Having a community means everything to me. It doesn't have to be a super large one but picking the right people to hold you accountable, go far, grow with and challenge you along the way means a lot. I didn't do the London Marathon Virtual effort yesterday because of the weather but I knew I wanted to do something. Originally @300poundsandrunning was going to crew for me but after hours of thinking it out, the treadmill did not make me feel warm and fuzzy. He wanted to go to the gym and this was the perfect pick me up. Despite being extroverted, I've been having a hard time going back to a physical gym since the 'demic. I have a different set of anxieties going on that inspired me to built my mini gym at home. But most times, I get pumped being around other people. I wasn't sure what I'd be able to do but knocking out 195 lbs for 4 reps was a mental boost after not touching the bar for months. Even with shifting most of my focus on marathon training, I still got this powerlifting work in me. Thank you bro for being my friend, accountability and getting me out of my own head. #runningfatchef #fatrunner #powerlifter #crosstraining #plussizeathlete #nycmarathontraining #marathontraining #liftheavy #celebratemysize #wins #girlswholift #myhappyplace #icandohardthings #keepshowingup #runnerproblems #hoka #timetofly #flyhumanfly #fatandfit #slowafrunclub