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2026 Berlin Marathon. Long distance endurance raci

2026 Berlin Marathon. Long distance endurance racing is a special kind of racing. After months of training you show up on race day with high expectations but realistic that many variables are still ahead.

Some races feel magical from the start, like you’re floating to the finish. Others require that you work for every mile. And then sometimes you find yourself in a combination of the two.

That was exactly how Berlin felt. The first 10 miles flew by, like I was floating over the pavement, pulled along by the thousands of runners alongside me. And then the variables started popping up.

The calf injury that sidelined much of my final month of training began screaming for attention. A few more miles in and the calf quieted as my attention shifted to the cramping in my quads.

With no electrolytes on the course, there was little I could do except drink more water and put one foot in front of the other. And that’s what I did. For the next 14 miles. To a 3:17 finish.

I know I was capable of more. But sometimes the variables control the finish. No electrolytes. New shoes. International travel. At the end of the day it’s just a race. So control what can. Your mind. Your thoughts. Your steps.

Thank you @alex.viada @achillesconnecticut @cafoundation @allcareoandp for making this race possible. And @running_4sanity @palmbeachroadrunners for making summer training in FL bearable!

#berlinmarathon #pumaproject3 #marathonrunner #challengedathletesfoundation #achillesinternational

If you’re hitting the last few weeks of the summ

If you’re hitting the last few weeks of the summer training block feeling like your fitness fell off a cliff, you’re not alone. Summer running is a unique kind of suffering. Now is the time to trust in your training. All of those hot, humid miles will pay dividends this fall! 🍁

#marathontraining #berlinmarathon #pumaproject #bettereveryday #healthandwellness

20.2 miles. 6+ hours. 11,000+ ft. Middle of the ni

20.2 miles. 6+ hours. 11,000+ ft. Middle of the night.

My job: force-feed him, find rubber gloves and butt butter, keep him moving, and somehow keep the vibes alive. 😂

His job: make history.

Four years after meeting @brianreynoldsrunner while he was training for his first Leadville attempt, I got to pace him toward becoming the first double amputee to finish the Leadville 100.

Some adventures are hard. Some are unforgettable.

This one was both. 🤍

And a huge thank you to @allcareoandp and @cafoundation for helping make moments like this possible—and for getting me the running prosthesis that allows me to chase miles, mountains, and adventures like this one. 🦿⛰️

Sound up 📢 to appreciate why I’m still waiting for my voice to recover.

#leadville100 #dohardthings #ultrarunninglife #resilience #motivation

It’s like Christmas morning, runner edition! No

It’s like Christmas morning, runner edition!

Not as fun as a new pair of shoes, but getting fuel for long runs and marathon training is still a highlight for the week.

This round I’m trying the Carbs Fuel 50g to make it easier to get in 70-75g of carbs per hour. With 20% off they were a steal at $1.60 per gel.

I also got some tried and true SIS isotonic and SIS beta fuel to rotate in. I personally find the SIS isotonic sits better if you have a sensitive stomach (🙋‍♀️) but also harder to hit a higher carb per hour target.

Follow along for more things running, training and making the most of what you’ve got.

#marathontraining #bettereveryday #lifestylemedicine #healthandwellness #berlinmarathon

Read this today and I will never be the same #mar

Read this today and I will never be the same

#marathontraining #resilience #bettereveryday #strong #strongisbeautiful

POV Long run fueling is a work in progress, especi

POV Long run fueling is a work in progress, especially in the heat. Gradually working back up to 60 g/hr and being consistent with intake.

#marathontraining #berlinmarathon #thefueledathlete #bettereveryday

Back to running 🏃‍♀️ —and stronger than

Back to running 🏃‍♀️ —and stronger than ever.

I was worried that a few weeks off might set me back, but with the right approach it doesn’t have to. What it showed me is what actually matters:

✔️ Fueling enough
✔️ Supporting my body (not punishing it)
✔️ Training with intention

Today’s run felt smooth, strong, and effortless—and that’s not by accident.

For years I thought more mileage = better results.

But the truth? Undereating, under-recovering, and overtraining will hold you back even more.

You don’t need to do more.

You need to fuel smarter. And recover better. Because that’s what allows your body to adapt to all the training you’re putting in.

👉 The Fueled Athlete Audit is live now. Find out exactly where you’re underfueling—and learn what to fix starting today. 🔗 in bio.

#marathontraining #thefueledathlete #running #healthandwellness lifestylemedicine

I’d rather be running #bettereveryday #healtha

I’d rather be running

#bettereveryday #healthandwellness #lifestylemedicine #running #marathontraining

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