Warm jog today, finished before it hit 90°. 1st and 3rd miles were jogging, 2nd mile was a walk/jog. In this warm weather I gotta make sure to replenish my electrolytes with Salt Stick Electrolyte Fastchews. Starting to warm up here and feels gooder! Here today and tomorrow then fly home on Thursday. Gettin a good jump start on my summer tan. 😂🤣 Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas and Fabletics shorts. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador @bocogear #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #fabletics @fabletics #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
Beautiful morning on the trails at Shades Mill Conservation Area for the last training run before @conquerthecanuck 50K in two weeks!! Just getting over some kind of respiratory bug so I pushed myself to get out of bed today and glad I did! Sure road racing gets a lot of attention but trail running is pure soul!! Nothing more grounding than running through the forest on pine cone filled pathways- just the rain, the trees and I. 🌲🌧️ 🏃🏽♀️🫶🏽 One week out from @torontomarathon … let’s GO! 🙌🏽 Today’s 👟: @brooksrunningca Caldera 6 #BrooksRunningCollective #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon #bostonmarathon #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia #conquerthecanuck
Good slow jog this morning. Third mile was more walking to enjoy the weather while walking in the shade under the trees. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners and Speedgoat Hokas. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #medicinewarrior @medicinewarrior #juststrong #juststrongambassador @juststrong #fabletics @fabletics #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail
I run for my community of Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation. I run to empower athletes with spinal cord injuries. I run to represent Indigenous women, in honour of all of our stolen sisters. I run to be a role model to my kids. People think I carry a lot on my back. Instead I am blessed to have several communities who always have my back. 🪶🧡🫶🏽 @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @native_women_running @indigenous_running_club #BrooksRunningCollective #runhappyteam #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinisher #tokyomarathon #bostonmarathon #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia
Congratulations, sister! We are proud of you no matter what! 👏🏽 • @giiwedinanang_kwe That was the most challenging experience of my running career. I was so incredibly nauseous and dizzy for most of the race and terrified I’d end up in the back of an ambulance in a different country. After finishing it got worse and it was a miracle I made it back to the car because I was crying, unsteady on my feet, and at one point, hyperventilating. It was a weird feeling of being super dehydrated, but anything I ate or drank made me really nauseous. This one made me question my future in marathoning, not running of course, but specifically road marathon distance. It was a battle. But I made it across the finish line, and now I’m in bed, hoping I’ll be OK for my 6am flight. This was marathon #38 and this has never happened to me. I’m not exaggerating when I say it was rather terrifying at points. Time to think about my future at this distance. Thanks for all of the support today, it meant a lot! Race day 👟: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 Proudly representing Sagamok Anishinawbek and @brooksrunningca @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running 💙💙💙 #BrooksRunningCollective #runhappyteam #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinisher #tokyomarathon #bostonmarathon #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia
That was the most challenging experience of my running career. I was so incredibly nauseous and dizzy for most of the race and terrified I’d end up in the back of an ambulance in a different country. After finishing it got worse and it was a miracle I made it back to the car because I was crying, unsteady on my feet, and at one point, hyperventilating. It was a weird feeling of being super dehydrated, but anything I ate or drank made me really nauseous. This one made me question my future in marathoning, not running of course, but specifically road marathon distance. It was a battle. But I made it across the finish line, and now I’m in bed, hoping I’ll be OK for my 6am flight. This was marathon #38 and this has never happened to me. I’m not exaggerating when I say it was rather terrifying at points. Time to think about my future at this distance. Thanks for all of the support today, it meant a lot! Race day 👟: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 Proudly representing Sagamok Anishinawbek and @brooksrunningca @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running 💙💙💙 #BrooksRunningCollective #runhappyteam #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinisher #tokyomarathon #bostonmarathon #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia
Marathon #38 today, at the greatest race in the world. Will be putting down my medicines this morning in Hopkinton for everyone to to stay safe on the journey to Boston. 🍂 🏃🏽♀️ 🫶🏽 LFG! 🤩 @runners_appetite Race day 👟: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 Proudly representing Sagamok Anishinawbek and @brooksrunningca @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running 💙💙💙 #BrooksRunningCollective #runhappyteam #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinisher #tokyomarathon #bostonmarathon #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia
Flat Robyn hates the cold just as much as I do! Today I was freezing at the baseball game so I had to rethink my game plan- back to layers it is! . I’m always way overdressed compared to other runners but I have such a hard time regulating my body temperature and in the end rather be too warm than not warm enough. Adaptive athletes are now staged outside instead of inside Hopkinton church hall so we’ll be in the cold for several hours before the start! Good luck to all runners chasing unicorns tomorrow!! Race day 👟: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 Proudly representing Sagamok Anishinawbek and @brooksrunningca @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running 💙💙💙 #BrooksRunningCollective #runhappyteam #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinisher #tokyomarathon #bostonmarathon #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia
Boston… what a day!! ✅ Marathon Expo ✅ Shopping ✅ Went to the top of Prudential tower ✅ Explored Salem 🧙♀️ Tomorrow … Sox game! ⚾️ today’s 👟: @brooksrunning Glycerin 21 race day 👟: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 #BrooksRunningCollective #runhappyteam #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinisher #tokyomarathon #bostonmarathon #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia
“YOU are running Boston?” This is a FREQUENT question I get, coupled with a puzzled look. YES I am a slow marathoner. YES I qualified. and the hardest to say but most important point YES I deserve to be there. I started marathoning in 2012 after being given what could have been a life-altering diagnosis of syringomyelia, which is a fluid filled cyst in the spinal cord that causes permanent damage to the spinal cord. Just because people don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there or that I don’t have to work that much harder to complete this distance. You never know what challenges people overcome to get to the start line of ANY race. Anyone who gets there should be celebrated. Grateful to the @bostonmarathon adaptive athlete program for the chance to qualify for this one-of-a-kind race. I would not have my @wmmajors 6-Star medal without it. Right on Hereford, left on Boylston. NOTHING compares. One more week… LFG! 🫶🏽🙌🏽💙 #BrooksRunningCollective Race Day 👟: @brooksrunningca Hyperion Elite 4 @native_women_running @brooksrunningca @indigenous_running_club #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon #bostonmarathon #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia
These are great pics! Congrats! 👏🏽👏🏽 • @giiwedinanang_kwe I love how I make running look SO FUN!! 🤣 Trust me, it’s a lot of work for a free banana! 🍌 🏃🏽♀️ @bayracerun @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @native_women_running 👟 du jour: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 #BrooksRunningCollective #brooksrunningcollective #brandambassador #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinisher #AroundTheBay #bostonmarathon #runningsisters #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun
I love how I make running look SO FUN!! 🤣 Trust me, it’s a lot of work for a free banana! 🍌 🏃🏽♀️ @bayracerun @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @native_women_running 👟 du jour: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 #BrooksRunningCollective #brooksrunningcollective #brandambassador #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinisher #AroundTheBay #bostonmarathon #runningsisters #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun
Today it was so great seeing Diane @sweetchinook at the start line, bringing back all the great memories we had from Chicago! It was a really tough race for me. Lots of physical things flared up, including my fibromyalgia which usually only bothers me when the temperature changes drastically (like the last few weeks!). I’m also undertrained and it showed. I wasn’t expecting greatness and I luckily hit the low bar I set for myself ahaha. I LOVE @bayracerun , but all of the unknowns today made it a mental battle (including the extra 5.4kms at the end!). None of this was anyone’s fault, I just prepare mentally for races by checking out maps with aid stations etc and everything was different than what was posted on the website. NOBODY’s fault but that unexpected sinkhole that changed the course the day before. @bayracerun organizers made Herculean efforts to make sure everything shifted last minute which is a testament to this race’s long successful history! Congratulations to all finishers today!! It was beautiful today but COOOLD!! ☀️ 🥶 Next stop- @bostonmarathon in three weeks! @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @native_women_running Today’s 👟: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 #BrooksRunningCollective #brooksrunningcollective #brandambassador #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinisher #AroundTheBay #bostonmarathon #runningsisters #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun
While the NWR Team/Antelope Canyon was prepping for their race. Our Native sister Val was leading this run! Thank you for representing NWR! • @val_dart_ Happy International Women’s Day!! 🤎🤍🩷🎉 (A day late cuz I fell asleep quick last night 😅) The collab run was a beautiful success! We had a great turn out of women. For some it was their first time running with a group, others ran their first time at night, or first time on a trail run. But we had fun and enjoyed each others company. I’m thankful for this space, the support of so many women and the confidence they have in me. Thank you @_wildwomenrunning @latinasrunchandler and @native_women_running for your support and a fun night! #internationalwomensday #iwd2024 #grouprun #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #womenthatrun #nativewomenrun #strong #resilent #beautiful #smilesformiles #thankful #blessed #woman
A 5–and-a-half hour battle for a lifetime of knowing I finished what I set out to do back in 2012. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👟: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 #BrooksRunningCollective BIG “ARIGATO” to.. @tokyomarathon @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running @seekhaven @mrsjenniferriley 🩵 #BrooksRunningCollective #brooksrunningcollective #brandambassador #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon
Happy International Women’s Day!! 🤎🤍🩷🎉 (A day late cuz I fell asleep quick last night 😅) The collab run was a beautiful success! We had a great turn out of women. For some it was their first time running with a group, others ran their first time at night, or first time on a trail run. But we had fun and enjoyed each others company. I’m thankful for this space, the support of so many women and the confidence they have in me. Thank you @_wildwomenrunning @latinasrunchandler and @native_women_running for your support and a fun night! #internationalwomensday #iwd2024 #grouprun #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #womenthatrun #nativewomenrun #strong #resilent #beautiful #smilesformiles #thankful #blessed #woman
Wow!! Congratulations, sister! 👏🏽👏🏽 • @giiwedinanang_kwe After 12 long years of chasing this dream, she is finally a Six Star Finisher. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @native_women_running @brooksrunningca @indigenous_running_club Today’s 👟: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 🔥 #BrooksRunningCollective #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon
After 12 long years of chasing this dream, she is finally a Six Star Finisher. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @native_women_running @brooksrunningca @indigenous_running_club Today’s 👟: @brooksrunning Hyperion Elite 4 🔥 #BrooksRunningCollective #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon
Konichiwa Tokyo!! 🇯🇵💕💫 @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running #BrooksRunningCollective #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon
I apologize in advance for all the Japanese content you are about to get from me over the next 5 days. 💁🏽♀️ Tokyo time- SIXTH STAR LET’S GO! 🇯🇵❤️🫶🏽 #BrooksRunningCollective #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon
There is no doubt running brings the community & friends together. Today I ran with the @native_women_running group, enjoyed 5 miles with my brother in law Freddy, & met a new friend Karen! I’m very fortunate to make memories in the beautiful desert and being around positive motivating people! I am grateful for relationships and community organizations like @native_women_running because this fills my heart with so much happiness and gratitude. @native_women_running @mzavala77726 @monroy_mountains @freddy_saguaro @tmassey86 @lou_bedonie @calicurls_5 @runningnative @sergio_concolor #halfmarathon #nativewomenrun #outdooradventures #outdoorliving #trailrunning #nativewomen #arizona #saguaronationalpark #goodr @vacationraces @native_women_running @saguaronationalpark @goodr
Last of the winter tri-series complete, 15K done. Our original Native Running Club done did it again! Supported by Crazy Compression socks, Speedgoat Hokas, Fabletics cold weather leggings, salt stick electrolyte chewables and Boco gear. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #fabletics @fabletics #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
Took the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4s out for a test drive tonight and they are FAST!! They are Brooks most recent carbon plate racing shoe and they are next level! And I don’t usually get overly excited about compression shorts but the brand new @brooksrunning Spark 8” tights are easily my new faves- perfect fit and feel on my run! (and they have POCKETS!🤩) One week from now I will be in Tokyo realizing a 12 year dream of being a six star finisher. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Let’s GOOOO! Todays 👟: @brooksrunningca Hyperion Elite 4 @brooksrunning #BrooksRunningCollective #sponsored #brooksrunningcollective #paidpartnership #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon
Nice short jog this evening in the desert. Great weather felt great. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas, InknBurn shorts, Boco gear and Salt Stick. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
First Brooks gear drop of 2024 and I’m here for it! 🔥🔥🔥 These are just some of the items we were gifted.. 👟: Ghost Max (my FAVE!) 👖: Spark tights 👕: Women’s Distance Long Sleeve 3.0 🧥: Women’s Canopy Jacket More to come… soon time to pick out my Tokyo marathon race-day gear… 19 more days! 😍 @brooksrunning @brooksrunningca #BrooksRunningCollective #sponsored #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon #happytrailsracing #dionflurry #dionflurrysnowshoerace
Salt Lake Winter Tri-Series 10K. Beautiful morning for a run. Supported by Crazy Compression socks, Speedgoat Hokas, Fabletics cold weather leggings, Boco gear hat and Salt Stick chewable electrolytes. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #fabletics @fabletics #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
My girls came with me to cheer me on this morning at the @happytrailsracing Dion Flurry 8K trail race at Marydale Park in Mount Hope. Can I just gush over how much I love all of Happy Trails’ races? Impeccably organized, always great swag, and the best time! Would highly recommend checking them out- they have made me fall in love with trail running! And how amazing was it to see the sun today?!! ☀️☀️☀️ Celebrated with lunch at @oddsbar in Hamilton, which has been on my Arkellian bucket list for a while! ✅ (Max and Nick from Arkells own the bar). Very cool little neighborhood spot with great food and atmosphere. Will definitely be back when summer hockey in Hamilton starts! Todays 👟: @brooksrunningca Caldera 6 @brooksrunning #BrooksRunningCollective #sponsored #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon #happytrailsracing #dionflurry #dionflurrysnowshoerace
Literal Treadmill 👑 Confession: If I’m not at an actual race, I’m right here. My favourite time to run is after everyone is in bed and the house is quiet. People always ask “How can you run so much on the treadmill?” “Isn’t it boring?” Boring? I have 12 seasons of Taylor Kinney to keep me focused 😍 Today’s 👟: @brooksrunningca Glycerin 20 This weekend’s race: @happytrailsracing Dion Flurry 8K trail #brooksrunningcollective #sponsored #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador #sixstarfinishergoal #tokyomarathon #chicagofire #onechicago #onechicagofan
This morning was the Salt Lake Winter Tri-Series 5K. The winter series returned after being absent for a year or two. I like this series. In two weeks will be the 10K and two weeks after that will be the 15K. Glad to have been doing the 1/2 marathon training as I know it helped me feel really good here and get one of my best 5K times in a long time, plus the course was flat. Still slow but definitely an improvement. We have a new Native Running team with this series that we’ve never had. It’s for a local organization @ihawc_org that Sam @navajorunnersam put together. Three of us in one pic say were the original legacy Native running team 😂 here in Salt Lake area since we ran together years ago. First time Mike, Gwen and myself been back together at a race again. Missing Rozanna but she was home taking care of their son. Missing Kyle @apchekid since he moved to Las Vegas. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas, Salt Stick and Boco Gear. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
All caught up on my SoJo weekly virtual routes. 5K on Saturday, then off to Miss. on Sunday to return and do a 10K in couple weeks. My body’s use to the workouts and endurance now so may as well keep at it while I can before summer hits and work takes up most of the time. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas, Salt Stick electrolyte chewables and Boco gear. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador @bocogear #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
This was the destination race I trained for- the Coyote Hills trail half marathon. I planned this for a couple months and I had envisioned balmy springlike conditions for this picturesque race course on race day. Reality check- In this picture it was so cold and rainy which made the course pretty treacherous. I am not a fan of cold!! By the end I could barely walk the last 2K because it was pure hilly muck and it was hard to stay upright let alone attempt to run. Yet here I am as usual- a smiling fool. 😀 Running brings me so much joy, even on the worst days, because of all of the time you spend in your head putting everything into perspective. - Despite being 52 I’m in the best shape of my life. - Despite a spinal cord injury I can still run a half marathon, and then some. - Despite the cold and rain, I was in CALIFORNIA, which to me is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever got to visit! - Despite some heartbreaking things that went down last week, I got to take one of my kids on her first plane trip, to see her first NHL game, to see the Golden Gate bridge, and to see hundreds of sea lions in the Pacific. 🦭 🥰 Handling some pretty big stuff at the moment but I have to stay focused on the glimmers- everything that I have to be grateful for. It wasn’t the California trip I pictured in my head back in October… it was actually…. so so much more! Race day 👟: @brooksrunningca Cascadia 16GTX #BrooksRunningCollective #Run #running #california #cali #sponsored #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #marathon #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador
SoJo weekly virtual series, week 5 Ascott Downs complete. Caught up, now I can do this week’s route in a couple days. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas, Salt Stick and Boco Gear. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
That was a lot of work for a free banana. 🍌 🥵 Today’s 👟: @brooksrunningca Cascadia 16GTX Today’s race: Coyote Hills Trail Half Marathon #BrooksRunningCollective #Run #running #california #cali #sponsored #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador
Nice chilly breezy morning for a 5K, SoJo Break the Freeze. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas, Salt Stick and Boco gear. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
Did you know that there is an Anishinaabe belief that if you dress in the sacred colours of the Medicine Wheel it makes you run faster? Me neither, I totally just made that up. 😜 @brooksrunning @brooksrunningca Today’s race: Coyote Hills Trail Half Marathon Today’s 👟: Brooks Cascadia 16GTX #BrooksRunningCollective #sponsored #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador
Running is a pathway to find out more about ourselves. For Anita Cardinal ( @runswiththewind ), a motivator in her running story was exploring, discovering what she is capable of. Through pushing her boundaries in running, she's gained the confidence to take on other important challenges in her life. She's also developed unbreakable determination. She does not stop until she is proud, which is key to how she met her longest trail challenge yet, the 2023 Javelina Jundred 100k race, last October. Hear her running story on this week's episode. It is powerful! #runner #runningstory #javelinajundred #yegrunner #runningjourney #runningtraining #womanrunner #firstnationswoman #nativewomenrunning #firstnationswomen #nativewomenrun #womanathlete #celebrateyourself #celebrateyourrun #youarearunner #womensrunningcommunity
I done did it ya’ll! This was a fun one! Took me a tad longer than I wanted due to my shins trying to cramp early on but I gotter done. I’ll do a photo dump later. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas and InknBurn shorts. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #fabletics @fabletics #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
I have a powerful, beautiful episode for you this week! 🎧 For a link to listen to this episode, type "PODCAST" in a comment and a link will get sent to you 🎧 Anita Cardinal ( @runswiththewind) is an ultra trail runner, advocate, race director, and community builder who lives Edmonton, Canada. In her story, Anita gets into why running has been a powerful force in her life from a very early age, and how the impact of the sport continues to evolve for her. A First Nations woman, Cardinal has a specific focus on empowering and honoring others in the indigenous community. She does this through the Indigenous Runner YEG (Edmonton) running group she founded, and through the Orange Shirt Day Walk/Run Every Child Matters events she's created. It is from this great base of empowerment, support, experience and resilience that Anita has been able to tackle the challenging running goals she sets for herself. Goals that she goes after because of the wisdom, healing, bonds, and confidence she gains through these experiences. In 2023 Cardinal recommitted to her biggest goal yet: the 100k trail race at the @javelinajundred. Cardinal ran Javelina as a member of the @native_women_running team, and this year, her race was both an incredible success, as well as a great redemption, having had to DNF in 2022. She will tell you all about it, including how her son paced her to the finish line. I suggest having some tissues at the ready when you listen. #runner #runningstory #javelinajundred #yegrunner #runningjourney #runningtraining #womanrunner #firstnationswoman #nativewomenrunning #firstnationswomen #nativewomenrun #womanathlete #celebrateyourself #celebrateyourrun #runneridentity #youarearunner #marathonrunning #womensrunningcommunity #runningwoman
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 I am super excited to have been selected for a second year to be an ambassador for the newly minted BROOKS RUNNING COLLECTIVE! Being a part of the Brooks family over the last year has been an incredible experience. I love that we represent real runners- we are diverse, come in all shapes, sizes and abilities, and we all love running! I am Anishinaabe Kwe. I am 52 and running has never come easy to me due to a spinal cord injury that impacts my training. That being said, there is nothing that is more empowering for me than lacing up my shoes and going for a run- whether on my treadmill or crossing the finish line of a world major marathon. That Brooks sees me as someone who could inspire others means the world to me. Their ongoing commitment to REPRESENTATION in running is a defining reason why I will ONLY ever choose Brooks gear! 💙 This year will be an amazing one as I will be head-to-toe Brooks bringing you many road, trail and multi-sport race experiences. I’m especially excited to share… - behind the scenes on the VIP experience one gets as an adaptive athlete at the Boston marathon (my third!) - what it feels like to cross the finish line in Tokyo to claim my Abbott Six Star finisher medal after 12 years of chasing this dream! Come with me for the ride!! 💙 👟: @brooksrunningca Ghost Max 🔥 #sponsored #brooksrunningcollective #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksambassador
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ By FAR my lowest mileage year in the last 6+ years since I’ve kept track. Just under 1700km for the year is about 900km less than 2019 and it has just kept falling each year. Partly my additional parenting roles, partly starting grad school in 2022, but this year mostly because of a significant injury that hasn’t let up. Since a marathon in September I have had significant pain and loss of feeling in my legs when I sit for hours each week to do my job. Keeping up with the same mileage as before has just been a challenge, but not one I’m ready to give up on. My goal for the last 10+ years has been, on my neurologist’s encouragement, to outrun spinal surgery. Still my goal for 2024! What DID I accomplish despite way lower mileage? London Marathon (sub 5 hours and my 5th star!) Toronto Marathon (accompanying one of my besties for her first!) That Dam Hill Marathon (where I got injured) Chicago Marathon (my 10th!) Hamilton Marathon (another sub 5 hour) plus Dallas Urban Ultra 50K Conquer the Canuck 50K Best part of all of these races were the people I got to do them with. I wish I could tell you the full story behind the first picture and what it means to me- it would blow your mind. Toronto Marathon 2023. It brings tears to my eyes and I hope the two people in it with me know how much they mean to me! I want to blow this picture up and frame it! ❤️ @runners_appetite @torontomarathon Then Chicago weekend in October, the three of us repping our nations’ flags. Does it get any better than that? Never laughed so hard than that weekend- I will never forget it EVER! @infinite2meluv @sweetchinook So grateful for running and for all the people that running has brought into my life. Cannot wait for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣….. LFG!! @brooksrunning @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksrunningcollective #brooksambassador
First race in almost two months felt physically rusty, but spiritually amazing! Still dealing with a piriformis injury from late September- I’ve never had an injury hang on this long. 😫. Did feel amazing to be out there again. Hanging with the running community is always a dopamine hit for me! Next race is a trail half marathon in San José January 20. Second trip to Cali in the last 6 months and I cannot WAIT! 🏃🏽♀️🫶🏽❤️ Today’s 👟 : @brooksrunningca Hyperion Tempo 🔥 @brooksrunning 👟 🧢 👖 🧥 @indigenous_running_club 🎽 @native_women_running 🧦 #hamiltonroadraces #boxingday4miler #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner #brooksrunningcollective #brooksambassador
Today’s training was 5 miles. The first 5K was a make-up for this past Saturday’s race that I missed being out of state. Then added another 2 miles to finish the training day. 😁 Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas and Fabletics cold weather leggings. Replacing my electrolytes during and after my runs with @saltstick chew tablets. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #bocogearambassador #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #fabletics @fabletics #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
Week off to let my knee do some healing was a good thing. Today felt like going out for jog and just went with the flow. Still Slow AF but hey I gotter done. I’ll get back on training schedule next week after we get back home. I’ll only be a week off and I’m ok with that. 4 more weeks till my 1/2 marathon. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas and InknBurn shorts. Kept on top of my electrolytes during my jog with FastChew Salt Stick electrolytes tablets. @saltstick #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
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Nice kicks!! Happy training!!👏🏽👏🏽 • @giiwedinanang_kwe Thanks @brooksrunningca for the new winter running kit! Just booked a trip to San Jose to do a trail half in January so I look forward to using this kit for some slushy training runs over the holidays! 💙 Notch Thermal Long Sleeve 2.0 💙 Shield Hybrid Vest 2.0 💙 High Point Waterproof Pant 💙 Notch Thermal Headband 👟 (not gifted): @brooksrunningca Ghost Max #run #running #runner #brooks #brooksrunning #runhappyteam #brooksrunningcollective #marathoner #trailrunner #duathlete #dallasurbanultra50k #aroundthebay #londonmarathon #chicagomarathon #hamiltonmarathon #torontomarathon #happytrailsracing #fallingwaterstrailmarathon #mastersindigenousgames #brookshypefest #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia #indigenousrunner #nativewomenrun #anishinaabekwe #minobiimaadiziwin
Today’s training plan was 7-miles. Then I proceed to go do an Orangetheory class pretty much immediately afterwards cause I like to punish myself sometimes and I need to get my 6 days of the 12 Days of Fitmas in before we leave for Vegas on Sunday. Thanks Coach Angie @angiesmith05 for checking on me to make sure my blood sugar felt ok. Thankfully I had a protein drink between the run and class which I’m sure helped to keep me stable. Definitely sucking down the @saltstick electrolyte tablets to try and keep me up as well. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas, Hoka leggings and shirt. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
Thanks @brooksrunningca for the new winter running kit! Just booked a trip to San Jose to do a trail half in January so I look forward to using this kit for some slushy training runs over the holidays! 💙 Notch Thermal Long Sleeve 2.0 💙 Shield Hybrid Vest 2.0 💙 High Point Waterproof Pant 💙 Notch Thermal Headband 👟 (not gifted): @brooksrunningca Ghost Max #run #running #runner #brooks #brooksrunning #runhappyteam #brooksrunningcollective #marathoner #trailrunner #duathlete #dallasurbanultra50k #aroundthebay #londonmarathon #chicagomarathon #hamiltonmarathon #torontomarathon #happytrailsracing #fallingwaterstrailmarathon #mastersindigenousgames #brookshypefest #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia #indigenousrunner #nativewomenrun #anishinaabekwe #minobiimaadiziwin
My treadmill was a pandemic purchase that has paid for itself a million times over since 2020. It’s often the best thing I can do for myself at night when I’m stressed out is jump on the treadmill, binge watch my favourite show and forget about adulting for a while. Just bought a second pair of @brooksrunningca #GhostMax for running (the pair Brooks gifted me is my everyday wear shoe!) and I will continue to shout it from the mountain tops- most comfortable shoe I’ve ever owned. These are so great to run in. They are definitely my new favourites!! Just got our final @brooksrunning drop of the year, reveal coming soon!! Chi miigwetch Brooks! 💙 Todays 👟: @brooksrunningca Ghost Max 🩷 #run #running #runner #brooks #brooksrunning #runhappyteam #brooksrunningcollective #marathoner #trailrunner #duathlete #dallasurbanultra50k #aroundthebay #londonmarathon #chicagomarathon #hamiltonmarathon #torontomarathon #happytrailsracing #fallingwaterstrailmarathon #mastersindigenousgames #brookshypefest #adaptiveathlete #syringomyelia #indigenousrunner #nativewomenrun #anishinaabekwe #minobiimaadiziwin
Today’s training plan was a long run for 8 miles. It was chilly but I gotter done on a slow roll. This week’s route wasn’t as exciting as last week’s. 😁 Still a nice jog out n back along the Jordan River. Supported by Crazy Compression socks, Speedgoat Hokas and Fabletics cold weather leggings and long sleeve top. Before during and after I kept taking my Salt Stick chew tablets to keep my electrolytes up to help avoid cramping. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #fabletics @fabletics #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
Amazing run in New York City! 👏🏽👏🏽 • @navajo_taz Felt great. Went down to 1st Ave to jog by the United Nations up to 59th St, then back to 5th Ave. Went up 5th Ave, passed the Metropolitan Musuem, up to Guggenheim Musuem then into Central Park jogging down East Park Dr. Thought I was coming back out at 59th St and 5th Ave but came out at 59th St and Central Park Ave on the opposite corner. Opps! Jogged back down Broadway through Times Square back to the hotel. Great jog for last night here in NYC. Supported by Crazy Compression socks, Speedgoat Hokas and Hoka leggings. Replenishing electrolytes with Salt Stick Fast Chews. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
Felt great. Went down to 1st Ave to jog by the United Nations up to 59th St, then back to 5th Ave. Went up 5th Ave, passed the Metropolitan Musuem, up to Guggenheim Musuem then into Central Park jogging down East Park Dr. Thought I was coming back out at 59th St and 5th Ave but came out at 59th St and Central Park Ave on the opposite corner. Opps! Jogged back down Broadway through Times Square back to the hotel. Great jog for last night here in NYC. Supported by Crazy Compression socks, Speedgoat Hokas and Hoka leggings. Replenishing electrolytes with Salt Stick Fast Chews. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
Today’s 10K Ruck was in honor of all those serving and have served, especially to our family and friends! Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas and Fabletics leggings. Replenshing my electrolytes during and after with Salt Stick chee tablets. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #fabletics @fabletics #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
How has this year just flown by? So blessed to be part of the @brooksrunning #RunHappyTeam2023 . So many amazing new friends and an incredible experience in Los Angeles this past summer that I will never forget! If you know me, you know that I am passionate about running. If you know me, you also know I am fiercely loyal to good people, and the Brooks brand is filled with the BEST people who stand behind the BEST running gear! 💙 What I especially love about Brooks is their quiet commitment to our @indigenous_running_club from very early in the game- providing webinars, donating gear, providing us with Brooks singlets for our branded shirts. They took an interest in a small grassroots group of community-based runners who were all just ordinary people- not famous, not elite athletes, just Indigenous community members promoting wellness among our various nations. They had nothing substantial to gain from supporting us, they did it because they saw us for the good we were putting out into the world. You can’t not help but be impressed with a company who shows allyship in these types of meaningful ways. I am now a Brooks fan for life and hope to have many more years as a Brooks ambassador! In 2024 we are rebranding our program which is now the 💙BROOKS RUNNING COLLECTIVE!💙 Passionate about running and want to join us for 2024? 😃💙 Click the link in my bio to apply now until November 20! #brooks #brooksrunning #brooksrunningcollective #brooksrunclub #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #friendswhoruntogetherhavefuntogether #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner
Week 3 and 5 miles completed for today’s training plan. A bit chilly but I done did it! Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas and Fabletics cold weather legging and jacket. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #medicinewarrior @medicinewarrior #juststrong #juststrongambassador @juststrong #fabletics @fabletics #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners #runutahrun @runutahrun
Some of the free pro pics from @hamiltonmarathon Hammer the Hammer challenge this weekend. I HIGHLY recommend this race weekend to any avid or newbie runner as there is something for everyone. It’s ALWAYS super-well organized and the course is flat and FAST!! Always enjoy this weekend every year!! This weekend’s 👟: @brooksrunningca Hyperion Elite 2 #hammerthehammer #hamont #road2hope #hamiltonmarathon #hamilton #hammerthehammerchallenge #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #friendswhoruntogetherhavefuntogether #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner
Thank you @womensrunningstories 💜 Today, I am honored to feature the running story of Verna Volker (@hozhorunner4), founder of Native Women Running (@native_women_running). Verna Volker first started running as a way to improve her health. Over time, however, her relationship to the sport has grown and changed, to become a more personal and powerful part of her life. She started out pursuing road marathons and then moved to the trails, stretching her limits in ultra trail running. As her journey has evolved, so have her motivations. This is a story about how Volker has shaped her running journey to best serve her, her family, and her community. Volker is from the Navajo Nation: she clarifies, “My clans are the Tódích’íi’nii (Bitterwater) nishlíi, Hashtl’ishnii (Mud People) bashishchiin, Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle) dashicheii, and Tó’ áheedlíinii (Water Flows Together) dashinalí.” As she got more involved in running, Volker noticed the absence of stories and experiences of other Native women in the media and online. She decided to help change that by launching Native Women Running, to highlight those experiences and also to support and create community and running opportunities for women like herself. Volker’s running pursuits have also brought her closer to her own ancestry; running is integral to Navaho culture. This was something Volker had known throughout her life, but she hadn’t felt that connection until experiencing the sport for herself in adulthood; she is now passing that lived knowledge on to her children. In hand, Volker has also discovered the healing powers of running, which have helped her work through past traumas. And she has a strong appreciation for the strength created through developing a supportive running community. #runner #runningstory #runningjourney #runningtraining #womanrunner #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #womanathlete #celebrateyourself #celebrateyourrun #runneridentity #youarearunner #marathonrunning #womensrunningcommunity
Through her running journey, Verna Volker (@hozhorunner4 ) has discovered the powerful place running has in her life, her community, and her culture: to heal, to empower, to connect. Through the organization she founded, Native Women Running (@native_women_running ), she works to inspire others to experience this powerful pursuit, by being an example, sharing her story and the stories of other Native women, and by creating opportunities to run. Yesterday’s NYC Marathon is an incredible example of the many ways this work comes together, with Native Women Running fielding a team of women, including Verna Volker, who ran this epic event. Congratulations to Verna and the whole team on an incredible day, well, weekend really, of marathoning! To date, NWR has created more than 30 teams and supported more than 130 runners. Verna Volker entered into the sport of running, following a pretty common path, despite seeing almost no runners who looked like her represented in the media: she wanted to get healthy, so she started road running; then she pursued marathons, and in recent years she has (mostly) turned to the trails and ultra running. In a broader sense, however, Volker’s journey in this sport is an evolution as well as a return to the power she'd been told about so many years ago: to where what's valued most is how running best serves her, her family, and her community. 🎧 For a link to listen to Verna Volker's episode, write “PODCAST” in a comment, and a DM will get sent to you. Thank you. #runner #runningstory #runningjourney #runningjoy #womanrunner #womanathlete #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #runneridentity #youarearunner #marathonrunning #womensrunningcommunity
So proud of my friend Crystal! ❤️🏃🏽♀️ Both of us have been dealing with stuff lately but me talking her into showing up today for the Road 2 Hope half marathon got me also excited to show up this morning! Crystal not only finished the half, she got a huge PR in the process! I wasn’t expecting much from myself but having friends at the start line put some pep in my step and I finished the full marathon (my 36th!) in 4:53:28 which I was super happy with! So appreciative of my @indigenous_running_club friends and how we support each other! Today was a great day!! My second Hammer the Hammer Challenge is complete. Thank you @hamiltonmarathon for another amazing year!! Will always be back! @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running Today’s 👟: @brooksrunningca Hyperion Elite 2 🔥🔥🔥 #hamiltonmarathon #hammerthehammerchallenge #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #friendswhoruntogetherhavefuntogether #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner
Day 1 @hamiltonmarathon Hammer the Hammer done. 5K ✅ 10k ✅ Marathon #36 tomorrow. honestly, I forgot how beautiful this course is right by the water. The lake with a sheet of glass, and the weather was perfection! Was feeling a little down last night so I reached out to a friend who ran this race with me last year. As it happened she signed up months ago but was feeling down too and wasn’t going to show up. We ended up being each other’s cheerleaders and now she’s going to do it and I have a race buddy tomorrow ! 🥰 I’ve been dealing with a piriformis injury for a few months now but my spirit needs this so I’ll give it a go. @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running Today’s 👟: @brooksrunningca Hyperion Elite 2 #hamiltonmarathon #hammerthehammerchallenge #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #friendswhoruntogetherhavefuntogether #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner
At the Road2Hope Hamilton marathon day 1. 5K and 10K today, full marathon tomorrow. Was feeling a bit uncharacteristically under the weather mentally this week. A dear friend reminded me to bring my medicines to put down, and carry the ancestors with me. Let’s do this! 💦 🍂 🪶 🧡 @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running Today’s 👟: @brooksrunningca Hyperion Elite 2 (sentimental faves out of retirement 💕 and they were 🔥) #hamiltonmarathon #hammerthehammerchallenge #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #friendswhoruntogetherhavefuntogether #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner
Today, I am honored to feature the running story of Verna Volker (@hozhorunner4), founder of Native Women Running (@native_women_running). Verna Volker first started running as a way to improve her health. Over time, however, her relationship to the sport has grown and changed, to become a more personal and powerful part of her life. She started out pursuing road marathons and then moved to the trails, stretching her limits in ultra trail running. As her journey has evolved, so have her motivations. This is a story about how Volker has shaped her running journey to best serve her, her family, and her community. Volker is from the Navajo Nation: she clarifies, "My clans are the Tódích'íi'nii (Bitterwater) nishlíi, Hashtl'ishnii (Mud People) bashishchiin, Ta'neeszahnii (Tangle) dashicheii, and Tó' áheedlíinii (Water Flows Together) dashinalí." As she got more involved in running, Volker noticed the absence of stories and experiences of other Native women in the media and online. She decided to help change that by launching Native Women Running, to highlight those experiences and also to support and create community and running opportunities for women like herself. Volker's running pursuits have also brought her closer to her own ancestry; running is integral to Navaho culture. This was something Volker had known throughout her life, but she hadn't felt that connection until experiencing the sport for herself in adulthood; she is now passing that lived knowledge on to her children. In hand, Volker has also discovered the healing powers of running, which have helped her work through past traumas. And she has a strong appreciation for the strength created through developing a supportive running community. #runner #runningstory #runningjourney #runningtraining #womanrunner #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #womanathlete #celebrateyourself #celebrateyourrun #runneridentity #youarearunner #marathonrunning #womensrunningcommunity
Well, decided to break out the dino costume from @brooksrunningca #HypeFest for the @londonroadracesont #HalloweenHaunting 10K this morning. Looked cute until dino deflated about 20 feet into the race so I had to run the race with him stuffed in my backpack. 🤣. Apparently he likes dance parties but not running. 🤷🏽♀️ 🦖 Congratulations to @indigenous_running_club teammates Joel, Amanda and Sarah on great races today!! @indigenous_runner @runners_appetite @cavemanboots_ ❤️❤️❤️ Today’s 👟 - @brooksrunningca Hyperion Tempo 🔥 #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #friendswhoruntogetherhavefuntogether #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner
Day 6 of training complete with 3 mile run in great weather of Southern Highlands in Vegas. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas and InknBurn shorts. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
Posted @withregram • @navajo_taz Was too lazy this morning to go for my run. Got my shit together and went this evening. Did 4 instead of 3 since I missed yesterday’s run. Carrying my new added piece of security protection with me by @go_guarded You never know what’s around the corner especially when you’re in unknown places. Now to replenish my electrolytes with my @saltstick chewable tablets. Run felt really gooder again. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas and InknBurn shorts and tank. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #goguarded #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
Was too lazy this morning to go for my run. Got my shit together and went this evening. Did 4 instead of 3 since I missed yesterday’s run. Carrying my new added piece of security protection with me by @go_guarded You never know what’s around the corner especially when you’re in unknown places. Now to replenish my electrolytes with my @saltstick chewable tablets. Run felt really gooder again. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners, Speedgoat Hokas and InknBurn shorts and tank. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hoka @hoka #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
“If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.” It was a huge team effort this weekend getting across the finish line of #pumpkinhollerhunnerd and I am SO grateful for my team, I could not have done it without them! Now time for all the naps and all the snacks. #ultrarunning #100miles #nativewomenrun #sub24hours
Set out this morning to run with Amanda for her first 50K trail ultra at @wiseraven_trailrace . She ended up hurting her knee and I finally convinced her that this bucket list dream should wait til she’s 100%. In 2023 I have had the honour of running along side this warrior as she crushed her first marathon (@torontomarathon in April), first triathlon (@subarutrifestivalforwomen in August) and first duathlon (@subarutriathlonseries in September). Today we made it 30K in and anyone who runs trails will tell you that 30K on the trail is no joke! I am SO PROUD of this dear friend I could burst, you have no idea! We talked today about not measuring the day, but rather how far we have come on our journey. Indigenous people are resilient , and there is nothing better than Indigenous joy when we get together, especially on the land, and just appreciate how amazing life is! We were both in pain today, but we also had impromptu dance breaks (oK that was actually just me, with Amanda giving me the side eye), shared our eclectic playlists , took pictures and drank lots of Coke (which I normally hate, but somehow LOVE when running an ultra.. ultra runners IYKYK). What I love about trail running is, well absolutely everything! Running through the forest dodging tree roots and smelling the autumn leaves on the ground you really can’t wipe the smile off my face- I am in my happy place! We didn’t achieve our distance goal today but sometimes failing at something feels more like winning, and today was one of those days. 🧡🪶🏃🏽♀️ Next race- @hamiltonmarathon Hammer the Hammer challenge in two weeks! Saturday- 5K and 10K Sunday- full marathon @brooksrunningca @brooksrunning @indigenous_running_club @native_women_running Today’s 👟: @brooksrunningca Cascadia 16GTX #runhappyteam #trailrunner #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #nativewomenrunning #nativewomenrun #indigenousrunner #indigenousjoy #minobiimaadiziwin #anishinaabekwe #friendswhoruntogetherhavefuntogether #trailultra #marathoner #marathonersofinstagram #brooks #sponsored #brandpartner
Knew I was gonna be working late with Cecil fire going on so snuck in a good afternoon jog. Decided to go out the back side of Buffalo Park to get some trail jogging in but quickly remembered my clumsiness, so some of it turned into trail hiking, for safety reasons. 😂🤣🤦🏽♀️ One more day tomorrow then fly home early Thursday morning for couple days off before heading to Miss. for two weeks. Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners and Speedgoat Hokas. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hokaoneone @hokaoneone #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
Awesome 4 mile slow jog today! Last mile felt really gooder too, maybe fastest of the 4 miles. Follow-up with replenshing my elctrolytes with my Salt Stick tablets. @salt stick Supported by Crazy Compression elite runners and, Speedgoat Hokas. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #crazyclan #crazycompression #crazycompressionambassador @crazycompression #hokaoneone @hokaoneone #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
First good solid slow jog after getting Dr released a week ago. Felt great, some short walking to drink water and the steeper incline portion. But overall felt really good and excites to get back into it. Jog ended on good note with my brother Waza @waza1dayadventures driving by me and waving at me. #NavajoStrong #Run4Kyleen #SallyStrong #MMIW #SweaterCrew @saltstick #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #native_women_running @native_women_running #redearthrunner @redearthrunco #indigenoustrailrunning @indigenoustrail #InspiringWomenRunners @inspiringwomenrunners
Me and Farlee Jo did 6 miles on the Rivertrail this morning. Pits stops every 1.5 miles for water and a lil beef jerky snack to stay motivated. She did really good and we averaged under 17 minute miles even with pit stops so pretty good pace for a couple of mess-arounders. She really really liks me. #salty #hike #nativewomenrun #cowdog #Tvlse #funrun
Finished the month of August with 43 miles! I'm so happy I exceeded my goal of 40 miles for this month. All the sweaty nights have been worth it. I will be running two 5ks this month so I'm looking forward to that! Keep walking and running, one step at a time. • • #ttownrunner #JoyfulJones #faithruns #redearthrunner #indigenousempoweredwoman #armywife #tulsarunner #runtulsa #runningontulsatime #9run8 #runhappy #justdoit #motherrunner #bamr #runningstrong #runningismedicine #nativewomenrun #nativewomenrunning #hokterunning #hokterunner #mvskokerunner #redearthrunningco #landback #rezrunning #rezrunner #gameofjones