Alvina Begay

Navajo, Professional Runner, Nike N7 Ambassador & Registered Dietitian

[Brut America @brutamerica]

What does fossil fuel have to do with violence against Native women?

@AOC explains ...

[Navajo Times @navajotimes]

https://t.co/zPuWyUgV0w

[Nike N7 @NikeN7]

Nike N7 Fund awards grants to organizations that are leveraging the power of sport to inspire the next generation. The 2020 N7 Fund Grant Cycle is accepting applications until 12 a.m. PST April 4, 2020. Learn more: https://t.co/vOVFEyJqqZ #daretorise

[Alvina Begay @AYBegay]

@BobbyTooSlow @erinstrout @aliphinetuliamu @Abdi_runs @teamrunflag In my Native American eyes, everyone is a foreigner. 😬

[Women's Running @WomensRunning]

Abdi is the oldest man to make the U.S. Olympic marathon team. Age 43. #Atlanta2020

[Alvina Begay @AYBegay]

Dale &Vidalia say YA AH TEEH KESHMISH (Merry Christmas!).

[Caster Semenya @MightyCaster]

When you’re born to do it - just do it. #justdoit

[Alvina Begay @AYBegay]

@erinstrout Seriously!!! Me tooooo

[Alvina Begay @AYBegay]

My father is very active Navajo man. He was a great runner in the 80s and he continues to inspire me to this day. He’s up early feeding and caring for the sheep, cows and horses. He… https://t.co/9mV2fnUz55

[Nike N7 @NikeN7]

With origins in the sky inspired by professional lacrosse player and N7 Ambassador, @j_thompson74, this is the new N7 Collection.

Available at https://t.co/p9Ls7gM4Vj and select retailers on 6.21, Canada’s National Indigenous People’s Day. https://t.co/KRivQJDRlE

[Henry Barrera, CSCS @hoopdiaries]

DO THE WORK.
DO THE WORK. 
DO THE WORK. 
See a little improvement.
DO THE WORK.
DO THE WORK. 
DO THE WORK. 
DO THE WORK.
DO THE WORK. 
DO THE WORK. 
See a little more growth.
DO THE WORK.
DO THE WORK. 
DO THE WORK. 
DO THE WORK.
DO THE WORK. 
DO THE WORK. 
See a little more...

[Alvina Begay @AYBegay]

When you pay $200 for a book at the beginning of the semester and only get $10 back for sell back after final exams... 🤯😏😩🤬

[Mridu Khullar Relph @mridukhullar]

“You’re so lucky that you have a husband who supports your work and passions.”

No, actually, I’m very smart. Because I dumped every asshole before him who didn’t.

[Nat @rerunnat]

Federal Indian Health Service budget = $4.8 billion
That's $1,297 per American Indian/Alaska Native person.
Compared to $6,973 per inmate in the federal prison system.

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[Alvina Begay @AYBegay]

I love this! 👇🏽 https://t.co/52nf6sUAN6

[Henry Barrera, CSCS @hoopdiaries]

Not getting what you want right now?
PERSPECTIVE
Everybody will see, hear, feel it differently.
Turn up the MUSIC or keep it like it is and LISTEN better.

[Alvina Begay @AYBegay]

Always good to get texts like this from runners I coach. “Thanks to your training plans & guidance. PB, by 32 plus minutes in the marathon! Yes, tremendous, progress...looking forward to 2018 already!!” -Virgil Frazier of Shiprock @runsmartproject #CIM2017

[Nike N7 @NikeN7]

Defy all barriers. Dare to strive for more.

Together, the N7 family transcends all walks of life in sport, entertainment, and culture, remaining united in the pursuit of equality. #daretorise #equality https://t.co/qdbYYF8y0o

[Nike N7 @NikeN7]

No matter where you come from. Dare to rise for equality. @nike #equality #daretorise https://t.co/go2FYOoUNt

[Henry Barrera, CSCS @hoopdiaries]

When we put too much stock into what others think of us we become captive or slaves to those thoughts.