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Commute Art Show Debuts

June 1, 2017 My Life in NYC

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#Dominica

May 16, 2017 General, My Life

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52km because 20 miles is just a weird distance

January 25, 2017 General

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Falling in love and making the commitment to run

January 13, 2017 General

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  • Block Island & the meal that doesn’t come with a side of flies (yes, flies)
    September 21, 2015January 15, 2017General

    There has been a bearded guy appearing on my social network lately. I certainly have avoided it being overly cutesy—because...

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  • Behold! My Existence
    September 9, 2015January 15, 2017General, My Life in NYC

    This might undeniably be a first world problem post but, I’ll vent. Dear New Yorkers, While I might not be...

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  • A peaceful goodbye to Jolly "Sparrow" Phillip
    August 28, 2015January 15, 2017General

    I don’t know much about the life of my late grandfather (mum’s dad, to me he was a man of mystery). However,...

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  • Swim bike run: I’m now a triathlete
    August 4, 2015January 15, 2017General, Running

    I met Michael Alcamo when I joined The Dashing Whippets Running Team and I quickly got the memo that he...

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  • Whoops, IRONMAN 70.3 Syracuse (Rochester?)
    June 24, 2015January 15, 2017General

    Over the weekend I was honoured to spectate the IRONMAN 70.3 Syracuse and watch a medal get earned by months of...

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  • How to choose a running team
    June 19, 2015January 15, 2017General, Running

    I’ve mentioned my running team the Dashing Whippets Running Team a few times. If you’ve seen me run races, you will...

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  • Happy National Running Day, I run for…
    June 3, 2015January 15, 2017General, Running

    …me. This photo on the left is my first running bib. I had no idea what it would be like...

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  • I’m a published illustrator for the third time!
    May 28, 2015January 15, 2017General, Illustrations

    For the past months I’ve been tagging #NalaBook1 on Instagram while working with an author N. Cox. I’m happy to...

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  • Wait, did you say 15 miles, or 50 miles? As in five-zero?
    May 27, 2015January 15, 2017General, Running

    Go ahead ask me why I’d run 50* miles, I promise you I won’t get offended this time. I mean, hardly...

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  • When banditing a race is ok
    May 25, 2015January 15, 2017General, Running

    I live in NYC where the NYRR races are getting pretty pricey. I reflect on a time when the most I...

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  • Embark on this journey—I quit.
    May 20, 2015January 15, 2017General, My Life in NYC

    I do random things… Like write post notes that read: “Happy Monday, I resigned” on my social network then watch people...

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My name is Jerlyn Thomas. I'm a Caribbean-born American who writes about anything from food-porn to nerdy stuff. I'm a Senior Art Director, As3 coder, 6x ultramarathoner (furthest: 50 miles-North Face Endurance Challenge Bear Mountain), 9x marathoner (Brooklyn, Miami, Space Coast, San Francisco, Disney, NYC, Colorado) 2x Tough Mudder (PA and VT) finisher, 2x Ragnar (Key West and San Diego) finisher, RIT Alum, Social Media Commentator, Artist and an Adobe Cookbooks Moderator for more info TXT 'Jerlyn' to 50500 or read more.

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  • Mini dress rehearsal (#ootd) because that's how I pack for trips. I'm headed to the #ColorComm in Miami for work. I don't get to dress up often anymore and one of my resolutions was to actually do something about that. So here's a self #makeover. I guess if I'm elevating my career somehow the outfit should reflect that. Unless I can meet people wearing #running gear (why not?)—of course, I'm packing #runninggear. Anyway, really looking forward to the events after seeing the agenda. I really hope other places see the benefits of having diversity in their companies. I'm not sure if my code-switching behavior will change but, it might help create more empathy. Recently, this is a topic I've been discussing a great deal with people and I do hope to write about it on my blog soon. I've never figured out the best approach to do so. Anyway, here are some of the outfits I'm wearing on my journey to be partially #fashionista #runnernotrunning #runnersnotrunning
  • Wearing #DopeFrida and my art on my bag along with the #FridaKahlo lipstick gift thanks to @mrs.boscic today 😊. My art progression is on @commuteartist Photo by @od1775
  • The team finishing yesterday at #toughmudderlongisland. These people were fantastic! 😂 Thought it was funny that some of us bypassed for our headbands. Thanks @od1775 for the video! #toughmudder #wundermudders
  • If you want to look badass, bring your own photographer. Thanks @mrs.boscic for capturing us today at the #toughmudder! 3rd mudder completed ✅
  • #toughmudder route. WTF is this? 😂 #toughmudderlongisland
  • What a day! Sorry loves, #ultramarathons and #triathlons are much tougher but it was good surprise to get a blue headband(since I've finally done 3). The other 2 that I did were more challenging 5 years ago. Maybe it was more dangerous? I remember us jumping over fire and shit! 😂😂😂 I'm really happy to have done this #toughmudder journey with my coworkers though because I got to know new people. I did every obstacle, unlike the previous times when I skipped one each. I didn't succeed at all but now I know what to work on. Btw, I also did ones that challenged my fear of heights so I'm really proud of that. I think I need to try a #spartan eventually. 👐 Also we spent more than 4 hours on feet, great training for my ultra so I'm grateful.

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  • Mini dress rehearsal (#ootd) because that's how I pack for trips. I'm headed to the #ColorComm in Miami for work. I don't get to dress up often anymore and one of my resolutions was to actually do something about that. So here's a self #makeover. I guess if I'm elevating my career somehow the outfit should reflect that. Unless I can meet people wearing #running gear (why not?)—of course, I'm packing #runninggear. Anyway, really looking forward to the events after seeing the agenda. I really hope other places see the benefits of having diversity in their companies. I'm not sure if my code-switching behavior will change but, it might help create more empathy. Recently, this is a topic I've been discussing a great deal with people and I do hope to write about it on my blog soon. I've never figured out the best approach to do so. Anyway, here are some of the outfits I'm wearing on my journey to be partially #fashionista #runnernotrunning #runnersnotrunning
  • Wearing #DopeFrida and my art on my bag along with the #FridaKahlo lipstick gift thanks to @mrs.boscic today 😊. My art progression is on @commuteartist Photo by @od1775
  • The team finishing yesterday at #toughmudderlongisland. These people were fantastic! 😂 Thought it was funny that some of us bypassed for our headbands. Thanks @od1775 for the video! #toughmudder #wundermudders
  • If you want to look badass, bring your own photographer. Thanks @mrs.boscic for capturing us today at the #toughmudder! 3rd mudder completed ✅
  • #toughmudder route. WTF is this? 😂 #toughmudderlongisland
  • What a day! Sorry loves, #ultramarathons and #triathlons are much tougher but it was good surprise to get a blue headband(since I've finally done 3). The other 2 that I did were more challenging 5 years ago. Maybe it was more dangerous? I remember us jumping over fire and shit! 😂😂😂 I'm really happy to have done this #toughmudder journey with my coworkers though because I got to know new people. I did every obstacle, unlike the previous times when I skipped one each. I didn't succeed at all but now I know what to work on. Btw, I also did ones that challenged my fear of heights so I'm really proud of that. I think I need to try a #spartan eventually. 👐 Also we spent more than 4 hours on feet, great training for my ultra so I'm grateful.
  • Ready or not? We are at #toughmudderlongisland for today's #toughmudder. Happy to be a part of @tigerellenlmt #bucketlist
  • I missed #curlfest this year because I had #nyctri the next day. Definitely going to try to make it next year. So many gorgeous #afros in one place 😍. Enjoy this video from @cocoabutterbf #buzzfeed. Most appropriate conversations and why I codeswitch throughout the day 😣

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