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Product Review: Jaybird’s BlueBuds X

January 9, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Hey everyone!  Another LegItLeilani product review here.  This time I am reviewing the Jaybird BlueBirdX Bluetooth earbuds. Before I even begin, let me say that this product was a birthday […]

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Product Review, running gear

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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Hook, Line, and Sinker. I’m Officially a runDisney Addict.

March 6, 2014by LeilaniRL 2 Comments

I finished the Princess Half-Marathon not even two weeks ago and what do I do?  I sign up for the next half-marathon on the runDisney event calendar: the 5th Annual […]

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Rain or Shine, You Should Run!

February 8, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

The saying goes that you should train for the conditions of your race. If it’s an early morning race, your long runs should be in the early mornings too. What […]

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A Medal Fit for a Princess!

February 2, 2014by LeilaniRL 18 Comments

Bling…  Hardware… Gongs…  Medals have been called many things.  But to me, I call any medal I get “an achievement“.  It’s a notch in the tree, a check mark off […]

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Lesson Learned!

January 31, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Yesterday, I decided to layer up since it was so cold out.  I put on my running tights, then put on a pair of capris.  My running tights are a […]

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We’ve Picked Our Princess-Alter-Egos – 35 Days Left

January 15, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Well, I’m happy to say that things are going great so far AND my sister and I have picked out our princesses.  What better pair than Elsa and Anna?  We’ll […]

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Princess Training School!

December 3, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

You know…  I think I like having a schedule.  It keeps me motivated and gives me a sense of purpose.  I’m SUPPOSED to do THIS today.  THIS is the way […]

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Moving On to Becoming a Princess

December 2, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

  I think that the hardest part of moving on to the next long distance race is deciding HOW to train.  What worked for me the last time?  Most training […]

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After the 13.1 – Day 1

November 30, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

A day off during the week and a school holiday equates to an automatic day at the Magic Kingdom for me, my hubby, and my two oldest kiddos.  I was […]

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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 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.
Made this banner to inspire me.
Made this banner to inspire me.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Tested and did not like.
Tested and did not like.
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.
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 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
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.
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
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!
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
My babies, March 2013
My babies, March 2013
My sister and I - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
My second race, Creekside High
My second race, Creekside High
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn't look too bad!
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn’t look too bad!
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.
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.
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry - 2014 PHM
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.
2017 WDW Marathon – At ESPN just after I sprained my right ankle. I don’t look injured, right? That was the plan.
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
Let's get out there!
Let’s get out there!
Running through the Magic Kingdom - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Running through the Magic Kingdom – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
2014 Wine and Dine.
2014 Wine and Dine.
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Huge smile. Huge finish. 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
My first bib from NQ 2012
My first bib from NQ 2012
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
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!
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.
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
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.
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!
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.
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
Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
Awesome finish at the 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)!
2016 Star Wars Half - The Darkside. My husband's first 13.1!
2016 Star Wars Half – The Darkside. My husband’s first 13.1!
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon

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