Vanessa

Winter brings a kind of stillness. Like the world is simply holding its breath. Soft music and empty trails allowed time for my brain to untangle and settle. Much needed right now.

“nolite te bastardes carborundorum”

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Best time of the year.

Opted for a 2 person turkey trot today. The local one had 1,000+ registrants. I’m not so brave. A quiet morning, a little chilly but just enough to feel like fall. Happy running to everyone who braved the crowds today.

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It’s always a challenge to get back to the gym. You’re gonna do great. Can’t wait to see your progress. Good luck. Keep up the amazing work.

Good luck. My quest for abs has been a long one. Lol! The results are nice but the work required to get them is not fun 😆.

It’s November! Why can I still feel the humidity in the air? Back to crop tops and shorts because autumn decided to leave again.

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Thank you. I don’t think I have ever been up so high before. Lol

Fear of heights ✅. Climbing up at 20 foot high obstacle anyway ✅. A run buddy willing to climb up there with you and make sure you finish it even while you cry ✅.

#spartan #run #runner #running #runnersofbluesky #runsky #spartansprint #fitness #fitsky

“Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.”
- Chad Sugg

#photosky #photography #autumn #fall #trail #trailrun #trailrunner #hike #hiking #keepshowingup #runsky

Autumn Morning Running Views. It finally feels like November. I don’t love the cold but that first crisp morning is always a bit special.

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Told you that I should have brought my pom poms

Thank you. I did. It was a lot of fun. Trail running is happy running

Thank you

Medal (or, rather, podium) Monday. Age division place at a trail 10k. Run buddy was nice enough to preview the course with me beforehand. So, I didn’t get lost and I didn’t fall down. Fall running has officially kicked off.

#trailrun #trailrunner #blueskyrunning #trailrace #run #runner #running

Thank you. A speedy friend of mine took this one. Not only are they fast but I can count on them for nice finisher photos. lol!

Not quite the fast/flat course I was expecting. Three decent climbs spread throughout the course made this one a challenge. Spent the rest of the day on a bourbon inspired pin crawl with my run buddy (who was nice enough to navigate us to each stop)

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When you run a half marathon in Kentucky you have to pet a horse when it’s all over. PS I was on a bourbon crawl 🙂. An excellent post race activity. lol.

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🙂 glad to be back, doing what I love

Yay! I’m so glad to be back.

Thank you. Glad to be back 🙂

“I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.”
— Serena Williams

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Do not feel silly. A good running coach knows that your goals are important and can show you a better way to achieve them. Some people need a bit of outside assistance. You’re doing something for you. That’s great. Good luck with it all.

I use the same word everyday. I thought everyone did it that way.

Thank you 😊

4 mile morning. Fool’s fall is officially over. I can see the air again. Back to the humid southern summer for a few more weeks. Did see a friend this morning though.

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Thank you. Getting to spend several days outside, walking trails, connecting with nature does a lot to remind me that the world can be a beautiful place.

Thank you. I ran it last weekend and, despite a few hiccups, had a good time.

It was lovely. The best part about doing half marathons is getting to see amazing places.

It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Core memory unlocked for sure.

A day of exploring before the half marathon. Wasn’t going to see much of Blackwater Falls State Park during the race. It started at midnight. So, made the most of the sunshine during the day

#blackwaterfalls #photography #nature #scenic #runner #running #greatoutdoors #summer #statepark