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Heather 🏳️‍🌈

@hljackson.bsky.social

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Antiracist. Queer. RunNERD, dog-mom, overthinker. Big on books, tattoos, time outdoors, & horror movies. 👟 13.1 x 4 // up next: Monumental Marathon 11/8

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 13h

Week 18 / Day 2 👟
Emotions are starting to run a little higher as I approach the big day. Feeling positive and as ready as I think I can!
#marathontraining #runsky #taper

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 2d

Fascism is a cult.

Cults always end the same way.

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 1d

Week 18 / Day 1 👟
First rest day this week… I can’t believe the race is almost here!
#marathontraining #runsky #taper

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 3d

Week 17 / Day 6 👟
Last long run of training today. The hay is in the barn, as they say.
#marathontraining #runsky #taper

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 4d

Week 17 / Day 5 👟
Rest day. Looking forward to my last long run of the training block tomorrow!
#marathontraining #runsky #taper

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 5d

Week 17 / Day 4 👟
Silenced my alarm this morning and slept for two more hours… think I’m getting the hang of this #taper thing 🥱🤣 flew through four after work today. Tendons in my foot are almost back to normal!
#marathontraining #runsky #negativesplits

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 6d

Good call getting a ride. Several months ago I burned up 7 miles into a 10-mile loop and painstakingly walked back to the car. I should have arranged for transport and still wish that I had. 😆 Showing your body grace is always a good idea.

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 6d

Week 17 / Day 3 👟
Getting out of bed this morning was a struggle. Low energy as fall gets dark and cold is really helping me embrace this #taper so far 🥱 This is also three weeks longer than my longest previous training block, so… yeah
#marathontraining #runsky #negativesplits

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you for helping motivate me to get out of bed this morning.
Brisk walk with the dog is better than nothing!

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 7d

Week 17 / Day 2 👟
Cool 4 this morning before dawn. Perhaps the busiest trail in my city but it was still relatively quiet and peaceful.
#marathontraining #runsky #negativesplits #taper

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 8d

I’ve got wool socks on as well speak and I’m not even leaving the house today 🙃

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 8d

You as well! I’m down about 50 lbs from the before photo. I think the only real drawbacks are being cold all the time and having to replace my entire wardrobe 😆

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 8d

Running hasn’t solved all of my problems. But when I look at me two years ago vs me now and see that I stand taller and my smile reaches my eyes….. 💙💙💙
Halloween 2023 v 2025

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 8d

Week 17 / Day 1 👟
It’s officially #taper time and I will be doing a lot of two of the things I know best- snacking and dissociating. ✌🏻
#marathontraining #runsky

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 9d

Week 16 / Day 7 👟
Church of the long run this morning. After a late night of dancing and party food I’m grateful to push through with my run as planned.
#marathontraining #runsky

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 9d

(Late post- busy day yesterday!)
Week 16 / Day 6 👟
Vampire Run 5k with my running besties.
Probably could’ve broken 30 but didn’t want to push my luck with a long run on deck next morning and this close to the marathon.
#marathontraining #runsky #negativesplits

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 12d

Week 16 / Day 4 👟
Opted to sleep in this morning and run after work. The state park I love isn’t open early enough for most weekday morning runs, so I’m grateful it got me out there today.
#marathontraining #runsky #negativesplits

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 13d

Indiana feels very wintry today! I wore gloves this morning for my entire run- first time this season!

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 13d

Week 16 / Day 3 👟
Easy 4 and the foot feels way better today! Lots of stretching and icing!
#marathontraining #runsky #negativesplits

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 13d

Here is how I lace them now- parallel up the middle instead of crossing.

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 14d

Both pairs currently in rotation are Brooks. Glad I’m on the good list!

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 14d

This is great input! I did re-lace recently to give the midfoot more room. Have you found tongues to run thinner/thicker in certain brands?

Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 14d

Pretty noticeable the first three miles but not as bad as Sunday and wasn’t bothering me by the end! Trying to balance rest and strengthening when I’m not running now… 😬

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 14d

Week 16 / Day 2 👟
Easy five- real easy at first while I felt out the tendon pain in my right foot.
#marathontraining #runsky #negativesplits

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Heather 🏳️‍🌈 @hljackson.bsky.social · 14d

I’m glad you did too! I never regret going for a run :)