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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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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Running is Keeping Me Going

August 19, 2016by leilanirl Leave a comment

I have been chronic-migraine-free for almost six years. It was fun, but now the fun is over. My ‘graines have come back and are more frequent, almost daily, and they […]

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Diary of a Migraine Sufferer

March 6, 2016by leilanirl Leave a comment

I started experiencing migraines around 2007. My chronic vertigo progressed into chronic migraines a year after the birth of my first child. I went through a battery of tests: MRIs, […]

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Thank you to my followers!

August 30, 2015by leilanirl Leave a comment

Hey all! As a “thank you” to you all, I’m taking blog requests! What would you like me to blog about? Review? Lemme know below and I’ll do my best […]

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First week of training complete, but…

June 20, 2015by leilanirl 5 Comments

I was able to keep my pace to just above 9’00” during this morning’s long run. My plan called for me to keep my average pace at 9’49” but it’s […]

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First Look: Garmin’s Vivoactive

May 22, 2015by leilanirl 2 Comments

Today I took my new Vivoactive out for a spin. First, let me say that this product was a gift from my husband, and I wasn’t paid by Garmin […]

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Snapshots of my Running Life

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

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

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

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!

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

I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.

Made this banner to inspire me.

I got too many treats at the 2014 Wine and Dine finish line.

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

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

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

Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine

My first bib from NQ 2012

My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.

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.

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

Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.

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

My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.

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

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

My sister and I – 2014 Princess Half Marathon

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!