That moment when you think you’ve won the @comradesmarathon (55 miles/87km, 6000ft of climbing= 7:04 per mile pace)… but you’re not actually at the finish yet 😅🤯!
I Narrated this as a spectator watching it unfold 🤯🤣, while also remembering the experience as the athlete in the video 😅.
Yes, it really did look like a finish line. I thought I was finished, after being handed a rose and baton 🌹. I heard the man who handed me the rose- he said to keep going.
Because I thought I was finished, I thought I had to keep moving/walking, hence why I stopped my watch and celebrated with the crowd… until Fanuel Mapamura (male runner) came along 🦸🏿♂️🙌. My heart was racing when I realized… I wasn’t at the finish yet 🫣💓! This may be my fastest Ultra finish ever haha 💥👟.
I honored the male runner, Fanuel, from the @hollywood_athletics . I nominated him for the Spirit of Comrades award 💕🙏. I also made a contribution for him through his club 💟. It’s the spirit of Comrades 💚!
We had a good laugh later that night too with Comrades legend @bruce_fordyce 🤣🍾.
Follow @runcamille for more stories from the highs, lows, and wild in-betweens of Ultrarunning! I’ll continue to share more memories from Comrades leading up to the race in June 💚🥳.
Did you see this live and yell at the TV too?!
📺: @sabcsport
#runwithcamille #comradesmarathon #comrades2017 #theultimatehumanrace #finishlineblooper #marathonrunner #ultrarunninglife #runningcommunity #eliterunner #runningmemories #blooper #sportsmoment
When the body, mind, and emotions are in sync, the miles flow 😅👋🏃♀️. We focus so much on the physical work, but doing the inside work matters just as much. It takes all you 🧘♀️🤲!
The past few yrs I’ve focused more on the inner work and built a stronger support system around me 🤗💕. The more I’ve focused on the inside work, the more it’s lifted me—like wind beneath my wings 🕊️! My body has felt better too—more balanced and stronger 💪🔋🚀.
It just goes to show—when you prioritize your whole health and well-being, everything else starts to fall into place. Then nothing can stop a soul on fire ❤️🔥!
🎥: 300 mile World Record 59Hr 54:28, en route to the 6 Day World Best
#runwithcamille #mondaymotivation #dotheinnerwork #bodymindemotions #ittakesallofyou #womenultrarunners #soulonfire #ironwill #transcend #worldrecords #gofurther #audhd #actuallyautistic #300miles #worldrecords
6 Day World Best thoughts 😅🫠:
I don’t feel well right now. World Records always break me in every way. 6 days was an extreme overload that went beyond typical muscle/brain fatigue/pain. I was losing any control I had of my organs. The medical team was doing tests and helping me keep it together. My bladder/urinary tract went first. They put me on an antibiotic cause of a UTI. It helped a little, but I had to normalize incontinence. Then my bowels lost control the last 2 days. It felt like bumper cars inside, with my bowels in spasms from the jostling of running. My lips/tongue/mouth hurt from consuming massive quantities of food/beverages. There’s things that happened out there I can’t talk about. Somehow I found a way to stay positive, happy, and to keep going. It was worth the pain and suffering 🦸♀️.
#runwithcamille #NoWomanIsLimited #WorldRecords #6Days
A throwback to my 800km World Record (497+ mi) in 4 days 21:44:55 🦸♀️🙌! I went another lap+ to reach 500 miles, becoming the first woman to reach 500 miles in < 5 days 🚀🌖!
Things got very very wild the last 2-3 days. I had been pushing through a UTI, and the doctors put me on an antibiotic to prevent kidney issues. I also started my period on Day 2. Besides having my period, I did 4 blood draws for the research study 🩸💉.
The toughest part though was the uncontrollable spasms with my bowels for 2-3 days, which led to some mindblowing stories I haven’t shared yet!
I still believe I can break the men’s World Records- whether for 6 days or going much further 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️! The @scmtny team inspires me to go 1000 miles and beyond.
I recently got @guinnessworldrecords to recognize 800km and other non-standard times/distances as Official Records by their organization 🎉!
I have immense gratitude to all the Officials who marked/measured and made these records possible, @dmsesports@dmsedave@mwsound@tallrunnerdoug !
Thank you a million everyone and esp my crew and medical @tubadrew@scott.goldberg@emilykrausmd who kept me safe and moving 💕🙏.
#runwithcamille #nohumanislimited #nowomanislimited #gofurther #worldrecords
I switched to frozen blueberries in my morning Teff instead of fresh because they are technically “fresher” from being flash frozen when they’re picked and have better preservation of the micronutrients 🫐🥣. I had learned this in undergrad nutrition 💡. I saw someone share a study about this on X, so it was a good reminder! Plus frozen blueberries are cheaper 🙌!
#runwithcamille #nutritionprotips #morningbreakfast #blueberriesforbreakfast
#lifehacks
Part 2 of what shoes I’m currently training in!
✳️ Nike Vaporfly for speed/strides/drills
✳️ Salomon Ultra Flow for softer and more technical trails
✳️ Many more shoes/“tools” in the closet 👷♀️👟!
I set the first World Record in a pair of carbon plated shoes in Nov 2017 in the original Vaporfly’s, when I set the 100 mi WR of 12:42:40 at Tunnel Hill 💥👟.
Thereafter, Nike brought me up many times over the next yrs to share my thoughts. I was using scissors to modify the uppers ✂️. The shoes improved, and the current version is as good as ever!
I almost became a Salomon athlete in 2016! I really like both their road and trail shoes. I wore one of their road shoes to win the 2016 UROC 100km. I’ve tried several of their recent shoes and heard I should try their gravel shoes.
I have a @gorendezvu account with my favorite shoes, gear, and more! I’ll have to share and talk to y’all about more of my favorite stuff 🙌😄. I’m open to partnerships as well, along with leadership roles. I’ve been fortunate to work with so many brands, innovations, and project launches over the yrs. It’s cool how tech and innovation continues to improve and elevate us, especially women 🦸♀️🚀🌖!
https://www.rendezvu.co/camille-herron
#runwithcamille #runningshoegeeks #runningshoes #runninggear #ultrarunners
I got a request to talk about my current training shoes, which are mostly Nike, Salomon, and some others in my closet.
This is Part 1- my daily trainer, the Nike Pegasus Plus 👍👍.
I stick with what works and keeps me feeling good. I’ve grown back my toenails since switching back to Nikes 😄🫶👟!
Let me know in the comments what you currently like!
#runwithcamille #walkwithcamille #runningshoegeeks #milesofsmiles #nikerunningshoes
I reached 117,000 lifetime running miles on Sunday, age 44 💃🎉!
It was a tough past 1,000 miles and getting myself back to feeling good 😅🤲.
Getting my hormones figured out (perimenopause 🫠), meeting with my mental performance consultant @sd_hoar , and focusing on my sleep has finally gotten me to feeling better 🕊️.
I’ve found renewed purpose for running- remembering that I run for good health and stress relief 🧘♀️.
I don’t need to race to continue to be a runner and have purpose for why I run! I enjoy movement and sports and always have. I hope I can run forever, but I enjoy walking too and many more sports and activities🚶♀️🏌️♀️💃.
Without sponsors right now, I’ve realized that running doesn’t cost that much 💡‼️. I’ve found what I like and my own style- shown here at a total price of $149.58! I got a 6 pack of my favorite Nike socks for $19.99 🧦🙌.
Attitude matters 💅.
I can’t believe I’m 44, and other people can’t believe it either. If you have a great attitude and take good care of yourself- your body will show it 💁♀️.
Don’t give up on yourself and being the best you can be at any age as a healthy, strong human 💪🦸♀️! I believe there’s so much more to come, including my racewalking journey 🚀🌖.
#runwithcamille #walkwithcamille #lovetorun #fasterasamaster #runtothemoon
I recently said on the @thestupidquestionspodcast that our Mom Susan @easterlingherron is my best friend 💕 (besides Conor)!
She tells it like it is 🦸♀️🤌✨✨. I’m her carbon copy. She’s soooo kind and caring, but she doesn’t tolerate 💩. You can be a kind person and still call people out.
I’m going to soak in all of her wisdom and her “Momma knows best” while she’s here. She loves my dance videos too, reminding me to keep being myself 🌈🦄, and bring joy to the world 💃.
We love you Mom and bless you 🤗🙏.
#mommaknowsbest #weloveyoumom #kindnessalways #standupforyourself #shineyourlight
I’m focusing on my new walking cues this wk:
➡️ “Stay tall, lock the knee!”
I’m feeling more of a rhythm to the movement, rolling through the feet, and being more fluid and mobile with the lower body.
Locking the knee feels challenging and is a work in progress. 👷♀️🛠️
I haven’t learned hip cues yet.
Coach @coach_hasseine says, “Rome wasn’t built in a day!” I’m determined to figure it out, keep improving, and build the machine 👊.
Will walk for tacos 😄🙌🌮🚶♀️!
#walkwithcamille #LA28 #walkingisfun #willwalkfortacos #KarateKid
I got the “cape hair” updated by my magnificent hairdresser Monique 💁♀️💃!
She surprised me with my missing shoe pocket, which she found on the sidewalk after my last visit! I’m sooo elated she found it- reunited with the other shoe pocket of my beloved Nike Air Deschutz “Be True” sandals 🌈🦄👟. Swipe for pics 📷 of this rad shoe and my original version from the mid-90s!
I also was inspired to wear my @phish shirt after yesterday’s post ✌️. All around it’s a great day- Happy Friday!
#runwithcamille #hairspiration #capehair #airdeschutz #phishphan
Congratulations @rachel__entrekin , @kiliankorth , and @thejakekilgore crushing the @cocodona250 👊🎉🎉! Proud of you all and everyone giving their best effort 💃🏜️.
Dang we had all the star power and good karma last fall at the @nextaidstation 🙌🎤. So cool to meet y’all. Thank you for the inspiration to give the trail 200s a shot 💫.
Appreciate @aravaiparunning and @mountainoutpost ‘s coverage- it’s an exciting time to be in the sport 🚀🌖!
#cocodona250
