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- Punahou Teacher in Honolulu, HI.
- USC (BAs, '09), LMU (MA, '11), TFA (LA '09)
- Runner, Writer, INFP, Mexipina.
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💥Put one foot in front of the other...💥⁣ ⁣ 🌀We’ve entered one of the toughest parts of a training cycle for me: tapering. After a hard few weeks trying to get back some of my speed, I’m at the end and left pretty spent. One more big run this weekend, and then it’s time to settle in and hope for the best. ⁣ ⁣ 💪🏽It’s hard, because so much of running feels output-based. You get what you put in, right? It’s easy to forget that the work *also* includes recovery, easy days, and trusting your training. Doing the work sometimes means accepting your body’s healing process as part of its journey. ⁣ ⁣ 💫 So I’m trying to mellow this week, and hope the best at @runrevel Kūlia. Like my coach says, “focus on what you CAN complete, instead of what you can’t.” ⁣ ⁣ 🌉 After March, I’m so hyped to take a break then gear up for @thesfmarathon!! I’ve loved seeing @practicallyanavenger grow as a runner and decide to #bethatbitch, and know that @ckulick is out there kicking butt. I hope you join us!! Use code “AMBOCHRISTINA” to get 15% off!⁣ ⁣ Oh and thx @calamic_photography for the 📸magic as always. 🤗⁣ ⁣ #BiofreezeSFM #ThisIsRUN365 #RunTheBay #BSFM2019 #OwnBSFM2019 #runstrong #BSFMAmbo #BSFMambassador #marathon #marathontraining #runner #running #girlswhorun #instarunner #instarunners #irun #sanfrancisco #hawaii #RunSF #luckywelivehawaii

First @greataloharun run in a bit!! It was so nice to get out there and have a fun, fast race. Didn’t PR (1 min off! 😡) and had a hard time getting the motor going. Then I found my footing and had a great time. Also so proud of @mwalimu808 for running the whole darn thing! He did great and it was awesome to finish with him. #running #runner #coupleswhorun #greataloharun

I have sat on the peninsula looking up. Then, I saw it from above in its completeness. I was so sure I’d be able to transport myself back there, but it felt so foreign. Perspective is a funny thing. #molokai #kalaupapa #luckywelivehawaii #hawaii #ocean #beach

🎶Love ain't a thing / Love is a verb🎶⁣ ⁣ I want to talk about something that doesn't always sound sexy or romantic: work. Doing hard work, putting the work in, getting things done.⁣ ⁣ Because now, I realize that one of the greatest examples of love I've seen is the amount of work someone puts into building something. ⁣ ⁣ These past few weeks, as I've mentioned, have been crazy. When we decided to move in together, we knew we'd have to move again by summer. I was willing to ~let the universe~ handle it and see what happened.⁣ ⁣ Not Michael, though. Michael knew he wanted to find "the nugget," the great place at a great price in a great location. So he scoured websites and asked friends. He made searching Craigslist a nightly routine. I laughed and rolled my eyes, sure he was just working himself up. I was wrong. He found us the perfect place, and we only got it because he jumped on it and applied before anyone else. ⁣ ⁣ Then, when it only had one parking, Michael selflessly drove me around to see if we could manage a one car life. We could have-- with his work-- but he wanted me to have a car when I needed. I, again, said that a spot would come in its time. But Michael asked around and got us a spot the week after we moved in, at much cheaper than we thought. ⁣ ⁣ I've always known Michael was a hard, dedicated worker. These past few weeks have just exemplified how much work he is willing to put into us. He actively works to build a life for us that will make us happy and let us grow, and in the process cares for and supports me too. He makes me laugh, pushes me to grow, and listens when I am struggling. I am excited to not only adventure with him, but build something with him too. I hope I can be half as good a partner as he is, and I'm excited for us to grow together. ⁣ ⁣ Happy Valentine's Day, @mwalimu808. Thanks for being you. I love you.

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