LIFE: HARD MODE ACTIVATED!

30 FTM just trying to live my best life. Came out as Trans in Oct 2019, feel free to follow along with my transition.

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WOOOHOOO!!! gatta love achievements! Lol. Honestly if it wasn't for all the running app achievements out there I would probably have been so bored this year. I LOVE achievements, no matter if it's a video game, a real life certification, or an achievement on a running app. I am ALL about achievements. I am simply not competitive with other people but I am HIGHLY competitive with myself. Achievements may be silly but they make me feel like I have beaten my old self and that the bar is even higher. I'm honestly not sure how to explain it 😂 I'm probably just weirder than I thought. . . . . #plantbasedrunner #longrunday #sundayfunday #internationaldayofthegirl #trandgirlsaregirls #transathlete #veganathlete #transrunner #runnersofinstagram #supportfemaleathletes #nikerunclubapp @nike @nikewomen #achievementunlocked #achievementjunkie #athlete #justdoit #keepgoing #rainyday https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNbI56DKfH/?igshid=1czm4k16hsg3z

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I MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH! AND THE FREE BANANA!!! . . . . #love #lifeofarunner #plantpowered #plantbasedrunner #transathlete #transrunner #imissrunningwithyou #imissmyrungroup #teampotato #teamrwb #runnersofinstagram #potatoes #halfmarathon #halffanatics #marathon #marathonerlife #run #life #imissracing #imisseveryone #covidreallysucks #nikerunning #nikerunclubapp #garmin #laceup #ididitforthefreebanana #potatoesarelife #iamapotato #nashvillerunning #nashville https://www.instagram.com/p/CGBhCjRDRxt/?igshid=1vqw7wl0dmw59

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Today's long run was really wonderful and quite relaxing. Not too hot, didn't rain, and allergies didn't kick my butt. Overall it was very pleasant. . . . #runnersofinstagram #teampotato #plantpowered #plantbasedrunner #transrunner #transathlete #transmasc #keepgoing #beautifulday #icantwaitformynextrun #goingtobeagoodday #timetoeat #fitness #Health https://www.instagram.com/p/CFp2Yu9D2x_/?igshid=p3eptn1utpyw

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Finally finished my 75 Mile challenge. I ended up not running as much of it as I wanted as a nursed my body back from an injury. But even though I had to walk most of it, a mile is still a mile and even if I had to crawl it I had no intention of not finishing. Actually I think this was really good because I feel so much stronger as a runner for using this time to build my body up properly. I am actually doing two other challenges right now that are focused on improving my time and stride and look forward to seeing the end results of those. . . . #grit #polargrit @believeintherun #believeintherun #injuryrecovery #strongerthanbefore #nevergiveup #neversurrender #runnersofinstagram #smallsetback https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcldRqjjhM/?igshid=1kwaei35zwt0f

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Been pretty slow lately but meh, it's fine... Sometimes it's just how things play out I suppose. . . . #believeintherun #30daychallenge #grit #polargrit #injuriessuck #iamreallyhungry #almostthere https://www.instagram.com/p/CFQ11zyjTAj/?igshid=14xcz8b0ytem

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Won't be too long now!!! Woot woot! I'm actually slightly past 50% but w/e! Lol. #polargrit #plantpowered #plantbasedrunner #fuckitshot #halfdown #believeintherun @believeintherun https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7mhGyj658/?igshid=1qpcyw4f44bg8

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I am officially on day 10 of my 30 day grit challenge. I am about 27% through the 75 miles which isn't much but I was in the hospital a few days ago and so I missed 2 days of running because of it and have been told to take it easy for a little while so my body can recover. For those who might be feeling concerned I want you to know that I am OK and am recovering quickly. But I might need to walk a lot of these miles to reach my goal. 😭 Oh! Also today is day 2 for my 100mile September challenge... So there is that...I like challenges lol can you tell? . . . #polargrit #75milechallenge #30daychallenge #transrunner #transman #transpride #preeverything #keepgoing #nevergiveup #imfreakingtired https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpsdYej_dX/?igshid=mww8tradk7tu

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I was flipping through my emails and ran across one from a client I use to work with. I nearly cried reading her email to me and realized that even after I am no longer with a client, I still miss them dearly and hope beyond anything that they are all happy and healthy. Many believe I will forget about them once they are gone but honestly I never do. I don't just work with people, I build connections and memories with them that will stay with me for a lifetime. I am always thanked for helping them but honestly it is me who should be thanking them. Each client has taught me something new, inspired me, and pushed me to be better. I will never forget our time together. Thank you Pat... So much. . . . . #Health #fitness #personaltrainer #lifecoach #healthyliving #recommendations #appreciation #worldsgreatestclients #nevergiveup #iwillalwaysbethereforyou https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZfZBRDmpP/?igshid=1evypxewmb3c8

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So going out today I felt really tired and the pulled muscle in my lower back was killing me... Of course all the hills didn't help with that 😒 but another day done and I just have to keep pushing as best I can until the very end. I did find it a bit annoying to have my watch keep going off because of the stair counter lol I should really turn that off. . . . #polargrit #believeintherun #transrunner #runnersofinstagram #injuryrecovery #garmin #30daychallenge #75milechallenge #health #fitness #challengeexcepted https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXMy5Njvv5/?igshid=1xyf8c4rdibyz

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DAY 2 COMPLETED! WOOT WOOT! also... I got stormed on... That kinda sucked.. . . . #polargrit #75milechallenge #runnersofinstagram #plantbasedrunner #transrunner #transman #day2of30 #feelinginspired https://www.instagram.com/p/CEVDx3BDyxT/?igshid=3u4sz39un4z9

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First day of my 30 day challenge... Had about two weeks of nothing so I figured I should ease into it. As such I only did 1.5 miles today (it's really REALLY hot outside) but only 73.5 more miles to go. 😂 Maybe I will run more tonight... Idk.. we will see. . . . #garmin #polargrit #believeintherun #75milechallenge #day1of30 #iamexhausted #myweekendwastoolong #thisshouldbeinteresting #iwonderhowfaricango #runnersofinstagram #transrunner #plantpowered https://www.instagram.com/p/CESSqhdDcaS/?igshid=1aadltt5z38xt

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Just hanging with my little man until dinner is ready. . . . . #transathlete #dogsofinstagram #mykidshavepaws #rescuedogsofinstagram #threeleggeddog #transman #runnersofinstagram #justchillin https://www.instagram.com/p/CDSPD__jhA7/?igshid=12746ct4avgtc

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When everyone is trying to give get your attention but the baby wins. 😂🤣 . . . #dogsofinstagram #furbabylove🐶🐾❤️ #mansbestfriend #chihuahuasofinstagram #family #love #transathlete #wagsandweights #threeleggeddog #heissoperfect #transman #thisisrealunconditionallove https://www.instagram.com/p/CC7OBSIjrbm/?igshid=1upddppt3jowg

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Went on my morning run with my new mask today and holy monkeys! I am stuff getting use to the hills out here but now I run with a mask and let me tell you... The struggle is so real! But! I didn't have an asthma attack, so that's a bonus. 😅 Up side to masks? Asthma isn't as bad and allergies don't bother me. Down side? My face is extra hot and sweaty, and the flow of air is a little different.... Not bad... Just different.. and my nose is so tiny that all my masks shift awkwardly from time to time making the mask pull on my ears. 😂 I sometimes look like a lil elf. 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Overall, it was a slow day and I ended up walking some of it just from pure exhaustion from sore muscles. I kinda did a really hard two hour workout the other day and it killed my legs. 😭 But was a blast and totally worth it. . . . . #runnersofinstagram #plantbased #plantpowered #run #beautifulday #fuckitshot #justrealizedicantdrinkwaterwithamaskon #justmyluck #transathlete #transman #transfitness #transpride #mypronounsarehehimhis #timetolaceupagain https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtREDNDWfl/?igshid=1ke3w01hjwb17

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Nature is truly a beautiful thing... https://www.instagram.com/p/CCogGajDFKp/?igshid=1v3ieic9rlc57

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DAY 4! I completely forgot to post a photo for day 3 of the event 😅 I have been distracted lately but I have still managed to get in my full 3 miles for each day of the walk/run event. Only two more days to go! 🥰 . . . #pcos #transathlete #transpride #pride🌈 #Pride2020 #StepsForAcceptance🏳️‍🌈 #walk #run #runnersofinstagram #pcosfuckingsucks https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHv69wD5fa/?igshid=1mdccelg794f4

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So today I had to wait for the storms to pass before I could do my walk. I wanted to run today but I could barely function today without doubling over in pain. So I just went for a very VERY slow walk. I do feel like yesterday's stats on my tracker were WAY off .... Not in distance because I followed an already set track but I mean like the calorie burn yesterday seems way off. 😒 Maybe I need to do a system reset... Idk but either way today's 3 miles is now done! I do have a long run tomorrow so I might do them both together 🥰 hopefully the pain stops before then. . . . #transathlete #StepsForAcceptance🏳️‍🌈 #pride🌈 #Pride2020 #pcos #transpride #onedayatatime #transgender https://www.instagram.com/p/CCCjtA0D7P_/?igshid=pfr1b3e3p014