7 miles ran today with a heavy heart as I think of Eliza Fletcher. Eliza was a mother of 2, a teacher and a long distance runner just like me. I am also a teacher, mother of 2 and a long distance runner. And just like Eliza I used to run in the early morning before work with my light up vest and headlamp. But unlike me, Eliza didn’t get to come home after her run and hug her kids like I did today. And that absolutely breaks my heart. I ran for Eliza and for every female runner out there today. I pray for safety and strength for each of you. I pray for Eliza’s family as they are going through this tragedy and for every family that has gone through this tragedy. Please be safe when you are running. Carry pepper spray, your phone, an alarm and whatever else you need to protect yourself. Don’t stop to talk to anyone you don’t know. It’s perfectly ok to be rude when it comes to your safety. Rest In Peace Eliza. Love for all my fellow runners ❤️ #finishherrun#elizafletcher#finishlizasrun#runner#running#runnersofinstagram#runningmom#womenwhorun#teacherswhorun#runningsafety#justrun#runningmotivation#mnrunner#fitmom#racetraining#halfmarathontraining
Ten miles for #finishelizasrun
Why is this so important to me? Because I am a mom, I am a runner, I am a woman, I run alone. I am not an object, I am not disposable, I am not a second class citizen. I run to set goals and accomplish them, I run for my mental health, I run for my me time, I run to be healthy, I run to set an example for my kiddos. I should be able to run without weaponizing myself, I should be able to run at whatever time I feel like, I should be able to run in whatever clothing I am comfortable in, I should be able to feel safe and comfortable in any public space, I should know every time I will make it home to my husband and kids. Instead I have a watch with a panic button, instead I have my gps location tracked on my husband phone at all time, instead I commit to run in memory of a mom, woman and runner taken too soon.
The disgusting irony that in ten miles in memory of a female runner murdered I was harassed four times. Yes I saw you 50yr+ man honking at me and hanging yourself out the window, yes I saw you man on the bicycle stand there, turn fully around and stare me up and down for .15miles as I ran up to the corner you stood on. You are the problem, you are what is wrong with the world, you are pieces of shit. I hope you learn and do better but I don’t have much confidence you ever will.
#dobetter#justiceforeliza#elizafletcher#womenrunners#womensupportingwomen#womenwhorun#womenrunningcommunity#womenrunning#runningmom#momswhorun#runnersofinstagram
Godmorgon fredag 🤩👋🏻
Gårdagens träning var på #löpband & #gym så det var härligt att springa ute idag 😍 Dagens km sprang jag på upplysta cykelvägar för att inte riskera att störa den fina älgfamiljen jag mötte häromdagen ❤️
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I dag var det #runstreak dag 199 & jag har lite svårt att fatta att det är så många dagar 🙏🏻 Jag hoppas att jag kan hålla i många dagar till. Det här har gjort mig gott i coronatider #runningtherapy ❤️
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Hoppas din fredag blir fin ☀️
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#morningrun#morningrunner#womenwhorun#runningismytherapy#runhappy#runner#run #älskalöpning #livetärbästute #runstreaker#instarunner