Wil W
@worldwidewil.bsky.social
World travel, 28 marathons, 4 WMM, 100+ half marathons, Black Men Run Trail Ambassador (TURF) and 13 years massage biz owner MD USA 🇺🇲 LONDON / SYDNEY 2026!
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Wil W
@worldwidewil.bsky.social
· Jan 14
Pt 2- Finally, at long last, the one people have asked for over the years, my 25 marathon medals on display.
Planet Earth, WorldWideWil is on the way 🏃🏾🤸🏾🥳
#MedalMonday #Medalmotivation #running @Blackmarathoners #Worldwidewil #BeTheHeroInYourOwnStory #AddtoBlacksky
Planet Earth, WorldWideWil is on the way 🏃🏾🤸🏾🥳
#MedalMonday #Medalmotivation #running @Blackmarathoners #Worldwidewil #BeTheHeroInYourOwnStory #AddtoBlacksky
Saturday NoMa Run Club Collaboration Trail Run (Rock Creek Park)
This was a challenge. When you've been unwell and scale some hills, it hurts. My energy was under par for this one. The event collaboration was also hosted with #runHaraka #RIDC #Altra #trailrunning #running
This was a challenge. When you've been unwell and scale some hills, it hurts. My energy was under par for this one. The event collaboration was also hosted with #runHaraka #RIDC #Altra #trailrunning #running
November 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Saturday NoMa Run Club Collaboration Trail Run (Rock Creek Park)
This was a challenge. When you've been unwell and scale some hills, it hurts. My energy was under par for this one. The event collaboration was also hosted with #runHaraka #RIDC #Altra #trailrunning #running
This was a challenge. When you've been unwell and scale some hills, it hurts. My energy was under par for this one. The event collaboration was also hosted with #runHaraka #RIDC #Altra #trailrunning #running
Rocky Run 5k RECAP & #MedalMonday
What a wonderful day for a race! The weather was fantastic. I started by running a couple miles from my hotel to the race venue. Sold out at 30,000 people! Not at my full strength, I ran a solid 5k, placing 4th/90 in AG. So close. This was fun. #RockyRun #running
What a wonderful day for a race! The weather was fantastic. I started by running a couple miles from my hotel to the race venue. Sold out at 30,000 people! Not at my full strength, I ran a solid 5k, placing 4th/90 in AG. So close. This was fun. #RockyRun #running
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Rocky Run 5k RECAP & #MedalMonday
What a wonderful day for a race! The weather was fantastic. I started by running a couple miles from my hotel to the race venue. Sold out at 30,000 people! Not at my full strength, I ran a solid 5k, placing 4th/90 in AG. So close. This was fun. #RockyRun #running
What a wonderful day for a race! The weather was fantastic. I started by running a couple miles from my hotel to the race venue. Sold out at 30,000 people! Not at my full strength, I ran a solid 5k, placing 4th/90 in AG. So close. This was fun. #RockyRun #running
Marine Corps Marathon 50th Anniversary - THE SWAG! 10/31/25
Look at the blanket (crushed velvet), the Superman poncho, and of course, the medal. We were all superheroes that day 🤩 The medals are always priceless! #raceswag #Superman #running
#MedalMonday #OORAH #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50
Look at the blanket (crushed velvet), the Superman poncho, and of course, the medal. We were all superheroes that day 🤩 The medals are always priceless! #raceswag #Superman #running
#MedalMonday #OORAH #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50
November 3, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Marine Corps Marathon 50th Anniversary - THE SWAG! 10/31/25
Look at the blanket (crushed velvet), the Superman poncho, and of course, the medal. We were all superheroes that day 🤩 The medals are always priceless! #raceswag #Superman #running
#MedalMonday #OORAH #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50
Look at the blanket (crushed velvet), the Superman poncho, and of course, the medal. We were all superheroes that day 🤩 The medals are always priceless! #raceswag #Superman #running
#MedalMonday #OORAH #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50
Marine Corps Marathon 50th Anniversary 10/31/25
The Marines always put on a top notch even. This was my 4th MCM, the last - 2018. Their largest field ever (40k+). The Marines support this race inside and out. Today was a good day to run. #MedalMonday #OORAH #running #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50
The Marines always put on a top notch even. This was my 4th MCM, the last - 2018. Their largest field ever (40k+). The Marines support this race inside and out. Today was a good day to run. #MedalMonday #OORAH #running #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50
November 3, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Marine Corps Marathon 50th Anniversary 10/31/25
The Marines always put on a top notch even. This was my 4th MCM, the last - 2018. Their largest field ever (40k+). The Marines support this race inside and out. Today was a good day to run. #MedalMonday #OORAH #running #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50
The Marines always put on a top notch even. This was my 4th MCM, the last - 2018. Their largest field ever (40k+). The Marines support this race inside and out. Today was a good day to run. #MedalMonday #OORAH #running #RunwiththeMarines #MCM50
TCS London Marathon, London, England- April 26, 2026
Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the coveted LONDON MARATHON! I'm IN! Huge Thank You to Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK for this opportunity to run the marathon. 5th ⭐ loading
#TCSLondonMarathon #AbbottWMM #racecalendar #running
Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the coveted LONDON MARATHON! I'm IN! Huge Thank You to Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK for this opportunity to run the marathon. 5th ⭐ loading
#TCSLondonMarathon #AbbottWMM #racecalendar #running
November 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
TCS London Marathon, London, England- April 26, 2026
Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the coveted LONDON MARATHON! I'm IN! Huge Thank You to Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK for this opportunity to run the marathon. 5th ⭐ loading
#TCSLondonMarathon #AbbottWMM #racecalendar #running
Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the coveted LONDON MARATHON! I'm IN! Huge Thank You to Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK for this opportunity to run the marathon. 5th ⭐ loading
#TCSLondonMarathon #AbbottWMM #racecalendar #running
Black to the Trails, Dunstable Downs, England- May 10, 2026
Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the second of two races I'll run in England in May. I'll finally get to run with Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK.
#BlacktotheTrails #BTR #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #WilrunsEngland #trailrunning
Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the second of two races I'll run in England in May. I'll finally get to run with Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK.
#BlacktotheTrails #BTR #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #WilrunsEngland #trailrunning
November 1, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Black to the Trails, Dunstable Downs, England- May 10, 2026
Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the second of two races I'll run in England in May. I'll finally get to run with Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK.
#BlacktotheTrails #BTR #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #WilrunsEngland #trailrunning
Race #NEXT on the 2026 calendar is the second of two races I'll run in England in May. I'll finally get to run with Black Trail Runners (BTR) of the UK.
#BlacktotheTrails #BTR #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #WilrunsEngland #trailrunning
Toronto Waterfront Marathon #MedalMonday 10/18/25
No full training, 2 hours of sleep - constipation & dehydration. Heart, experience, and grit got me across that finish line. The course included some rolling hills. Cheer zones were great on the scenic route. Marathon #27. #TOwaterfront42K #running
No full training, 2 hours of sleep - constipation & dehydration. Heart, experience, and grit got me across that finish line. The course included some rolling hills. Cheer zones were great on the scenic route. Marathon #27. #TOwaterfront42K #running
November 1, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Toronto Waterfront Marathon #MedalMonday 10/18/25
No full training, 2 hours of sleep - constipation & dehydration. Heart, experience, and grit got me across that finish line. The course included some rolling hills. Cheer zones were great on the scenic route. Marathon #27. #TOwaterfront42K #running
No full training, 2 hours of sleep - constipation & dehydration. Heart, experience, and grit got me across that finish line. The course included some rolling hills. Cheer zones were great on the scenic route. Marathon #27. #TOwaterfront42K #running
Madagascar RECAP #2: Morondova and Baobob Avenue
Hotel Cap Kimony. The accomodations are rustic bungalows with limited electricity (solar collectors). They are also off the beaten path. The outdoor restaurant by the pool was a nice setting. Food was good. #Morondova #racecation #travel
Hotel Cap Kimony. The accomodations are rustic bungalows with limited electricity (solar collectors). They are also off the beaten path. The outdoor restaurant by the pool was a nice setting. Food was good. #Morondova #racecation #travel
October 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Madagascar RECAP #2: Morondova and Baobob Avenue
Hotel Cap Kimony. The accomodations are rustic bungalows with limited electricity (solar collectors). They are also off the beaten path. The outdoor restaurant by the pool was a nice setting. Food was good. #Morondova #racecation #travel
Hotel Cap Kimony. The accomodations are rustic bungalows with limited electricity (solar collectors). They are also off the beaten path. The outdoor restaurant by the pool was a nice setting. Food was good. #Morondova #racecation #travel
Madagascar RECAP #1: Morondova and Baobob Avenue
This tour was for both the sunrise and sunset. These trees are native only to Madagascar (and only this part of the island). There are 5 kinds of baobobs: only one bares edible fruit; one is shorter/small; one has a darker bark. #Madagascar #baobob
This tour was for both the sunrise and sunset. These trees are native only to Madagascar (and only this part of the island). There are 5 kinds of baobobs: only one bares edible fruit; one is shorter/small; one has a darker bark. #Madagascar #baobob
October 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Madagascar RECAP #1: Morondova and Baobob Avenue
This tour was for both the sunrise and sunset. These trees are native only to Madagascar (and only this part of the island). There are 5 kinds of baobobs: only one bares edible fruit; one is shorter/small; one has a darker bark. #Madagascar #baobob
This tour was for both the sunrise and sunset. These trees are native only to Madagascar (and only this part of the island). There are 5 kinds of baobobs: only one bares edible fruit; one is shorter/small; one has a darker bark. #Madagascar #baobob
BMR DC TURF Group - October Trail Run - Rock Creek Park DC
First run since Madagascar. 19 days have passed since my last run. Recovering from travel hell Brothers Edward and Jay joined me. #TOwaterfront42K #MCM50 #Worldwidewil #running #WilrunsDMV #trailrunning #getoutside
First run since Madagascar. 19 days have passed since my last run. Recovering from travel hell Brothers Edward and Jay joined me. #TOwaterfront42K #MCM50 #Worldwidewil #running #WilrunsDMV #trailrunning #getoutside
October 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
BMR DC TURF Group - October Trail Run - Rock Creek Park DC
First run since Madagascar. 19 days have passed since my last run. Recovering from travel hell Brothers Edward and Jay joined me. #TOwaterfront42K #MCM50 #Worldwidewil #running #WilrunsDMV #trailrunning #getoutside
First run since Madagascar. 19 days have passed since my last run. Recovering from travel hell Brothers Edward and Jay joined me. #TOwaterfront42K #MCM50 #Worldwidewil #running #WilrunsDMV #trailrunning #getoutside
Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50k, King George, VA- 8/8/26
My 2nd attempt at the 50k. I became injured prior to the first time and opted for the 1/2 marathon.
#DHRT50k #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #trailrunning #running
My 2nd attempt at the 50k. I became injured prior to the first time and opted for the 1/2 marathon.
#DHRT50k #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #trailrunning #running
October 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50k, King George, VA- 8/8/26
My 2nd attempt at the 50k. I became injured prior to the first time and opted for the 1/2 marathon.
#DHRT50k #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #trailrunning #running
My 2nd attempt at the 50k. I became injured prior to the first time and opted for the 1/2 marathon.
#DHRT50k #WorldWideWil #racecalendar #trailrunning #running
Day 3: Madagascar Run
Rush hour congestion to the 5th degree! It's Monday morning and just like anywhere else, it's mad confusion. Honestly it's been that way every day I've been here. Next up: Morondova! #Worldwidewil #running
Rush hour congestion to the 5th degree! It's Monday morning and just like anywhere else, it's mad confusion. Honestly it's been that way every day I've been here. Next up: Morondova! #Worldwidewil #running
September 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Day 3: Madagascar Run
Rush hour congestion to the 5th degree! It's Monday morning and just like anywhere else, it's mad confusion. Honestly it's been that way every day I've been here. Next up: Morondova! #Worldwidewil #running
Rush hour congestion to the 5th degree! It's Monday morning and just like anywhere else, it's mad confusion. Honestly it's been that way every day I've been here. Next up: Morondova! #Worldwidewil #running
Day 2: Madagascar Run
I extended to a 10k today. Running in a foreign country among street congestion of people running/walking, vendors pulling rickshaw-like carts, motorbikes and bicycles, along with jumping high curbs throughout, made this more of an obstacle course run. #Madagascar #running
I extended to a 10k today. Running in a foreign country among street congestion of people running/walking, vendors pulling rickshaw-like carts, motorbikes and bicycles, along with jumping high curbs throughout, made this more of an obstacle course run. #Madagascar #running
September 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Day 2: Madagascar Run
I extended to a 10k today. Running in a foreign country among street congestion of people running/walking, vendors pulling rickshaw-like carts, motorbikes and bicycles, along with jumping high curbs throughout, made this more of an obstacle course run. #Madagascar #running
I extended to a 10k today. Running in a foreign country among street congestion of people running/walking, vendors pulling rickshaw-like carts, motorbikes and bicycles, along with jumping high curbs throughout, made this more of an obstacle course run. #Madagascar #running
Day 1: Madagascar Run
UPDATE: Sadly my marathon plans have been crushed due to flight cancellation to race city (Antsiranana). No more flights until Sunday, race day due to civil unrest🤦🏾 Got out and ran through the neighborhood. #running #Madagascar
UPDATE: Sadly my marathon plans have been crushed due to flight cancellation to race city (Antsiranana). No more flights until Sunday, race day due to civil unrest🤦🏾 Got out and ran through the neighborhood. #running #Madagascar
September 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Day 1: Madagascar Run
UPDATE: Sadly my marathon plans have been crushed due to flight cancellation to race city (Antsiranana). No more flights until Sunday, race day due to civil unrest🤦🏾 Got out and ran through the neighborhood. #running #Madagascar
UPDATE: Sadly my marathon plans have been crushed due to flight cancellation to race city (Antsiranana). No more flights until Sunday, race day due to civil unrest🤦🏾 Got out and ran through the neighborhood. #running #Madagascar
Marathon De Diego, Antsiranana, Madagascar, September 28, 2025
Finally! The big reveal. My race #Next is in Madagascar. Not expecting to break any records here with so many unknowns. Primarily, it should be a scenic route along the bay with some hills.
#Madagascar #marathon #WorldWideWil #running
Finally! The big reveal. My race #Next is in Madagascar. Not expecting to break any records here with so many unknowns. Primarily, it should be a scenic route along the bay with some hills.
#Madagascar #marathon #WorldWideWil #running
September 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Marathon De Diego, Antsiranana, Madagascar, September 28, 2025
Finally! The big reveal. My race #Next is in Madagascar. Not expecting to break any records here with so many unknowns. Primarily, it should be a scenic route along the bay with some hills.
#Madagascar #marathon #WorldWideWil #running
Finally! The big reveal. My race #Next is in Madagascar. Not expecting to break any records here with so many unknowns. Primarily, it should be a scenic route along the bay with some hills.
#Madagascar #marathon #WorldWideWil #running
Day 23: Road to Africa -
This morning's run did feel better than the last. Still not where I should be, but one day at a time; one step at a time.
#Worldwidewil #running
This morning's run did feel better than the last. Still not where I should be, but one day at a time; one step at a time.
#Worldwidewil #running
September 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Day 23: Road to Africa -
This morning's run did feel better than the last. Still not where I should be, but one day at a time; one step at a time.
#Worldwidewil #running
This morning's run did feel better than the last. Still not where I should be, but one day at a time; one step at a time.
#Worldwidewil #running
Day 21 and Day 22: Road to Africa -
Finally back on the road this morning after some bizarre health challenges over the last couple weeks. The show must go on.
#Worldwidewil #running
Finally back on the road this morning after some bizarre health challenges over the last couple weeks. The show must go on.
#Worldwidewil #running
September 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Day 21 and Day 22: Road to Africa -
Finally back on the road this morning after some bizarre health challenges over the last couple weeks. The show must go on.
#Worldwidewil #running
Finally back on the road this morning after some bizarre health challenges over the last couple weeks. The show must go on.
#Worldwidewil #running
TCS Sydney Marathon, Sydney, Australia, August 30, 2026
G'day 👋🏾 I'm in! As a Candidacy Club Ballot recipient from running in 2022-2024, I get to dance in the land down under again. #TCSSydneyMarathon #AbbottWMM #wilrunsSydney #running #marathon
G'day 👋🏾 I'm in! As a Candidacy Club Ballot recipient from running in 2022-2024, I get to dance in the land down under again. #TCSSydneyMarathon #AbbottWMM #wilrunsSydney #running #marathon
September 17, 2025 at 3:50 AM
TCS Sydney Marathon, Sydney, Australia, August 30, 2026
G'day 👋🏾 I'm in! As a Candidacy Club Ballot recipient from running in 2022-2024, I get to dance in the land down under again. #TCSSydneyMarathon #AbbottWMM #wilrunsSydney #running #marathon
G'day 👋🏾 I'm in! As a Candidacy Club Ballot recipient from running in 2022-2024, I get to dance in the land down under again. #TCSSydneyMarathon #AbbottWMM #wilrunsSydney #running #marathon
Day 21: Road to Africa: REI / The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) "Back Outside: DC" event started with a 5k / 5-mile run, breakfast, & raffle that culminated in a panel discussion re trail running for #BIPOC communities. I represented Black Men Run TURF as a panelist. #running #Blacksky
September 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Day 21: Road to Africa: REI / The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) "Back Outside: DC" event started with a 5k / 5-mile run, breakfast, & raffle that culminated in a panel discussion re trail running for #BIPOC communities. I represented Black Men Run TURF as a panelist. #running #Blacksky
Day 20: Road to Africa - Back To The Run
Few days off from running due to dehydration (did you know it can disrupt your sleep?) Ran with PGRC (Prince George's Running Club). RRCA Pres. Lisa Rippe, joined us for our run. The IV therapy helped. I slept like a rock. #PGRC #running #IVtherapy #RRCA
Few days off from running due to dehydration (did you know it can disrupt your sleep?) Ran with PGRC (Prince George's Running Club). RRCA Pres. Lisa Rippe, joined us for our run. The IV therapy helped. I slept like a rock. #PGRC #running #IVtherapy #RRCA
September 12, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Day 20: Road to Africa - Back To The Run
Few days off from running due to dehydration (did you know it can disrupt your sleep?) Ran with PGRC (Prince George's Running Club). RRCA Pres. Lisa Rippe, joined us for our run. The IV therapy helped. I slept like a rock. #PGRC #running #IVtherapy #RRCA
Few days off from running due to dehydration (did you know it can disrupt your sleep?) Ran with PGRC (Prince George's Running Club). RRCA Pres. Lisa Rippe, joined us for our run. The IV therapy helped. I slept like a rock. #PGRC #running #IVtherapy #RRCA
Big Sur Marathon / 21 Miler, Big Sur, California, April 26, 2026
Once again I couldn't get into the marathon. The course follows California's scenic Highway 1. I believe this year the course runs northbound (uphill).
To register⬇️
haku.ly/74d879629c
#BigSurMarathon #running #marathon
Once again I couldn't get into the marathon. The course follows California's scenic Highway 1. I believe this year the course runs northbound (uphill).
To register⬇️
haku.ly/74d879629c
#BigSurMarathon #running #marathon
September 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Big Sur Marathon / 21 Miler, Big Sur, California, April 26, 2026
Once again I couldn't get into the marathon. The course follows California's scenic Highway 1. I believe this year the course runs northbound (uphill).
To register⬇️
haku.ly/74d879629c
#BigSurMarathon #running #marathon
Once again I couldn't get into the marathon. The course follows California's scenic Highway 1. I believe this year the course runs northbound (uphill).
To register⬇️
haku.ly/74d879629c
#BigSurMarathon #running #marathon
Day 19: Road to Africa - BMR DC TURF Trail Group Run
Our group of 4 held it down on a new strenuous trail this morning. Proud of you guys for grinding up and over those boulders 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯 #trailrunning #getoutside #running #Worldwidewil #DMV #RockCreekPark
Our group of 4 held it down on a new strenuous trail this morning. Proud of you guys for grinding up and over those boulders 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯 #trailrunning #getoutside #running #Worldwidewil #DMV #RockCreekPark
September 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Day 19: Road to Africa - BMR DC TURF Trail Group Run
Our group of 4 held it down on a new strenuous trail this morning. Proud of you guys for grinding up and over those boulders 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯 #trailrunning #getoutside #running #Worldwidewil #DMV #RockCreekPark
Our group of 4 held it down on a new strenuous trail this morning. Proud of you guys for grinding up and over those boulders 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯 #trailrunning #getoutside #running #Worldwidewil #DMV #RockCreekPark
Pleasantrees is a Cannabis Dispensary located in Hamtramck, MI, located as an enclave city within Detroit's city limits. I was driving by and saw this mural. Didn't know what the business was. And no, I didn't go in 😂 #publicart #thingstodoDetroit #mural #picoftheday #mobilephotography #Blacksky
September 5, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Pleasantrees is a Cannabis Dispensary located in Hamtramck, MI, located as an enclave city within Detroit's city limits. I was driving by and saw this mural. Didn't know what the business was. And no, I didn't go in 😂 #publicart #thingstodoDetroit #mural #picoftheday #mobilephotography #Blacksky
Day 18: Road to Africa - Hump Day Run
Broke the run into 2 segments, with a walk in-between. Sleep has been poor over the last couple of weeks that's increased exhaustion. It's not from overtraining. I've tried pretty much all the suggestions. Thinking anxiety about my trip. #running #Worldwidewil
Broke the run into 2 segments, with a walk in-between. Sleep has been poor over the last couple of weeks that's increased exhaustion. It's not from overtraining. I've tried pretty much all the suggestions. Thinking anxiety about my trip. #running #Worldwidewil
September 4, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Day 18: Road to Africa - Hump Day Run
Broke the run into 2 segments, with a walk in-between. Sleep has been poor over the last couple of weeks that's increased exhaustion. It's not from overtraining. I've tried pretty much all the suggestions. Thinking anxiety about my trip. #running #Worldwidewil
Broke the run into 2 segments, with a walk in-between. Sleep has been poor over the last couple of weeks that's increased exhaustion. It's not from overtraining. I've tried pretty much all the suggestions. Thinking anxiety about my trip. #running #Worldwidewil
North End Arts Alley (Detroit)
#Detroitmurals #creativeart #picoftheday #publicart #muralart #streetart #farmer #seenonmywalk #mobilephotography #addtoblacksky
#Detroitmurals #creativeart #picoftheday #publicart #muralart #streetart #farmer #seenonmywalk #mobilephotography #addtoblacksky
September 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM
North End Arts Alley (Detroit)
#Detroitmurals #creativeart #picoftheday #publicart #muralart #streetart #farmer #seenonmywalk #mobilephotography #addtoblacksky
#Detroitmurals #creativeart #picoftheday #publicart #muralart #streetart #farmer #seenonmywalk #mobilephotography #addtoblacksky