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Friday Strength Always Rocks!

Posted by str8kim

Focusing on strength all summer to cut my marathon time down….I’m not mad at the early results I am seeing either. 😉

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Tagged gym, strength, training, weights, workout

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Don’t I look like the kid that got caught with her hand in the 🍪 jar. 🤣 ..... Seriously though, I’ve been learning so much this training cycle about pre/post run nutrition & recovery. Adding certain tips, and removing unnecessary things from my routines has really been quite beneficial. ..... Friday tip: So many of us have, or had IT Band issues. I usually just cross my legs and bend over to stretch it out, but check out the video where we add in a little twisting action. I could really feel the stretch way more this way, and will definitely be incorporating it into my recovery routine. Sharing is caring! ..... 📸 @keefshoots ..... #adidasrunnersnyc #adidasrunners #runnersrecovery #recoverytips #runningmotivation #running #itbandstretch

Some of you may remember, I grabbed a box of hair dye, slapped it on, and prayed that when I was done I’d still have at least a little bit of hair on my head. ..... Well I’m happy to report, 3 months later I do! And even with a healthy amount of freshly grown roots to boot! ..... The dark roots did make me a little scissor happy, and I cut myself somewhat of a bob, well kinda sort of, but it feels so freeing to not have to be on someone else’s time to do what I want to do to my hair. All black women can relate. ..... This will be an Afro well before the end of the day, and end up in a ponytail since all of the creams that I use to use no longer seem to work on my hair, but that’s ok. I’m embracing my newly found hair freedom and I’m making due with what I have. ..... If anyone has recommendations for a curling cream that works on nappy, yes nappy hair lmk. ..... Whew that was long! ..... #naturalhair #naturalhairstyles #naturaldyedhair #naturalista #twistout #twistoutstyle #flattwistout #naturalhairjourney

I use to always skip my recovery run because really, who wants to run more miles right after running double digit miles the previous day? It just sounds so silly doesn’t it. ..... Now it’s become a necessary evil, and I always feel 100% better afterwards. ..... So tip: don’t skip out on your recovery runs. Your body will thank you later! ..... Happy Tuesday! ..... 📸 @keefshoots ..... #adidasrunnersnyc #adidasrunning #runthesol #marathontraining #running #runningmotivation

Armed and ready to pick up some trash! Did a little community cleanup on the lower east side today. It’s amazing how clean East River Park, and surrounding area is, but there was still plenty of trash to scoop up to keep it that way. ..... It is always a good idea to give pack. @parley.tv is having another cleanup effort in Coney Island next week. If you are free be sure to check it out. ..... #parley #parleyair #parleyfortheoceans #dsnyxparley #communityservice #giveback

OMG last night I got to relive the late 90s with my girl Mary. She had us on our feet the entire time and sang all my jams that took me all the way back to high school. ..... Oh, Nas was there too 😴, I think only people from Queensbridge came out to see him because the crowd was just not as live as it was for Mary. Good times! ..... #maryjblige #nas #royaltytour

Working on that slow build to 26.2 with a nice and relaxed long run. This was actually the first weekend that I woke up, didn’t hit snooze, didn’t talk myself out of it, and didn’t dread going for my long run. I’d say I’m actually making progress. Next week 16 miles. 🤧 ..... Thx to #adidasrunnersnyc for the on route support. ..... The road to #tcsnycmarathon continues! 🏁

#tbt That’s my jam right there! 🎶🐝🎶 ..... Summer please don’t go. 😢 ..... 📸 @keefshoots ..... #adidasrunnersnyc #summerfriday

Hung out with the familial unit last night. While y’all know I’m partial to Beyoncé 🐝, the smooth sounds of Jazz was not half bad. Now the 60+ old dudes up in there trying to shoot their shot was half bad. 🤣🤣🤣 ..... Good times with family, gotta love it. ❤️ ..... P.S. my mother said I smile like a Cheshire Cat...is she right? 🤔

If you don’t run, you volunteer! ..... Good times volunteering at the ATL Relay, 10k, & 20k. I was on medal duty for the relay, which was a blast. Also good seeing all of my Atlanta friends. See y’all at The Race in October! ..... #RuntheATL #RunSocialAtlanta #runningnerds

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