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[Cathy @cathyderksen]

@PaulaWiercinski that's precisely my reaction, too, paula! no other side effects today at all. feeling so much better than after AZ - that was rough the next day!

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

numero deux! AZ+pfizer cocktail :)

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

happy to be back as a #nuunambassador for 2020! this is my 3rd year as a #teamnuun member -> it's an inspiring + positive community of athletes from the US + canada! #cathwaterlooNuun

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

stock up today!

[Nuun Hydration @nuunhydration]

Run don't walk! 🏃‍♂️

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

so while my NYC marathon time [4:19:08] was no BQ, it was a CQ! i made my AG qualifying time by 52 seconds! see you on canadian tgiving weekend, chicago! #yeaforage50in2020 #nextstopBQ [??] #firstvisittowindycity

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

@dela_2012 they kept me strong, on pace, and happy the last 6.2 miles!!!

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

what a race with which to end my 40s, 2019, and this decade. TCS NYC marathon -> it's going to be hard to top this race experience and how great i felt running. what a joy and awesome life experience. #ilovemarathons #iloveNYC

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

now all that's left to do is...run! #marathonsunday

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

at my hotel <5 min and i share an elevator with deena kastor. good start to #NYC!

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

NOW i'm set!!! #NYC #oneweek #marathonready #completelyimpractical #mything #flojowouldbeproud

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

joyfilled run this morn for #GRGR19 ! 2nd year in a row participating in this global running event - thanks ginger runner + mile long legs for hosting! fab 2hr+ for me, sunny and cool conditions in waterloo, ON. #racedaypace #notonstrava

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

ran my last local race for 2019 this morning - the #fall5kclassic ! perfect october conditions, fast course, i felt great. 5k is not my fave distance, but i did enjoy it today! 26:20 - beat my own predicted time!

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

happy friday! be ready for fall training and racing, friends! #teamnuun

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

it was hot HOT hothot @ this morning's run for the grapes 1/2 marathon in st catharines! love this course for its challenging hills + scenic route. i felt very hot :) slowest 1/2 ever. happy w/ focus, 4th place in AG, + day with #crewdad. #trainingforfutureadventures #lovethehalf

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

but of course i had to see this film! what a great story! :) #saturdaynightatthemovies #NYCmarathontraining #sevenweeks

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

heart full of joy! our first three generation family run this morning, thru beautiful, sunny waterloo park. g'pa, aunti + [my niece] claire! #teamderksen

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

derksen + derksen took to the trails for the mec kitchener 5k at laurel creek this morn! awesome race organization, no rain, beautiful trails - what a great day to run! we stayed upright and on-course the whole way -> #win :)

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

goderich beach sunday, part 2! this week, the water was less frigid, and i found my grandparents' old cottage from my childhood years. happy day! #summerof2019 #goodformysoul #ilovegoderich

[Cathy @cathyderksen]

i got to do my very favourite thing this morning -> run in the sun! had a great time at my fave distance, the 1/2 mary, at the waterloo half. ran 1:53:xx - so grateful to feel strong and happy, and to get to run in my own backyard! thanks for all the support, cheering friends!