# @allie_ostrander on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSA8oHmj1Rz
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37697265-allie-ostrander-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-08T19:49:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Allie Ostrander (@allie_ostrander) — https://gondola.cc/allie_ostrander

## Caption

A lot can change in 11 years…😳

During my senior year of high school, I won Nike cross country nationals. I was also in the midst of a serious eating disorder, absolutely convinced that being my smallest self was the key to success. I thought if my body changed, I would be slower…and if I were slower, I would be worthless. 

While I’m proud of what I accomplished in high school, it felt good to return to Glendoveer 11 years later & do it right this time. I got to reclaim this race as a fueled, powerful, joyful runner…and do it faster for twice as long 😉🤷‍♀️👏 if younger me could see me now, she wouldn’t believe that this body could possibly be faster, but I’ve proven that it is. Only took me a little over a decade, but it’s been done 💥

And through everything, I’ve had the most amazing support system. Especially my parents, who are still traveling around the country to watch me chase my dreams 🥹🫶

2025 photos from griffinxphoto !!

#nikecrossnationals #nxn #usatf #crosscountry

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crosscountry, usatf, nxn, nikecrossnationals

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