Top 20 Female Running Influencers on Instagram (Aug 2026)

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08/17/2026
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1. Phily Bowden

United Kingdom

Running, life & the messy middle 2:25 Marathoner • Running Coach @lululemon @drinknomio ⬇️ YouTube: How Much Fitness Did I Lose?

@philybowden
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Followers
357.2k
Fake followers
14.79%
Engagement rate
2.24%
Average Reel plays
244.3k
Audience gender
female
45.84%
male
54.16%
Top performing Reels
  1. I was NOT expecting this on my wedding day Daniel Bowden, you got me good 🥺😭
    355.1k
  2. The story of the 2026 London Marathon: @theftdbrothers Jordan’s journey doesn’t end with a pint in the pub today after a mega marathon with a 25kg fridge on his back Tomorrow he runs another marathon, the next day another. 33 marathons in 33 days, one in every county of Ireland, as he continues to fundraise for Dementia research, to hopefully one day find a cure for the disease that’s taken the lives of 12 of his relatives. The same disease him and Cian will develop, likely in their 40s. Please share, comment, and like this post. If you can donate, the link is in Jordan’s bio. F*CK DEMENTIA
    180.3k
  3. brb just recovering from the best day of our lives 🥹 WOW so much to share with you, never ever felt so loved and so much joy in a single day. Full debrief to come… 📸 the INCREDIBLE @joedodsworth_photography
    70.7k
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Audience location by country
United Kingdom
58.77%
United States
15.27%
Australia
3.13%
Ireland
1.85%
Canada
1.53%
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2. Tate | Nature in Frames

United States

Living simply, staying wild. running for @racingforsustainability 🌲WA-based 📬tateksn@gmail.com

@tate.wilds
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Followers
328.3k
Fake followers
23.7%
Engagement rate
4.72%
Average Reel plays
79.8k
Audience gender
female
47.43%
male
52.57%
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Audience location by country
United States
20.55%
Brazil
9.9%
Indonesia
6.93%
Mexico
6.73%
Russia
4.43%
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3. SALLY MCRAE

United States

🟡Pro Ultra Runner Strength + Running Coach Training the mind that carries the body. 🎙️Podcast•📗Author• ▶️ YouTube ⬇️ Train with me

@yellowrunner
@sallymcraestrength
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Followers
261.7k
Fake followers
21.58%
Engagement rate
2.43%
Average Reel plays
85.7k
Audience gender
female
47.24%
male
52.76%
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  1. Rachel was adamant about setting her alarm and waking up at 4 am to support her friend Sally McRae at the finish line🙏🏼. Greatness recognizes greatness. And real ones celebrate each other at the finish line. 🫶🏽🐐🐐♥️ 📸… @thats.tiight used her METAS 😏 #cocodona250 #ultrarunning @rachel__entrekin @yellowrunner @cocodona250 @trailrunnermag @meta
    30.1k
  2. Two surgeries within 12 days to remove melanoma from my arm. A surprise diagnosis while going in for a routine check-up at my dermatologist just a couple months ago. To say I was disappointed and frustrated is a massive understatement. After almost a year off from running, and just as I was building fitness for Cocodona 250, I was hit with the reality stick. Training was adjusted; intensity was decreased and I questioned if I should race at all. Obviously I chose to race and clung to ONE goal: Stay grateful. Every 8 weeks for the next two years, I have to go in for a cancer screening. I realize this is the first time most of my family and friends are learning about this- I kept it quiet on one hand because I wanted to maintain my peace; lean into trusting God alone; and contemplate the truth that this isn’t that bad. I’ve had more than enough friends and family battle cancer in the most REAL way- and for my situation- well, I feel fortunate. Life is beautiful and hard; and I’m leaning into the beauty of the strength WE ALL HAVE as humans. I just finished a 253 mile race, not because I was the fittest or fastest out there (goodness quite the contrary) but because GRATITUDE is strength; and I GOT TO push my body even when it wasn’t 100% ready to race. I took a hold of an opportunity because life is short and I want to live it fully no matter if I’m racing to the podium or simply leaning toward what’s possible. I’m not sure how to express my gratitude for the kindness, encouragement and support this past week- thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love this community. Keep Choosing Strong.💪 #choosestrong #trailrunning #cocodona250 #melanomaawareness #yellowrunner
    20.3k
  3. System shutting down-dizzy, vomiting, freezing- been in the aid station for a few hours trying to rally. 50 more miles to go, but not sure how’s it gonna happen. 😵‍💫🥴😵 #cocodona250
    19.9k
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Audience location by country
United States
54.91%
United Kingdom
6.09%
Australia
4.37%
Canada
4.31%
Spain
2.27%
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4. Noelle Turnage

United States

mother runner in progress ultra by 40 community > comparison | phx

@noelleandfox
@noelleandfox
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Followers
159.3k
Fake followers
18.38%
Engagement rate
2.32%
Average Reel plays
44.3k
Audience gender
female
92.72%
male
7.28%
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Audience location by country
United States
49.43%
United Kingdom
8.56%
Canada
6.12%
Brazil
5.09%
Mexico
3.46%
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5. MARTHA WALSH

United Kingdom

me and my running/ wellness girlies!!!! 🧘‍♀️⭐️🤘🏼☀️🥞🏃‍♀️😃 @runna : MARTHA2 @sapgoodenergy : MARTHA 📧 marthawalsh@outreachtalentgroup.com

@marthaawalsh
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Followers
143.6k
Fake followers
9.09%
Engagement rate
7.63%
Average Reel plays
140.8k
Audience gender
female
91.78%
male
8.22%
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Audience location by country
United Kingdom
49.49%
United States
7.31%
Australia
4.93%
France
3.83%
Spain
3.09%
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6. katharina ☼☾

Austria

currently biking, running or hiking ✌🏻🏔 bookings: info@katharinaannamaria.at @trackntrail.ibk

@katharinaannamaria
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Followers
143.3k
Fake followers
12.3%
Engagement rate
2.02%
Average Reel plays
53.5k
Audience gender
female
67.29%
male
32.71%
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Audience location by country
Germany
21.81%
Austria
10.05%
United States
8.02%
Italy
5.56%
France
4.69%
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7. Amy

United Kingdom

Running rings round u @sltstudios_ ✉️ amy.spalding@mcsaatchisocial.com

@amy_spalding
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Followers
128.4k
Fake followers
8.95%
Engagement rate
8.57%
Average Reel plays
79.2k
Audience gender
female
91.11%
male
8.89%
Top performing Reels
  1. That’s a real tongue twisterrrrrr 👅 #lword #lesbianweb #wlw
    112.8k
  2. Explain yourself poof 🤨
    40k
  3. To mark Lesbian Visibility Week, the stars of I Kissed a Girl have come together with @sltstudios_ to highlight the importance of sapphic representation 🧡⁠ ⁠ Last month, in a huge blow to LGBTQIA+ TV viewers, the BBC announced that I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl had both been cancelled due to “funding challenges”.⁠ ⁠ As a result, the faces of IKAG S1 - Georgia, Thea, Fiorenza, Amy, Nae and Cara - have teamed up with Spalding’s jewellery brand @sltstudios_ in an act of defiance against the decline of sapphic on-screen representation.⁠ ⁠ As Cara shares, “If you can’t see yourself represented on TV, how are you supposed to live it yourself?”⁠ ⁠ Cast @amy_spalding, @carakinney_, @fiorenzacocozza, @georgiarbrt, @laidbacknaee and @theahallow⁠ Creative Director @rupertmcminn⁠ Photographer @danniijophotography⁠ Photographer Assistant @luamaro⁠ Producer @amy_spalding & @jossdotcom⁠ Production Partner @alygn.uk⁠ Videographer @naomi_ellison⁠ Makeup Artist @claramilnesmakeup⁠ Hair Stylist @danadams__⁠ Studio @flash.studios.london⁠ Production @lucy.spalding & @oscarr_g
    35.7k
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Audience location by country
United Kingdom
73.22%
United States
5.49%
Australia
2.49%
Spain
2.16%
Ireland
1.78%
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8. Demon Slayer 🔥

#KIMETSUNOYAIBA 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 & 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚! 🔥 𝐃𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬/𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨! 💸

@kimetsunoyaiiba
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Followers
127.4k
Fake followers
23.37%
Engagement rate
2.6%
Average Reel plays
134.6k
Audience gender
female
41.78%
male
58.22%
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Audience location by country
United States
14.32%
Brazil
12.41%
Indonesia
12.39%
Malaysia
6.21%
Chile
6.02%
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9. Miy ミイ

Slow Life knocked on your door Ex-Microsoft (5y) living in Iwate, Japan

@miy.jpg
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Followers
116.5k
Fake followers
24.25%
Engagement rate
2.29%
Average Reel plays
34.8k
Audience gender
female
42.73%
male
57.27%
Top performing Reels
  1. Hi, I know I state this a often lately .. but I’m so proud of myself for this step :)))) It took me mentally months to let go of a life that looked perfect on paper. a career I worked so hard for five years, even did a master’s degree for - just to walk away from it all. I started simplifying…cutting unnecessary spending, tuning out the noise, and tuning in to my intuition. And this life isn’t just more affordable - it’s quieter, softer, and more mine!!! Letting go was such a hard process. But there’s freedom on the other side and it’s sooo worth it !!! Much love, MIY ❤️ filmed & owned by me, a personal record from my time in japan (unpaid-work and self-paid accommodation) #slowlife #ghibli #japan #ghiblilife #japanesecountryside
    465.4k
  2. Hi, perfect life plan. Perfect MIY. I chased stability, status, and what everyone said would make me happy. And it worked. On the outside, everything looked fine. But inside, I felt stuck. Like I was living someone else’s idea of success. Step by step, I started choosing a different path… one that wasn’t about climbing higher, but about being present and slowing down. I’m still figuring things out. Still learning to let go of control… especially when it comes to performance, and expectations. Breaking old thought patterns and habits can be challenging. But I am at a point where I am SOOO proud of myself already. Today I know: peace doesn’t come from holding everything together. It comes from letting go of what no longer fits!!! And something shifted, I got my energy back. It made me realize how powerful a mindset shift can be. Not just for me, but for others too. Letting go wasn’t giving up. It was finally giving myself permission to live a life that feels true. Have you ever felt like that, too? I’d love to hear your story! Much love, MIY ❤️ #slowlife #ghiblilife #yourslowlife
    60.6k
  3. Hi, catch me at tea ceremony practice. 🍵 Also I am still practicing the art of kimono! It’s an on-going process and it’s not perfect yet. #slowlife #teaceremony #japanesecountryside #kimono #iwate #tohoku
    37.3k
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Audience location by country
Germany
25.84%
France
16.91%
United States
7.29%
Italy
6.2%
Spain
3.61%
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10. Georgie Crawford

Ireland

Creator Health & Wellness Brand @thegoodglow.ie Meditation Instructor Cancer Survivor Mum & Wife To My True Loves Running Half Marathons 🌎

@georgie.crawford
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Followers
115.8k
Fake followers
17.65%
Engagement rate
2.5%
Average Reel plays
36.8k
Audience gender
female
96.13%
male
3.87%
Top performing Reels
  1. Give it to us straight Gerry 🤣
    80.6k
  2. Shitty people, with shitty beliefs, tell you shitty stories, to justify their shitty actions To come to my Soul Sunday event this September, comment ‘CORK’ below and I’ll message you with the details #gerryhussey #podcast #soulspace #beleifs
    67.9k
  3. Jamie Gill 🤍 it’s hard to believe we live in a time where Jamie is not with us anymore. His love of life and for @niamhcullenx felt bigger than life itself. We worked with Jamie in 98fm & then he came back into our lives when he and Niamh ran the NYC Half Marathon with us in 2023. They bounced into the airport, their energy infectious. Jamie was so proud that morning because Niamh was the Stellar Magazine cover star. We all made such a fuss of her, because she deserved every bit of it. Jamie and Niamh sat behind us on the plane, most of us sticking on our headphones and getting stuck into a movie, but not Jamie and Niamh. They laughed and chatted for the entire 7 1/2 hours over to NY. It was like a first date. They even won the airhostess over, who was definitely giving them VIP treatment and absolutely loved them🤣 Jamie smashed the half marathon, running it in 1hr 45 mins, not that he would ever tell you. Niamh stayed at the back with us, entertaining us all the entire way around the city. But this was the magic of J&N…At one point of the weekend, Niamh climbed up onto the bar and treated everyone in the pub to an Irish dance that I will never forget as long as I live. That was the night we were supposed to get an early night ahead of the race 🤣But those were the moments that you could see just how perfect they were for each other. Jamie would always look at Niamh in awe and he would always let her shine. He was always smiling at her. He let her be her true self, this is the greatest gift you could ever give someone. I’ve wanted to share this story for so long but never wanted to overstep the mark. There’s a lot of people who were a lot closer to Jamie than me, but Jamie made everyone he met feel special. Niamh and Jamie made that weekend for us. At their engagement party I was so blown away by Jamie’s family…. Continued in comments…
    14.2k
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Audience location by country
Ireland
78.45%
United Kingdom
7.86%
Australia
3.07%
United States
2.97%
Spain
1.29%

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11. leah watkins

United Kingdom

eat good food and make good mems😃🍒🚀 🍬probably eating, running or travelling 🤟@runna code: WATKI ☺︎︎ leah@connectmgt.com ☺︎︎

@leahwatki
@leahwatki
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Followers
109.7k
Fake followers
13.83%
Engagement rate
3.08%
Average Reel plays
72.6k
Audience gender
female
93.44%
male
6.56%
Top performing Reels
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Audience location by country
United Kingdom
34.96%
United States
11.63%
France
4.01%
Italy
3.41%
Poland
3.33%
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12. Louise Stonham

United States

@hailstatetf track & cross country 🇨🇦 i love running and romanticizing my life! 💃🏼💪🏼🌸🏃🏼‍♀️🌞🫐🧸🏄🏼‍♀️ stonhamlouise@gmail.com @alaninutrition @lskd

@louise.stonham
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Followers
104.4k
Fake followers
14.91%
Engagement rate
2.85%
Average Reel plays
253.2k
Audience gender
female
60.39%
male
39.61%
Top performing Reels
  1. Trust me I’m trying!! Ahahhaha! Love my speedy kenyan queens 💅🤍 #d1runner #d1track #collegeathlete #gymgirlies #studentathlete #athletelife #trending #distancerunner #runner #run #gym #Fitness #runnergirl #runnerthings #runningoutfit #workoutfit #workout #mississippistate #exercise #fitnessmotivation #motivation #runningmotivation #runningshoes #runningcommunity #race #raceday #racing
    52.2k
  2. What’s your morning must have?! Mine is definitely a run! (Followed by a yummy breakfast 😋!) #track #d1athlete #d1runner #d1track #collegeathlete #studentathlete #athletelife #trending #foryou #distancerunner #gymgirl #ootd #viral #runner #run #gym #Fitness #gymfit #runnergirl #runnerthings #runningoutfit #workoutfit #workout #exercise #fitnessmotivation #motivation #runningmotivation #runningshoes #runningcommunity
    37.2k
  3. I feel like you can guess what sport 👀🤭 #d1athlete #d1runner #d1track #collegeathlete #gymgirlies #studentathlete #athletelife #trending #distancerunner #gymgirl #ootd #runner #run #gym #Fitness #gymfit #runnergirl #runnerthings #runningoutfit #workoutfit #workout #mississippistate #exercise #fitnessmotivation #motivation #runningmotivation #runningshoes
    35.5k
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Audience location by country
Canada
56.43%
United States
24.15%
United Kingdom
6.3%
United Arab Emirates
1.31%
Italy
1.05%
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13. KIKI

France

moroccan girlie running in paris ✮⋆˙ contact@kikiuhere.com

@kikiuhere
@kikiuhere
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Followers
94.8k
Fake followers
21.43%
Engagement rate
2.93%
Average Reel plays
46.4k
Audience gender
female
81.58%
male
18.42%
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Audience location by country
Morocco
57.78%
France
12.85%
United States
4.28%
Italy
3.93%
Spain
3.45%
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14. Priscilla Yoshida

United States

single mama hiking and running her way thru motherhood and law school✨ @runna code PRISCILLA priscilla@undercurrent.net

@priscillayoshida
@@PriscillaYoshida
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Followers
89.3k
Fake followers
21.8%
Engagement rate
6.1%
Average Reel plays
88.8k
Audience gender
female
82.74%
male
17.26%
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Audience location by country
United States
87.59%
Mexico
1.53%
United Kingdom
1.22%
Canada
1.16%
Indonesia
0.77%
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15. Mihlali Bangisi-Matokazi

South Africa

📍CPT Wife. Mom. Corporate by day. Marathon Finisher 🇿🇦🇫🇷 Community Sister 🤍 Founder @thesynergycirclemoves info@synergycirclegrowth.co.za

@stepmom_mihlalim
@kwamatokazi
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Followers
89.2k
Fake followers
22.06%
Engagement rate
2.03%
Average Reel plays
58.9k
Audience gender
female
84.38%
male
15.62%
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Audience location by country
South Africa
91.72%
Namibia
1.14%
United States
0.89%
Zimbabwe
0.8%
Kenya
0.58%
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16. Dr Faith Makhubele

South Africa

💡As a man thinketh in his heart,so is he 🌱God• Motivation• Running 🩺MD General Surgery| Speaker🎤MC |Award Winning Activist|🇿🇦 🛍️CEO :@tulip_scrubs

@dr.faith_victorious
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Followers
87.2k
Fake followers
22.67%
Engagement rate
3.21%
Average Reel plays
31.4k
Audience gender
female
72.61%
male
27.39%
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Audience location by country
South Africa
81.61%
Nigeria
2.3%
Namibia
1.84%
Botswana
1.75%
Zimbabwe
1.41%
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17. Em

running on nothing but iced coffee & a dream @bets_eat

@emmabetsinger
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Followers
84.3k
Fake followers
14.71%
Engagement rate
2%
Average Reel plays
-
Audience gender
female
63.51%
male
36.49%
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Audience location by country
United States
84.73%
United Kingdom
6.69%
Australia
0.89%
France
0.67%
Spain
0.67%
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18. ︎ ︎❀KABITA👮❀

India

ASSAM POLICE |RUNNING| 🏃‍♀️ |GORKHALI| >>ASSAM << (📍AS 01 ) || स्वात्मनि स्रेहयत आदौ ||🕊️ Good vibes only🍁 My Youtube channel👇💕

@koushiki_chetri
@KoushikiChetri
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Followers
77k
Fake followers
17.11%
Engagement rate
2.74%
Average Reel plays
9.5k
Audience gender
female
11.3%
male
88.7%
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Audience location by country
India
96.98%
Nepal
0.7%
Bangladesh
0.35%
United Arab Emirates
0.35%
Indonesia
0.35%
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19. Roo Powell

United States

📍 running @sosatogether in New Haven 🎥 SOSA Undercover on @youtube 🎥 Undercover Underage on @hbomax 🎥 Predator Files on @crimeinvestigationuk

@roo_pow
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Followers
76.6k
Fake followers
17.78%
Engagement rate
2.78%
Average Reel plays
152.4k
Audience gender
female
85.5%
male
14.5%
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Audience location by country
United States
87.9%
Canada
4.06%
United Kingdom
1.87%
Australia
0.69%
Philippines
0.54%
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20. Lottie

United States

Author of Best Seller Running on Veggies 🍃 Holistic Nutritionist + Recipe Creator for Athletes In Motion with @on Ironman & Marathoner NYC & Beyond 📍

@runningonveggies
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Followers
75k
Fake followers
20.56%
Engagement rate
29.72%
Average Reel plays
10.7k
Audience gender
female
85.72%
male
14.28%
Top performing Reels
  1. A part of us was healed this weekend
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  2. 🍲 Miso Ginger Veggie Gyoza Soup - by @runningonveggies (follow for lots of delicious recipes just like this!) Soup Season is here! Save this recipe and share it with a friend - this recipe takes 20 minutes and is a 10/10! RECIPE: Ingredients     •    1 onion, chopped     •    4 scallions, chopped     •    1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped (or 2 frozen ginger cubes)     •    ½ cup chopped kimchi     •    Dash of coconut aminos     •    Dash of toasted sesame oil     •    1 bag frozen mushrooms (Trader Joe’s)     •    1 can light coconut milk     •    1 container miso broth (Trader Joe’s)     •    1 bag spinach     •    1 bag vegetable gyoza (Trader Joe’s) Instructions     1.    In a large pot, sauté onion, scallions, and ginger in a little oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.     2.    Add a dash of coconut aminos and toasted sesame oil and cook for another minute.     3.    Stir in the chopped kimchi and let it cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.     4.    Add the frozen mushrooms and cook until softened.     5.    Pour in the miso broth and coconut milk, then bring to a gentle simmer.     6.    Add the gyoza and let them simmer in the broth until soft and heated through, about 10 minutes.     7.    Stir in the spinach and let it wilt into the soup.     8.    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with a little more aminos or sesame oil. To serve: top with additional chopped scallions and a drizzle of chili crunch oil.
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