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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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I don’t typically do a #medalmonday post, but this weekend’s Bethany Beach Half-Marathon deserves a little extra plug. This year was the inaugural race, an addition to the jam-packed sports weekend that already includes a triathlon, duathlon, and aqua bike event. Usually inaugural events are logistical nightmares, but this race was very well-organized with a great course. Miles 2-4 were technical, along a gravel and pine needle path in the coastal forest beyond the beach, but the rest of the course was along the Coastal Highway and through Indian River State Park. Minor hills up and over the bridges, which provides a great opportunity to hold back and preserve some energy before you tear through the last few miles and across the boardwalk for a strong finish. The cool morning potential makes it PR-worthy, though it was a little muggy at the finish (but I finished in 3:30, which was a really long time to be out there). The after party at Grotto Pizza was awesome, and yes, there was TONS of pizza and beer left when I got there. Great swag, too: a cute shirt (not technical), a pub glass, and the medal. I already love the Delaware coastal races (Rehoboth Beach in December and Coastal Delaware in April), so having another race in the fall makes complete sense to me and it’s another event to look forward to! Put this race on your list for next year— I know I will be there! #bethanybeach #delaware #coastaldelaware #delmarva #beachrunning

Okay, fall, it’s not about you. I just really love summer and I loathe winter which is soon to follow. With the exception of cooler running weather, pretty trees, harvest fruits and veggies, scented candles, cozy food, and long sleeves with shorts weather, I’m a little sad that fall is here because it means less daylight and cold weather is coming. I’m so grateful yesterday was such great beach weather because I got my last hurrah of summer. I barely got to enjoy this summer because I spent my weekends working to help pay for my trip to Berlin and, while it was so worthwhile, I missed out on a lot of summer. I guess I just wanted a little more of warmth before the cold gets here. But like everything else, I’ll take it in stride. Spring is only six months away, right? #endlesssummer #summerweather #alwayssummer #nowinter #warmweatherplease

Being the sweeper was actually quite a lot of fun! I basically walked a brisk 15:30 pace and made sure everyone was ahead of me by mile 7 to meet the course cutoff. It definitely was lonely at times; sometimes I had no one around me and I couldn’t see the rest of the field in front of me. But it was great to get the miles on my feet for some post-marathon recovery and I also got to see what it’s like to finish a race in last place. Definitely kind of spooky but I appreciate that the volunteers waited for me and I felt very safe on the course because people knew I was coming. And I got a big welcome home from the DJ at the boardwalk when I finally got to 13.1 with the final two runners ahead of me. That was my 26th half-marathon and I definitely have a fun story to go with it. ☺️#halfmarathon #bethanybeach #bethanybeachhalf #focussport #delaware

Beautiful morning in Bethany Beach! Today I’m pacing/sweeping the Bethany Beach Half-Marathon, which is a 15:30 pace. I’ll basically be walking briskly for 13.1 miles. Great way to participate in an event I wanted to do but couldn’t, having just participated in Berlin, and also some good active recovery since I’ve been resting since the race and I’m totally eager to get back to the trails. #bethanybeach #bethanybeachhalf #beastpacing #delaware #runchat #runlife

Still glowing almost a week later. ☺️#berlin42 #berlinmarathon

You have to look closely, but I saw what looks like sea ice floating while we flew over the Labrador Sea. Makes me realize how much there is out there that I have yet to see. #wanderlust #northatlantic #seaice #labradorsea

Stumbled upon a cute little pristine beach while exploring near Keflavík. I literally could have camped here all day except for the fact that I was wholly underdressed for the chill. 40 degrees in Iceland feels more like 30. But I walked around, picking up lava stones and listening to the waves lap the shore for all of 5 minutes before scrambling up the bank to get back in the car. Grateful for the Icelandic wool scarf to keep me warm, and it really made all the difference. I already want to go back. 😭#Iceland #myicelandstopover #northatlantic #somebeachsomewhere

Drove around a tiny little peninsula after the Blue Lagoon and before my flight home. The air was unbelievably clear and fresh. You could smell so many natural aromas that I’m sure would have been covered up by smog or something anywhere else because the air is just so crisp. And the water was insanely clear and blue. Gorgeous. You could really smell that brine. Pretty sure I’ve fallen in love with this place. #iceland #myicelandstopover #northatlantic

If the Blue Lagoon isn’t on your bucket list, write it down. I went around 8AM as it was opening and saw a beautiful sunrise from the pool. Got to try three face masks: the silica mask, an algae mask, and a lava facial scrub. Drank a banana skyr smoothie and some prosecco. Spent about three hours in the warm water and felt unbelievably relaxed afterwards. Next time I go to Europe, I’ll be connecting through Iceland and will definitely make enough time to do this again! #iceland #myicelandstopover #bluelagoon #spa #geothermal #bluelagooniceland

Kind of sums it up right here. 😌#iceland #myicelandstopover #iceland #bluelagoon #landoffireandice heavenly #bucketlist

This is gonna be AWESOME.😍😍#bluelagoon #myicelandstopover #iceland #geothermal #volcanic #nofilter #marathonrecovery @bluelagoonis

Ate dinner at this cozy and adorable and PERFECT-for-tonight’s-cold-rain pub. Of course, I got Icelandic beer and fish stew with waffle fries and rhubarb pie for dessert. Hit the spot. #icelandstopover #myicelandstopover #iceland #icelandicbeer #icelandicallthethings

Loved getting a birds eye view of Reykjavík this evening! Gorgeous church, amazing view, colorful and cute charming little cozy city. I really really really like Iceland 🇮🇸☺️❤️💙#icelandstopover #myicelandstopover #iceland #reykjavik

Starting my 24-hour #icelandstopover at the Hallgrímskirkja. #myicelandstopover #iceland

Hello again, Iceland! 🇮🇸#iceland #myicelandstopover #icelandair

Tschüss, Germany. Maybe I will see you again. I hope that I will. 🖤❤️💛🇩🇪🌎#Germany #fromtheair #windowseat

Love being part of a sea of runners. Thanks to my brother @jbreezy_baby for capturing some race shots along the way. Seeing my family along the course provided the boosts I needed at times. I saw them at the half, just as I was starting to lose my grip and focus. To anyone who spectates a race, you might think we don’t appreciate it. But WE DO. 🖤❤️💛#Berlin42 #berlinmarathon #marathon #germany #runningcommunity #struggletogether #succeedasone

Best way to celebrate a @berlinmarathon finish? Wiener schnitzel and German beer! #wienerschnitzel #jaegerschnitzel #germanfood #germanbeer #berlin42

I’m a Berlin marathoner!! Lots of thoughts on this race... I met my secret goal of 4:45. ☺️☺️I didn’t think I would do as well as I did today, but I’m also hurting (because I didn’t train!!!) But I’m so proud of myself. I put EVERYTHING I had on the course today, and I didn’t let myself lose it mentally. Plus I stared down the course and just faced my problem without fear. I k ow I’m a strong person, but today I showed myself just how strong I am. Berlin, my heart is yours. ❤️💛🖤🇩🇪🏃🏼‍♀️🍻P.S. Thanks to the bar-goers at Mile 9 who gave me a beer! #berlinmarathon #ichbineinberlinmarathon #berlin42

Hello world!!! 🌎 ❤️💛🖤🇩🇪🏃🏼‍♀️#berlinmarathon #berlin42

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