@strava: My relationship with running has transformed over the past few years. As a life long swimmer, I used to hate running. But here I am about to run my very first marathon – somehow having fallen in love with the sport. Running has been an absolutely necessary outlet during what has probably been the most challenging political times I've ever lived through. Record-breaking anti-trans legislation and specifically anti-trans athlete rhetoric has been heartbreaking and discouraging. But nobody can take away from me my own feet from hitting the pavement. With every step, I remind myself of this. Trans athletes belong in sport. Having never run a marathon before I'm so grateful for Strava's new Performance Predictions feature - strava says that I can run a 3:59 marathon!! Let's see how tomorrow goes 👀 Download the TCS London Marathon app if you'd like to track me! And if you're spectating, shout at me! I'd love to see you 💕🙏🏼🏳️⚧️ T-shirt in the cover pic is by @Greyson 🙌🏼 #stravaathlete #transathlete