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Encouragement is Always Welcomed

October 22, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I forgot to pack a lunch today so I had to venture out and figure out what I was going to eat.  I decided to hit Flame Broilers because I […]

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Taking Time to Heal

October 19, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I’m not going to lie. Taking time off from running is mentally difficult for me. My right leg and knee is out. I bought a knee brace and my leg […]

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Running with Pain – ITBS

October 12, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

When I started running, I started in minimalist shoes.  Saucony Kinvara 2s to be exact.  Loved them.  Still love them.  However, I failed to ease into them and my iliotibibial band […]

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Stretching vs Warming

October 8, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Lately I read an article from Runner’s World where William O. Roberts said, “If you can run comfortably, and without injury, there is no need to stretch.”  Whoa.  Hold the […]

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Running with Pain

October 5, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I’m sure it’s happened to everyone, and it just happened to me this morning. As I was coming to my last mile in my weekly long run, I got a […]

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Week 9 – Running with the Animals

October 1, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

When I was running my two miles yesterday, I almost stepped on a pretty garter snake and I think the drivers that saw me hurdle the snake had a good […]

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Today’s Mantra – Never Quit

September 28, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

It was a cool and rainy morning and I went for a run.  I was all stuffed up this morning and the first mile was slow, but at times like […]

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I’m Going to be a Running Princess!

September 27, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

So my sister and my friends and I have signed up for the next Princess Half-Marathon at Walt Disney World, right?  What’s the first thing I think about when I […]

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Good Running Posture Helps!

September 26, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I saw this runDisney video a couple of weeks ago and I decided to put it to the test… WOW. Not only does my lower back not hurt anymore, but […]

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Week 8

September 25, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

After an awesome long run this past weekend, training calls for a “pull back.”  Apparently this is how you do it, so who am I to question it? I ran […]

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My Latest Work

Renovar - Policyholder folder (front and back)
Renovar – Policyholder folder (front and back)
Renovar - Policyholder Folder and Business Card (inside)
Renovar – Policyholder Folder and Business Card (inside)
Renovar - Adjuster Brochure (inside)
Renovar – Adjuster Brochure (inside)
Renovar - Adjuster Brochure (front)
Renovar – Adjuster Brochure (front)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - Battered Up Bold City
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Battered Up Bold City
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - Household Name
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Household Name
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - True Grits
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – True Grits

Snapshots of my Running Life

My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
My babies, March 2013
My babies, March 2013
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
After running the Donna 5K at The Players, my friend (and an inspiration) Leah and I picked up our packets for the Never Quit 5K for the next day. Hard core!
After running the Donna 5K at The Players, my friend (and an inspiration) Leah and I picked up our packets for the Never Quit 5K for the next day. Hard core!
2017 WDW Marathon - Finished with a sprained right ankle. I was on pace to finish a 3:50 race, but got injured after mile-19. I feel good about this race because I EARNED it. I finished two minutes faster than my first marathon though!
2017 WDW Marathon – Finished with a sprained right ankle. I was on pace to finish a 3:50 race, but got injured after mile-19. I feel good about this race because I EARNED it. I finished two minutes faster than my first marathon though!
2014 Wine and Dine.
2014 Wine and Dine.
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
I started out a little too hard and my calves and shins paid the price. Lesson: listen to the experienced ones!
I started out a little too hard and my calves and shins paid the price. Lesson: listen to the experienced ones!
My sister and I - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
2016 Star Wars Kids Races - The Darkside. My little man came missed the start, but ran hard and got second!
2016 Star Wars Kids Races – The Darkside. My little man came missed the start, but ran hard and got second!
I am so proud of this top-5% overall finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
I am so proud of this top-5% overall finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
New Balance's Minimus Fours are great for those short easy runs and a day at Disney.
New Balance’s Minimus Fours are great for those short easy runs and a day at Disney.
My first bib from NQ 2012
My first bib from NQ 2012
Let's get out there!
Let’s get out there!
I got too many treats at the 2014 Wine and Dine finish line.
I got too many treats at the 2014 Wine and Dine finish line.
Met up with my sister before the race - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Met up with my sister before the race – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn't look too bad!
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn’t look too bad!
Yours truly.
Yours truly.
2016 Star Wars Half - The Darkside. My husband's first 13.1!
2016 Star Wars Half – The Darkside. My husband’s first 13.1!
The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.
The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
These pants are comfy, practical, and just plain awesome after a run (and for yoga)!
These pants are comfy, practical, and just plain awesome after a run (and for yoga)!
Running through the Magic Kingdom - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Running through the Magic Kingdom – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry - 2014 PHM
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry – 2014 PHM
Right after I was cleared to run after my third baby, I registered for NQ. Great race and awesome energy. "Never quit" is my mantra.
Right after I was cleared to run after my third baby, I registered for NQ. Great race and awesome energy. “Never quit” is my mantra.
Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
I am no means a flexible person, but practicing yoga has helped my ITBS and my body greatly.
I am no means a flexible person, but practicing yoga has helped my ITBS and my body greatly.
Working at the 2012 26.2 with Donna Marathon. Surrounded by inspirational people.
Working at the 2012 26.2 with Donna Marathon. Surrounded by inspirational people.
My aunt Susan, my sister Charry, and me at the 2014 Gate River Run
My aunt Susan, my sister Charry, and me at the 2014 Gate River Run
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Tested and did not like.
Tested and did not like.
My second race, Creekside High
My second race, Creekside High
2017 WDW Marathon - At ESPN just after I sprained my right ankle. I don't look injured, right? That was the plan.
2017 WDW Marathon – At ESPN just after I sprained my right ankle. I don’t look injured, right? That was the plan.
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Never Quit 2013 was my second race after having my third baby. Ran the Donna 5K the day before.
Never Quit 2013 was my second race after having my third baby. Ran the Donna 5K the day before.
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
2014 Corporate Run. Next time, I'm asking for a performance shirt. It was WAY too hot for cotton.
2014 Corporate Run. Next time, I’m asking for a performance shirt. It was WAY too hot for cotton.
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
For my long runs, I wear my Asics Nimbus 14. You need that support and cushion. These shoes are about to be retired. They have about 120+ road miles.
For my long runs, I wear my Asics Nimbus 14. You need that support and cushion. These shoes are about to be retired. They have about 120+ road miles.
Made this banner to inspire me.
Made this banner to inspire me.

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