Run Wild Gurl

This blog is about achieving my dreams in running, conserving crocodiles, sharks, and other animals and ecosystems that interest me, and everything that is going on in my life.

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Whoop! Whoop! Get your hydration needs right there 👆 at NuunLife. #nuunlife #stayhydrated #keepgoing #yougotthis #runner #runningmotivation #running #yummy #cleansport #friends #friendsgiving https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp45-G6AtEZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10wpgnnby9k6

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This was a view of marathon #3 for me...and I wish I had nicer feelings about it. Honestly, I felt miserable and I’m disappointed. I put so much work into training. So many sacrifices went into getting me to this course. It was difficult to motivate myself to push harder and I couldn’t generate any positive thoughts. But I absolutely had to finish! I thought about quitting so many times, but I couldn’t. I was going to put all those sacrifices to use and finish this miserable race. • I caught a cold a few days before, and kept trying to get rid of it before my race, as well as deny that I was getting sick. • The start was horrible: a wheelchair racer was hit by a car and the crunching sound was gut-wrenching! There was no phone service. It was pitch dark. Cars are driving at 75mph. Thankfully the wheelchair racer was responsive and okay at the time. It was scary! • I felt like I was sucking air through a straw; there was a headwind going up miles of incline; my back was hurting at mile 4; my body felt so much more pain than usual; the scenery was monotonous...it just wasn’t my day for the race I had been dreaming about. • At the end of the day, I found enough grit to overcome and finish the race. My husband, family, and friends still love me and are proud of me. • Now I’m mad. I’m going to race the marathon again. • #marathontraining #marathon #marathonrunner #stronger #grit #running #runningmotivation #teamgetrunning #strongwomen #runner https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpz7VEBgvi0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=761wpbeyhp82

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Keeping it real by having a little chocolate here and there...every day...Inspiration from Coach @neelysgracey to help me during marathon training, too! #mondaymotivation #halloween #chocolate #teamgetrunning #marathontraining #marathon #marathonrunner #halloweencandy #october #runhappy #running #runningmotivation #halloweendecor #owl #pumpkin https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9UnxeABy4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s5ghxa4pueg0

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Enjoying this Florida “Fall” weather, lol, JK it’s still hot! At least today was overcast and I got myself some new sunglasses. #turkeyphotobomb #hobbyfarm #farmlife #turkey #marathontraining #goodr #lovefl #runhappy Living in #oiselle 😎😜 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnChj4BgXuS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bzbu0ijqc3m

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Another Friday Food Prep ✅ I’m trying to make a routine about food prepping because it was so wonderful having food already made and relieved a lot of stress having dinner prepped and not having to go to the store on a busy day. Today I made a Spelt Banana Bread & Superfoods Soup, while I was making dinner of Miso Honey Butter Salmon and Greens, but I have a pear tree so I also make pearsauce and Caramel Pear Pie filling that I stuck in the freezer until it’s Pie Time! 🍐 🥧🤗 #runfastcookfasteatslow #eatrealfood #marathontraining #foodprep https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm5wfpagtfE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ohgxghoi2uph

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Happy Waffle Day!!! I’m a big fan of waffles 🙌😋 here’s a photo of some highlights of yummy waffles from this year and an image that makes me smile 😁💪💪 🥞 #waffles #happywaffleday #breakfast https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm3jBl-gcmV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zyt2dpj2uowz

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The cool runners cross train. Having fun riding my bike ❤️🚴🏻‍♀️😅🙌 #crosstraining #marathontraining #bike #cycling https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm1Zn_VgUmN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cifx64erooob

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I’m coming out of this rough patch and food prepping today! Definitely have fallen off the wagon with this but starting to put this into my routine. The new #RunFastCookFastEatSlow cookbook came which was a helpful motivator. Roasted veggies, cooked batches of grains, made compound Miso Butter and I’ve got a plan for the week 🙌😅🤤 #eatrealfood #runfasteatslow #marathontraining https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmlxsurg7oe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3phxtsgd2jhj

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Rough patches: they happen in the middle of a race, within a training cycle and in a season of life. Find a shady spot to regroup, find a way to rally yourself, but remember this: victory never comes from the comfort zone. Rest, regroup, then Rally! #comfortzone #roughpatch #marathontraining #getoutofyourcomfortzone https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmb9UT4g5kO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e3lp333dfhxx

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Made it to the 40mile run week 🙌😅🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ I’m excited about going to the next level and seeing the changes along the way. Long runs are over the half marathon mark, medium runs are 8-10 miles, and easy runs are 5 miles. Wow!!! 😅🙌😁🙌 #marathontraining #gettingstronger #enjoythejourney #adventure

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I struggled during my 13 mile long run today, but after a short break to enjoy a patch of clovers and teeny tiny butterflies, I was determined not to quit. My goal became to finish my long run, and then let it go. Not all runs will get great, but at least I won’t quit! #marathontraining #mondaymotivation #longrun #butterflies #neverquit

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I’m loving this rainy weather for making my runs cooler, but I’m getting all of my shoes wet! Lol 😆 #marathontraining #rainydays #runhappy #runnersofinstagram

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Run hard = recover... with yummy Beet & Watermelon Recovery popsicles 🙌💗🏃🏻‍♀️ @thehyppocoffeebar Super happy recovery good for summer 💃🏻 🍉🍉 #beetrecovery #popsicle #recovery #runhappy #marathontraining #recoverybrag

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Milestone run today: I embraced the pain and ran 12miles with 9:50/mile pace, and the storm helped! 🙌😅 On my way to running a marathon under 4hrs! #mondaymotivation #marathontraining #longrun #embracethepain #dreambig #nuunlife

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💗🦈💗More fun at SharkCon2018 🙌💗🦈💗🧜🏻‍♀️ @gasparillamermaids @oceansdaughterconservation @seaworldorlando @seashepherd @floridaaquarium @4ocean @sharkcon_2018

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Heather and I having fun at SharkCon! There’s still time if you want to go tomorrow! So much fun!!! 🙌💗🧜🏻‍♀️💗🦈💗😎💗🦈💗🧜🏻‍♀️ @sharkcon_2018 @oceansdaughterconservation #sharkawarenessday #oceanconservation @floridaaquarium @megmovie @swampsiren #myfriendisamermaid #megalodon #seaturtle