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NYC Marathon Recap Part 2!🌟 • The day before the marathon my Dad and I got a three mile shakeout in throughout Central Park. After nibbling on some NYC bagels, we walked to the expo to pick up our bibs! It was huge and helped me get so excited to race the following day. • Later on that night we had a pasta pump up with my Dad and some of his running buddies. One of those guests included @joanbenoitsamuelson! She was so fun to chat with and gave me some great advice for the race the next day. • RACE DAY!! • Sue and I woke up at 4:45am to get dressed and make sure I had everything I needed. She even braided my hair! She’s the best supporter right!? • 5:15: Our group walked a few blocks to jump on a bus that took us to the starting line. After what seemed like forever, we got to the starting tent where we had to wait for the next few hours. • 9:45: After waiting in my corral for about half an hour, we were walked up to the start! I had the chance to start directly next to the Elite Men and man was it was a surreal experience. The song “New York, New York” played and confetti flew as I started my 26.2. • For the first 15 miles I ran with a man named Tim that I met at mile 3. He was so incredibly nice and helped me pace myself so that I could negative split my race. It was so nice to have his expertise and company! At mile 16, I told him I felt like I could pick up the pace so I ran onward. • After hitting First Avenue, I knew I was going to be close to my Boston Qualifying time. I picked up my pace even more and ended up having my fastest 5k during the last three miles! • Coming through Central Park brought so many emotions. After seeing Sue and my Mom at the finish line, I was just a puddle of happy tears. • After about an hour, my Dad crossed the finish line and my emotions took over again. I ran back towards the finish line and will never forget hugging him. A hug that embraced 25 marathons for my Dad and a Boston Marathon qualifying time for me. • NYC, thanks for the incredible memories. We will be back!

NYC Recap Part 1! 🌟 • On Friday night we flew into the city and immediately got dressed in cocktail attire for the New York Road Runner’s annual Night of Champions gala. The event benefited the many youth programs that are run by the NYRR and boy, did we have a great time. • Honestly we were completely star struck the entire night! We got to meet all of our biggest running inspirations all in a span of 2 hours 🙈 • Shalane Flanagan: From chatting about her cookbooks, Olympic experiences, and winning the 2017 NYC marathon, she is just as kind and humble as one would imagine. MB almost cried when she wished her good luck on Sunday! • Jared Ward: Such a funny goofball. So humble and so fast. Congrats on 6th man! • Meb: Encouraged MB and JP to “run to win” on Sunday! Such a happy and easy guy to talk to. • Tatyana McFadden: MB got to sit next to this multiple time Paralympic Champion and hear all about her training. Again, so kind and humble. • Jenny Simpson: MB and Jenny had a solid 5 minute conversation about the importance of public school education. She is such an incredible role model for youth runners!! • Paula Radcliffe: Former world record holder in the marathon! So kind and still so active in the running community. • What an incredible night!!!!!!

My Why: • I’m not going to lie, my first two months in Charlotte have been a wave of emotions. From settling into a new apartment and classroom, to starting a new job, everything has felt exciting yet so overwhelming. Today when at a meeting for new teachers, I was asked to reflect on my why. What makes me come to work everyday and why am I a teacher? • This made me think about all the other “why” questions I have held in my heart recently. I know I show up to work everyday because I love my first graders, but why am I here in Charlotte? • While running in my first official race in Charlotte (@southendshuffle) over the weekend, I was reminded of my why. • I couldn’t stop smiling because I know that I am where I am supposed to be now. I am here to not only make a difference in other people’s lives, but also my own. • Thank you Charlotte for the warm welcome and 200+ miles already. I am so proud to call this new city home! Change is scary and challenging, but I am so excited for the adventures to come. -MB

Sweet Sue has been living large in Montana! 🤘🏻 • She’s been very active with her new job as the Kids Program Director at Mountain Sky Guest Ranch! • I cannot wait to “slide” into her arms TODAY and have her show me and @sampazdan around her new home! -MB

Today’s rainy weather in Atlanta has me missing these running views and my best friend! • Sue and I have had such a great summer so far! We traveled throughout Europe together and then she moved to Montana to work on a ranch for the next few months as I ventured to Atlanta for my training for @teachforamerica. • Although we are both so busy, we are finding the time to exercise and eat healthy and will share with y’all when we can! 🍎 • Thanks for your support and for following along as the GvilleFitTwins see new parts of the world! 🤗-MB

We are currently eating our way through Italy and Switzerland! 🇮🇹 🇨🇭 • We have had such a fun time treating ourselves and trying new things!

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