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Chris dreamed of running the Berlin Marathon. He’d been running sub-3 hour marathons for a couple of years and was hoping to get a PR in Berlin in the Fall. The trouble was, he only had 9 months and his knee was killing him. He’d been working with a coach focusing on high-volume training and had been seeing great results. His marathon times had improved over the course of last season. Then the knee pain started. Now it was January and he couldn’t hit the weekly volume his coach needed him to because his knee hurt too much. This really sucked for Chris. Trying to hit a lifetime best performance should come down to your skill and effort, not knee pain. When Chris and I had his free call back in January he explained all this to me. We also discussed his training and the symptoms he was having. There were three key features of the rehab plan we drew up for Chris. 1. Drop the Volume 2. Increase the Intensity 3. Increase the Strength Intensity Chris dropped his training volume pretty low because his knee hurt too badly to do more. We took the emphasis off weekly mileage and focused on the intensity of the runs. Lots of sprint intervals and hill sprints. Always monitoring the symptoms and modifying the plan as needed. We had Chris hit the gym hard three days a week. Lots of quads! Squats, quad curls, lunges, step ups, leg press, squat jumps, lunge jumps. Quads Quads Quads! Building resilience in the tendon and strength in the muscles. Three months later Chris had no knee pain. He was enjoying the training so much he decided to continue to work with us to prepare for Berlin. In May, he ran the Calgary Half Marathon in 1:29 and six weeks after that he did one in 1:26. Now he's preparing for the Berlin Marathon and he can't wait! If you have knee pain when you're running, we can help. DM me "knee pain" to learn more.

Happy Friday! 🏅 Sparing you my boat race today as I’m desperately trying to pretend I’m not ill. Nope. Definitely fine. So here’s some self-aggrandising instead. (Or is it a Z? Dunno. Ill.) Anyway, gotta recover for my gig on Sunday night with @complete_joke_comedy - Micklegate Social from 8pm if you’re interested! Have a lovely bank hol. #fridaywins #standupcomedy #comedian #runner #marathonrunner #yorkshiremarathon #londonmarathon #richmondmarathon #edinburghmarathon #8marathons #runningwanker #medals #medalfriday #medalfridayisthenewmedalmonday #freelancewriter

Thanks for the info @coach_tammy.w While the training start date (late July) for Richmond Marathon is some time away, I really should take advantage and put in some (well, some more) work into my pre-marathon season. Hopefully, this year I will not have another lower back injury that will prevent me from running this fall marathon. See y’all in Richmond. 🤞🏿. . #richmondmarathon #marathon #marathontraining #running #blackrunners #runlife #blackmenrun #blackmarathoners #blkrunners #averagerunner #gayrunners #kosjrphd #2024kmin2024 #rundmv #virginiaisforlovers #virginiaisforrunners

Huge shoutout to David Forrest and the Riverfront Investment Group for giving us the opportunity to sponsor their runners in the 25th Monument 10K . . . . . . #monument10k #rvaeats #richmondmarathon #runners #10k #italianfood #dinelocal #rvadine #rvafoodie #pizzalover

HUGE shoutout to our boy @willard503, OG #SLAC volunteer for repping @southlacafe in the #RichmondMarathon in London! Congrats Will! 🎉 We feel the love! . Y’all can get your gear too via our online store at southlacafe.com or link in bio. 💪 . We’re open today at all (4) stores, come through and support! . WESTERN LOCATION 📍1700 Browning Blvd, 90062 (Open daily 7am - 4pm, closed Mondays) . JEFFERSON LOCATION 📍 2401 W. Jefferson Blvd, 90018 (Open daily 7am - 4pm, closed Tuesdays) . KAISER LOCATION 📍3782 MLK Jr Blvd, 90008 (Open Mon-Fri 7am - 4pm) . HOLLYWOOD BOWL LOCATION 📍2301 N. Highland, 90068 (Open everyday 7am - 3pm, park in Lot A) . Hope to see you soon! ❤️ . . . #southlacafe

April 20th, 2024 10k 🏃🏾‍♂️💨 Another lap of celebrating what my body can do ❤️‍🔥 ⏱️ 51:43 “You don’t have to be great to start but you have to start to be great.” 🏁 Zig Ziglar S/o @weoffthecouch #ukrops10k2024 #richmondmarathon #10krun #weoffthecouch #10k

Attention #richmondrunners Make @popuprva your unofficial #ukrops10k Afterparty! 🏃 Show your race bib for 1/2 off margaritas (race weekend only) 🍹 And spend the afternoon with 70 of RVA’s best food, music, and most talented local artisans! . PopUp RVA is every Saturday, 10-3 at The Diamond featuring 50+ local businesses, live music, food, desserts, drinks, & more! Come experience the best of RVA and beyond! . #richmondmarathon #richmondmarathon2024 #rvarunners #rvarunning #ukrops10k #richmondrunning #supportrva #visitrichmond #richmond #richmondva #rvaallday #thingstodoinrva #thingstodoinrichmond # #rvaliving #thisisrichmond #thervaguide #thervalife #visitrichmondva

Want to know why we're America's Friendliest Marathon? Well, we could tell you, but we think you should come see for yourself! Join us November 16 and experience a road race like no other. 🔗 Register now at the link in our bio. 🏷 #RunRichmond #RichmondReady #richmondmarathon #runrva #rva #runner #marathon #halfmarathon #8k #fallrace #loveva #visitva #visitrichmond #marathonmajors

Most of the time it's not about running the Majors, it's about giving it your best from where you are in your own running journey. If you're looking for a beautiful fall race with electrifying energy, the BEST crowd of spectators, and race swag so good you'll actually want to keep it 😉 look no further than the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon! 🔗 Register before the April 15 price hike at the link in our bio. 🏷 #RunRichmond #RichmondReady #richmondmarathon #runrva #rva #runner #marathon #halfmarathon #8k #fallrace #loveva #visitva #visitrichmond #marathonmajors

😱 Richmond Marathon 2024!! Officially committed to my first marathon and what better place to do it where I ran my first half in 2021. I’m excited and nervous and ready to start training! #run #running #runnergirl #runrichmond #runrva #marathon #marathontraining #richmondmarathon

Hello April ☔️🌸! With a new month beginning, we love setting ourselves up for success in planning ahead for fall! If a marathon is in your sights for this fall, these are the start dates that would mark both a 16- and 20-week buildup! Whether you’ve chosen one from this list (ones that do not require a lottery and are not part of the World Majors), we are so excited for you! Reach out to us at @paceofmecoaching for any questions you might have! And if you’re looking for coaching as you plan, our coaches would LOVE to chat with you to help you achieve your goals🌟! #paceofmecoaching #fallmarathons #marathontraining

And the marathon training plan has officially started! In a moment of probable madness I signed up to do my first ever marathon in September, picking a local flat course. I have chosen a long training plan, and this first month is all about slowing the pace and upping the mileage. Weekly runs will increase from 3 to 4, and I hope to cover 100km in April. I will also be doing at least 2 strength training sessions a week in an attempt to curb injury. Any hints and tips very welcome. I’m so incredibly nervous! #FirstMarathon #MarathonTraining #NotANaturalRunner #NewChallenge #RichmondMarathon #RichmondRunFest #ThisGirlCan #MotherRunner

Another #raceweekend is over, and we're excited to celebrate Medal Monday for the Spring race season!🌟 Tag us in your #medalmonday photos so we can cheer for you 🎉 👏 📸 Big congratulations to these runners! @mguerski @parrothead_kelsey @nflaliberte @shannakmgerlach @corrinamontejano #raceseason #marathonseason #nycmarathon #nycmarathon2022 #stpeterunfest #rundisney #richmondmarathon #richmondhalfmarathon #letsgorva #runningcommunity #finishline

I’ve wanted to do this marathon for a few years now. So here we go! When I’m left unattended while momma gets her chemo, I do things like this. Oh but I am not crazy by myself. Noooo, that’s the fun part of being a bad influence. You drag, I mean bring, your friends along for the ride/run/crawl! #richmondmarathon #motherrunner #runner #letsgo #goals #startingoveragain #msrunner

#15. D15. 10 MARCH .영국 일요일 아침에 내 인생 처음으로 마라톤을 했어요. "굳이" 프로젝트하며 재밌었어요 . 새벽5시에 일어나서 일어나자마자 밖으로 나가는 습관을 하고 있어요. 항상 정신없이 미팅이 있고 급하게 처리해야 할 일에 둘러 쌓여 "바쁘다, 바뻐" 하며 살고 있었어요. 굳이 프로젝트에 참여 한 가장 큰 이유는 아침시간에 일어나서 내가 우선적으로 할일에 집중 해 보자 였습니다. 사실 가장 재밌는 날은 오늘 태어나 처음해 보는 5km 마라톤이였어요. 내가 뛰는걸 싫어했다. 그냥 승부욕 없이 가벼운 마음으로 내가 좋아하는 리치몬드을 달려 보는 경험은 참 즐거웠어요. 숨이 차오르는 것도 땀이 흐르는 것도 정말 좋았습니다. '굳이" 프로젝트 오현호 코치님 덕분입니다. 정말 감사합니다. #굳이 #세바시 #마라톤 #리치몬드공원 #richmondmarathon

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Pizza always tastes good, but it tastes even better after 26.2 miles! 🍕😋 #runner #running #run #longdistancerunner #longdistancerun #longdistancerunning #marathontraining #training #themarathon #marathon #richmondmarathon #throwback

Every step forward is a victory. Let this shot inspire you to keep running toward greatness! 📷: Sony A7IV 🔍: Rokinon 35-150mm F2-2.8 ISO 50 | 1/25sec | f2.8 #richmondvirginia #richmondmarathon #marathon #run #sonyalpha #rvaphotographer #rva

Check out that view! 📸 This is on a RVATukTuk City Tour. Do you know where we are❓. . . . . #rvax #venturerichmond #hollywoodcemetery #rvatackylights #rvahalloween #vcurams #richmondmarathon #richmondmagazine #visitrichmondva #101placestopartybeforeyoudie #rvamoms #rvabreweries #rvafolkfest

Day 25 #stradaeasel Quick random painting at the end of the day. My husband was trying to help me find something to paint and found my running trophy from many years ago. This trophy always makes me laugh, because my relay team won the race in the women’s division and set a record. We may have been the only women’s team though! 😂 #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #oilpainting #Laurelhighlandsultra #richmondmarathon

This is exciting!!! #traininsane #richmondmarathon #sydneymarathon #abbottworldmarathonmajors #runner #running #irnlfe #ironforce99

And after exactly 2 months, I think I’ve finally processed my “HOLY SH** I DID THAT” moment of breaking 3 for the first time. I made a big wish for 11/11 and worked my butt off along the way and Richmond turned out to be a dream 🌟 Those long hot summer days and speedy shorter distances raced paid off. After race day, I definitely don’t think it all sank in. Not even close. It probably didn’t soak in until mid December on a plane ride to our honeymoon in Costa Rica where I sat there replaying the whirlwind that was this fall and let it REALLY hit how incredible it was and how I’m so proud of myself. I’m also so thankful for so many people because it definitely wasn’t a solo effort. From a girl who dreamed and worked hard to break 4, took 14 marathons to BQ, and never once believed sub 3 could be real until last year, I’m here to tell you KEEP DREAMING and setting those goals, because you never know what may happen!! I’m also so excited to chase big half goals this spring and let the full marathons be run off feeling with no time goals #paceofmecoaching #richmondmarathon #sub3

Another day, another state. Today, we have Virginia. Birthplace of the nation, home to eight US Presidents, and home of America's "Friendliest" marathon. To vote for your favorite Virginia half marathon, link in bio. . . . #halfmarathon #marathon #halfmarathontraining #halfmarathoner #halfmarathonrunner #run #runner #running #virginia #virginiahalfmarathon #virginiamarathons #richmondmarathon #run50states

The plan for 2024 is to continue doing what I’m doing: challenge myself, learn, grow and have fun! Great start of the year so far!!! Feeling blessed! #samesame #2024 #blessed #grateful #runner #yogi #strong #challenge #yourself #growth #strength #marathon #training #richmondmarathon #dohardthings

As long as I can feel this happy a few times next year, I think 2024 is gonna be alright. #goat #happynewyear #2024 #richmond #richmondmarathon #marathon #running

Was really excited that @ashburnjenn got me this thoughtful gift to display my race swag from over the years. Here’s to many more additions to the rack! #BUCKLESINTHEFRONT @spartan #richmondmarathon #rockandrollmarathon #medals #medalmonday #idoitfortheswag

Run a marathon. Do it with friends. Just realizing that I didn't make a feed post about the Richmond marathon. That epic PR deserves a spot for all eternity 🏆🎉 This is my favorite race forever... And yes, I'm already registered for next year 😉 #marathoner #richmondready #runrva #virginiaisforrunners #richmondmarathon #26point2 #mombod #momof3 #fitmom #fitfriends #momsrunthistown #momswhorun #pelotonmoms #runlikeagirl #procompressionambassador #keepittight #leagueofgarmin #altrarunning #teamgarmin #teamnuun #runeveryday #runstreak #motherrunner #goodr #letsgorva

Do you feel like you need someone in your corner? Do you need a boost of motivation? Do you want to improve your times, explore new trails, or just form a good routine? I'm Amanda and I'm your girl! I'm certified run coach, avid trail runner, and 9-time marathoner. I have years of run-speciality experience, and right now I'm attending PTA school. I love nothing more than helping people be active and chase the things that make them happy. I'm excited to offer no-nonsense, runner-driven run coaching. I believe running should NEVER feel like another job. I know we're all busy AF and sometimes, all you need is someone to give you workouts so it's one less thing to figure out. Someone to check in and keep you accountable. That's where I come in! Over the years, I've been able to take my marathon time down by 40 minutes, and my half marathon time down by almost 30. I qualified for and ran Boston twice. If you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or uninspired by your running at the end of the year, feel free to reach out... I've been there. Every time, I have found a way to get excited about running again. My mission is simple: chase what makes you happy. Let's chase it together!! #iloverunning #bostonmarathon #runcoach #richmondmarathon #richmondva #runrva #marathontraining #running

That feeling when you've made it through finals week and you have the energy to go back to normal life!! Taking a social media break was so eye-opening and helpful as I tackled my first semester in PTA school. I'm glad I did it. Being off social gave me clarity, peace of mind and focus. All of the things I needed to grind through the mentally toughest 10 weeks of my life! Living in a new city was also a great change, however scary it was sometimes. As a small town girl, RVA is a huge change. Commuting on 95 is something I'll probably never fully get used to. However, RVA has welcomed me with open arms and I love everything about it. The grittiness, the diversity, the vibrancy. Running took just the smallest bit of a backseat the last few weeks. Somehow I found the energy to join a few great run clubs, run a 10 miler, and I also had the great honor of being on the #crawlingcrabhalfmarathon pace team in nearby Norfolk. Then I got to pace the 4:15 full marathon in Richmond, partying for 26.2 miles with a buddy from home and another great pacer, and dozens of kick-ass runners! I have some cool stuff I've been working on up my sleeve. Stay tuned!! #adventureswithamanda #runrva #Richmond #richmondmarathon #richmondva #runcoach

✨ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT✨ Joe and I started working 1:1 together in July 2022. His original goals when we started were to increase the consistency + frequency of training without getting injured or burnt out, and to run a fast half marathon in the fall. We got to work for the next 5 months, increasing his average weekly mileage from around 20 miles/week to peaking at 40 miles/week [with the majority spent in the 30’s]. Most of the mileage was easy, and as we got closer to the race, we incorporated more threshold and race pace mileage. In the past, Joe had dreaded those longer tempos, but he was crushing them in this training cycle. He ended up with a half PR in Philly that fall. This past spring, training was going well as we built for Cherry Blossom 10 Miler, and then he was presented with a small injury setback. Being a PT himself, he knew to seek out help from a PT to get it fixed, and we worked together to modify his plan and get him healthy again. Come late June, we got to work again, with the goal of a sub-3:00 marathon in Richmond. Joe had a really strong training cycle and was ready to go after the goal come race day. He executed perfectly and never hit a wall on his way to his first sub-3:00 marathon [averaging a 6:40 pace] and his first BQ. I was able to see him on course a couple of times, including in the last 2 miles, when I knew sub-3:00 was going to happen, and I was so incredibly proud and excited for him to reach this big goal ☺️ In terms of his training, it’s simple - most of his mileage was easy [generally in the range of 8:40-9:30, sometimes a little faster], and the other 20% was spent doing A LOT of work in the 6’s to prepare him for running the marathon at that pace. He ran completely by feel/super easy on easy days, which allowed him to really nail the 2 hard workouts/week. We tweaked his nutrition + hydration, as well, so he was taking in more carbs + electrolytes than previously. Joe is a joy to coach and I can’t wait for more fun in 2024! Also, if you live in DC, Joe is a physical therapist who specializes in runners, so if you are dealing with some aches + pains, be sure to contact him for support with getting back on the mend! 💪🏼

This just popped up on my Timehop! Two years ago I thought a 2:56 would be completely unrealistic! I just couldn't see myself ever getting it. Fast forward two years and I've beaten that predicted time by 30s. But not only did I beat it, I beat it fresh out of hospital, just off of antibiotics and still with an infected kidney!!! Bring on Richmond marathon next September. Massive PB coming!!!!! (Please don't get a kidney infection...... Please don't get a kidney infection...... Please don't get a kidney infection) #run #runner #running #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #norwichrunner #richmondrunning #richmondmarathon #richmond #marathon #marathontraining #ukrunchat #runningdad #runningcommunity #runningkeepsmesane #stravarunning #garminrunning #forerunner235 #nikerunning #nikezoomxvaporfly #nike

That's a wrap! Our Marathon Tour was a blast, letting you experience our new AeroFit Series in-person. Were you with us at any of these epic events? Share your Marathon memories in the comments below! 👇 Snohomish River Run ➡️ Marine Corps Marathon ➡️ New York City Marathon ➡️ Richmond Marathon ➡️ Philadelphia Marathon ➡️ Rock N Roll San Antonio Marathon #SnohomishRiverRun #MarineCorpsMarathon #NYCMarathon #RichmondMarathon #PhiladelphiaMarathon #RockNRollSanAntonioMarathon

Celestial Gardens bouquets are making a return this weekend! We are so excited to celebrate the amazing graduates for Fall 2023! Locations: ●Friday 12/8 -9 AM- 2:30@ Commons/ Altria Theater Plants and flowers on Main Street -4 PM- 8:30@ Greater Richmond Convention Center Flowers and select plants (weather depending) on Marshall Street ●Saturday 12/9 -9 AM- 11:00@ Siegel Center Flowers and select plants for Fall 2023 Commencement on Harrison Street -12 PM- 7:30@ Commons/ Altria Theater Flowers and select plants on Main Street ●Sunday -12 PM- 4:00 PM@ Altria Theater Flowers for School of Business ceremony If you are looking for a custom arrangement please send us a message! Friday will be the LAST DAY set up at VCU for the week. We will be at a new location, so be sure to check out the plants and flowers while you can! We will NOT be set up in Carytown this week due to the graduations and rain Sunday. We will return with new tropical plant arrivals, poinsettias, and holiday finds Friday, 12/15 for the weekend. Next week will be the LAST AT VCU for 2023. If you have any issues with your plants or need help preparing them for the winter break, please reach out. Thank you all so much for the continued support! Thank you to all the new supporters who have found a plant or the page these last few months. So grateful to continue connecting people with the plant passion! Photos of the flower stand at Brown's Island for the #richmondmarathon 2023! . . . . #rva #richmondva #carytown #carytownrva #womanownedbusiness #shoplocal #smallbusiness #plantshop #interiorscapes #plants #plantlife #flowers #flowershop #flowerpower #richmondmarathon2023 #dreamchaser

Richmond Marathon finisher!! The hardest run (so far) in my life led to 3 PRs and overall a great race. Time: 3:06 ; Place: 218/4085; Age Group: 4/71. Richmond was a great city to run through and the course support was great! Excited to run the Carmel Marathon in April! #marathon #running #run #richmondmarathon #carmelmarathon #athlete

Pain is temporary talking about a marathon is forever…even weeks later at a coffee date with your coach @anneetully 🤣 Had the best time running Richmond and made more progress with another PR 🥳 Love the marathon distance, the new places it brings me too and the people I get to know better! Congrats to @jennyorenwasham8 being an amazing friend and also smashing a PR in the half! #richmondva #richmondmarathon #runnersofinstagram #runner #runnerscommunity #medalmonday #marathon

Authentically ✨ ME ✨ That’s how I felt coaching the Richmond marathon training team this year. I love this community of runners so much and had so much fun on race day. @sportsbackers kindly shared these images with me and I just look at them and see so much joy. Bottling up that joy and imagining this community alongside me as I travel to Delaware to run my 10th Marathon this weekend! Ready or not, here I come! #runforfun #marathonrunner #marathoner #marathon #richmondmarathon #rohobothmarathon

Still reeling over the great experience of the Richmond marathon. My first marathon, one of the hardest things that I probably had to do physically and mentally. There were so many stories that I had throughout the race so many different things that I had to use as self encouragement. It’s really true what they say you can train all day and put in the miles for a marathon, but it’s not the same as race day because of various different factors that influence how you perform however, I will say that the training process leading up to the marathon was almost as good as the race. Highly encourage any of those if you’re a runner or thinking about getting into running that you do something that will push your own personal envelope something that you know is going to make you very uncomfortable Something that will challenge you, especially if you want to see what your limits are and then push through them! #richmondmarathon #marathonrunning #justrun

Brent Knoll Trail Race ✅ Hills ✅ Mud ✅ Medal ✅ Free cider ✅ That was humbling. I really forgot how badly hills can ruin you. Two very steep climbs and I struggled to recover again. Great fun coming down in the mud though. Big thanks to @burnhamonseaharriers for putting on a great event. @hoka Speed Goats proved to be unreal in these conditions once again 👟 #run #running #bristolrunners #bristol #bristolrunning #bristolrunner #ukrunchat #fitness #10k #5k #halfmarathon #marathon #marathontraining #trailrun #trailrunning #basetraining  #richmondmarathon #runnersofinstagram

FLAAAATTTTLLLLAAAYYY Last one of 2023? Possibly... Really looking forward to the Brent Knoll 10k tomorrow. I've barely done any trail running this year so I'm gonna make sure I enjoy this one 🙌 #run #running #bristolrunners #bristol #bristolrunning #bristolrunner #ukrunchat #fitness #10k #5k #halfmarathon #marathon #marathontraining #trailrun #trailrunning #basetraining  #richmondmarathon #runnersofinstagram

Richmond Half Marathon. My fastest race. Still so excited about this race because it definitely boosted my confidence for running and races in general. Struggling with injury all year has been bringing me down and really negatively effecting my mindset towards exercising. I’ve never run a half marathon without stopping because I get in my head. I know I can do it because I can do it during training, but I psych myself out during the race. This time I didn’t stop. I kept going. I kept pushing and I dropped more than 8 minutes off my personal best time. I felt incredible during and after. With Brandon gone I’ve also been struggling to find the motivation to do anything because he was my running partner, lifting partner and all other fun workouts. I’ve been working to find new ways to enjoy these things like classes at the gym, walking on the treadmill and reading and finding races to sign up for. The capital trail 10 miler was an exciting start to race season, the half was an amazing and fast race for me and of course the annual turkey waddle and tacky light run will round out my fall races. As we approach the end of the year I’m looking to next year for new mindsets, better recovery methods to keep working towards healing my hip and more races to look forward to! Well anyway. There’s a life update I didn’t know I was making until I finished this caption lol. #runner #run #running #richmondmarathon #richmondhalf #marathon #fit #fitness #exercise #workouts #runningjourney

Another version of the Richmond design we posted yesterday 🫶🏻 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #marathon #runner #running #runningmotivation #runningmakesmehappy #runnergifts #gifts #giftideas #customart #custommade #personalizedart #marathonmap #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #ornaments #holidaydecor #holidayseason #blackfriday #holidaysale #richmondmarathon #richmondva

Best running friends and super mommas Tracie and Heather show up for one another every single day - on the roads and trails and in life 💛 This picture is of the two of them rocking the Richmond Marathon, during which they shared many miles side by side, celebrating, supporting and encouraging one other as they always do. I made this for Tracie to give to Heather for her birthday 🥳 - a lasting reminder of their treasured friendship and shared passion for running and chasing big dreams together! Happy birthday, Heather! 💜 Thank you both for being such an awesome example of strong women who love and believe in each other in sport, motherhood and life 💞 #werunonart #bamr #brfs #bestrunningfriends #runnerportraits #artforrunners #runningart #giftforrunners #customillustration #motherrunner #motherrunners #womenwhorun #inspiringwomenrunners #richmondmarathon #marathon #momswhorun #raleighrunners

Richmond Marathon 2023 11/11/23 (…Off in the distance, the night sky fills with lightning…) (Wake Up. A kaleidoscope of rapture opens within me. A wealth of knowledge and experience drifts through my mind.(Every run matters) Memories from my beginnings playing in my head. (You’ve come so far, what even are you anymore) A chromatic rush of life courses through my body. (Mind and body are one) I move beautifully, flowing in unison with the world. Every breath and step taken with purpose. (You’ve learned how to connect it all “Unity Is The Key”) The world around me is a haze. Hours last minutes. (Perception of time has become warped) “Draw energy from the crowds”…cheering grows stronger towards the end. I’ve been in autopilot, mind blank. Body doing what it knows best…(for once I’m impressed) Watch reads 25. (Switch off autopilot) breathe deeper, swing harder. What pain there is becomes euphoric. (..out of the darkness the serpent reveals itself…) Pass the finish line. Oh how far you’ve come) @david.ortizzz congratulations bro. You’ve got that fire in you, this is only the beginning…I’ll have my soul back though 😜🤙🏽 Gotta say these “short” distance races are kinda fun 😅 Aid station every 2 miles instead of 9…woah Crowds cheering you every mile (I felt like a race car) Definitely gonna do more of these next year. Saw Leisure at the 9:30 club on Saturday. The sax solo blew my mind. Thanks @a_nd_dub for capturing this. Song being played: Flame by Leisure 3:40:25 Official Time 958th Of 4085 Overall Unity Is The Key #running #runningmotivation #richmondmarathon #fitnessmotivation #athlete

We never fail, only win or learn. That’s the mindset Becca had to channel during this two-year long build up to completing the @sportsbackers Richmond Marathon. Last year, too close to race day, she fell, hurt her knee, and had to defer after a summer of training. She was frustrated, but determined to heal, train, and run the marathon in 2023. Good things come to those who wait. Becca finished her second marathon ever with a 37 minute PR! That’s over a minute per mile improvement 🤯. “I had the best time, running, laughing , enjoying the crowds and their signs along the way. I crossed the finish line with a 37 minute PR and felt such joy, emotions and strength. I immediately told my husband we are coming back next year!!” Congratulations @becca.lee.runs - we are so proud of you for fighting your way to an impressive new marathon PR and can’t wait to chase down whatever goal you set next! #marathon #richmondmarathon #marathonpr #running #runcoach #runningcoach #marathontraining

My #richmondmarathon photos are in! Color coordination on point; finish line pic… not so much. And though it was far from my best race, I did learn a valuable lesson in mirror imaging. Marathon # 14 not 41 🤦‍♂️ 😂 #medalmonday #marathon #running

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Big shout out to Jeff for his Richmond Marathon last weekend! Finishing a marathon is always special and a huge accomplishment. And you'll always remember your first finish because you proved to yourself that you can tackle a feat that very few do. But Jeff stepped that success up a notch by taking home a BQ on his first ever marathon! Congratulations Jeff, looks like you'll have to run another! Come celebrate with Jeff (and the rest of use mortals), and join us for our weekly Tuesday night group run. We meet this Tuesday and every Tuesday at 6:30 at World of Beer for a 3 mile (or 6 if you're feeling spicy) loop around Rockville. It's a great time to burn off a few calories before the feasting begins!

Another #raceweekend is over, and we're excited to celebrate Medal Monday! 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ 🌟 We love race season because it's an amazing opportunity to celebrate YOU and all your accomplishments! Tag us in your #medalmonday photos so we can cheer for you 🎉 👏 📸 @mybonnyruns @the_mrs_lowrie @caitomatthews #raceseason #marathonseason #nycmarathon #nycmarathon2022 #stpeterunfest #rundisney #richmondmarathon #richmondhalfmarathon #letsgorva #runningcommunity #finishline #finishlinepics #runninginspo #runningmotivation #runlocal #runlocalevents #instarunners #runhappy #runfamily #spibelt #spibeltstyle

It’s been 1 week since my marathon and I felt like I needed to give some thanks! (It is thanksgiving week after all) @sportsbackers Marathon Training Team was such an important part of my marathon training. For one thing, running a pre-planned route for your long run with a bunch of other people helps you more than you know. The water stops help a ton and getting to know your marathon route is a game changer. But most importantly, the coaches were SO HELPFUL! They are all seasoned marathoners and know exactly how to do it! During the race they were everywhere, cheering us on, running with us through the toughest parts of the race, and in my case, running me over the finish line! The mental support and cheering was so incredible. I am so thankful they helped keep me running strong. Running friends are also so important! I’m someone who loves running alone. As a mom, it’s my time to be alone in my head and decompress and is vital to my sanity. BUT on those lonnnnngggg runs it really does help to have friends to keep you going and make the time fly! @landcruiser1980 was there through all the hardest runs to chat about kids, Richmond history, Disney, my appalling taste in music, and all things running. Thanks for making the longest runs a little easier! A special shout-out to @brittina.powers who was always there in my texts and DMs reminding me to not be a f*cking p*ssy and fully supporting my running addiction no matter what! Love you so much you crazy b!tch! My personal running coach was the key to my amazing training season. She unlocked my potential and allowed me to achieve my dream of a BQ! I couldn’t have done this without her. And of course, my family! Their unending support got me through alllll of the months of training. They made all the hours of running possible. They were there at the finish line keeping me going when the race got so hard and cried with me when I stumbled over to them and told them I did it!!! Feeling so amazingly grateful and thankful for all of the incredible people who got me through the training and the race. I couldn’t have done it alone. I needed each and every one of them. 📸 @backlightphoto

A week ago dose of fun 🤩 나 너무 신났었네… 마라톤 기록을 안생각 하면 달릴수는 없지만 응원해 주는 아이들과의 하이파이브는 놓칠수 없다. 30km 가 지나면 모든것이 다 부질없다 하는 생각이 가득 하지만 또 막상 Finish Line 이 멀리서 보이면, 앞뒤 안보다 질주 하는 단순함. 후들거리던 다리때문에 한참 제대로 서있지도 못했는데 사진속 웃고 있는 나를 보니 또 좋네… 나 너무 행복했네… #marathon #마라톤 #리치몬드 #richmondmarathon #richmondmarathon2023

Racing with friends is always better!! As seen on my face; even as you're dying at mile 26, seeing your friends cheering you on changes everything! Race day is sacred. Thanks for spending it with me 🫶🏻 📷 @losliveshealthy #richmondmarathon #teamnuun2023

Easy 10k It was very wet so glad to have got it done. Not been my best week for fitness with long days in London, but hopefully I can pull it back this weekend 💪 #run #running #bristolrunners #bristol #bristolrunning #bristolrunner #ukrunchat #fitness #10k #5k #halfmarathon #marathon #marathontraining #trailrun #trailrunning #basetraining  #richmondmarathon #runnersofinstagram

I had a blast jumping into the Richmond Marathon last minute. As an added bonus, I caught up with some good friends, and Owen nailed the bottle handoffs! I’m excited to get back to the mountains soon, but I’ve been having a surprising amount of fun changing it up and building some speed. #richmondmarathon #hurt100

there’s a certain joy and nourishment in receiving an outpouring of cheers, high-fives, and #bigraceenergy during the final stretch of a marathon, and last weekend’s @novemberproject hype squad at mile 24 was a bold, vivid reminder of how proud i am to represent this #community! thanks to @dyani.leanora, @vinlomb & @anothernationdiscovered for all the support during this training block, and to @lululemon, @brooksrunning & @nikerunning for the essential #raceday gear. [📸: @einsteinphotography] #lululemonambassador #thesweatlife #novemberproject #justshowup #leagueofgarmin #marathon #26point2 #richmondmarathon

Some of the professional shots from the Richmond Marathon 🏃🏻‍♀️ I literally spent the first half of this race wishing I were sitting down somewhere that’s not the race course, so I’m glad I got some pics where I’m smiling 😂 #flashbackfriday #richmond #rva #richmondmarathon #va #virginia #marathon

Swipe to read Nathan’s reflection on his 10+ minute PR. Sickness descended on his house right before the marathon, and while he was healthy enough to run, he still faced some race day challenges. For two years we have worked together, and that second paragraph is everything about the growth process. Excel is committed to YOUR excellence! So proud of Nathan and fully believe a low 3 marathon is in his near future! #runitfast #richmondmarathon #personalrecord #marathon #marathoner #runcoach #virginiaisforrunners #richmondmarathon #2280run

Virginia is for LO♥️ERS...but also MARATHONERS! Still feeling so much joy from this race 🏃🏼‍♀️🍂✨ It was an amazing day to #RunRichmond with crisp fall weather, a beautiful course full of colorful fall leaves, and crowd support showing why it’s called America’s Friendliest Marathon. And…I finished with a new PR! I am grateful for so many things: - My body and mind for continuing to allow me the privilege of running - ALL of the love and support from family and friends who build me up, support me, root for me, believe in me, and show up for me. My heart is so full 🫶🏻 - Pickle juice at mile 22. I hate pickles. Except at mile 22. 🥒 - That finish line blanket! Oh and note to future self: Don’t take that slice of Papa John’s pizza right after you finish 🍕

New goal = New PB Congrats to @soseyama, who set a new personal record at #richmondmarathon. This is what he said: “I’m thrilled to share that I set a new personal best of 2:34:52, shaving four minutes off my previous record in windy and hilly Richmond. This year, my goal was to break the sub-2:30 barrier, but despite not being ready to achieve this in Boston and Berlin, the Richmond marathon presented a new opportunity. Following @mattinglisfox advice, I targeted a sub-2:35 finish instead. This strategy paid off. I ran with confidence and calm, a change that allowed me to push past the 30km mark, where I typically struggle. Matt’s guidance was invaluable, and I’m proud of what we accomplished. Now, the sub-2:30 marathon feels like an attainable goal in the near future!” 💪💪💪 Once more, congratulations, So! We are eager to help you achieve your objectives!

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Guess I have a year to figure out how to run a sub 3hr marathon….. and my first road marathon….. also how do i fit in a few ultras in marathon training(without blowing up my legs)? Discount code in links. #richmondmarathon #aerteamblue #alteregorunning @alter_ego_running

🤍 #rva 👟 tough one saturday. started strong. pulled hamstring. slowest half ever. jogged the last 9 miles, but I FINISHED. 🏁 enjoyed reading some excellent signs! see ya again next year, #richmondmarathon 🏅 #longwaytorunforabanana🍌 #alltoenailsgotoheaven👏

I have a lot of big personal running accomplishments. But this one might be one that I am most proud of and will never not re share. Four years ago today : I ran The Richmond Marathon while 4.5 months pregnant (and snagging a 40 min PR) And, no one knowing I was pregnant other than Jesse and my Doctor. And thennnn drove back and worked behind the bar until 3am that very same night 😅. . . . . . #runrichmond #richmondmarathon #JandARacingAmbassador #runningwhilepregnant #run #marathon #marathonrunner #marathonrunning #milesandmotherhood #twentysixpointtwo

Exactly one year from today, we'll be running Richmond again! 😁 Today is the last day to take advantage of our early bird sale, so sign up and be #RichmondReady for 2024. Whether it'll be your first time, or it's your favorite fall tradition, we want you to experience America's Friendliest Marathon! Save now and get excited to #RunRichmond! 🔗 Register at the link in our bio! 🏷 #RunRichmond #RichmondReady #richmondmarathon #runrva #rva #runner #marathon #halfmarathon #sale

I ran a marathon!!!! This still seems unreal to me. Something that once seemed impossible became a reality this past Saturday. So some people give mile by mile recaps, fortunately for everyone I can't remember all that! What I do remember is the feelings. I'm a slow runner and I've heard stories about the lack of support for slow runners. I experienced none of that - instead the exact opposite. The spectators were amazing the entire race, they cheered and fist bumped and rang bells. Between mile 25-26 the crowd said "you're a marathoner!" And at that moment reality hit, I was actually gonna finish this thing and a glance at my watch told me I wasn't doing too bad timewise - a happy surprise. I finished strong and crossed the finish line excited and happy and amazed at what I accomplished. Was I tired? Yes Was I sore? Yes Was I hungry? Yes But that feeling when you cross the finish line! Priceless! I met so many runners who were so awesome! They encouraged me while running, they shared stories, they congratulated me for finishing, for trying, for running, and for sharing this experience with my daughter (@megans_running). They made me feel like a runner. The runners community was exactly what it's known for- supportive and welcoming. This was the best experience and although I said this was my only one I would ever do....I have the right to change my mind right? Thank you Richmond and @sportsbackers for an amazing time! #noonecares #runyourrace #slowrunner #runover50 #runnerscommunity #firstmararthon #richmondmarathon #womenwhorun #everyonesawinner #runhappy #dohardthings #challengeyourself #imarunner

Officially a marathoner!!! 🏃🏻‍♀️🤩 Finally checked it off my bucket list ✅ I took @humagel every 4 miles (alternating with and without caffeine) and @saltstick electrolyte caps every 30-45 mins as needed. My left ITB felt a bit sore after mile 2 and then both sides felt sore throughout the race but it was bearable. My Apple Watch died right before mile 24 and my right knee wanted to give out at mile 25 😅 Crazy to say — I ran the whole race without any walk and bathroom breaks…. plus my time was a sub 5:30 marathon! 🤯 I achieved my goal of sub 6 😭 My commitment to months of training paid off 🥳 #runrichmond #letsgorva #richmondmarathon

My first marathon is tomorrow! 🏃🏻‍♀️ All the feels 🤯🤩😵‍💫 I have to trust my training so I can make it to the finish line 🏁 The best thing I did for myself was logging my runs/experiences to hold myself accountable, and I am so glad to have made it this far! #runrichmond #letsgorva #richmondmarathon