Valerie Ferguson

What's better than an 8.5 minute mile?


A pain-free mile 🙌🎊🏁


For so many years, I tried taking up running, only to quit because of extreme pain in my knees. I always thought it was just my body, and that I wasn't built to run -- until...


I can finally say I think I have it figured out :D After all the progress lost during this Pandemic, and having to re-build myself YET AGAIN, I decided to give my body the care and patience it needed to make a strong comeback.


I started focusing more on mobility, dynamic warm-ups, and post-workout SMR (foam-rolling) and flexibility. I target specific muscle groups based on what I will work/did work.


Now, after probably my 2nd successful mile with 0 knee pain and otherwise normal soreness, I can say I finally feel confident in myself when it comes to running :D


Be patient and love your body. Give it what it needs, and it WILL love you back ✌💕

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EDIT: The 2nd photo is last week's run. Today I did the mile in about 8.5! :D

Be scared or be brave 🔥☠️

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Spoiler alert: There is strong evidence that intermittent fasting can turn on anti-aging pathways.
As much as I hate being hungry, it gets harder and harder to argue against this wellness strategy!

This talk is incredibly interesting. Give it a listen!

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How did I forget until last week that I had a jump rope?!? 🤷‍♀️🔥🦵

I've been calorie counting again 😬👍
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Over the years, (almost 10 now since my first Beachbody Challenge!) the more specific I can be with my goals, the more likely I am to meet them.

*2 summers ago, I was in the best shape of my life. The holidays, an injury and the pandemic have not been kind, but determination never fails 🤘

My goal is to lose 2 lbs/week over the next 7.5 weeks, and I am officially on track to achieve it, AND get stronger/feel better in the process! 😁

If you're working towards something and you're not sure how to accomplish it, dm me and let's hold each other accountable 🔥❤💪

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Quick and easy! 😋

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Post-holidays check-in:
When's the last time you worked out? 🤔 If you're thinking about starting a routine but haven't gotten around to it yet, pm me!

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Revolution Fitness Factory, owned by Ari Dueñas, is a small gym taking all the proper precautions to give members a safe place to practice fitness, but the gym - like many others today - is struggling.

Please consider signing the petition using the link above. If you can, donate $7 to the Philadelphia Fitness Coalition. This contribution will serve at least 38 local Philadelphia gyms to help them survive this shutdown.

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