Who is Crystal?
The Athlete
Among her many accomplishments since taking her fate in her own hands, Crystal Hadnott has run over 100 full and half marathons since October 2006 and on several different occasions, she has also run a 202-mile relay race. In addition, she is known to bike 150 miles in the BP MS-150 in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Her next challenges are running all 50 states as well as conquering her first ultra marathon.
The Author
Crystal is known as an authority and expert on all things health and wellness. Although she has published several scholarly articles, she just authored her first book, "The Finish Line was Just the Start: A Marathon Runner's Memoir of Relentlessness, Resilience & Renewal."
She has also authored a blog, “The Movement Whisper."
To compliment her first book, Crystal is releasing a journal, Rise & R.U.N. this year as well as a handbook, Before the Start Line, next year.
The Entrepreneur
Crystal is an accomplished entrepreneur. She is the owner of Synergy Total Holistic Health & Wellness, a comprehensive health and wellness center in the Memorial Park area of Houston, Texas, where she earned the name, the Movement Whisperer.
As an advocate of health and fitness, she founded “Pavement Princess”, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization designed to combat childhood obesity geared towards young girls between the ages of 7-13 years old.
When she is not dedicating her resources to her non-profit organization, she supports various advocacy and philanthropic activities across the world.
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Be a Part of Our Community Collective
A movement of individuals releasing their magic with a goal of promoting political awareness, community empowerment & diversity while fostering a healthy living.
Be a Part of Our Virtual Running Tribe
A virtual running club leaded an expert Running Coach and marathon runner. The club also has a training program component sprinkled with all kinds of motivation.
Be a Part of Our Marathon Tribe
Whether you are an experience runner or a beginner, this is the tribe for you. You will receive customized a training schedule with organized weekly group runs. It is always better with a group! The coach will also run along side of you for Race Day.
Be a Part of Our Mother Runners
Whether you are preparing for an upcoming race or simply enjoy running with other mothers, this is the tribe for you. Improve your health and fitness, spend time with the kids and connect with other mothers. No running experience required.
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Over 20 curated power songs to inspire you to rise and run your day to the fullest.
Whether it is early in the morning or late in the evening, you will be pounding on the pavement to these beats! Lets go!
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A 21-Day Framework to Rise & R.U.N.: Reconnecting and Unleashing Your Nakedness.
This is a meditation journal filled with affirmations to push you through the race of life along with a workbook to guide you through action steps to creating an authentic lifestyle.
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Over an hour of songs to ease your mental some your can tap into the power of connecting with self as your explore your Rise & R.U.N. Journal and Workbook. Lets do the work!
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