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January 14, 2018July 30, 2019 / Amanda @blackbeanqueen

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I could post about how I ran 55 miles this week & I'm entering the peak weeks of @chimarathon training, but I’ve decided to change things up 😉 Here’s a rare photo of me not in a hat/running clothes or of my veggie food 🤣I have a quite a few new followers here, so thought it was a good time to do 5 random facts! Scroll on if it’s not your thing 😝 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Black beans are actually my favorite food 😋 That’s where the blog name comes comes from 👸🏼 I had black beans 🖤 , veggies 🥦, & rice 🍚 the night before my 10k race last weekend, no joke 🏃🏼‍♀️ I regularly eat that meal & yes I know some of you couldn’t 💩, but that or tofu stir fry generally works for me before a race! I also love @justins PB cups 🥜, cashew butter, berries 🍓, & avocados 🥑 Not all together-that’s gross 🤪 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. I used to be a science teacher 👩‍🏫 & have my M.Ed in secondary science teaching & my BA in biology. I decided to go back to school last fall to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 👩🏼‍🌾 & haven’t looked back 😍 This path is a much better fit for me! My dream is to work with athletes and/or people interested in plant-based diets 🌱 While I am vegan, I do not think it’s the way everyone should necessarily eat, but you’d all benefit from some more plants (and black beans) in your daily diet 😆 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. I am married to my high school sweetheart 🥰 We’ve been together for over 10 years & married for a little over 2. We met through running 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏽 & got engaged at the @chimarathon in 2016 (he ran & I just watched-still not sure how he got down on 1 knee after 🤪) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. I’m always reading at least 2 books at a time & sometimes as many as 6 📚 🤓 I’d probably finish more books if I read less at a time, but I have a hard time choosing just 1🙃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 5. Purple is my favorite color 💜, but green is my favorite color to wear 💚 Purple doesn’t look great on me or I’d wear it all the time 😞 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now I want to know a random fact about YOU, so we can get to know each other better! 👇🏻 No fact is too random 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷 : Cassie of @littlebrokenthings (the best place to get a 💇 in Chicago! ♥️)

Missed running long with @heartbreakersrun Chicago because I could not get myself to wake up at 445 am this morning 😓 I instead slept in 😴 & studied for my medical nutrition therapy exam on Monday 🤓 This meant it was hot af when I finally did my long run at 2 pm 🥵 It was also weirdly windy 🌬 I had 5 miles easy, 4 miles moderate, & the rest easy for 14-16 miles total 🏃🏼‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thankfully my hubs ran with me for 11 of the miles since he’s doing his long run tomorrow. Then, I did the remaining 5 as a “cool down” on the treadmill. I’m lucky he runs with me sometimes for sure 🥰 Unfortunately, it was one of my worst long runs to date & my bad attitude didn’t help 🙃 I whined to my husband all 11 of our miles together how awful I felt & how because the times that I ran for the 4 moderate miles were easy to me other runs, but felt oddly tough today that there’s no way I can run my goal marathon time 🤦🏼‍♀️ My times weren’t even that bad, considering the wind we dealt with, but I’m sure some of you can relate?! I think it’s time for me to re-read Let Your Mind Run 😆 And maybe a little (vegan) 🍨, 🍫, or 🍷 tonight won’t hurt 😂 But onward & have a great night! ☺️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . . #blackbeanqueen #runninghappy #love2run #runnersrepost #bibchat #igrunners #justrun #instarun #chicagorunner #iloverunning #runnerscommunity #runstagram #runchicago #26point2 #13point1 #wearetherunners #runnerrepost #chimarathon #runningonplants #heartbreakersrun #marathontraining #longrun #trialofmiles #chicagomarathon #afternoonrun #mychicagomarathon #workout #rd2be

I can’t believe we are 1 month out from the @chimarathon 😱 I still remember at this time last year my training had gone to 💩: I was running 0-15 mpw & having trouble adjusting to a long commute, work, & being a student again 😓 My training was not great to begin with: I wasn’t consistent, no coach or true training plan, & I missed the camaraderie & motivation of a team like I had in HS & college 😔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spring/ summer 2018 was my 1st true attempt at making a running comeback & after several years away from the sport due to injury & burnout from college (minus a 5k here & there). A year ago today I was not sure if I was going to complete my 1st marathon... but as this picture shows I ended up running the darn thing! 🙌🏻 It was not been the time I know I’m capable of & it resulted in a 3 month long injury, but I’m still proud of myself 😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now I’m super excited to run Chicago again as marathon ✌🏻-this time I am much better trained! And I am chasing some big goals, but am not ready to share them publicly 🤩 I am so thankful for the support of family, friends, @heartbreakersrun, & even strangers! Bring it on peak weeks & then the TAPER 😆 What are your fall running/racing goals, so I can cheer you on?! 👇🏻 . . . #blackbeanqueen #bibchat #BQ #rd2be #mychicagomarathon #runchicago #marathon #oisellevolée #runnersofinstagram #flashback #1stmarathon #love2run #firstmarathon #werunsocial #marathonfinisher #bostonqualified #runninghappy #runnersrepost #instarun #chicagorunner #iloverunning #runningonplants #runnerscommunity #runstagram #26point2 #13point1#runnerrepost #marathontraining #heartbreakersrun #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Feeling strong as we enter the peak weeks of @chimarathon training💪🏻 And like my marathon goals are within my reach 🤩 I took Monday off, did the @heartbreakersrun speed workout Tuesday, easy miles before/after class yesterday, & another @heartbreakersrun speed workout tonight 🏃🏼‍♀️ I don’t love taking the train 30+ minutes to run with the team or finishing in the dark 🌚 , but I know @heartbreakersrun Chicago is making a HUGE difference in my training 💔 Looking forward to some easy miles tomorrow 😍, long run Saturday, & an easy run Sunday for ~ 55 miles this week 🙌🏻 Trying to focus on the little things like rolling, sleep 😴, hydration 💦, & extra (vegan) protein this week. And hopefully avoid the summer cold that’s going around 🤧😬 How’s your running going this week?! 👇🏻 . . . #blackbeanqueen #runninghappy #runnersrepost #rungirl #bibchat #igrunners #justrun #runtheworld #instarun #chicagorunner #iloverunning #runningonplants #runchicago #runnerscommunity #runstagram #love2run #26point2 #13point1 #wearetherunners #runnerrepost #chimarathon #marathontraining #magmileBR #heartbreakersrun #runmagmile #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #speed #mychicagomarathon #rd2be

#medalmonday in honor of Saturday’s Run Mag Mile 10k 🏅 😊 I’ll have a full recap #ontheblog very soon, but here’s an IG version: Legs were feeling tired from @chimarathon training, but I was ready to go 🙌🏻 I was surprised to be placed in the Elite corral, but also thankful since race start lines can be chaotic & it lowers my stress to not have to weave around a million people. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔸Miles 0-2: Woah, I’m going low 6 pace- this could be bad...or good 😂 But I feel strong. Glad I saw @elinalexander cheering (& congratulated her on her engagement the night before 💍) & later my hubs because they both gave me a boost ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔸Mile 3: Okay with a 20 flat 5k, a sub 40 is possible, but I need to negative split 😬 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔸Mile 4: Still feeling decent, but many of the elite women are ahead of me & if I don’t find someone to run with I’ll be in no man’s land 😰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔸Mile 5: Woah, I’m tired & basically alone. Can I still push? You’re falling off pace Amanda- get it together...😑 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔸Mile 6: So tired 😓 Keep that dude from corral A in your sight...Oh man a 6:35... now you need to basically sprint to have any hope of sub 40 😅 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔸Mile 6-6.2: I saw the clock say 38:25 at mile 6 & I knew it would be close 🤞🏻 I think I was a little aggressive pace-wise in the beginning of the race 🤪 But I gave it everything I had the last 0.2 miles. I ended up at 40:20, which was 21 seconds over my goal, but I’m still proud of myself! A 3 minute 10k PR on tired legs gives me hope for future races! 🏃🏼‍♀️ Thanks for a fun & fast race @ramracingorg & @bibrave 🧡 I definitely want to run it again!

Had a nice & easy cutback week long run with @emilymarathons this morning 😊 We were both a little tired after the 10k yesterday, but we got it done 🙌🏻 13 miles for me & 20 miles for her 😱 I am finishing this slight cutback week at 48 miles 🏃🏼‍♀️ Now it’s time to gear up for the next few weeks of peak @chimarathon training 💪🏻 . Also, I thought I knew Emily pretty well, but today on our long run I learned she loves geese & pigeons 😷 I’m scared of geese 😦 & pigeons are kind of gross 🤢 I guess we can still be friends 😆 Maybe she’s not the only one that likes them?! 😂 . . . #blackbeanqueen #runninghappy #morningrun #runnersrepost #bibchat #igrunners #justrun #instarun #chicagorunner #iloverunning #runnerscommunity #runstagram #runchicago #love2run #26point2 #13point1 #wearetherunners #runnerrepost #chimarathon #runningonplants #heartbreakersrun #marathontraining #longrun #morningrunoffical #trialofmiles #morningmiles #chicagomarathon #mychicagomarathon

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