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Today I did the virtual @wflworldrun , running for

Today I did the virtual @wflworldrun , running for those who can’t to raise money for spinal cord research
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I had targeted to try to get to 8 miles before the catcher car would catch me, thinking it would be a nice speed workout to end my 70miles week.
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So the way the race works is everyone around the world started at exactly the same time. For me that meant 2pm in Greece with temperatures in the 70s, so I was sweating in the first 5 minutes
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I chose a route that took me 3 miles along the coast and to a little forest by the beaches of Ag.Apostoli which is one of my favourites and then laps around the forest until I finished
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The theme of the race “running for those who can’t” really touched me. As I was approaching the 8 miles mark and sweating profusely and my body starting to hurt I thought to myself “goal achieved” I could stop now. But then I thought you know what? I really am bloody lucky that I can run and those who couldn’t would probably give anything to feel the pain I was feeling. So I stepped it up a notch and pushed further and ended up managing 12 miles. Thanks to @amandatriathlonandmore for water, cheers and photos 💗💗💗
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If you would like to donate to this great cause. Link is in my bio
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Oh my gosh, I couldn’t stop taking photos on thi

Oh my gosh, I couldn’t stop taking photos on this mornings long run from Chania to Theriso, Zourva, Meskla and back to the sea !
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Follow my insta @creterunning for details about this run and all my other adventures on #Crete
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I’m really excited about this virtual race!!! *

I’m really excited about this virtual race!!!
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As you know I am not normally a big fan of virtual races, to pay money to run on trails I would normally run on anyway, however this race is different!
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You start running and then a virtual catcher car starts 30 minutes later at 14km/h : 8.69mph steadily increasing speed every half hour and through an app you download on your phone you keep on running until the car catches up with you!
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You can run anywhere you like or join a local group and a predetermined route. Everyone starts at the same time 11:00 UTC / 2pm Greece on 9th May
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The best part? 100% of entry fees and fundraising goes to spinal cord research projects supported by @wingsforlife
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Follow the link in my bio if you want to join in the fun from wherever you are (only €10) or if you would like to donate to a great cause
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Check out my post on @creterunning for details on

Check out my post on @creterunning for details on my latest run to Malaxa in Chania, Crete
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I’ll always remember my Mum growing up obsessed

I’ll always remember my Mum growing up obsessed with her stomach. She was a tall, beautiful, & vibrant woman but lacked self confidence all because of the size of her stomach. I would sit on the edge of the bed while she tried on different clothes, not liking anything because she looked too “fat”. She was constantly on a diet, watching her calories. The 80s media was filled with people who had the perfect slim and buff bodies showing us what “beautiful” looked like

Unfortunately, this stuck with me & even now, despite becoming a runner & leading a healthier lifestyle, the mood of my day is often dictated by how I perceive myself in the mirror & whether I think I look “fat” or not

The rational side of me knows that I am not fat by any stretch of the imagination & that beauty really does come from within rather than from our outer shells, but that doesn’t stop me having these dark thoughts. I was bullied at school and while this was tough to experience, I learned some valuable lessons about not caring what other people think, unfortunately, some days it’s like I am a bully to myself with some of the thoughts that I allow to run through my head. I have to remind myself to be kind. I wouldn’t accept anyone else treating me this way

I remember when I just started running, some 5 years ago. I was hanging out after a race & a girl came up to me & asked me how the race went. I asked her how she knew I ran? She replied that it was obvious as I had an athlete’s body. I just laughed at her. Even now I am unable to identify myself as an athlete. I just can’t see what others can. I still see the 11 year old girl with puppy fat who didn’t do anything sporty her entire life until she reached the age of 39

I am on a journey as I learn to love myself and embrace my strong. I try to turn the negative thoughts into positive ones, have compassion for myself & others & express gratitude for this strong body which has taken me on some pretty amazing adventures

A week ago, I stepped off the boat anxious and str

A week ago, I stepped off the boat anxious and stressed. Each day I went running and explored new routes and slowly slowly, Crete started to work her magic and calm my soul. I can’t begin to describe the peace that washes over me every time I step out the door and am greeted with the royal blue skies, when I run down the coast and I listen to the waves crashing, the salty sea filling my nostrils and when I am in the mountains and the smell of wild thyme fills the air. I know everything will work out ok
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Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020Author helengalerakisCategories Women's record for the Fastest Known Time (supported) on 800 mile Arizona TrailTags Arizona Trail, Fastest Known Time, FKTArizonaTrail, Video Diary

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