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20 miles for The American Cancer Society
*every thing I mentioned in this video can be found on ACS website*
It truly is an honor to be running the Chicago Marathon for ACS. Every hard mile that I have run this summer, I remind myself what I’m running for & what I am raising money for. I know in 13 days when I toe that start line, I am running a race that is way bigger than myself.
I cannot even begin to thank every single person who has donated to myself & the BAR team for ACS. It means more than I can ever put into words but as promised to the individuals who sponsored a mile on this run,
Emily Suarez
Elaina Brow
Jessica Dalrymple
Alexa Arnone
Luis Guillermo Quintana III
Ally Brettnacher
Erica Agran
Lindsay Zallis
Dawn Dugas Webster
Rachel Howard
Jessica Routley
rayna.runs.around
TIA
LARA CARTER
شذ اففح مرفوة
Karen DeJesus
stephenakwari
Rosa Pargas
Scott Wright
⠀ 𝕍𝔸ℕ𝔼𝕊𝕊𝔸💎
CHICAGO MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 15 OF 18!!!✅✅
Thank goodness that’s in the past!! What’s interesting is this has been my lowest mileage for peak week for all my marathons BUT I also recognize that this is the first time I’ve trained for a fall marathon. All these runs are slower than my previous cycles. I understand the balance of volume but also time spent on feet + risk of injury. I’ve also been doing more cross training than any other marathon cycle. Anyways I still feel good with this being my peak!
Officially in the taper now & ready to take on Chicago!!
Before Nicole was so full of life & positivity.
After Nicole was drained of all energy & thought the end was near.
I fear these glasses give me an attitude😂
Enjoy my post 20 mile thoughts
09/20/2026
The big 2 0!!!!
Thank god that’s over.
I feel like every marathon block, I just dread the 20 miler😂 18, 17, 16 those are all fine but the 20 I’m like cool I’ll be here for at least 4 hours💀
Anyways enough bitching it’s over with now! This was my slowest 20 I’ve ever done. I’m not sure what happened but my legs didn’t have it to move any faster & once I realized that I’m like screw it just take your time & you’ll get there eventually.
I had Mr. BAR with me for the first 10 & then my OG packmule, Sarah for the next 10 which really helped to break up the run. The plus side too, Sarah & I can talk about absolutely nothing for hours😂
By the time I 16, it was a walk/run & again, I didn’t care. I was thinking time on feet is just as important. I would be more nervous going into Chicago but luckily my 18 mile was so strong that I’m not stressing too much.
I am really excited to go for it in Chicago & really race a marathon for the first time.
3 weeks to go & now it’s taper time 😛. I know the crazies will set in here soon but this isn’t my first rodeo!!
Lastly & most importantly, I want to thank everyone who has donated to American Cancer Society over the last 15 weeks. I have hit my initial fundraising goal. Chicago will be so special for many reasons, my first major, I turn 30 the same day & I am running for something way bigger than myself. Truly I am so honored to be running for such an incredible organization.
Thank you & to all my chi runners, enjoy the taper!!
*this was my long run from last weekend - 9/13*
Let me tell you I love a deload long run! 10 miles WHAT A TREAT!!
On the bright side, I’m not sick anymore now & hopefully that’s it until after race day!
Just finished a big pasta dinner & getting ready for tomorrows 20 miler!
See you on the other side
Movement Ty for actually making cute Chicago shirts!!
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This Saturday I will be doing my longest training run for Chicago!
I have the honor of running this race for American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society
For this weekends run, every $20 donated will sponsor 1 mile of this run. I have a very special video planned to go along with this but you’ll have to trust me on that.
If you are able to donate, please shoot me a message so I can include your handle & name on the board.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart & can’t wait for this weekend!!😤😳
ACS donation page is linked directly in my bio #. If it’s easier you can venmo me - Nicolelinn & I can insert the donation on your behalf.
Week 14 of 18✅
A much needed deload week !!
Every deload week this training block, I have taken an extra rest day which has been wonderful!! This time around taking Monday as my extra rest kinda back fired bc I ended up feeling pretty sick Wednesday LOL
Luckily the worst of it was short lived & while my Saturday run felt like trash, Sunday long run was solid.
I’m officially in peak week & have a lot of work still left to do before Chicago but the end is near!!
*I am following a plan from you can use code BELOWAVERAGERUNNING for two free weeks*
09/14/2026
LONG RUN SUNDAY!!!
Week 14 of 18 of Chicago Marathon training!!
GRATEFUL FOR A DELOAD WEEK!!
Today’s run was solid. I am coming off being sick (again I know, shoutout to my nephews for their germs) so today’s breakfast was an English muffin & dayquill. Ya it’s as bad as it sounds💀
On the bright side, my body felt strong it’s just that residual sore throat that lingers too long. Happy with today’s run & was rewarded with the most beautiful sunrise!!
Now on to peak week!! Long run of 20 miles this Saturday!!
I want to thank Rachel h, Juliet, Rachel d, Abril, Cheryl, Anna & Kayla for your donations to The American Cancer Society it means the world, thank you.
For next weekends, 20 miler, I will be sharing a graphic where you can sponsor a mile. I have an incredible video planned for it so just trust me on that one 😂
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