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Half-Marathon Training Update: Tapering My Miles

November 21, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

So my sister sends me an article from Runner’s World and it suggests that we pull back the miles this week to help recover for the Turkey Day race.  I […]

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Thangs Just Got Real

November 20, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

My sister called last night and suggested that we switch around our running schedule this week. “Why?” I asked.  I simply dislike switching routines.  It defeats the purpose of a […]

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The Weekend was Good to Me

November 18, 2013by LeilaniRL 2 Comments

Finally!  10 miles in the books!  My right knee was a little sore afterwards, but a little stretching was all I needed to remedy that!  I was able to take […]

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Slow and Steady I Go!

November 14, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Looks like I found the secret to my best high-mileage runs and/or running weeks…  Starting out slow, then maintain a steady easy pace.  Yeah, I know what you’re saying…  “DUH!” […]

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A Testimony for a Healthy Back

November 9, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I slept on my side last night.  I don’t know why I did it.  I was fully aware of what will happen, the aftermath.  I went for a run with […]

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Just Wakin’ Up in da Morning…

November 3, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

…gotta thank God.  I don’t know, but it seems kinda odd… I’m running on a Sunday.  I haven’t ran on a Sunday since 2012!  I got rained out yesterday, and when […]

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Back in the Saddle

October 31, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I have completed three runs, and I’m one short of a FULL training week!  I am really going to look into an Epsom salt and baking soda bath for my […]

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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

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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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

Made this banner to inspire me.
Made this banner to inspire me.
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry - 2014 PHM
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry – 2014 PHM
My second race, Creekside High
My second race, Creekside High
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
My sister and I - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
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!
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
2016 Star Wars Half - The Darkside. My husband's first 13.1!
2016 Star Wars Half – The Darkside. My husband’s first 13.1!
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
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.
Met up with my sister before the race - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Met up with my sister before the race – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
Tested and did not like.
Tested and did not like.
Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
Running through the Magic Kingdom - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Running through the Magic Kingdom – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
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.
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!
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.
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn't look too bad!
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn’t look too bad!
Yours truly.
Yours truly.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
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.
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 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.
2014 Wine and Dine.
2014 Wine and Dine.
My babies, March 2013
My babies, March 2013
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
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
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.
The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.
The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Let's get out there!
Let’s get out there!
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.
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!
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
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
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)!
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.

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