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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!

Ameris Bank Jacksonville MarathonDecember 15th, 2018

88 days to go.

Snapshots of my Running Life

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

My aunt Susan, my sister Charry, and me at the 2014 Gate River Run

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

A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.

My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.

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

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!

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

The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.

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

2014 Wine and Dine.

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

Awesome finish 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.

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.

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

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

Tested and did not like.

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

Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run

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

Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.

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

Yours truly.

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

My second race, Creekside High

Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney 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.

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!