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

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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13.1, 26.2, 5K, daily, marathon, migraine, Running

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

Countdown to my next 26.2!

The Walt Disney World MarathonJanuary 7th, 2018

It's my 40th birthday celebration!

Snapshots of my Running Life

The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.

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

Made this banner to inspire me.

Yours truly.

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

2014 Corporate Run. Next time, I’m asking for a performance shirt. It was WAY too hot for cotton.

Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run

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.

A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run

My sister and I – 2014 Princess Half Marathon

On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run

My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.

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

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

My first race at TPC Sawgrass.

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

2016 Star Wars Half – The Darkside. My husband’s first 13.1!

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.

My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.

A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.

My first bib from NQ 2012

My babies, March 2013

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

2014 Wine and Dine.

These pants are comfy, practical, and just plain awesome after a run (and for yoga)!

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.

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

My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.

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!

In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry – 2014 PHM

My second race, Creekside High

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

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

Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.

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

Working at the 2012 26.2 with Donna Marathon. Surrounded by inspirational people.

Let’s get out there!

Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine

Running through the Magic Kingdom – 2014 Princess Half Marathon

What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.

I am no means a flexible person, but practicing yoga has helped my ITBS and my body greatly.

My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon

Tested and did not like.

Crossing the Line 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!