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Another year, another #stwm. I only did the 5k this year, since I ran the Niagara half-marathon last weekend instead. (And I’m glad I did; it was a brisk one today so I feel for those who ran 21k and 42k at temps hovering around 0 degrees with a negative windchill.) I wasn’t going to do Scotia at all, but when I saw the medal this year was the 501 streetcar, I simply had to have it. #runbitchrun #betterforit #stwm2018

I bought the photo. I very rarely buy race photos because, well, they’re very rarely flattering. The Niagara Falls half-marathon was rough. I started out feeling so strong and got cocky. Pushed my pace too fast at the start and hit the wall around 14k. Was godawful after that: weak legs, burning feet, nausea, lightheadedness and a constant nagging thought of why. Why do I do this to myself? This photo is why. Because when you come down that final stretch and realize that holy shit, you actually did it, you’re so high on endorphins and self-pride that all the pain feels so worth it. #runbitchrun #betterforit #niagarafallshalfmarathon

Fell in love with this street mural while walking around Miami last month. Posting today for no reason other than sometimes it’s nice to remember it. 💙

Half-marathon no. 5: ✅. Thanks to @meeshbeer for being my “I’m not bloody prepared for this” running mate and confidante. Over stiff muscles and post-race nausea, we discussed why we even enjoy this torture. Answer: the medal bling, the endorphins, the finish line high that’s totally addicting... And for today’s race, yes to all that but also the finish line views and the Niagara wines we each bought on the way home made for a damn fine reward. #runnersofinstagram #runbitchrun

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