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This past Saturday's race just didn't go as planned, but with 5 races (one being a Spartan Ultra a week before) in 14 days, I was just tired. . The absolute support I got from SO many of you, so many, means so very much. I hold onto your words. . I ran over 20 minutes slower than I did last year, and while I know my speed isn't back because I'm still recovering, it was still tough to finish like I did. . Second in age, but my team, Remixed: We are the bombastic ones! First place!!! Getting to race with some amazing women as a team was pretty rockstar! . Going to these races is so therapeutic for me. I came out with a swollen ankle (same as my previously torn one) and my brother Jacob broke his ankle (yeah...). So, it's not the easiest race. . I so love the Barbarian Challenge! Until next year!!! . #godisgood #mom #teacher #spartan #aroo #runner #teamaltra #embracethespace #spartanelites #spartanpro #gritarmy #spartanwomen #barbarian #medalmonday

First fire jump post in a long time! Yippee! . #godisgood #mom #teacher #spartan #aroo #runner #teamaltra #embracethespace #spartanelites #spartanpro #gritarmy #spartanwomen #firejumpfriday #fire

Always learning! Very thankful for the opportunity I had to go to the NMSI Atlanta English training these past four days. Learned so much and I got to connect to ladies I work with! Double win! . I'm so ready to be home, though. I've been gone a week! Time to go home and unpack, wash, mow, clean the pool, dry, and repack. Whew! Summer? What summer? 😁 . #godisgood #mom #teacher #spartan #aroo #runner #teamaltra #embracethespace #nmsiatlanta #english #learn #learning #teachersofinstagram

I am 41-years-old and a single mom of three who has a full-time job. . Pic on the left almost four years to the day from the pic on the right. . In less than a year I had my third daughter and got out of the military. My weight blossomed 97 pounds. I was almost 250 pounds in 2014. . Left pic: I was 217 pounds, and my wonderful little brother, Dr. Hamrick, got me motivated to go out and tackle the Ohio Beast at the Wilds. . Right pic: This past weekend, on the Ultra Beast Elite podium, just four weeks back into running after over 7 months off from anything OCR. . Used to being an athlete all my life, it was very hard to go out and not be able to do most of the obstacles. No walls, no rope climb, no monkey bars, no rig...you get it. . My brother's patience led me to my first Elite race in May 2016, another Ohio Beast. I had lost 39 pounds in four months, but I knew my body could do more, be more! . By my first Elite podium in August 2016, I had lost nearly 60 pounds, and while I had work to do (Don't we always?) I was on that path of a comeback. If someone would have told me I'd podium almost 70% of the time since, I'd have giggled. . Never, ever doubt your abilities. I know the struggle of gaining weight, being depressed, lost in my own head and in a body I didn't recognize. I get it. . I cannot say enough what my little bro introducing me to this sport did for my entire life, except that it saved my outlook on so much. . I still make mistakes. Those who tall behind my back about those mistakes absolutely do not matter to me. I know who you are and I will simply just be ME, and not JUDGE, and be KIND to people. The very people who claim kindness and to be Christian and to be pretty much perfect are the ones who have to feel their feet burning. Aaaand, it won't be from that fire jump I love! 🔥 . #godisgood #mom #teacher #spartan #aroo #runner #teamaltra #embracethespace #spartanelites #spartanpro #gritarmy #weightloss #spartanwomen #letsgo #dont #dontjudge #bekind #queen #strong #TRANSFORMATIONTUESDAY

Medal Monday! . So thankful for being able to complete my second Ultra, especially since I've only bee back running for about a month. . It was tough, it was soggy and muddy and dusty and all things Spartan! . #godisgood #mom #teacher #spartan #aroo #runner #teamaltra #embracethespace #spartanelites #spartanpro #spartanwomen #strong #beyourself

Only 60 burpees in the 30ish miles and 72 obstacles!!! . Ultra runners had extra joy during the race, including the triple length Twister, the Box, and the Bucket carry, a three times each. . Haven't run this far, ever...I have to say my hamstring wasn't quite ready for the miles or the obstacles, but I did it! I struggled with the miles and the mud. I so want to be healthy again! . So many of you cheered me on and the feeling is mutual. We are in this craziness together! . I wish I could shout out to everyone who pushed me and cheered me on, but getting to hug @alexsawicki after so many messages back and forth about the Ultra (dating back to 2017) was awesome, and the nerve-calming chat with @cnslider at the start line was a great start. So many people to thank! . I wore those King MT'S I love so much as well as my Grit Army socks. Never changed them. Never had to. My Newf fitness bag served as my "bin". I was set! . #godisgood #mom #teacher #spartan #aroo #runner #teamaltra #embracethespace #spartanelites #spartanpro #gritarmy #spartanwomen #spartanultra #spartanohio #mud #winning

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