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Category Archives: long distance running

So… I’m a Spartan in Training, too…

October 13, 2019by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

… and it’s fun I must confess! I have finished one week of training and I can already see my strength increasing and my body is changing.  There is definitely […]

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13.1, 26.2, 50K, 5K, daily, long distance running, marathon, Running, Spartan, ultra, ultramarathon

Running Log 9/22 – Week 1 DONE

September 22, 2019by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

This week was weird.  I had to move things around because…  life.  But it was a good life: daddy’s birthday, kayaking and fishing with my hubby and my babies, spending […]

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50K, daily, long distance running, Running, running gear, shoes, trail running, Training, ultra, ultramarathon

Running Log 9/17/19 – Starting Over

September 17, 2019by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

After my last entry (Migraine City), I got really bummed about missing my run.  I went to check which runs I’d be skipping on my training schedule and noticed that […]

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daily, long distance running, Running, trail running, Training, ultra, ultramarathon

Running Log 9/9/19 – Migraine City

September 9, 2019by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Oh.  Mah.  Gawd.  I know I said I’d be out there running with my new trail shoes and hydration vest, running strong with my youngest daughter (Jenny the Siberian Husky) […]

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50K, daily, long distance running, migraine, Running, trail running, Training, ultra, ultramarathon

Running Log 9/8/19 – New Equipment!

September 8, 2019by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Week 8 of training. Hubby bought me new Brooks trail shoes and a CamelBak hydration vest for my upcoming ultra in January.  I was planning on running 12 miles at […]

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50K, daily, long distance running, migraine, Product Review, Running, running gear, shoes, trail running, Training, ultra, ultramarathon

Yes, I’m still here

October 10, 2017by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Did you miss me? Hi everyone!  Sorry that my page hasn’t been up for the last 25 days.  I’ve been ignoring those “you need to renew your domain or else […]

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cancer, daily, leukemia, long distance running, lymphoma, migraine, Nutrition, runDisney, Running, Training, Uncategorized

Plantar Fasci-Ouch-Ouch!

March 28, 2017by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Have you ever gotten out of bed, took a step, and suddenly have a BURN on the inside of your heel?  It feels like something is going to tear, right? […]

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13.1, 26.2, 5K, daily, long distance running, marathon, runDisney, Running, Training

February 27, 2017

February 25, 2017by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I have so many things on my mind. First and foremost is God and how He works things out. There’s a reason why things are but it’s not for me […]

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13.1, 26.2, 5K, Bone marrow, cancer, daily, leukemia, long distance running, lymphoma, marathon, runDisney, Running, Training

Proud Member!

February 21, 2017by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I have joined the National Bone Marrow Registry! After an easy 3.5 miles, I became a member.  It was easy. I went to http://www.BeTheMatch.com and filled out the short questionnaire […]

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13.1, 26.2, 5K, Bone marrow, cancer, daily, leukemia, long distance running, lymphoma, marathon, Training, Uncategorized

Running to End Cancer for my 40th birthday: first speed training done!

February 21, 2017by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Greetings to you on Presidents’ Day! It was all treadmill work today. My husband and I have recently watched a documentary called “Minimalism” and it inspired us to clean up. […]

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13.1, 26.2, 5K, daily, Gate River Run, long distance running, marathon, runDisney, Running

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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

I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
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!
The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.
The Finish Line. 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.
Made this banner to inspire me.
Made this banner to inspire me.
Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
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.
My first bib from NQ 2012
My first bib from NQ 2012
My sister and I - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Met up with my sister before the race - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Met up with my sister before the race – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
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.
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.
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
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.
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
A PR at the 2014 Corporate 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)!
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.
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
Running through the Magic Kingdom - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Running through the Magic Kingdom – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
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
Yours truly.
Yours truly.
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 first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
My babies, March 2013
My babies, March 2013
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 sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney 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!
2014 Wine and Dine.
2014 Wine and Dine.
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
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.
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry - 2014 PHM
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry – 2014 PHM
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
My second race, Creekside High
My second race, Creekside High
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
2016 Star Wars Half - The Darkside. My husband's first 13.1!
2016 Star Wars Half – The Darkside. My husband’s first 13.1!
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.
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.
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
Tested and did not like.
Tested and did not like.
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn't look too bad!
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn’t look too bad!
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.

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