Yes, I’m still here

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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Ouch! Had Another Migraine…

February 23, 2017by leilanirl Leave a comment

I suffer from chronic migraines and I was “prescribed” a ketogenic diet to help alleviate cranial pressure. For those who are not in the know, here’s how the Diet Doctor […]

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Motivation, Motivation, and Motivation

September 2, 2015by leilanirl Leave a comment

This morning, a friend of mine requested that I blog about how I get motivated to run, specifically after a long hiatus (my first request!). He loves running and he’s […]

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Snapshots of my Running Life

Never Quit 2013 was my second race after having my third baby. Ran the Donna 5K the day before.

Made this banner to inspire me.

A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run

My first race at TPC Sawgrass.

I got too many treats at the 2014 Wine and Dine finish line.

2017 WDW Marathon – At ESPN just after I sprained my right ankle. I don’t look injured, right? That was the plan.

Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine

Yours truly.

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

I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.

I am so proud of this top-5% overall finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine

My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.

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.

Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.

I started out a little too hard and my calves and shins paid the price. Lesson: listen to the experienced ones!

Let’s get out there!

My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon

My sister and I – 2014 Princess Half Marathon

My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.

Met up with my sister before the race – 2014 Princess Half Marathon

Tested and did not like.

What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.

A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.

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!

Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run

2014 Corp Run. My form doesn’t look too bad!

My first bib from NQ 2012

Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon

Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.

New Balance’s Minimus Fours are great for those short easy runs and a day at Disney.

2016 Star Wars Kids Races – The Darkside. My little man came missed the start, but ran hard and got second!

My second race, Creekside High

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!