@2015RunnerGirl

we don't run for fun. #college

Joined September 2012
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Me: struggles through a 4 mile run, genuinely contemplates never running again Also me: puts "ultramarathon" on my bucket list
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Nick Willis@nickwillis7 Nov 2019
As a parent, the role of sport in your kids' lives is for their enjoyment and the wonderful teaching opportunities it provides. Coaches need to carry this view too. The win-at-all-costs mentality is destructive. Sure, it can often produce short term results, but at what cost?
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"I joined Nike because I wanted to be the best female athlete, ever. Instead, I was emotionally and physically abused by a system designed by Alberto and endorsed by Nike," says Mary Cain. nyti.ms/2Cm6SkX
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Mary Cain@runmarycain7 Nov 2019
This was a long time coming. For years, I felt broken and alone- I waited, yet no one reach out to help. Now I am ok. But the system isn’t. And I can’t stay silent. This was hard to share, so thanks @lindsaycrouse & @nytimes for all your support. ❤️ nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opini…

Opinion | I Was the Fastest Girl in America, Until I Joined Nike (Published 2019)

Mary Cain’s male coaches were convinced she had to get “thinner, and thinner, and thinner.” Then her body started breaking down.

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is giving each other kudos on every run on @Strava considered flirting? asking for a friend
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Adam Rippon@AdamRippon30 Jun 2018
Part of me thinks it would be cool to train and run a full marathon and the other part of me gets pissed every time I have to park too far away from the entrance of the grocery store.
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finishing every run in the summer like
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FASTEST KNOWN BICENTENNIAL (100 beers 100 miles) attempt has begun! Mr. Zach Merrin started at 8am and is 11 miles in and 11 beers deep.
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DROUGHT OVER. Desiree Linden becomes the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years. Takes the victory in 2:39:54
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when he starts telling you his workout splits
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follow me on @Strava so I know it’s real
There are 3 types of people while passing another runner: - head down, avoid all eye contact - courtesy smile/head nod - overly enthusiastic wave Please, for God’s sake, be the second one
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when it’s finally warm enough to run outside without wearing 16 layers
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The Secret to Running a Fast Mile:
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Sometimes you work harder than you’ve ever worked before and still don’t succeed. But setbacks set you up for comebacks. Don’t quit.
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Alexi Pappas@AlexiPappas3 Nov 2017
i want to be brave like the first time & wise like the last time all at once
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Sometimes u need the failures to realize how bad you want the success. u may see me fail but you'll never see me quit. Success is inevitable
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In a perfect world, all Sundays are Long Run Sundays
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Running is a crockpot sport, not a microwave sport. Trust the process.
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