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Product Review: Tiger Balm Red

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As promised, here’s a review about Tiger Balm, a heat rub from Singapore.  I’ve been using it for about two weeks now as a muscle rub before and after my runs in […]

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A Testimony for a Healthy Back

November 9, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I slept on my side last night.  I don’t know why I did it.  I was fully aware of what will happen, the aftermath.  I went for a run with […]

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Just Wakin’ Up in da Morning…

November 3, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

…gotta thank God.  I don’t know, but it seems kinda odd… I’m running on a Sunday.  I haven’t ran on a Sunday since 2012!  I got rained out yesterday, and when […]

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Taking Time to Heal

October 19, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I’m not going to lie. Taking time off from running is mentally difficult for me. My right leg and knee is out. I bought a knee brace and my leg […]

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Running with Pain – ITBS

October 12, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

When I started running, I started in minimalist shoes.  Saucony Kinvara 2s to be exact.  Loved them.  Still love them.  However, I failed to ease into them and my iliotibibial band […]

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Training

Running with Pain

October 5, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I’m sure it’s happened to everyone, and it just happened to me this morning. As I was coming to my last mile in my weekly long run, I got a […]

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Week 9 – Running with the Animals

October 1, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

When I was running my two miles yesterday, I almost stepped on a pretty garter snake and I think the drivers that saw me hurdle the snake had a good […]

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Hypoglycemia? What’s that?

September 24, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Hypoglycemia means “low blood sugar.”  Do you see spots, or get fatigued really fast when you’re running?  You might have low blood sugar!  This DOESN’T mean you opt for the […]

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Week 7

September 18, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Today is the second running day of Week 7 and it is pouring out.  Rain, rain.  Go away so Lei can go out and play. I have a 4-mile Tempo […]

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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

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

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