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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

Canned Tuna: Not Just Cat Food

June 29, 2015by LeilaniRL 2 Comments

You may be saying, “Canned tuna? Eew. Stinky!” But don’t plug your nose yet! Tuna is a GREAT source of protein, perfect for helping muscle recovery! Tuna is my go-to […]

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

Protein Time!

December 17, 2014by LeilaniRL 2 Comments

I have a confession: I adore protein, any kind of protein. And I love salt, too. Sugar? I never had a sweet tooth. A chocolate bar is safe with me. […]

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daily, Nutrition, Product Review, runDisney, Training

Training Nutrition Tip for Going the Distance!

August 27, 2014by LeilaniRL 2 Comments

“…Runners must increase the quality of their diets. High-quality foods such as vegetables are less calorically dense than low-quality foods, satisfying the appetite with fewer calories. The six high-quality food […]

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Nutrition, Training

It’s Been A While, So Let’s Make a Smoothie!

July 8, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Long time no see!  Sorry about that.  What have I been up to?  Let’s see:   training being a mom being a wife hosting a hungry soccer team every Sunday […]

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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

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

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