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Wil W

@worldwidewil

World travel, 28 marathons, 4 WMM, 100+ half marathons, Black Men Run Trail Ambassador (TURF) and 13 years massage biz owner MD USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡² LONDON / SYDNEY 2026!

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Saturday NoMa Run Club Collaboration Trail Run (Rock Creek Park)

This was a challenge. When you've been unwell and scale some hills, it hurts. My energy was under par for this one. The event collaboration was also hosted with #runHaraka #RIDC #Altra #trailrunning #running

18.11.2025 03:46 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rocky Run 5k RECAP & #MedalMonday

What a wonderful day for a race! The weather was fantastic. I started by running a couple miles from my hotel to the race venue. Sold out at 30,000 people! Not at my full strength, I ran a solid 5k, placing 4th/90 in AG. So close. This was fun. #RockyRun #running

11.11.2025 05:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Marine Corps Marathon 50th Anniversary - THE SWAG! 10/31/25

Look at the blanket (crushed velvet), the Superman poncho, and of course, the medal. We were all superheroes that day 🀩 The medals are always priceless! #raceswag #Superman #running
#MedalMonday #OORAH #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50

03.11.2025 05:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Marine Corps Marathon 50th Anniversary 10/31/25

The Marines always put on a top notch even. This was my 4th MCM, the last - 2018. Their largest field ever (40k+). The Marines support this race inside and out. Today was a good day to run. #MedalMonday #OORAH #running #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50

03.11.2025 05:12 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TCS London Marathon, London, England- April 26, 2026

Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the coveted LONDON MARATHON! I'm IN! Huge Thank You to Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK for this opportunity to run the marathon. 5th ⭐ loading

#TCSLondonMarathon #AbbottWMM #racecalendar #running

01.11.2025 04:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Black to the Trails, Dunstable Downs, England- May 10, 2026

Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the second of two races I'll run in England in May. I'll finally get to run with Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK.

#BlacktotheTrails #BTR #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #WilrunsEngland #trailrunning

01.11.2025 04:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Toronto Waterfront Marathon #MedalMonday 10/18/25

No full training, 2 hours of sleep - constipation & dehydration. Heart, experience, and grit got me across that finish line. The course included some rolling hills. Cheer zones were great on the scenic route. Marathon #27. #TOwaterfront42K #running

01.11.2025 04:44 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Madagascar RECAP #2: Morondova and Baobob Avenue

Hotel Cap Kimony. The accomodations are rustic bungalows with limited electricity (solar collectors). They are also off the beaten path. The outdoor restaurant by the pool was a nice setting. Food was good. #Morondova #racecation #travel

16.10.2025 23:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Madagascar RECAP #1: Morondova and Baobob Avenue

This tour was for both the sunrise and sunset. These trees are native only to Madagascar (and only this part of the island). There are 5 kinds of baobobs: only one bares edible fruit; one is shorter/small; one has a darker bark. #Madagascar #baobob

16.10.2025 10:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BMR DC TURF Group - October Trail Run - Rock Creek Park DC

First run since Madagascar. 19 days have passed since my last run. Recovering from travel hell Brothers Edward and Jay joined me. #TOwaterfront42K #MCM50 #Worldwidewil #running #WilrunsDMV #trailrunning #getoutside

12.10.2025 19:33 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50k, King George, VA- 8/8/26

My 2nd attempt at the 50k. I became injured prior to the first time and opted for the 1/2 marathon.

#DHRT50k #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #trailrunning #running

04.10.2025 18:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 3: Madagascar Run

Rush hour congestion to the 5th degree! It's Monday morning and just like anywhere else, it's mad confusion. Honestly it's been that way every day I've been here. Next up: Morondova! #Worldwidewil #running

29.09.2025 18:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 2: Madagascar Run

I extended to a 10k today. Running in a foreign country among street congestion of people running/walking, vendors pulling rickshaw-like carts, motorbikes and bicycles, along with jumping high curbs throughout, made this more of an obstacle course run. #Madagascar #running

28.09.2025 07:23 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 1: Madagascar Run

UPDATE: Sadly my marathon plans have been crushed due to flight cancellation to race city (Antsiranana). No more flights until Sunday, race day due to civil unrest🀦🏾 Got out and ran through the neighborhood. #running #Madagascar

27.09.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Marathon De Diego, Antsiranana, Madagascar, September 28, 2025

Finally! The big reveal. My race #Next is in Madagascar. Not expecting to break any records here with so many unknowns. Primarily, it should be a scenic route along the bay with some hills.
#Madagascar #marathon #WorldWideWil #running

25.09.2025 19:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 23: Road to Africa -

This morning's run did feel better than the last. Still not where I should be, but one day at a time; one step at a time.

#Worldwidewil #running

23.09.2025 22:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 21 and Day 22: Road to Africa -

Finally back on the road this morning after some bizarre health challenges over the last couple weeks. The show must go on.

#Worldwidewil #running

23.09.2025 19:54 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TCS Sydney Marathon, Sydney, Australia, August 30, 2026

G'day πŸ‘‹πŸΎ I'm in! As a Candidacy Club Ballot recipient from running in 2022-2024, I get to dance in the land down under again. #TCSSydneyMarathon #AbbottWMM #wilrunsSydney #running #marathon

17.09.2025 03:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 21: Road to Africa: REI / The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) "Back Outside: DC" event started with a 5k / 5-mile run, breakfast, & raffle that culminated in a panel discussion re trail running for #BIPOC communities. I represented Black Men Run TURF as a panelist. #running #Blacksky

14.09.2025 03:19 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 20: Road to Africa - Back To The Run

Few days off from running due to dehydration (did you know it can disrupt your sleep?) Ran with PGRC (Prince George's Running Club). RRCA Pres. Lisa Rippe, joined us for our run. The IV therapy helped. I slept like a rock. #PGRC #running #IVtherapy #RRCA

12.09.2025 06:30 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Big Sur Marathon / 21 Miler, Big Sur, California, April 26, 2026

Once again I couldn't get into the marathon. The course follows California's scenic Highway 1. I believe this year the course runs northbound (uphill).

To register⬇️

haku.ly/74d879629c

#BigSurMarathon #running #marathon

11.09.2025 04:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 19: Road to Africa - BMR DC TURF Trail Group Run

Our group of 4 held it down on a new strenuous trail this morning. Proud of you guys for grinding up and over those boulders πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺπŸΎπŸ’― #trailrunning #getoutside #running #Worldwidewil #DMV #RockCreekPark

07.09.2025 04:15 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ugh. Not so much.

05.09.2025 05:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pleasantrees is a Cannabis Dispensary located in Hamtramck, MI, located as an enclave city within Detroit's city limits. I was driving by and saw this mural. Didn't know what the business was. And no, I didn't go in πŸ˜‚ #publicart #thingstodoDetroit #mural #picoftheday #mobilephotography #Blacksky

05.09.2025 05:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 18: Road to Africa - Hump Day Run

Broke the run into 2 segments, with a walk in-between. Sleep has been poor over the last couple of weeks that's increased exhaustion. It's not from overtraining. I've tried pretty much all the suggestions. Thinking anxiety about my trip. #running #Worldwidewil

04.09.2025 04:21 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The future said, Good luck with that! πŸ˜…

04.09.2025 04:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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North End Arts Alley (Detroit)

#Detroitmurals #creativeart #picoftheday #publicart #muralart #streetart #farmer #seenonmywalk #mobilephotography #addtoblacksky

03.09.2025 05:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 17: Road to Africa - D.C. Freedom Run

The rally was in protest of The Alien Administration's over reach of police forces in the City. Lots ran/walked past The White House chanting "Free DC"! Let's keep the good fight because we say NO to fascists. #FreeDC #running #AddtoBlacksky

02.09.2025 04:06 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 16: Road to Africa - Charles Street 12 Miler Medal Monday and RECAP

OMG the rolling rollercoaster hills from hell. Eleven of those miles didn't own any flatness. Started with the 5:30am shuttles to the Start line. I ran all the hills from Towson to downtown Baltimore. 🀦🏾 #running #medalMonday

02.09.2025 03:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The late Mahsa Amini and pays tribute to the Woman Life Freedom movement…painted by Rodrigo Pradel”

#murals #streetart #dmvmurals #muralsofDC #seenonmywalk #creativeart #publicart #picoftheday #mobilephotography #ThingstodoDMV #contemporaryart

27.08.2025 16:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0