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It’s very hard to have more fun than the @austinmarathon ! Even hybrid boy @el_rod38 loves it. So it’s Austin Marathon LAUNCH WEEK. Tag the marathon on IG tonight to be entered into a raffle to win an entry last night. But your story has to be actually good and it’s gotta show you going #HAF. 📸: @courtney.claire.creates 7p @meaneyedcatbar

It’s not RAWdi Gras but it is CINCO DE MAYO. Before you go pound a margarita or two and eat chips and queso - consider meeting us in an hour on this perfect day at @meaneyedcatbar 7p @meaneyedcatbar Going #HAF 📸: @courtney.claire.creates

Didn’t think this day would come. I’ve long kicked myself in the ass for not running a marathon in my 20s when I didn’t have injuries and was constantly fit. At 44 years old, dealing with 12 years of achilles issues, 2 failed marathon training attempts and now a dad of 2 young boys, I thought my chance to do a marathon was gone. 9.5 weeks ago I was informed I had any entry into the London Marathon through our @flotrack broadcast partnership. I called @coachponsonby_trp and asked him if it was even a possibility given the injuries and lack of training (I’d been averaging only 7 miles/week for the previous 1.5 yrs). He put together a plan and we decided to give it a go! Through the process my “good” achilles became the bad achilles and a plan that had me running 4 days/week quickly went down to 3 and then to only 2 days/week prior to race week. Over the 10 weeks leading into the race I averaged 27 miles/week of running (and one 25 mile bike ride per week). I hit one 20 mile long run 3 weeks prior to race day. The week of London I set a goal of sub-3:15, not knowing what my body would feel like given I had only 3 training runs that averaged that pace, none of which exceeded 10 miles. On race day I went through the half at about 3:09 pace and started experiencing leg cramps at mile 18. I slowed to a pace that would allow me to run without the legs seizing up and finished in 3:13:05. While I hit my goal, the time didn’t matter. It had been so long since I put a challenging marker on the calendar… I am most proud of starting the process, working through adversity and seeing it through to the literal finish line! I was proud that I tested my body in a way that I had never before and fought through adversity on race day to get to the finish line! And it was amazing to have @livelikearedhead at the finish line cheering me on and supporting me along the way (this is the video she got at the finish) In the end, I got to be a part of the largest and fastest marathon in the world. @londonmarathon you were amazing, and thanks to you, now I can say I’m a #marathoner #marathon #firstmarathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon

WTF HAS BEEN GOING ON PARTY PEOPLE?!? @ben_duong ran 2.31 at Boston @dyll_9 got a BQ @carlosj_atx ran a PR at age 24!! @ryanfenton10 ran his first ever marathon And way way way too many other performances to count. So here’s what we are doing - tonight at 7p we are meeting at @meaneyedcatbar for a workout. We are going to go #HAF. Then we are coming back to the bar to drink @lonestarbeer

A day in the life of RAW co-founder @patrickhitchins . He was leaving @capitalfactory to go on a run and ended up chatting with @kloefflerga , current head of the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Hitchins owns a small business in human performance software.

RAW 637 - We only take group photos if it rains during the workout. Those are the rules. 📸 - @carlosj_atx (fresh off a Boston PR)

Come along for my last double digit run before the London Marathon! I’ve been managing two bum achilles through this process and today marked near completion of the training build to get to London. I’ll only have 1-2 easy runs prior to Sunday’s race so I’m taking it as a win to have made it this far on such a light buildup. The job isn’t done yet… @londonmarathon , see you on the starting line on April 26, 2026! And watch it live on @flotrack if you’re here in the US! If you’re interested, here’s my weekly mileage leading to London (+ longest run each week): Week 1: 14.5 miles (5.5mi) Week 2: 24 miles (8.25mi) Week 3: 27 miles (10.7mi) Week 4: 31 miles (10.7mi) Week 5: 29 miles (14mi) Week 6: 30.5 miles (18mi) Week 7: 36.5 miles (20mi) Week 8: 26.8 miles (15mi) Week 9: 16 miles (10mi) Week 10: Race week! Thanks to @therunplan for helping navigate a plan on low volume training! And thanks to @carterlinden for helping me get this body to the starting line! #marathon #firstmarathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #runningwithfriends

Huge personal milestone! Hit the first 20 mile run of my life I’ve been running since 5th grade, I’ve run 90 mile weeks on multiple occasions in my 20s, and I’ve been working in the running industry for almost 2 decades. But two things I’ve never done that most people don’t believe when I tell are: I’ve never run a marathon and I’ve never run more than 19 miles at once. One of those two things is now checked off ✅ In preparation to check a marathon finish off the list, I’m running only 3 days a week right now. It’s what my body can handle to manage my achilles pain (I ran 36 miles this week off 3 runs and that’s the highest mileage I’ll hit heading into @londonmarathon ). Thanks to @coachponsonby_trp and @therunplan , we have a plan in place to get my body ready for these big efforts with limited mileage volume. I have no idea what I’ll be able to run in London, but I’m confident that I’ll be ready to finish the distance Let’s than 3 weeks to go, London we coming!! #marathon #firstmarathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #runningwithfriends

Big milestone on Sunday in this 9 week buildup to my first marathon. 18 miles in the books. In the 3 days leading into the run I couldn’t do anything because my hip flared up out of no where. I tried to rest and remain patient because I knew I was taking care of my body. I woke up Sunday with minimal pain and was able to get through the run unscathed, with the help of good friend @pacephoto / @johnnypace1 ! Thanks to @coachponsonby_trp and @therunplan for guiding the way so far! And to @carterlinden for helping keep this body in one piece. Less than 4 weeks to go, and we are still coming @londonmarathon ! #marathon #firstmarathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #runningwithfriends

Had a blast with our friends at @statesmancap10k at this morning’s Lake Effect Glow 10K! Happy belated birthday Thibert 🎂 We missed you @stankyfeet10 .

Lake Effect Glow 5K & 10K presented by Mozart’s Coffee Roaster Featuring RAW Running & Sunrise Track Club Event Partners: Smartwater, Mizuno, Sweat440, Fleet Feet, BUILT Puff Protein Bar, Melt Well, Dynamic Sports Medicine, C4 Energy, Scheels-Cedar Park, The Trail Conservancy and Sneakers4Good. SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 ⌚Arrive early to mingle with neighborhood RAW Running 👟Show up early for best selection of Mizuno wear test shoes 🔥Warm up with a lite pre-run stretch lead by Sweat440 ⚡Sample C4 Energy to rebound after the run 🧦Learn why Balega socks rock! 👟Remember to bring your old shoes to recycle with Sneakers4Good. ❄️We’ll have plenty of smartwater to rehydrate you after the run. 🍬Sample new flavors from BUILT Puff ♨️Learn about Melt Well’s contrast therapy ☕Coffee discounts for participants 🏀Learn more about the new SCHEELS location opening in Cedar Park. 🖐Ninja Physio performance evaluations 🧘‍♀️Post run Yoga with Barre3 🌳Learn how to support The Trail Conservancy 🏃‍♂️All Abilities Welcome & Participation is Free 7:24 a.m. Sunrise 7:30 a.m. Meet ‘n’ Greet 7:45 a.m. Pre-run Intro Stretch 8:00 a.m. Run Starts 9:10 a.m. Post-run Yoga Distance: from 1 mi to 6 mi options Printed Maps & Digital Course Apps Available RunGo (search): Lake Effect Glow 10K Mozart’s Coffee Roasters 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, TX 78703

It’s game time tonight! 7p @meaneyedcatbar Don’t be late. Sign the waiver n