my.running.thoughts

combining my love of running and design into a side project //chicago portfolio design student // 6 half marathons & counting// insta @my.running.thoughts

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Nice to see you before the next 18 miles. #longrun #marathontraining #chicagomarathon #run #runner #running #design #moderncallography #thickandthin #18miles #ididit #designedtorun #runlikeagirl #goodtype #thedailytype #typography #sunrise #chi

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Training went better than expected this weekend! I aimed for 11-15 miles but pushed myself to go the longest I've ever run, 17!!! It was exciting but exhausting and I laughed when I finished because I can't even imagine running 9 more. #imgonnadie #justkeeprunning #dory #run #running #runner #design #designedtorun #marathontraining #lol #enjoythemoment #runchi #chicagomarathon

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These long runs are really tough. I have to remind myself to keep a slower pace so I can make it through the run. This weekend I went too fast and only made it to 13/17 miles. Gonna try harder to remember this next time! Trying to practice my brush pen skills... #run #runner #running #instarunners #chirunners #sunrise #chisunrise #runnersofinstagram #design #designedtorun #handlettering #tombow #brushpen #type

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#Coffee please! Realizing I picked the best time to train for my first full, I can't imagine training and working full time! It's hard enough in school. But so worth it! #run #runner #running #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #designedtorun #design #type #handlettering #handtype #7miles #stackedtype

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Yesterday I started my first day of marathon training. I'm so nervous but so excited to start on this crazy journey! No better time then the present to tackle this goal. I also passed 300 miles for the year so far! #goals #run #runner #running #handlettering #design #designedtorun #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #type #crazyrunner #runchicago #runchi #lakeday #lakemichigan

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Ain't that the truth! Sweat it out. #run #runner #sweat #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #design #designedtorun #typedesign #stackedtype #type #typeig (at rain rain, go away )

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Ain't that the truth. Run to clear my mind and get rid of frustrations all the time! Running on the beach is just an added perk. #run #runner #running #design #type #typography #designedtorun #bloodsweattears #workhardplayhard #typedesign #stackedtype (at rain rain, go away )

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Even though I'm ready for summer and warm temperatures daily the springtime in Chicago is beautiful! I love that now when I'm running everything isn't just white (snow) or brown (dead grass and empty trees)! The flowers everywhere are beautiful and remind me of my grandma because she's an amazing gardener. Can't wait to visit her and my grandpa this weekend! #spring #flowers #Chicago #springtime #chitown #daffodils #running #run #runner #lakefront #lakefronttrail #colors #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #design #handtype #handletteting #designedtorun

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I love that running has allowed me to travel to new places and visit old friends. I'm so happy I was able to run with one of my best friends for her first half! I know how exciting it is to accomplish such a big goal and am so happy she's caught the running bug! #runwithfriends #run #runner #running #designedtorun #design #handlettering #handtype #tombow #runpgh #runpitt #runnersofinstagram #runbridges #instarunners #bridges (at Downtown Pittsburgh)

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We ran PGH!!! So proud of @jennamono for finishing her first half and doing an amazing job! Also excited that I was able to PR! Great running day for everyone :) #GAMEONPGH #runpgh #run

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Step 1: get into #chicagomarathon ☑️ anxiously awaited until 3:30 for my email! I got in the lottery and I'm officially going to do my first full marathon!! So excited and nervous and basically every other emotion! #goldenticket #bankofamerica #marathon #fullmarathon #chicago #runchicago #chicago2015 #design #handlettering #banner #run #runner #runnersofinstagram #igrun #instarunners #somanyemotions

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I ran in Florida for 4 years and I sure do miss that weather! Ran in Florida over Easter weekend and never got around to posting this picture so #flashbackfriday to running in the heat. #Florida #run #runner #running #runflorida #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #design #handlettering #bonitabeach #springbreak2015 #designedtorun

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Love my new #asics! Also the farthest I've run in Chicago! #brightcolors #teal #hotpink #newshoes #handlettering #design #designedtorun #run #runner #instarunners #10miles #justkeeprunning #runnersofinstagram #halfmarathontraining #training #pittsburghhalf #runchicago

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I've reached 30% of my 672 mile goal! It was a rough 8 miles and I had to take about a week off because of my it band but still so excited I reached the 200 miles goal! #2015in2015 #runtheedge #teamkickinassphault #run #runner #running #hashtagrun #runnersofinstagram #design #handtype #handlettering #dstype #designedtorun #runlikeagirl #typebyhand #goodtype

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Shadow type created by cut out letters. Trying to learn new things! #handtype #handmade #cutout #exacto #goodtype #design #designedtorun #blueskies #run #dslettering #typebyhand #type

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Over break I got to run with my mom a few times and those are by far my favorite runs. She's my running inspiration! #Fitfam #running #runner #run #design #dstype #lettering #handlettering #type #designedtorun #runnersofinstagram #hashtagrun #design #sideproject

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New mint green #copic marker! Blue is my favorite color but I especially love the blue color of the water and it makes for an enjoyable running view at mile 4 of 8! #blue #newmarker #run #runner #running #design #handlettering #dstype #typography #mintgreen #designedtorun #runchicago #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #hastagrun