Me and 70.3

Swimmer, Cyclist, Runner. Born and raised in NJ, current Colorado transplant. 3 x IM70.3 / Next IM: 70.3 Atlantic City September 2019 IG:@meand703

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I’m starting to become Jack Torrence from being cooped up in my house since Monday. Instead of chasing around my family with an axe, I decided to make homemade dog treats at 6am! . . . Fun fact: I bought this silicone baking sheet when I was 14, so about 20 years ago. And this is the first time I’ve used it. Also, I’ve been taking it with me during moves because I knew I would use it eventually. Today’s the day! . . . #baking #bake #dogs #dogtreats #treats #yum #homemade #bored #healthy #doggo #spoiled #spoileddog #kitchen #delicious #tasty #puppy (at Broomfield, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Pu4WRHqXs/?igshid=2ohrquv5vx8c

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My Boston lawn ornament is letting me know it’s another snow day. Second day of getting ready for work and then turning right around to work from home. Stay safe out there, Colorado! . . . #snow #snowday #colorado #weather #snowstorm #bostonterrier #cute #cold #winter #ice #staywarm (at Boulder, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4NPX1iH6yd/?igshid=1a7pkcb16yqie

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A snow day means playing ball inside. Ham found this giant dog toy tennis ball outside that makes a fun high-pitched squeak. . . . #dog #dogs #doggo #dogsofinstagram #blueheeler #cattledog #adopt #rescue #puppy #cute #cutedog #ham #playtime #kong #lab #doggies (at Boulder, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4IB1N0ngkQ/?igshid=1785o71npw594

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Pre-tattoo day selfie. Still working on my half sleeve and yesterday meant starting the inside of the arm 😬. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but holy hell it was kinda rough. My next session will be all inside the arm, so wish me luck. . . . #tattoo #tattoos #tattoogirls #ouch #selfie #halfsleeve #sleevetattoo #spooky #raven #moon #ink #inkedgirl (at Broomfield, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AbbOpn1cV/?igshid=w7bj8a54w4oz

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Super sweaty and tired from my body strength training/HIIT class. I always feel like hot stuff during yoga and Pilates, and then I take a class like this and get knocked down a few pegs. . . . My sleeve tattoo is a work in progress, so don’t at me that it looks weird. . . . #sweaty #gym #gymselfie #hiit #tattoo #tattoogirls #lockerroom #fitness #strength #training #workout #lifestyle #health #healthandfitness (at Boulder, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B37nKHUn1u9/?igshid=190q1onvsof1y

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Grand Circle Trailfest 2019 Race Recap

I ran far! Check out my full recap here:

https://www.meand703.com/2019/10/grand-circle-trailfest-2019-recap.html

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Scouting out some future trail running trails. Had to carry the little guy most of the way because I didn’t want him to get overworked, but my cattle dog is getting old enough to start jogging with me. I’ve taken her out on some really short runs and she does great and loves it. . . . #flatirons #views #boulder #hike #trails #dogs #family #dogsofinstagram #trailrunner #trailrunning #nature #colorado #gooutside #threemusketeers #3amigos #cattledog #chihuahua #adoptdontshop (at Boulder, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B34kjWmnuxc/?igshid=2pre721punkf

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Quick 5k lunch run. I’m only a few weeks away from my multi-day trail race so I’m trying to squeeze in some speed work before then. . . . @danagoesrunning This is my neon lime tank that matches the one you have. . . . #treadmill #gym #gymlife #gymselfie #gymgirls #tattoos #tattoogirls #running #runner #run #runhappy #fitspo #fit #fitgirl #cardio #cardioworkout #lime (at Boulder, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zbm-tnmp3/?igshid=1ds0fol8y960u

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Easy 5 miles to kick off the weekend. And it also means I get to buy new running shoes since my old ones are starting to feel a little flat. . . . #trailrunning #trails #flatirons #run #running #runner #runnergirl #runnersofinstagram #fitness #lifestyle #colorado #outside #saturday #weekend #weekendvibes (at Boulder, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ryNaOHfqN/?igshid=i8j5ytszwlth

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I’m still trying to get back into my usual fitness routine. I have been keeping up with my running because of an upcoming trail running festival, but I’ve been lagging with my workout days in between runs. . . . Put in a steady 7 miles until I got caught in a head wind that I didn’t want to deal with. . . . #run #runner #running #miles #endurance #runhappy #cardio #sweat #outside #legs #tiredlegs #roadrunning #road #fitness #workout (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hJfrTnmpy/?igshid=148en0ns0c544

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There was a time when these @knockaround shades and Hoka shoes matched. 🤷🏼‍♀️ A few trail runs and my gorgeous white shoes are now brown. . . . #sneakers #runningshoes #sunglasses #matching #run #runner #running #gear #fitness #sports #training #shoes #trailrunning #dirt #dirty (at Boulder, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B19jNi4npyo/?igshid=zh1t9jffr965

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Yesterday’s trail run was hot. There’s something so draining about those open space portions where it’s just you and the gravel and the sun. Fall and winter cannot come soon enough. . . . If you look closely I have a bandage on my head because I ran into some trees and scratched the crap out of my forehead. I’ve loved running with my vest because I can stash first aid supplies. . . . #trails #trailrunning #runner #outside #coloradorunner #colorado #runnergirl #runhappy #endurance #miles #heat #views #runnersofinstagram #runspo #runrunrun #sweat (at Lafayette, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B16bRlxnSTT/?igshid=xraafq4bd5os

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Started my run much later than I wanted to because I got caught up playing with the dogs, so it was hot. But this was the first run after my 70.3 that I finally felt almost like my old self. . . . #runner #run #running #runnergirl #trailrun #trails #trailrunning #fitness #hot #fitgirl #runnersofinstagram #coloradorunner #lifestyle #outside #loverunning #runlife #trailrunninglife (at Lafayette, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B14dCJHHZW3/?igshid=iy3b0y048jp8

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Love this picture of yesterday’s trail run. Admittedly, I’m having some difficulty with endurance. I know that you are impaired endurance after a 70.3 is common and it was super hot yesterday, but I’m still a little frustrated. Just have to keep pounding the pavement until I work myself back up. . . . #run #runner #running #runnergirl #runnersofinstagram #runspo #trails #trailrunning #trailrun #lake #endurance #sunset #runnergirl #workout #fitness #gooutside #outdoors #colorado (at Superior, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wlxOMAsiO/?igshid=qflfqih23zoh

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Trying to do some yoga to help these sore muscles, but the second the yoga mat comes out, these two think it’s play time. . . . My upper body is so sore from yesterday’s trail run, which I have never experienced from a run before. I definitely need to work on these sharp ascents and descents. . . . #dogs #dogsofinstagram #doggo #puppy #yoga #dogyoga #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #cattledog #australiancattledog #adoptdontshop #adopt #rescuedogs #playtime #stretch #sunday (at Broomfield, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1mBemKHV47/?igshid=1998cdh5iplsr

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This was the most difficult trail run I’ve ever done so far, bur I officially fell in love with our Flatirons trail system. 1500 feet of elevation gain in only 6.2 miles. Took me forever since I’m not used to those climbs at all. . . . #trails #trailrunning #runner #run #runnergirl #runspo #fitspo #fitness #trailadventure #running #runners #hills #gooutside #flatirons #boulder #adventure #colorado #mountains #gorun #outdoors #hike (at Boulder, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1kRO7znZg3/?igshid=1a512ewf0t1tu

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This is the view on the other side of the mountains. The weather has been reaching 100F, and frankly I’m fantasizing about running in the cold again. . . . I did get to wear my new @knockaround shades since I broke my fave running pair. And finally not wearing my pink running shirt for once. . . . #run #runspo #colorado #runner #running #runhappy #runrunrun #heat #runnergirl #lifestyle #gooutside #trailrunning #trails #miles #sweat #cardio #workout #view #fitness (at Louisville, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ZR3dEnBF4/?igshid=bejsc2549zyk