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Category Archives: Training

The Next Race: Jacksonville Marine Corps Half Marathon

April 18, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Hola, Folks!  The Corporate Run was a complete success!  I’ll write up a Race Recap after I post my training schedule for my next race….  The Jacksonville Marine Corps Half. […]

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13.1, long distance running, Running, Training

The Next Race – B4 Corporate Run 5K

March 31, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Once again, I have volunteered my services and posted myself as team captain for my company.  This year, we will be…  The Virtual Runners of SMT!  My goals this year […]

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5K, Running, Training

More Training… Inaugural Run 13.1!

March 12, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

WEEK 1: 12 Mi Thu Mar 12 Easy Run Dist: 2 Mi @9:49 – DONE Sat Mar 14 Gate River Run  Dist: 15K @9:15 *crossing fingers*   WEEK 2: 16 Mi Mon Mar […]

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daily, long distance running, Running, Training

Overcoming Fear

January 28, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

A lady came up to me and said that I’m probably not afraid of running a race anymore, and called me “experienced”. Sure I’m “experienced,” but I am still afraid. […]

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26.2, 5K, daily, long distance running, marathon, Training

Gate River Run Training

January 20, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I hope that I attained my goal at this year’s Gate River Run…  To be SEEDED!!!  My sister believes that I’ll be in the green wave.  if it’s true, I […]

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Gate River Run, Training

Post Run: Jacksonville Bank Half-Marathon

December 29, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

At the end of week 30 of my Wine & Dine / WDW Marathon “Ultra Combo” training, I decided to register for the Jacksonville Bank Half-Marathon.  I had recently skipped […]

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daily, Training

I’m a Proud Running Wife!

December 27, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I know that he’s gonna not like this, but I’m SO proud of my husband!  He’s going to race again and asked me to create a training plan for him. […]

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5K, daily, 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

ULTRA COMBO!

August 1, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I got to thinking…  WHY do I have TWO training schedules right now?  I have a half-marathon in November, and a marathon in January.  Can’t I combine the two to make […]

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daily, runDisney, Training

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My Latest Work

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

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

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