About Me

My name is Bri (like the cheese). I am a running coach, Cyclebar manager, Bulimia survivor, Christ follower, and I use this website to share my stories and perspective on how you can live your best life through fitness, self-love, and God. I hope you click around and open yourself up to the idea that you are capable of more than you know.

Questions or want to connect 1-on-1? Email me at briana.telford@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @britelford_fitness

 

'open yourself up to the idea that you are capable of more than you know'

Question for you: What is stopping you from lacing up and running more? Seriously... I want to know. My goal is to motivate people to commit to races and cross finish lines, so I need to know and understand what holds you back from doing just that. If you could sum it up in one word why you aren’t running what would that word be? Time? Pain? Boredom? Motivation? Or you just don’t even know where to start? . Comment below and let me know! Every person who answers helps me understand how to help others, so if any answer jumped to mind pleaseeee don’t be afraid to share! . Oh and also my giveaway is still happening, details on my previous post 😉 . . . . #runshots #runnersofig #womensrunningcommunity #runnersbody #inspiringwomenrunners #runnersofinstagram #empoweredbyrunning #runningcoach #trailrunning #halfmarathontraining #marathontraining #runnermotivation
⚠️It’s #giveaway time!⚠️ To celebrate my website launch britelfordfitness.com I am gifting one lucky person the entry fee to an upcoming race! That’s right, I will literally pay for your race entry fee for an upcoming 5k, half marathon, marathon, triathlon, whatever it might be. I love encouraging you all and this gives me the chance to literally support one of your goals! . To enter: 1 - follow me and like this photo and my previous 2 photos 2 - comment below the race you would want to run and why 3 - tag a runner friend for an extra entry . Entries are unlimited so tag away! . Winner will be announced 1 week from today 😘 . . . #runblogger #giveawaytime #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #runshots #halfmarathontraining #marathontraining #inspiringwomenrunners #empoweredbyrunning #bodypositiveblogger #bodypositive #runnersofig #womensrunningcommunity #trailrunning #runningcoach
Drum roll please🥁🥁🥁🥁 ahem. MY WEBSITE IS LIVE 🎉🎉🎉💃🏼💃🏼🤩 After a few months of side hustlin I finally have the beginning phase of britelfordfitness.com done and dusted. This website is a place I share a little more detail beyond just an Instagram caption. Currently it contains running tips, race day experiences, thoughts on life, how I became a more positive thinker, and some detailed Bulimia stories (juicy stuff guys). . So visit the site and if you feel compelled subscribe to my newsletter! Every month I will be rounding up my blog posts, running tips, inspiring stories from around the web, and much more to be delivered directly to your inbox. . And thank you @keystocourage for pushing me to finally just release this to the world. If you need help pressing the start button on a project she is your gal to motivate and inspire you to just l do it. . To celebrate this launch I will be doing a big old giveaway on my story later today 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 . If you love the website and it’s content comment below and tag a friend who might need it in their life! 📸: @stepharberg . . . . #runningcommunity #runblogger #runforlife #marathontraining #healthyliving #bodypositive #werunsocial #runnerspace #inspiringwomenrunners #empoweredbyrunning #runningcoach #runcoaching #halfmarathontraining #fitnessblogger #bodypositiveblogger
Just your friendly reminder on this hot summer day where a lot of us are probably in our bathing suits or barely any clothing: don’t compare your reality to someone’s highlight reel. I took these pictures seconds apart and guess what? Both of them are me and I love myself no matter what angle a picture is taken. But I would normally only want to share the one on the left with the world. So I’m putting my tummy rolls out there for all my people who think that having any body fat means they aren’t healthy... guess what? Health isn’t a look. Fitness isn’t a look. Just cause your 6 pack likes to hide doesn’t mean you aren’t a badass. So rock your bathing suit and own your body and don’t let any haters steal your shine 🌞😎💅🏼 . . . . #bodypositive #loveyourskin #bodypositivefitness #bodypositivity #5secondtransformation #allbodiesarebeachbodies #illcleanthemirrorlater #bulimiarecovery #bodyimage #bodypositive #loveyourself #runnersbody #runnersofinstagram
Preparing for a distance race is so fun because it’s all about strategy. For example, next weekends 16 mile trail race will have some INTENSE hill climbs and basically the entire final 4 miles are uphill. Today we did a ‘mock race’ and ran the whole 16 miles, getting a taste of how these hills would feel... so now we can race a little smarter next weekend. . Having experience running the race route can also help your mentality, because miles generally feel longer when you are guessing how far you’ve gone with each step. If you practice running the route you will recognize markers and be more aware of where you are and how much energy you will need for future miles. . You will also know when you will need to blast Eminem to keep your legs moving. . Basically @cyclebarroseville Fam get ready for some BIG hills tomorrow, I need them 😏 . . . . #runarete #runaretesac #runselfierepeat #womensrunningcommunity #sherocksthetrails #trailrunnergirl #runnersbelike #igrunners #25km #runitfast #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #brooksrunning #nikeproshorts #lululemonrunclub #letyourmindrunfree #runnershoutouts #runnergirl
Yesterday’s mile time trial was FUN, but when it was over I was this 👌🏼close to puking on the side of the track. I have never run that hard for that long (mile PR of 5:56 hayyyyy 💁🏼‍♀️). Which got me thinking... the reality of running and exercise in general is rarely portrayed on IG. Most pictures make exercise look easy breezy, which can be very misleading. . The reality is exercise is not cute. It’s gritty. It’s red faces, crotch sweat, boob sweat, chafing, blisters, calluses, heavy breathing, sometimes peeing a little, and sometimes puking from pushing so hard. . That’s not the picture that is painted on social media but it’s my experience and it might be yours too. . So if you are frustrated and you feel like maybe working out isn’t for you because it’s hard, I want you to know it SHOULD be hard. You should be getting uncomfortable. That’s how we get better ✅ faster ✅ stronger ✅ . Embrace the grit cause that’s where you grow. . #runearete #igrunner #womensrunningcommunity #miletimetrial #womenrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #runselfierepeat #dawnpatrol #runnersofinstagram #PRd #speedwork #fleetfeetsac #fleetfeetracing #urbancowhalf #californiainternationalmarathon
11 trail miles with some @runarete_sacramento teammates this morning 🌞 My legs felt super fatigued from strength training Thursday and a million cycling classes Friday but I got through these miles thanks to pretty views and good conversation. Happy Father’s Day everybody! 🍻🍻🍻
Happy Birthday Ella! This floof ball is one year old today. Before getting Ella I had wanted a dog for years and was just waiting for the right timing in life where I could give a dog the love and attention it deserved. I’m so glad I waited because she is just about the best dog I could have asked for. She loves running, swimming, hiking, playing with Melvin, eating out of the trash, chasing birds, and snuggling with her mom 🐶💕💩 #demagorgon
I started this account in 2015 to hold myself accountable for a workout program I was doing (#bbg wassup) and never knew what this account would turn into. I never thought I would end up opening a fitness business with my dad. I never thought I would run a marathon. I also NEVER thought I would qualify for Boston. And I for sure never ever thought I would tell a soul about my eating disorder let alone put it on the INTERNET. WHAT. . I used to hide this account from friends and hope they would never find it. . Wellp guess what... hiding is overrated. . Because the hard parts of life become a lot more manageable when we open up and share the hard parts. . My absolute favorite thing in the whole world this past few weeks has been getting DMs from other people who have experienced disordered eating and want to talk about it. It makes me feel so good knowing the shit that I put my body through could help someone else. . My second favorite thing has been people asking me to coach them for an upcoming race. Like holy crap am I gonna cheer so hard for these people when they cross the finish line I can’t even begin. . I AM AMPED to be a part of these people’s journeys and and I just feel really thankful that I’m finally trusting Gods Plan 🎼 . So long story short, I encourage you to start sharing the hard parts. Especially if you’ve gone through something tough and have made it out on the other side. All of us go through dark seasons of life and you never know who will hear your story and feel like they have hope. Be a light for someone who might need it. ‘Even the smallest light shines bright in the darkness’ #POETRY . I pray that no matter where you are in life you feel loved, valued, and accepted because YOU ARE. . And on a lighter note, I foam rolled the crap out of my legs this morning and the entire experience is on my story. If you like pain, give it a try. . #ijusthavealotoffeelings #foamrollinghurtssogood #runningcommunity #inspiringwomenrunners #bodypositivefitness #bulimiafree #edrecovery #vulnerabilityisstrength #spreadlight #igrunner #runselfierepeat #runforlife #runnersbelike #womensrunningcommunity #runtheworld
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