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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

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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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Happy Father’s Day to my Papa.💙💙#fathersday #mydad #berlin

Two hours, 3.5 miles. Absolutely beautiful blue sky and shimmery water. Definitely a little frustrating that the first summer-like day we’ve had in more than a week is WINDY YET AGAIN😖but I got out here early before it kicked up too strong and got in a little cross-training. I suppose it’s for the best; I have some work to catch up on. Hoping tomorrow is better for a more leisurely paddle and more time in the sun. I’m happy I got in a couple of hours so I get my fix in case tomorrow isn’t my ideal weather. #justagirlandherpaddleboard #summersummersummertime #boatingindc #potomacriver

Tonight was supposed to be a slow, easy 3-mile run but I ended up running super fast. Those mid-8 minute miles don’t come as easy as they used to anymore so I gotta take them when they happen! #runrosslyn #june #runlife #runchat #summerevening #phillymarathontraining

3 fast miles sandwiched by 2 slow miles, making it my longest run in almost two months. Like everyone else in the running community, my heart is heavy for the loss of @gigrunewald. I spent the first mile or so thinking about the unfairness of it all and being sad for it. And then a light breeze carried that gorgeous scent of flora across my face. I felt the sun warming my shoulders, felt my hair swinging back and forth, and heard my own breath leaving me in that rhythmic huff and puff I’ve heard for hours and miles at a time, that forward momentum. There’s no reason worth explaining why I get to run when others can’t but what I can do is be grateful for the chance to run at least one more time. To try my best today while I can do this. To remember that hope is worth the shot. I know whenever I need reminding that this is as good as it gets, that running makes me feel alive, I’ll keep her legacy close to my heart. #bravelikegabe #blessedtorun @justingrunewald1 #livelifenow #runforhope #phillymarathontraining

Join me in Philadelphia for the @philly_marathon on November 23-24! There’s an 8K, half-marathon, and marathon as well as challenges that combine distances for whatever challenge you feel up for. Don’t forget to use my code for $20 off! @philly_marathon @dietzandwatson @rothmanortho @aacr_foundation #phillymarathon #phillymarathontraining #philadelphia #phillysports #runphiladelphia #dietzandwatson #rothmanortho #phillymarathonambassador

Pretty much had the whole river to myself this evening! Started out quite cool and dark. Made it up past Three Sisters and turned around to come back in and then the sun came out. Perfect evening for a paddle with water like glass and no wind. A little cool for my liking but I’ll take it. #justagirlandherpaddleboard #boatingindc #potomacriver #standuppaddle

Because I am not officially marathon training, I haven’t felt like myself in a long time. It’s weird because it’s super easy to overtrain and mentally burn out with running lots of miles. There are tons of books on how to train for marathons without going crazy or getting injured. For that reason, taking almost 7 weeks off from running after the London Marathon, I felt, was important for me. I know it’s important to recover and having run 3 marathons in 7 months is a lot and deserving of a break. But last night, I woke up with insanely restless legs and worried that I was letting marathons go before I am ready. I have run so few miles since London. I’ve been paddleboarding more and doing strength work and also work and life have barged in on me, but running has been absent from my days. Perhaps I am one of those people who needs marathon training to stay adjusted mentally and emotionally. I love the consistency of training plans, of having a goal to accomplish, having daydreams while running of me breaking my PRs, adding more medals to my wall, that general feeling of badassery. I miss all of that so much. I’ll be back in training before I know it but for now, I absolutely HAD to get out there and run if for no other reason then to prove to myself that I’m not done. #phillymarathontraining #rainyrun #rundc #runchat #runlife #blessedtorun

Yesterday was a wonderful celebration of my lovely friend and fellow Midwesterner Rachel! DC is such a hard place to meet and keep friends, so I feel especially blessed to have her as one of mine and to be part of celebrating this new chapter in her life.☺️🖤💜

In my opinion, an engagement party crab feast on the water is just the best idea ever🦀☺️#dcmeetsup #maryland #oldbay

Only spent about 1.5 hours on the river, leaving about 45 minutes before sunset. It was one of those cool melancholy sort of evenings and there was a strong current and a breeze that dried out my contacts. Ended up going about 3.5 miles as cross-training. #justagirlandherpaddleboard #boatingindc #potomacriver

For the past two years, I’ve had the immense privilege of attending the annual Bright Focus Foundation dinner to recognize to work of their brilliant brain and eye researchers. This was my third event and it didn’t disappoint. I love learning about all the new pioneering research that is out there and the promise it holds for my generation and those to come. Also hearing about NBC’s Richard Liu’s personal connection to Alzheimer’s and hearing Congresswoman Connie Morella’s experience with getting more women represented in NIH clinical trials... so important. We are NOT small men. Also, have you ever been to an event that served dinner via a lazy Susan? Awesome touch. #mindsightcure #workevent

On this 75th anniversary of D-Day, and every day that was and is to come, thank you to all who served at home and abroad. We may not fully understand but we have to remember all who gave for all we have.🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇦 #dday #75thanniversary #worldwar2 #neverforget

Attention fellow runners ☺️#phillymarathonambassador #globalrunningday #phillymarathontraining #repost @philly_marathon ・・・ In honor of #GlobalRunningDay tomorrow, sign up with code GLOBAL2019 to save $15 when you register for the full, half, or any challenges in the next 48 hours (12:00am EST June 5th - 11:59pm EST June 6th). Sign up to celebrate running around the world! 🏃‍♀️🌎 #PhillyMarathon

Last year on #globalrunningday, I didn’t realize I would have two international marathons accomplished by the next one. Here’s to the two life-changing times I ran the world within the last 365 days.🌍❤️💛🖤🇩🇪🇬🇧🇺🇸#berlinmarathon #londonmarathon #runtheworld #blessedtorun #runningisfreedom

Perfect weather for a midday run, including some speed work. Hoping the wind dies down so I can tack on some SUP after work. #runrosslyn #lunchtimerun #dcrunning #junerunning #runlife #runchat #rundc #phillymarathontraining

Weekending!💦☀️🤙🏻 #justagirlandherpaddleboard #boatingindc #summerindc #summersummersummertime

Because everything on social media is not as it seems, this was a scary moment during last nights gorgeous sunset. I’m not kidding when I say a Canadian goose flew directly at me and this could have gone quite terribly. I don’t think it was being aggressive; the sunset was so bright last night that anything in the line of sight was indistinguishable. At least it was for me so I’m guessing it was for this goose. Luckily I heard him honking and I saw it flying right toward me. My GoPro caught the whole thing and it actually was about 3 seconds total for both of us to react. First I tried paddling out of the way but wasn’t going anywhere fast. Best chance, it would have clipped me and been a very narrow miss. I remember wanting to get down on my board but I didn’t think it would get this close until it was almost right on top of me and then I just dropped straight down, losing my balance and falling backwards onto my board. Dropping forward to my knees would have meant my hitting him on the way down. Falling backwards gave me the option of falling into the water if needed but ultimately getting out of the way. I was fully prepared to go into the water to avoid being hit but didn’t fall in. At the last split second, it veered out of the way and I was already going down. It was a very close call. I was shaking so hard that it was difficult to stand up. This is why being aware on the water is so important. If I’d have had my earbuds in, instead of letting music play over my phone speakers, I wouldn’t have heard him honking. This has never happened to me before while on the water, but whether it is boats or birds or other paddlers, you have to be aware on the water. I’m still a little shaken this morning but just glad it didn’t end worse. Someday I tell the story about “the time this freaking Canadian goose attacked me on my board!”😆 #justagirlandherpaddleboard #boatingindc #potomacriver #geesearescary

I hardly did any filtering on these pics from tonight’s sunset paddle. I’ve seen some real beauts from the middle of the river but tonight’s sunset ranks way up there. What made it so gorgeous was that the sun was bright gold for so long that it made the water turn this beautiful aqua green color. When the sky faded into pinks, it was just unbelievably pretty with all the colors and the clouds. Everything turned orange before the colors sank into deep blues and purples. It was a stunning evening. #justagirlandherpaddleboard #boatingindc #goldenhour #sunsetpaddle #potomacriver #washingtondc #summerindc

Cute little family of Canadian geese... until the parents hissed at me when I ran past them. Not as bad as their cousins parked smack dab on the trail a few feet up. I had to stop running and yell at them to move! Silly geese. #eveningrun #dcrunning #geese #phillymarathontraining

I’m always asking myself, “If I had to give this up, can I look back and be proud?” I know I can, but I also haven’t been great about doing the small things that can really take my marathon from here to THERE. Is there something I’m overlooking? What cards are left on the table by not doing the small things? I want to find out. Join me in November! Code AMBASSADORSB2019 for $20 off your registration. #phillymarathonambassador #phillymarathon #phillymarathontraining #dietzandwatson #rothmanortho @dietzandwatson @rothmanortho @aacr_foundation #repost @philly_marathon ・・・ Small daily improvements take a little, and give a lot. A lot can change in 178 days (that's how many days there are until the Philadelphia Marathon!) What's your excuse not to start #mondaymotivation #philadelphiamarathon

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