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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I’m Obsessed with Shaving My Head

February 28, 2017by leilanirl Leave a comment

So by now you already know how I’m celebrating my 40th year on this planet: I’m raising moolah for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, when I raise $4900 I’m shaving […]

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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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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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Laziness is Creeping In

October 24, 2015by leilanirl Leave a comment

…and just in time for Halloween and the holidays. There have been a lot of reasons to celebrate in my life recently and parties usually accompany those reasons. It has […]

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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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Going with the RunDisney Crowd

August 5, 2015by leilanirl 2 Comments

I was on the blogs lately, and I’ve noticed that everyone has started training for the Walt Disney World Marathon already, while I have been training for my first half […]

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Snapshots of my Running Life

On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run

Running through the Magic Kingdom – 2014 Princess Half Marathon

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

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

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

Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine

What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.

2014 Wine and Dine.

My aunt Susan, my sister Charry, and me at the 2014 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.

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

Yours truly.

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!

The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.

Made this banner to inspire me.

Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.

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

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)!

My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.

Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run

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

My first race at TPC Sawgrass.

My first bib from NQ 2012

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

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

Tested and did not like.

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!