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Nicole Linn

This creator posts about their marathon training journey, focusing on long runs and race preparation. They share updates on their mileage, discuss the mental and physical challenges of training, and reflect on their progress. The content also touches on race day anxiety, the importance of rest and recovery, and tips for staying motivated. They often mention their training plan and preparations for the Chicago Marathon, including fundraising for the American Cancer Society.

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Nicole Linn chronicles her marathon training journey on Instagram, sharing candid insights into her long runs and race preparation. Her content delves into the mental and physical demands of training, offering practical advice on staying motivated and the crucial role of rest and recovery. With a focus on her Chicago Marathon journey and fundraising for the American Cancer Society, Nicole provides an authentic and inspiring look at athletic dedication.

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17 miles DONE!!!

17 is normally where I (briefly) mentally break in a marathon & usually is my most challenging long run of training BUT NOT THIS TIME!! 

Nothing too special about this run but it went decent & way better than last weeks 16, could have done without the wet feet though馃槀 

I keep telling myself your suffering now but come race day it鈥檚 gonna be cooler & no humidity. It鈥檚 all worth it. If I can survive 17 miles in a sauna I can survive any weather Chicago gives me!! 

& grateful to have a friend training for the same race who is the exact same pace as me, makes it a little less shitty out there

One more big build week until a much needed deload! 18 mile long run on deck this weekend馃槫

#belowaveragerunning #marathontraining #chicagomarathon #embracethepace
Week 12 of 18!! 

Officially 6 weeks till Chicago & im starting to get real tired of this running thing馃槀 im excited for race day but I want it to be here already!!

Strong week & ready to dive into week 13 馃槫

*I am following a plan from Runna. You can use code BELOWAVERAGERUNNING for 2 free weeks if you want to try馃┑馃挏*

#belowaveragerunning #marathontraining #chicagomarathon #embracethepace
I鈥檇 rather get up & knock out my long run first thing in the weekend. I use Saturday to rest & recover # then Sunday I can sleep in & go do whatever I need to do for the weekend!

When I have the choice I鈥檓 always picking Saturday! 

Let me know which do you prefer?!

#belowaveragerunning #marathontraining
Unfortunately this is not a new thing for me. I do tend to get very anxious going into race day or various hard runs. I put a lot of pressure on myself & I really get in my head about things. 

This 14 miler really messed with my head. I knew I鈥檝e done so many 14 milers but it had been a while since I last did one & 14 really isn鈥檛 even that big of a long run when you think about the entirety of marathon training. I鈥檓 not sure exactly why this one was psyching me out so much. 

When this happens to me, I do everything I can to set myself up for success, hydration, carb loading, rest, trying to relax & breath etc. I know the run is coming regardless & I have to at least try. Luckily this run was a strong run but I鈥檝e had this anxiety before & it could be one of the worst runs of my life. (Just depends on the day). 

I want to remind you that this feeling happens to a lot of us. You may not see it often (don鈥檛 except another post like this from me) but it happens even with professionals. As humans we are our own biggest critic and strive to always become better. The pressure of that can be overwhelming. 

Set yourself up for success, protect your peace, & at least go and try the things that scare you bc you may suprise yourself. 

Last thing, this is why I鈥檓 hesitant to share my Chicago goal time bc I have a history of absolutely breaking down due to the pressure that I feel when I set such a large goal. I am torn between sharing & completely protecting my peace on it. 

With that, I feel good going into 17 tomorrow LOL #belowaveragerunning 
#marathontraining

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Nicole Linn's audience is likely comprised of dedicated runners, from aspiring marathoners to seasoned athletes, actively seeking guidance on race preparation and training plans. Their high Instagram engagement rate (3.87% ER) significantly surpasses benchmarks for platforms like Instagram (~1.5% ER) and TikTok (~3.0% ER), indicating a highly receptive and invested community. This suggests strong intent signals for actionable advice, product recommendations related to running gear, nutrition, and potentially event-specific content like Chicago Marathon insights. The quality of engagement is demonstrably high, presenting a valuable opportunity for targeted partnerships and content monetization.

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