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Don’t worry, still managed to cram a Thanksgivin

Don’t worry, still managed to cram a Thanksgiving feast in there 😋

So much to be thankful for this year, especially this dad-to-be, our little guy we can’t wait to meet soon, and our first major holiday in years that didn’t require a flight or road trip to gather with family 🧡

#38thweek #thanksgiving #fullheart #fullbelly

A different fall season than I’m used to, but fu

A different fall season than I’m used to, but fun, challenging, and fulfilling all the same. Ending this one with a ton of gratitude for the coaches who planted the seeds, for the girls who embraced and trusted me, and for my assistants who kept it fun and me afloat. Just like a racing season of my own, there’s a lot to absorb and improve upon in the future. But for now, we celebrate!

UAXC 2021, by the numbers:
• 70 runners
• 9 coaches
• 🥇team at District (Varsity & JV)
• 🥉team at State
• 16 seniors who will be so missed
• 2 new team mascots 🐣
• 1 baby boy who can only hope I’m still doing this when he’s a teenager 😁

Thanks for a memorable first season back, @uarunningbears! ❤️

(Safe bet that most photos were shot by @jcorratx)

One loved little pumpkin 🧡🧡🧡 #babyshower

One loved little pumpkin 🧡🧡🧡

#babyshower #33weeks #babyboy #pumpkinseason

So many speedy friends recovering from massive eff

So many speedy friends recovering from massive efforts in Chicago and Boston right now (hugely inspired by y’all and miss being out there!). Meanwhile I’m out here recovering from yesterday’s “long run,” pretending like the Ks I’m logging are actually miles and wondering how I can possibly keep expanding for ~9 more weeks 😅

3rd wedding anniversary and 3rd trimester synching

3rd wedding anniversary and 3rd trimester synching up nicely. 💕 #bumpin

The Bears are out of hibernation 🐻 Very proud

The Bears are out of hibernation 🐻

Very proud of our girls for running with heart in tough conditions and for the way they supported each other all morning long. (Also curious how many more times I’ll be mistaken for an athlete this season. Just 14 years removed! 😅)

Photo cred: Joe Corrales

I’ve trained with, raced against, and cheered fo

I’ve trained with, raced against, and cheered for too many incredible mother runners to believe that my best days as an athlete have to be behind me. Priorities will certainly shift come December, and I’m sure it’ll take time to establish a new rhythm, but I’m not convinced that means fulfilling one big dream (motherhood) at the exclusion of others.

No shortage of Act II motivation for me… looking at you, @aliphine @sallykipyego @smevaughn @stephrothstein @kellyn_taylor @sarahall3 @keiradamato @fastcarrie @bad_boys104 @karagoucher @shannonrowbury @alysiamontano @neelysgracey @kristaduchene and on and on! (Are you watching the Olympics?!?) 💞

If you took this pic, let me know so I can credit!

Feels like a good time to let all the life updates

Feels like a good time to let all the life updates loose… 20 weeks down, 20 weeks to go! 🤰🏻 The idea that I’m housing another human is both terrifying and thrilling, but more than anything we are extremely grateful. Also, it’s a boy 💙
#tinaslilbro #halfwaythere #bumpin #20weeks

Full circle moment! I’m super excited to be retu

Full circle moment! I’m super excited to be returning to @ursulinedallas, where I fell in love with running, as head cross country coach. We have a big team (~80 girls!) and a strong tradition (15 state titles), and 2 weeks in, I’m already so into this new role. If I can create anything like the culture and friendships that @moshinnick fostered back in our day, we will do some special things and I will be one happy coach. Go Bears! 🏃🏻‍♀️🐻

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