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World travel, 26 marathons, 4 WMM, 100+ half marathons, Black Men Run Trail Ambassador (TURF) and 13 years massage biz owner MD USA 🇺🇲

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Jan 14

Pt 2- Finally, at long last, the one people have asked for over the years, my 25 marathon medals on display.

Planet Earth, WorldWideWil is on the way 🏃🏾🤸🏾🥳

#MedalMonday #Medalmotivation #running @Blackmarathoners #Worldwidewil #BeTheHeroInYourOwnStory #AddtoBlacksky

Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 5d

Madagascar RECAP #2: Morondova and Baobob Avenue

Hotel Cap Kimony. The accomodations are rustic bungalows with limited electricity (solar collectors). They are also off the beaten path. The outdoor restaurant by the pool was a nice setting. Food was good. #Morondova #racecation #travel

Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 6d

Madagascar RECAP #1: Morondova and Baobob Avenue

This tour was for both the sunrise and sunset. These trees are native only to Madagascar (and only this part of the island). There are 5 kinds of baobobs: only one bares edible fruit; one is shorter/small; one has a darker bark. #Madagascar #baobob

Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 10d

BMR DC TURF Group - October Trail Run - Rock Creek Park DC

First run since Madagascar. 19 days have passed since my last run. Recovering from travel hell Brothers Edward and Jay joined me. #TOwaterfront42K #MCM50 #Worldwidewil #running #WilrunsDMV #trailrunning #getoutside

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 18d

Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50k, King George, VA- 8/8/26

My 2nd attempt at the 50k. I became injured prior to the first time and opted for the 1/2 marathon.

#DHRT50k #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #trailrunning #running

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 23d

Day 3: Madagascar Run

Rush hour congestion to the 5th degree! It's Monday morning and just like anywhere else, it's mad confusion. Honestly it's been that way every day I've been here. Next up: Morondova! #Worldwidewil #running

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 24d

Day 2: Madagascar Run

I extended to a 10k today. Running in a foreign country among street congestion of people running/walking, vendors pulling rickshaw-like carts, motorbikes and bicycles, along with jumping high curbs throughout, made this more of an obstacle course run. #Madagascar #running

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 25d

Day 1: Madagascar Run

UPDATE: Sadly my marathon plans have been crushed due to flight cancellation to race city (Antsiranana). No more flights until Sunday, race day due to civil unrest🤦🏾 Got out and ran through the neighborhood. #running #Madagascar

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 27d

Marathon De Diego, Antsiranana, Madagascar, September 28, 2025

Finally! The big reveal. My race #Next is in Madagascar. Not expecting to break any records here with so many unknowns. Primarily, it should be a scenic route along the bay with some hills.
#Madagascar #marathon #WorldWideWil #running

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 28d

Day 23: Road to Africa -

This morning's run did feel better than the last. Still not where I should be, but one day at a time; one step at a time.

#Worldwidewil #running

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · 29d

Day 21 and Day 22: Road to Africa -

Finally back on the road this morning after some bizarre health challenges over the last couple weeks. The show must go on.

#Worldwidewil #running

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 17

TCS Sydney Marathon, Sydney, Australia, August 30, 2026

G'day 👋🏾 I'm in! As a Candidacy Club Ballot recipient from running in 2022-2024, I get to dance in the land down under again. #TCSSydneyMarathon #AbbottWMM #wilrunsSydney #running #marathon

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 14

Day 21: Road to Africa: REI / The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) "Back Outside: DC" event started with a 5k / 5-mile run, breakfast, & raffle that culminated in a panel discussion re trail running for #BIPOC communities. I represented Black Men Run TURF as a panelist. #running #Blacksky

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 12

Day 20: Road to Africa - Back To The Run

Few days off from running due to dehydration (did you know it can disrupt your sleep?) Ran with PGRC (Prince George's Running Club). RRCA Pres. Lisa Rippe, joined us for our run. The IV therapy helped. I slept like a rock. #PGRC #running #IVtherapy #RRCA

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 11

Big Sur Marathon / 21 Miler, Big Sur, California, April 26, 2026

Once again I couldn't get into the marathon. The course follows California's scenic Highway 1. I believe this year the course runs northbound (uphill).

To register⬇️

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#BigSurMarathon #running #marathon

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 7

Day 19: Road to Africa - BMR DC TURF Trail Group Run

Our group of 4 held it down on a new strenuous trail this morning. Proud of you guys for grinding up and over those boulders 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯 #trailrunning #getoutside #running #Worldwidewil #DMV #RockCreekPark

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ugh. Not so much.

Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 5

Pleasantrees is a Cannabis Dispensary located in Hamtramck, MI, located as an enclave city within Detroit's city limits. I was driving by and saw this mural. Didn't know what the business was. And no, I didn't go in 😂 #publicart #thingstodoDetroit #mural #picoftheday #mobilephotography #Blacksky

Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 4

Day 18: Road to Africa - Hump Day Run

Broke the run into 2 segments, with a walk in-between. Sleep has been poor over the last couple of weeks that's increased exhaustion. It's not from overtraining. I've tried pretty much all the suggestions. Thinking anxiety about my trip. #running #Worldwidewil

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 4

The future said, Good luck with that! 😅

Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 3

North End Arts Alley (Detroit)

#Detroitmurals #creativeart #picoftheday #publicart #muralart #streetart #farmer #seenonmywalk #mobilephotography #addtoblacksky

Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 2

Day 17: Road to Africa - D.C. Freedom Run

The rally was in protest of The Alien Administration's over reach of police forces in the City. Lots ran/walked past The White House chanting "Free DC"! Let's keep the good fight because we say NO to fascists. #FreeDC #running #AddtoBlacksky

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Sep 2

Day 16: Road to Africa - Charles Street 12 Miler Medal Monday and RECAP

OMG the rolling rollercoaster hills from hell. Eleven of those miles didn't own any flatness. Started with the 5:30am shuttles to the Start line. I ran all the hills from Towson to downtown Baltimore. 🤦🏾 #running #medalMonday

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Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Aug 27

The late Mahsa Amini and pays tribute to the Woman Life Freedom movement…painted by Rodrigo Pradel”

#murals #streetart #dmvmurals #muralsofDC #seenonmywalk #creativeart #publicart #picoftheday #mobilephotography #ThingstodoDMV #contemporaryart

Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Aug 25

Day 15: Road to Africa

Finally made it out on the choppy Detroit River. Signed up for the 2 hour kayaking Historic Canal Tour. The guide delved deep into the Grayhaven neighborhood, bordering the city's far eastside. The Fisher Mansion is owned by the Hare Krishna. #canals #kayaking #pureMichigan

Wil W @worldwidewil.bsky.social · Aug 23

Day 13: Road to Africa Shakeout Run

I'm in Detroit to visit family and run the 'Run the 313 5k' on Saturday morning. This was greatly needed because stiffness was lingering in my body. How unique is it that 3.13 (Detroit area code) is about the equivalent of a 5k? 🤔😎 #rumning #bandshell