You're still a "real athlete" when your plans change. You're still an athlete when you opt out of an easy run because your lungs ain't feeling it. You're still an athlete when you modify your workout. You're still an athlete if you opt to go on a treadmill versus suffer outdoors. You're still an athlete if you have an unplanned day off.You're still an athlete if you take the day off. You're still an athlete when you're recovering from an injury. You're still an athlete when you opt out of a certain distance. You're an amazing athlete when you listen to your body. You're an amazing athlete when you practice boundaries. You're an amazing athlete when you fuel and hydrate your body accordingly. You're an amazing athlete when you honor your rest days. You're an amazing athlete when you don't compare your struggles to someone else's progress. You're amazing. You're amazing. You're amazing. Tomorrow is another day. 25 minute cross train + 1 mile struggle run/walk/ cursing rant. It's going to be in the 90s all week in NYC. I'll possibly be splitting my long run into two and/or possibly doing it inside of a gym - I'm still an athlete. #runningfatchef #fatrunner #slowrunner #plussizeathlete #ultrarunner #plussizerunner #marathontraining #nycmarathontraining #marathoner #nottoday #boundaries #chronicillness #heattraining #modification #slowrunnertiktok #runtok #runnertok #marathontok #fitnesstok #walktok