Esther Norine Designs

I'm a runner, blogger, pianist, drinker of fine drinks, proud Bengal cat owner, world traveler, all while living in Oklahoma City.

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I ran an easy 4 miles! I didn't want to push my injured ankle too far. I'd like to get 5 miles next week. I'm still in the StepBet game too! . . . . . #inspiringwomenrunners #runningterritory #worlderunners #runnersbelike #monitorthebeat #womensrunningcommunity #running_life_inspiration #runnerspace #runnerScommunity #RCRunnerOftheWeek #Runitfast #beerpulse #thebeernation #runnergirl #nikerun #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #drinkbeer #runner #halfmarathon (at Anytime Fitness Uptown OKC)

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First beer of the long weekend! Chilling with @wallace4 and @sirlavenderwood88 at @tapwerks and sipping my @keepitlocalok free beer. . . . . . #inspiringwomenrunners #runningterritory #worlderunners #runnersbelike #monitorthebeat #womensrunningcommunity #running_life_inspiration #runnerspace #runnerScommunity #RCRunnerOftheWeek #Runitfast #beerpulse #thebeernation #runnergirl #nikerun #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #drinkbeer #runner #halfmarathon (at TapWerks Ale House)

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I had a terrible run tonight! But I'm trying to stay positive. So this was a fabulous walk! I could list off excuses why things didn't go to plan but I've been working hard and I earned a break. I also earned a beer. 😂🍺😎. . . . . #inspiringwomenrunners #runningterritory #worlderunners #runnersbelike #monitorthebeat #womensrunningcommunity #running_life_inspiration #runnerspace #runnerScommunity #RCRunnerOftheWeek #Runitfast #beerpulse #thebeernation #runnergirl #nikerun #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #drinkbeer #runner #halfmarathon (at Red Coyote Running and Fitness)

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Run days are my favorite! I had some minor ankle pain but I was able to walk it out. Each run, I'm feeling progress on my healing. I'm very thankful. . . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training (at Anytime Fitness Uptown OKC)

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I totally rocked some kettle bells this morning! And after that, I walked a mile on the treadmill. I'm doing a step bet with @ww_coffee_mama and @grammylicious_ww. We are in the warm up week right now. Happy hump day friends! (at Anytime Fitness Uptown OKC)

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Turn be told, my ankle has been a little sore over the last 3 days. I decided to take it easy today and do a speed ladder. I started out at 4.0 and every 5 minutes increased it by .1 until I got to 4.5. That worked perfectly and I snagged 3 miles with no discomfort. . . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training

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I had a great workout this morning with the kettle bells and a 1 mile walk. It's going to be a great day! I'm starting my first step bet today!. . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training (at Anytime Fitness Uptown OKC)

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Just walked 3 miles through some sketchy territory but worth it for this beer. . . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training (at Anthem Brewing Company, LLC)

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This was not my best run and it wast my sprained ankle this time. Haha! 😂 I got the biggest side stitch and had no choice but to walk a mile to get it out of my system. I haven't had that for over a year. Other than that, I enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine. As a runner, it's important to accept the good and bad runs. Also, never give up! 💪🏃😜. . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training

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Dear @tapwerks, kudos for getting @rogueales cold brew IPA. It shows you're working to keep Oregon beer on tap! . . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training (at TapWerks Ale House)

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One more round of arms! And I don't want to do it! Haha! 😂 Which could be why I'm taking a break to instagram. And it's for accountability. . . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training (at Anytime Fitness Uptown OKC)

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Three run days in a row! That's almost a run streak! Today, I needed to take it easy. The last two runs, I was pushing for speed. I kept my pace at a super easy 15 minute mile and my ankle thanked me. There was some discomfort in the first mile but that all worked itself out. Over the last year, I have learned how to listen to my body and mange the ankle sprain. All while running or walking. . . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training

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Who ordered a negative split? This runner did! 👍 My injured ankle had no pain. Just some pops and cracks in my calf and discomfort towards the end. Bonus: sub 13 minute miles! Ah, I felt fantastic! Side note: this a Coop Aleworks Negative Splits craft beer. . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training (at Anchor Down)

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It's not very active (it was yesterday!) but the yeast is still feasting on the smorgasbord I prepared. . . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training (at Paseo Arts District)

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I'm not training for a race right now, which means I get to run for fun! I rocked 3 miles this morning. Running is the best! . . . . . #runnergirl #run #nikerun #nike #womenrunners #instarun #runnersofinstagram #runokc #runoklahoma #run405 #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #moniterthebeat #beer #craftbeer #instabeer #homebrewedbeer #catspawbrewing #craftnotcrap #runlocal #drinkbeer #drinklocal #runner #drinkoklahomabeer #brewski #running #workout #inspiringwomenrunners #halfmarathon #training

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As any brewer knows, you must drink beer after making beer. . . . . . #beer #instabeer #craftbeer #craftnotcrap #cheers #estherdrinks #drinkbeer #yaybeer #instadrink #catspawbrewing #brewer #brewbeer #homebrewer #cat #kitties #catsofinstagram #instacat #ilovemycat #bengalcat #bengalsofinstagram #hops #ig_bengals #brewski #brewmaster #kitty #meow #purr #beerofpaseo #catsofpaseo #okc (at TapWerks Ale House)

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Happy Mother's Day to all you amazing moms out there! In honor of you, I am brewing beer. This is my first original recipe in all grain. I'm excited! . . . . . #beer #instabeer #craftbeer #craftnotcrap #cheers #estherdrinks #drinkbeer #yaybeer #instadrink #catspawbrewing #brewer #brewbeer #homebrewer #cat #kitties #catsofinstagram #instacat #ilovemycat #bengalcat #bengalsofinstagram #hops #ig_bengals #brewski #brewmaster #kitty #meow #purr #beerofpaseo #catsofpaseo #okc (at Paseo Arts District)