One of my goals for 2021 was to create a blog and even though I'm 26+ days late better late than never!
So let's get to it!
This blog will focus on my training journey, running gear and accessory review, race recaps, and all things running! I'm excited to have you follow along!
My Running Story: My name is Kristin and I am an avid endurance runner. Perhaps I should back up though since running and I weren't always in a love affair. Prior to falling in love with running I considered myself to be a well rounded athlete. In high school I played volleyball, basketball and, soccer. I also was an avid softball player and swimmer. I went to college on a soccer scholarship but after playing four years of collegiate soccer and it was time to graduate I found myself asking "now what"?
In my senior year of college I had a health scare that ended with an autoimmune disease diagnosis, which isn't exactly what a 22 year old is prepared to hear or take on. I found myself a bit lost and looking for some way to take back control of my life. INSERT RUNNING. Two things led me to running: 1.) My dad convincing me to sign up for my first 5K post MS diagnosis 2.) My cousin convincing me to sign up for the Philadelphia Broad Street 10 Mile Run (if you've ever run this race before you know how quickly it can spark your love for running). Long Story Short I completed the Broad Street 10 Miler with very little training, but post-race I caught the running bug. My next race quickly followed which was the Philadelphia Rock N Roll Half Marathon and that quickly escalated to the need to complete the full Philadelphia Marathon.
So that bring us to current day, 15 Marathons (2BQs), 1 50 Miler, 2x50K, 50+ half marathons later! I think it's safe to say I'm addicted to endurance running which is ironic since I would find myself in tears back in the day when any coach told me we had to run at a practice.
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| Post JFK 50 Miler |
Running Certifications:
RRCA Level 1 Certified Coach
- Co-Founder of Rise.Up.Running
- Reach out at riseupruncoaching@gmail.com or @Rise.Up.Running on IG for coaching inquiries
- UNFRGVN Fitness Marathon Team
Current Race Schedule:
Let's me be honest with all of the deferrals and the amount of money I lost last year in race registrations due to COVID I've been extremely hesitant to sign up for many races, but here is what is on tap for 2021 so far:
- April 3rd, 2021 - Philadelphia Hot Chocolate 15K
- Run with me! Philadelphia, PA - Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k - Philadelphia
- Thank you @BibRave for this race entry and if want to register to join me make sure to use code BRHC20 to get a free hat!
- April 25th, 2021 - Delaware Marathon Running Festival (26.2)
- Run with me! Delaware Running Festival | A Corrigan Sports Event (delawaremarathon.org)
- @BibRave Code for 10% off: DEMARABR
- May 29th, 2021 - Cayuga Trails 50 Mile
- Run With Me! Cayuga Trails - May 29, 2021 (ultrasignup.com)
Brand Ambassadors Affiliations and Discounts:
- Rabbit - RadRabbit
- Nuun Hydration
- Alter Ego Running - STOK20
- Vital Performance and Proteins Athlete
- Mind Over Matter -MMKristinKS
- BibRave Pro
- Koala Clip - KSTOKES10
- SANS Meal Bar - KSTOKES
- bRUNch Running
- GoodFor - KSTOKES15
- Garmin - #LeagueofGarmin
Well I think that about sums it up for my running overview! New Blog Entries will be updated each week! Also feel free to follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k_stokes829
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