeah, I know it’s only a stadium and much easier, but I was able to complete obstacles I had struggled with in the past - I got over all but one wall unassisted. The 7’ Wall only required a boost and I was able to do the rest on my own. I was also daring enough to attempt the rings for the first time knowing I had cushion below me and as I expected, I fell off, but I was happy that I at least attempted it. Finishing this race also earned me my Trifecta 4x for 2017! #thecrewocr #spartanfit #spartanrace #spartan40 #spartanwomen #womenofocr #womenofspartan #ocrfit #ocrfamily #spartanfamily #whyirace #challengeaccepted #motivation #dedication #determination #inspiration #perserverance #comebackyear2017 #usanalifestyle #healthylifestyle #ocraddict #medaladdict #v1ktorathletics #l1vetow1n #spartanbeast #spartansuper #ocrfit #subuocr (at Citizens Bank Park)

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Today's race was amazing. I thought it would be a lot easier, but the terrains, although mostly flat, turned out to be somewhat tiring. But as I have in the past, I ran with a group of people that I met on the course and we had an amazing time. The other highlight was a PR for a Super. My. Eat time before this was 5:08, so 3:40 was completely unexpected!!! I am beyond thrilled! Now to get back home to the hubby and puppies!!! Thanks to my roomies for giving me the confidence this morning with their unknown pep talk. Thanks to the new peeps I met on the course! But more importantly, thanks to hubby for holding down. The fort while I'm away! I truly appreciate your sacrifices!!! #motivation #inspiration #dedication #thecrewocr #spartan40 #subuocr #usanalifestyle #v1ktorathletics #l1vetow1n #determination #spartanrace #spartanwomen #womenofspartan #w1n #womenofocr #ocrathlete #ocrlife #ocrfit #spartantrifecta4xbound #spartantrifectatribe (at North Carolina)

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Last week, I was excited to race the infamous Killington Beast...I started out at a good pace for the first 8 miles...the last 6 were not so good. I made the first cutoff time by 10 minutes, and then came the dreaded Death March...a never ending uphill climb...it took forever to get up the hill in the dark at this point, nervous I would get lost in the woods, I kept checking I was still on course. I couldn't run for fear of tripping on something, so it was all speed walking. I thought I would be disqualified for not meeting the final cutoff, I actually took the downhill pretty fast by sliding down on my butt to get down the hill faster. After it was all done, I finally reached the fire with less than 5 minutes to spare. This was also the first time in 16 races (10th race in 2017) that I began crying when that medal was placed around my neck, it took a few minutes to actually calm down. This race was one of the most emotional races and I think it's because so many other plans were made on the expectation of completing Killington, but realizing as I battled the Beast of all Beasts, not most people are unsuccessful in their first attempt, so finishing, despite my time, was a dream come true. Thank you @lalobamayra, it was great racing with you! It was great seeing so many familiar faces! I loved seeing that dreaded Death March from above the next day...it's as brutal as it looks! Now, I'm in NC ready to conquer the Super in Fayetteville. The plan continues in full motion as I work towards my 4X! #thecrewocr #spartanfit #spartanrace #spartan40 #spartanwomen #womenofocr #womenofspartan #ocrfit #ocrfamily #spartanfamily #whyirace #challengeaccepted #motivation #dedication #determination #inspiration #perserverance #comebackyear2017 #usanalifestyle #healthylifestyle #ocraddict #medaladdict #v1ktorathletics #l1vetow1n #spartanbeast #spartansuper #spartankillington #killingtondeathmarch

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I got here while it was still dark and slowly, as the sun came out, the beautiful mountains of Killington began to show themselves...and what a beauty!!! I am nervous, but there is more excitement at slaying the Beast of all Beasts! #spartanrace #spartanfoundersrace #subuocr #womenofsparta #thecrewocr #v1ktorathletics #killington2017 #challengeaccepted #whyirace #motivation #dedication #determination #spartan40 #usanalifestyle #spartantrifecta4xbound (at Killington, Vermont)

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The drive to Killington was absolutely gorgeous! Anyone that knows me knows that Fall is my favorite season and a lot of the trees in Upstate NY and in Vermont are starting to show some fall colors. Tomorrow will be my first experience attempting a Beast in Killington, the birthplace of @spartanrace This is also the first race towards my 4X Trifecta. Aroo!!! You'll know at the finish line! #spartanrace #thecrewocr #spartan40 #spartanfit #womenofspartan #womenofocr #dedication #inspiration #determination #motivation #subuocr #v1ktorathletics #merrellshoes #usanalifestyle #medaladdict #postinjurycomeback (at Killington, Vermont)

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This past weekend was so challenging, yet so amazing! Although I only completed 2 of the 3 races I had planned (Beast and Sprint- No Super,) it was an accomplishment for me as I have never done back-to-back races in one weekend - especially after a Beast! I completed Saturday’s Beast with an awesome woman that was racing alone and we finished together. Sunday I arrived for the Sprint only to find that my team, @thecrewocr, were all running the Sprint together - that was a bonus to my weekend! I finished in record time (personal record.) And even though I only ran 2 races this weekend, I still came home with 3 medals since the Sprint completed my 3X for 2017! #thecrewocr #v1ktorathletics #spartanrace #spartantrifecta3Xcompleted #spartantrifectatribe #spartan40 #spartanfit #spartanwomen #spartanbeast #spartansprint #spartanstreetteam #usanalifestyle #spartanfamily #ocrwomen #ocrfamily #ocrlife #epicraceseason2017 #spartantrifecta4xbound #ocrathlete #ocrfitness #fitnessmotivation #healthylifestyle #inspiration #dedication #determination #motivation #perserverance #challengeaccepted #subuocr #whyirace #spartantrifecta #l1vetow1n (at Glen Jean, West Virginia)