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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 3d

Something about those finish line Snyder’s pretzels just hits different when you can’t feel your legs.

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 8d

True story, she asked to go to #Costco next…

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 9d

If only the boys were still playing at Icahn!

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 12d

I asked, and you delivered. 26 miles, 2000s pop edition. What else should make the cut? Tell me in the comments!

#nycmarathon #marathon #marathonplaylist #runningmusic #marathoner

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 15d

Just about 3 weeks until the the NYC marathon. 3 week taper begins…

This year I’m running with New York Road Runners for Team for Climate. If you’d like learn more and support here— fundraisers.nyrr.org/michael-smit...

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 16d

Heavy on the “it’s a marathon, not a sprint” 😂

#nycmarathon #marathon #marathontraining #marathoner #Nycmarathon2025

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 23d

It’s all in the prep! But, things are a bit different heading into Year 2.

#nycmarathon #marathon #marathontraining #Nycmarathon2025 #marathoner

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 24d

NYC Marathon signs are such an iconic part of the NYC Marathon experience. What should we do for ours this year?

#nycmarathon #marathon #marathonsigns

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 26d

On Friday, I took 22 miles for a spin. I started too fast, and I thought it’d be cooler out. It was brutal, but I got through it!

34 days till 26.2! Feeling good 👍🏻

#Nycmarathon2025 #nycmarathon #marathontraining #runner #runnerlife

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 29d

This year, let’s do it again! Whether you donated or not (bonus points if you did—double songs for you! 🎶), drop a song in the comments for me to add to my NYC Marathon 2.0!

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · 29d

Last year, with your help, I put together the most eclectic, empowering, and sometimes downright silly playlist from everyone who generously donated to my campaign. It ended up being over 3.5 hours of motivation to carry me through 26.2 miles.

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Sep 24

Nothing prepares you for the heartbreak of grabbing your coat in front of your dog 😅

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Sep 22

Some NYC Marathon memories. Bib pickup, pups at the starting line, mile 25 joy… Excited to make more memories in 41 days.

Fun fact: a lot of folks will wear a bathrobe (or something they wouldnt mind never seeing again) and donate it at the starting line!

#nycmarathon #nycmarathon2025

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Sep 19

Why relax when you can run until everything hurts?

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Sep 15

Caught. Red. Handed. 🐾

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Sep 10

As you can tell, it is incredibly serious and extremely technical.

#marathonrunning #marathoner #runnerlife

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Living her absolute best life!

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Writer’s block, but make it endurance training. Blinking not included.

#marathontraining #marathonrunner #writerlife #writersblock

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Moral of the story: drink your water, friends. Like *more* than you’ve ever drank in your entire life. 😅

#marathontraining #marathonrunning #nycmarathon2025 #nycmarathon #teamforclimate

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Every. Single. Bush. Must. Be. Investigated. 🔎

#dogdad #rescuepup #nycdogs #citydog

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Today marks 65 days until the NYC Marathon!

This year I am running for Team for Climate which is the first charity started by NYRR. I’m excited to share more about their mission!

Head to the link below to learn more and donate. 🌍

fundraisers.nyrr.org/michael-smit...

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Run pace: steady. Heart rate: fine. Emotional state: being hunted through the English countryside.

#marathontraining #marathonrunning #marathoner #runnerlife #runner #runningplaylist

Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Bored? Have you *seen* my playlists?

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Michael Paul Smith @mpsmithnyc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Celebrating and reminiscing on nearly a decade of @thehamilcast.bsky.social today! So proud of Gillian, grateful and honored to be a part of the journey, and excited for what’s still ahead before the final episode on January 26, 2026.

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