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FIRST 10KM RACE IS IN THE BOOKS

Official chip time is 53:45

My Strava time is 54:11

Follow me on Strava !

Thank you to those who followed along with me and my 12 week journey to get to this point !

Stick with me while I continue to improve my running and get back into lifting weights

#fitmom #newmom #10km #run #runner #workout #fitmoms

2025/10/6 Edited to

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