# @shalaneflanagan on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Kg7R0Aa6e
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/18754390-shalaneflanagan-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/b950464e22.jpg
- **Posted:** 2019-08-15T00:20:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Shalane Flanagan (@shalaneflanagan) — https://gondola.cc/shalaneflanagan

## Caption

We lost a treasured man today. Coach Dennis Craddock, also affectionately known by his athletes as “Cradaddy”. He was a father to us all. I’ve never felt a stronger sense of love for community, faith and family than when I ran for the University of North Carolina, under Coach Craddock.
His message to his Carolina kids was first and foremost, be a great person and leader in your community. Be a part of something bigger than yourself and you will reach your goals.
When faced with athletic and life challenges these last 19years, my husband, Steve Edwards and I would call Coach. 
Coach always gave the best advice and Coach always gave the biggest hugs that enveloped your whole body. 
I’m sending a Cradaddy size hug to my Carolina family and to his wife-best friend Faye, the biggest and warmest hug of all. Thank you Faye for sharing Coach with us. 💙 #tarheelfamily 📷: my mom

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