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2017 Lumo Run Ambassador (Code SB10 for 10% off) lumo

December 2016: Washingtonian Magazine: “These Holiday Decorations Will Get You In the Christmas Spirit”

2016 – 2017 DRINKMaple Athlete Ambassador (15% off purchases with code FRIENDOFBROWN at the Drink Maple shop) chugmore-01-e1447822208299

2017 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Miler Race Ambassador

2016 Oiselle Volee Team Runner

Beast Pacing Pacer

Annapolis Running Classic 2015 A-Team Member and Race Ambassador

March 3, 2015: RunHaven’s list of “Funniest Tweets of the NYC Marathon Lottery”

June 24, 2013: Active Life DC‘s “From the Twittersphere: GPS Recommendations for Runners“

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Off The Beaten Path: February 24, 2017
Building a Race Schedule That Won’t Burn You Out
Week Four: 2017 Cherry Blossom 10-Miler Training
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How long do you train for a marathon? It seems that many plans are all over the place. Some range from 12 weeks (best for very experienced runners who may not need as much time building mileage) to 30 weeks (best for those looking to do speedwork and go for a PR). The average plan is between 16 and 20 weeks. That means you have plenty of time to figure out what you want and start working toward it. Use code AMBASSADORSB2019 for $20 off your @philly_marathon registration. See you out there😉#phillymarathon #aacr #dietzandwatson #rothmanortho #phillymarathonambassador #philly #philadelphia #phillysports #runchat #runlife #marathontraining @aacr_foundation @dietzandwatson

I’m taking maybe a risky approach to marathon tapering. Instead of miles, I’m resting more and doing more strength work. At the end of my 20-miler two weekends ago, I felt strong and ready. After last weekend’s fast 5K, run at tempo pace, I felt broken down mentally and physically. I just felt like resting more would replenish my sore muscles more than putting myself through more miles. And I realized I was putting FAR too much pressure on myself. Yes, I’m hoping to beat my PR in London and yes I feel like I can, but I’d rather come away from that race having had a good experience. If I focus on getting my mind where I want it to be, taper from the hardcore badass mentality and get back to the basics, maybe the PR will happen naturally. Three miles felt super easy today... so easy I wish it was race week! 😆And when it gets hard on the streets of London, this is the image I want to think about. My home running trail and getting out here on a balmy April evening, looking down at my watch to note the pace because it felt good and easy to maintain. #londonmarathon2019 #runhappy #mountvernontrail #blessedtorun

Enjoying having this little girl sit with me while I work☺️#dogsitting #dogsattheoffice

Feeling inspired by Boston and want to run 26.2 miles through a historic city this November? Consider the Philadelphia Marathon! Code AMBASSADORSB2019 gets you $20 off registration! Hope to see you there!❤️💙🇺🇸🏆 #phillymarathon #dietzandwatson #aacr #philadelphia #philadelphiamarathon #rothmanortho @philly_marathon #aacrphiladelphiamarathon @dietzandwatson @rothmanortho

Taper madness has set in. Does anyone else feel like even short easy runs are harder than normal during taper? Today, 4 easy miles felt really hard. Maybe it was the humidity or the speedy 5K from yesterday but toward the end, I thought, “How am I going to run 26.2 miles in two weeks if this feels tough?” #londonmarathon2019 #rundc #marathontraining #tapercrazies #runrosslyn

I get this little girl for a few days! This is Lucy. She ruffs at the sounds of other dogs outside and follows me around everywhere. Always nice to have a little life around here💕#dogsitting #sidehustle

Having such a great evening at the Prevention of Blindness Society of Washington, DC gala! The theme is hockey so having Slapshot stop by the same night the Capitals scored a win is awesome. ☺️❤️ #blacktieoptional #charitygala #visionhealth #washingtoncapitals #capsfan

Enjoyed my first #couragetorun5k this morning running as part of the Women in Government Relations team. I don’t have the courage (or desire) to run for office😆— actually my first idea for my Instagram handle was “runningfromoffice”— but I have the courage to help other women get elected. No matter what party she aligns with, it’s important to have women at the table making important local, state, and federal public policy decisions. ❤️💙🇺🇸⭐️#womeningovernment #womeningovernmentrelations #nonpartisanpost #rundc #runchat #publicservice #saturday5k #blessedtorun @wgrdc @thecouragetorun

To me, the whole month of April is yellow. Yellow tulips, yellow daffodils, soft yellow sun, yellow umbrellas. April is a happy, sunny yellow month to me.🙂💛🌼☀️ #tulips #springindc

I’m so glad to be tapering!! I just felt my legs come to life on this evenings 4-mile run. Still a little bit of work to do ahead of #londonmarathon2019 in ‼️15 days‼️but I may have also been practicing some race photo faces. Yes really— maybe it’s vain but it’s also probably the only time I’ll run this race and I want to look like I’m enjoying it.😆Lest I get caught in a growl in front of Buckingham Palace or crossing Tower Bridge. #rundc #runchat #springrunning #timetotaper #runrosslyn #blessedtorun

I feel so extraordinarily blessed to have so many siblings that I often lose count of how many there are of us! My twin Lauriel, brothers Joel, Caleb, and Jeremy, and sisters Leah, Melissa, and Megan all make my life happier, more fun, a little ridiculous, and definitely more joyful. Being so far away all the time makes it hard to celebrate small events in life but it also makes the big life events much more rich. Thrilled that our family continues to grow with the addition of brothers and sisters in-law and even some furry sibs along the way. ☺️#nationalsiblingday #bigfamily #wearefamily

I needed one more sight of the #cherryblossoms before the petals all fell off the trees. Gloomy and rainy but mild evening easy 5-miler to the Tidal Basin. Definitely a lot less crowded but the trees still have a lot of pink on them! Sad to see my favorite season in DC end but we got a REALLY great year for cherry blossoms! #cherryblossomsdc #rundc #springindc #blessedtorun

Ready to take on a fall marathon or half-marathon? Use my code AMBASSADORSB2019 for $20 off an already low price! Hint: the Independence Challenge, which I am running (8K and marathon), cost me $106 with my code. How many race challenges can you run for that price? Join me!❤️💙🏅#phillymarathonambassador @dietzandwatson @aacr_foundation #dietzandwatson #aacr #rothmanortho #aacrphiladelphiamarathon #philadelphiamarathonweekend #repost @philly_marathon ・・・ On April 15th, there will be a registration price increase! Click the link in bio to register now before the 15th! Maybe you can use that tax refund😉 #phillymarathontraining

Decided to run the #loudounhalf this morning as part of my final long run ahead of London. Half-marathon 28 for me! I didn’t really train on hills this training cycle, and the course is quite hilly but not torturous. I felt pretty strong throughout. Very pleased with this race— great shirt (with the option to exclude it and pay less), great medal, awesome swag! The course support from the high school crowd and crowd enthusiasm was great, too. Highly recommend this race and I’m sure I’ll be back for it. I’ve still got 7 miles to run so I’m gonna eat some carbs (I’ve been resting for a bit now) and get back out there.☺️#halfmarathon #loudouncounty #loudounhalfmarathon #runvirginia #virginiaisforrunners #potomacriverrunning

Happy 124th birthday to my beloved @chiomegaxo!❤️💛#chiomega #yoursforever #chiomegaalumna #fbf #discouragednever #2004

Wasn’t planning on running down to see the cherry blossoms this evening but I was worried that the high winds today would have wrecked them. They’re definitely a “blink and miss them” phase of spring. Didn’t look as beautiful as Monday’s peak bloom but still so lovely. I’ve learned to appreciate them and not give in to the cynicism of avoiding the huge crowds and often disrespect often shown (though I indulge my annoyance once in awhile). In 2013 and 2014, I missed out on them after being at home. In 2015, and ever since, I soak them up every single year!🌸🌸#cherryblossomsdc #springindc #rundc

Couldn’t resist. #cherryblossomsdc #springindc #mydccool #goldenhour

I am SUPER excited to announce that I will be a 2019 @philly_marathon Ambassador! The Philadelphia Marathon has always been on my list of East Coast city races to run and this year it’s just a natural and obvious choice for me. I haven’t been to Philadelphia in a decade— and that’s just ridiculous!! I can’t wait for cheesesteaks, that really old school government feel and all the sites like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, and Elfreth’s Alley, and to take a photo on the Rocky steps. I’m taking on the Independence Challenge: the Rothman Orthopedics 8K on Saturday and the AACR Marathon on Sunday! There are tons of opportunities to take on a blend of distance challenges and earn the bling that goes with it, so get registered and use code AMBASSADORSB2019 for $20 off your registration.☺️💙❤️🏅🌟🇺🇸#phillymarathon #AACR #DietzandWatson #IndependenceChallenge @aacr_foundation @dietzandwatson #phillymarathonambassador

I’ve been so frustrated with my training for London. Self-doubt feels like an impossible fog that I can’t see through for a variety of reasons and it’s gotten so bad that it has kept me from getting out there at times. It’s hard to admit and hard to confront but for now, I realize I have to get back to putting joy in my miles. Getting out there to see cherry blossoms at peak bloom was how I did that today! #cherryblossomsdc #mydccool #marathontraining #londonmarathon2019

No filter and no editing. It’s like being in a Dr. Seuss book!🌸☺️💞#seenonmyrun #cherryblossomfestival #springindc #cherryblossomsdc

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